Hosted by FAO, with partners including the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Seed Schemes, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the International Seed Testing Association and the International Seed Federation, this event will focus on the theme “Responding to the challenges of a changing world: The role of new plant varieties and high quality seed in agriculture.” It will comprise a two-day Expert Forum, followed by a one-day Policy Forum. For more information: Internet.  

dates: 8-10 September 2009  
venue: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters  
location: Rome, Italy