How should we develop, grow and market strawberries? The consumer is key. The third International Strawberry Congress offers the unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research and is directed to a broad public active or related to the strawberry culture, national and international. With this congress we aim to create a platform for networking and information exchange based on research, growing and commercialisation of strawberries for the fresh market. The program comprises two days of lectures by speakers, presentations and panel discussions, as well as one day of excursions to Hoogstraten in Belgium and Zundert in The Netherlands.
Guidelines extended abstracts
All oral presenters, must submit an extended abstract (max. 3 pages). These extended abstracts will be used to prepare the book of abstracts, so please do your best to respect the deadline! The extended abstract should be maximum 3 pages in length, including a brief introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion and references. A table and/or figure can be included in the extended abstract.
Poster guidelines
Poster boards will be numbered consecutively and according to session number. The poster identification number can be found in the Book of Abstracts and in the list provided on the congress website. The poster presenter should mount their posters on the corresponding poster board. On arrival, please go directly to the registration desk. You will be provided with the location of your poster board and buddies to attach your poster. Please do not use any other method of attaching your poster.
eJHS (European Journal of Horticultural Science)
Papers and posters will be published in the proceedings and a selection will be invited to submitt a manuscript in a thematic issue of EjHS (European journal of Horticultural Science). The selection will be made after inspection of the received papers.
Abstracts
The submission of abstracts for oral presentations is now closed. Abstracts for poster presentations can still be submitted until 10 August, 2017 to the Congress Secretariat.
Abstract deadline, acceptance and validation
The submission of abstracts for oral presentations is now closed. The Scientific Committee will select oral or poster presentations based on quality and content of the abstract. The authors will be notified of the acceptance by 30 May, 2017.
Papers and posters will be published in the congress proceedings and a selection will be invited to submit a manuscript in a thematic issue of eJHS (European Journal of Horticultural Science).
Topics
Scientific Committee
The scientific program will consist of keynote lectures by invited speakers and research papers by oral and poster presentations. The papers presented at the International Strawberry Congress will be peer-reviewed and published in a thematic issue of EjHS (European journal of Horticultural Science). The final acceptance of papers for oral or poster presentations will be decided by the Scientific Committee.
Please note: this a provisional program and is subject to change
Download the complete program in pdf-format here
Please note: this is a provisional list of posters and is subject to change
Download the list of posters here
We have prioritised central Antwerp hotels with attractive room rates in various price ranges. Staying at one of our official hotels also makes it easier for you to meet up with your colleagues.
Antwerp, home of the Flemish Baroque master Rubens, not only has a wealth of outstanding museums, picturesque galleries, sculpted streets and beautiful architecture, but you will find refreshing greenery and urban haunts as well. To find out more about this wonderful city visit the site www.visitantwerpen.be
How to become a sponsor?
Raise your profile at the second International Strawberry Congress and showcase your brand to the decision makers in the international strawberry business. As a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor, your brand is guaranteed high profile publicity online and in-print before, during and after the event. Contact the Congress Secretariat for more information
How to become an exhibitor?
The International Strawberry Congress is an ideal opportunity to present your products and services to an interested and well-informed group of participants. Limited space is available to exhibit and to give your brand high visibility to top business leaders in today's international market. How to become an exhibitor? Contact the Congress Secretariat for more information.
Meet the market
The International Strawberry Congress is an ideal opportunity to meet top business leaders in the international market today. They will share their insights and opinions with you during this three-day Congress. Activities in the charming centre of Antwerp will provide pleasant variation.
What is Hoogstraten?
No one can resist the taste and quality of Hoogstraten strawberries. This is what lends our strawberries their unique prestige reputation - not only in Belgium but across the globe. Hoogstraten strawberries are increasingly finding their way onto foreign markets. Since 1990 the production of the Kempen area, East Flanders and part of Northern Brabant (The Netherlands) has been united under the Hoogstraten label. Strawberries are the main quality product for Coöperatie Hoogstraten. They account for about half of the sales: more than 30 million kg of strawberries are traded each year. They are all GlobalGap certified and grown according to the Hoogstraten quality label.
Hoogstraten strawberries provide a living to more than 200 family businesses. They use all the knowledge and energy they have to carefully pick, cautiously select and perfectly present their produce. Only produce that comply with the strictest growing and delivery regulations are eligible for the Hoogstraten quality label. With regard to research & development we work closely with Research Centre Hoogstraten (PCH), which conducts hands-on scientific research into strawberries, tomatoes and peppers. The centre also offers advice and training to growers.
More information on www.hoogstraten.eu