Why Attend the Plant and Animal Genome Conference?

The Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) is designed to provide a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant & animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and applications on this internationally important project.

PAG XXI will include:

• 1700+ Abstracts
• 120+ Exhibits
• 1,000+ Posters
• 140+ Workshops

... and various social fuctions and networking opportunities — all in a relaxed, sunny, and informal setting.

Who Attends PAG?

PAG continues to grow each year, with record attendance in 2010, 2011 & 2012.The largest population of registrations tend to be from an Academic background (64%), with Industry (25%) and Government (11%) sectors comprising the remainder.

At PAG XX in 2012, there were 2,738 attendees from over 60 countries worldwide. Aproximately 40% of attendees travel to PAG from outside the USA, making the conference a truely global event. 

 PAG XX Demographics and Data

PAG XX Breaks Records

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Learn More

We welcome you fully explore this website and learn more about PAG. A great place to start would be our Registration and Fees page to learn all the details and what is included. You can find general travel info and book a room or find a roommate via our Hotel Information page.  The Poster Abstracts has important submission info and the Travel Grants page has applications and deadlines. Be sure to learn more about the Plenary Speakers we have planned, and check out our Networking Events.

Exhibitors can get started on our Why Exhibit page, or seasoned pros can go straight to Become an Exhibitor page to download our application for exhibit space. 

And, if you are one of our many international guests,  you might wish to look at our International Visitors page for tips and assistance on acquiring a travel visa — be sure to start the process early!

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This site will evolve as we get closer to the show, so be sure to check back often. Soon you will be able to View the Scientific Program and Workshops.

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[PAG is a] great opportunity to maintain our strong connection to our customers and the pulse of cutting edge research in agriculture. The global reach of PAG is outstanding. — Illumina