The Annual Congress is an international scientific forum organized by the PGIA every year with a multitude of objectives. It aims at promoting postgraduate research in agriculture by providing a forum for presentation, discussion and debate, disseminating research findings. The Congress stimulates interaction and relationship among postgraduate students and scientists of different universities and various institutes of the country and the region.
Key Areas
Venue
Inauguration and the scientific sessions will be held at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC), Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka which is located 6 km from the city of Kandy.
Payments should be made by money order/bank draft written in favour of the Director, PGIA. Cash payments are accepted at the Accounts Branch of the PGIA.
Please download the Annual Congress brochure and send in the duly filled tear off slip to the Congress Office by the October 20th.
Foreign participants could pay by international bank draft.
Rs. 1000 - Local students
Rs. 1500 - Local participants
US$. 75 - Participants from SAARC countries
US$.150 - Participants from other countries.
The participants should register on or before October 20, 2015. The registration fee covers the cost of the abstract booklet, conference materials, lunch and refreshments.
Transport can be arranged to Kandy from the Airport (Colombo). Accommodation with a wide range of facilities and options is available. Hotel and guest house rates vary from US$ 25 to US$ 125 per day.
April 20, 2015 - Registration commences
July 31, 2015 - Last date to receive full papers for the Congress – 2015
October 20, 2015 - Last date for registration
November 19 - 20, 2015 - PGIA Annual Congress
The Annual Congress is held completely in English.
Accommodation with a wide range of facilities and options is available. Hotels and guest house rates vary from US$ 25 to US$ 125 per day. You may find hotel information on www.kandyhotles.com. Accommodation can be provided for a limited number of foreign participants at PGIA and university guest houses at a nominal rate.