FAQ

To register, navigate to the registration tab on our symposium website and complete the pre-registration form. Once approved, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the symposium fee via IntaSend. Please note that payment is required within one week after receiving the confirmation email.

The pre-registration deadline is 30 December 2024. Selected participants will be notified within two weeks of this date and will be invited to complete their registration and payment.

Yes, you can change your registration mode by cancelling your current registration and re-registering for the new option. However, please note that cancellation fees may apply based on the timing of the change. For more details, refer to the symposium's cancellation policy.

Cancellations must be submitted via email and are only valid with confirmation from the Organising Committee. Fees depend on the timing of the cancellation:
● 100% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations made more than 60 days before the event.
● 75% will be refunded for cancellations made 30-60 days before the event.
● No refund is provided for cancellations made less than 30 days before the event.

If your visa application is rejected, we will refund the full registration fee, provided you submit proof that you initiated the visa process on time and that it was denied.

Yes. Abstracts should describe original research and be submitted electronically via the provided link by 30 December 2024. The primary author must submit the abstract and ensure all co-authors are properly listed. Refer here for full guidelines.

Posters must be in portrait format, not exceeding A0 size (841mm x 1189mm). Posters must include the title, authors, institutional affiliations, and content in English or French. It is the responsibility of the presenting author to print and transport the poster to the symposium venue. The full poster guidelines are available here.

Yes. Selected abstracts will be invited for oral presentations. The decision and mode of presentation (oral or poster) will be communicated to the primary author via email after review.

All participants must adhere to the symposium’s Code of Conduct, which emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and harassment-free interactions. Discriminatory or offensive behaviour will not be tolerated, and violations may result in removal from the event without a refund. If you experience or witness any violations, please report them to the Organising Committee or via email.

Yes. Photographs and videos will be taken during the event for promotional and documentation purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any media, please inform us via email before the event.

You can stay updated by visiting our website regularly and following our official social media channels. Remember to use the event hashtag to share your experiences during the symposium.

If you encounter any issues with submitting your abstract, please ensure you are using a recommended browser (Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox). For technical assistance, contact us at info@plantgenomicsafrica.org.

Yes. Certificates will be provided to participants who attend the symposium in full. Please request your certificate at the registration desk or via email after the event.

No, once the primary author submits the abstract, changes to the primary author cannot be made. Ensure all details are accurate before submission. However, you may update contact information or minor details by reaching out to us at info@plantgenomicsafrica.org.