The Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and the Tephritids Workers of Western Hemisphere (TWWH) are pleased to announce the 11th Meeting that will be hosted by Jamaica in the City of Montego Bay from June 3 to 7, 2024
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About us
The Working Group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere has its origins in the 1980s when it was proposed to bring together researchers and technical staff in charge of the programs against the Mediterranean fruit fly in Guatemala, Mexico and the United States.
The aim was to analyze and discuss research needs and priorities in order to confront more effectively the problems facing these programs. Later, a similar group was formed to meet the research needs of programs against fruit flies of the genus Anastrepha on the American continent. In 1990, following the agreement to unite these two groups, the working group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere was established (History of the Working Group).
Our goals
- Promote the exchange of information, knowledge, ideas and experiences that allows feedback and innovation in research, methods development and action programs.
- Facilitate communication and encourage collaboration among scientists, operational program officers and the industry.
- Serve as a platform for collaboration among countries and international agencies.
- Contribute to the sustainable solution of fruit fly problems in the Americas.
In the past three decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of programs implemented against fruit flies in the Western Hemisphere. Our Working Group has experienced similar growth, eight meetings have been held since its establishment: TWWH Events and Commitee Members
Why the Caribbean region
This will be the first time that a TWWH event will take place in the Caribbean. The Caribbean is an important and strategic region in the Western Hemisphere. Countries in the region suffer from the presence of fruit fly pests that limit fruit and vegetable production and exports. Given the transboundary nature of fruit fly pests and the increasing risks of introduction of non-native invasive species, strengthening integration and active participation of the Caribbean Community countries to the fruit fly working group of the Western Hemisphere, is a desirable strategic objective.
Meeting Format
- June 3rd
- Morning session: Opening ceremony featuring discussions on the scientific agenda
- Evening session: Welcome cocktail
- June 3rd - 6th: Conferences, oral presentations, poster exhibitions (organized in sessions), satellite meetings on specific topics and commercial exhibitions
- June 6th evening: Close Dinner
- June 7th: Technical site visit
For those unable to attend in person, the conference will be accessible via live stream. Virtual attendees will have access to all presentations and can participate in discussions. However, they will not be permitted to present their own work during the event.
Important dates
- Abstract(s) submission deadline: March 22, 2024
- Early bird registration deadline: March 29, 2024
- Posters submission deadline: May 15, 2024
Registration Cost
| Country / condition | Virtual attendance | Early bird (until 29th March) | Regular fee (from 30th March) |
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| Canada - USA | US$100 | US$375 | US$450 |
| Rest of America | US$100 | US$275 | US$350 |
| Rest of the World | US$100 | US$275 | US$350 |
| Students (undergaduate, Master,PhD level) | US$50 | US$175 | US$250 |
| Companies (stand) | US$750 | US$3000 | |
Announcements
Additional information on how Sessions are organized, guidelines for abstracts preparation can be found in the First and Second Announcements
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Other information to bear in mind
The meeting will be conducted in both English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation services available. The beautiful island of Jamaica is a tourist place with thousands of visitors from all over the world. We recommend that you book your flights ahead of time so that you can select possible stopovers (as stops in USA may require VISA to certain nationalities) if you don’t have direct flights from your country. Be aware that the number of flights for participants that will not reach Jamaica through the USA are limited. Jamaica awaits your visit to the City of Montego Bay with its long coastal line of amazing crystal-clear beaches.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any further need ppq@moa.gov.jm
