2020 Maize Genetics Meeting Registration:
How to register
There are three steps to complete the registration process for the 2020 meeting:
| Step 1 | Registration | Follow the registration instructions on this page. Registration includes full access to the meeting's virtual platform. |
| Step 2 | Abstract submission | To submit a talk or poster abstract follow the instructions on this page. You must be registered for the conference to submit an abstract. |
| Step 3 | Financial Aid | Multiple financial aid opportunities are available for qualifying applicants. |
Step 2
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Registration Package:
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Deadlines:
Full registration is due by January 17, 2020.
We strongly encourage you to register in advance of the meeting as pre-registration allows us to compile a list of attendees with their affiliations, pre-print nametags, and give meal guarantees. Please note that in order to register you will need to create an account with ACSESS.
Registration Package:
Registration Package Fees:
Registration fees are as follows:
| By January 17, 2020 | After January 17, 2020 |
| Advance Registration (Academic, Government, and Industry participants) | $900 | $1000 |
| Postdoc | $700 | $800 |
| Emeritus/Retired attendees | $500 | $600 |
| Student* | $150 | $700 |
Cancellations made by January 17, 2020 U.S. CST will receive a full refund. After January 17, 2020, a processing fee will be withheld and there will be no refunds after February 11, 2020.
For registration questions, email Lynne Navis at [email protected].
Information for all participants:
The Registration Fee includes full access to the features in the virtual meeting platform including live webinars for the talks along with audience Q&A, real-time chat and discussion forums, video meetings, pre-recorded videos of poster presentations, and methods for attendee networking. The meeting will begin Monday March 8th at 9:00am CST and end Friday at 1:00pm CST. There will be organized morning sessions from about 9:00am - noon CST, and afternoon sessions from about 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST in order to accommodate people from as many different timezones as possible. Attendees who are unable to attend a live session can still participate in the topics through the chat, discussion forums, and recorded talks (if available).
Step 3
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Abstract Submission:
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All abstracts must be submitted electronically by January 17, 2020. Use the link below to begin the process of submitting your abstract. Please indicate on the abstract form whether you wish to present a talk or a poster. Abstracts are limited to 300 words. Time constraints on the meeting may mean that some authors who request oral presentations will be asked to present their data in poster format instead.
Abstracts should be submitted under one of the seven research topic categories listed on this abstract submission page and meeting website, based on which the submitter believes is most appropriate. Session topics will be determined (by the MGMSC) based on the abstracts selected for talks, but will likely be similar to the listed categories.
Step 4
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Financial Aid:
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Broadening participation financial aid:
A limited number of awards are available to support costs for the purpose of broadening conference participation. Students and researchers from underrepresented groups (MaGNET awards), from Primarily Undergraduate Institutions, from diverse plant research-related disciplines, and first-time attendees are encouraged to apply. Note that these awards are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Complete information about these programs and how to apply online are located on the Financial Aid page of the MGM website. Check the Financial Aid webpage for upcoming deadlines!
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 | Donate |
Click here to donate to an endowment? that will provide financial assistance to students attending the meeting.
 | Important Dates |
| Conference
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| Start Date
| 12 Mar 2020 |
| End Date
| 15 Mar 2020 |
| Deadlines
| Date |
| MaGNET / PUI / DB / Jamboree
| 2 Dec 2019 |
| Abstract Submission
| 17 Jan 2020 |
| Registration Site
| 17 Jan 2020 |
| Financial Aid
| 17 Jan 2020 |
| Hotel
| 17 Jan 2020 |
| Late-Poster Submission
| 24 Jan 2020 |
 | News & Information |
| Feb 27: | Due to the concerns of the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19, the MGC Board of Directors (BOD) together with the Maize Genetics Meeting Steering Committee (MGMSC) have decided to cancel the 2020 Maize Genetics Meeting. |
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| Jan 21: | Talk submissions are closed, but you may submit a poster abstract until Jan 24!
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| Jan 16: | Notice! If you don't have approval to register for the conference yet, then please proceed with submitting an abstract by the deadlines. If you're unable to receive approval by late Feb then we will pull your abstract from the program.
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 | Workshops |
Five pre-conference Workshops are being offered before the Maize Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
 | Meeting Organizers |
View the full Steering Committee
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