International Conference Apiculture in the XXI Century «APICULTURE, APITHERAPY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE» May 17-20, 2010, Moscow, Russia International Industrial Academy Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food. Hippocrates Unique products of apiculture, containing all the essential nutrients, are widely used for the prophylaxis and treatment of many diseases. Established in 1992 at the initiative of the Research Institute for Apiculture and Ryazan State Medical University, the Apitherapists Society promotes the development of this field of science in Russia by uniting creative potentials of medicine and apiculture. Fourteen All-Russian theoretical and practical conferences have been held so far, the proceedings published in the Apitherapy Today collected articles. We hope that this International Conference, being at the same time the 15 th All-Russian anniversary conference, will contribute to a more effective introduction of the apiculture products as an element of nutrition, thus improving people s health and the quality of life. Conference Organizers Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation; Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation; Moscow City Department of Food Resources; Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences (RAAS); Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS); State Scientific Institution Research Institute for Apiculture, RAAS; Research Institute for Nutrition, RAMS; International Industrial Academy; Central Research Institute for Gastroenterology, Moscow City Department of Public Health; Ivan Pavlov State Medical University (Ryazan, Russia); World Save the Bees Fund e.v.; The Tentorium Apicompany (Perm, Russia); Nikolay Lobachevsky State University (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia); Russian State Agrarian University Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy; Public Institution Bashkirian Research Centre for Apiculture and Apitherapy ; API International Centre for Traditional and Alternative Medicine (Moscow); The Apitherapists Society, Ryazan regional non-government organization. The Conference is held with the assistance of Apimondia International Federation of Beekeepers Associations.
Local Media Information Support: Apiculture Magazine; Beekepers Bulletin ; Bee & Man Magazine; Food Industry Publishing House; RAAS Bulletin ; Animal Husbandry in Russia Magazine; Veterinary Medicine & Feeding Magazine; Zootechnics Magazine; Medical Publications. On the Agenda: Current state of the world output of beekeeping products; Apiculture in Russia and around the world; Technologies for breeding and keeping of the bee colonies; Selection of the bee lines specialized in the production of certain kinds of products; Innovative technologies for the production and processing of beekeeping products; Modern methods of quality and safety control of the beekeeping products; Standardization in beekeeping; Research of the composition, nutritional value and biological activity of the beekeeping products; Development of technologies and remedies for apitherapy; Effective means of using the products of beekeeping in medical practice; Achievements of apitherapy in improving the quality of life. The Conference framework provides for: Table-top exhibition of Russian and foreign manufacturers of equipment, raw materials, auxiliary and packing materials for the beekeeping industry; Exhibition of honey and other beekeeping products; Exhibition of technologies and methods of apitherapy; Exhibition-cum-sale of professional, scientific and technical literature; Visit to Russian State Agrarian University Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy; Guided tour to the vestiary of The Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra; Business meetings and talks; Social programme. 2
Sponsorship Opportunities (two levels are available): Conference Sponsor 4,000 Benefits: - Logo banner displayed in the Conference hall; - Logo in the opening video clip on big screen; - Logo in the collection of the Conference materials; - Promotional company video clip on a plasma panel; - Exhibition booth; - Three complimentary registrations; - Presentation at the Conference. Sponsoring Support 3,000 Benefits: - Logo banner displayed in the Conference hall; - Logo in the opening video clip; - One complimentary registration; - Presentation at the Conference. Single Registration Fee 400 Exhibition booth plus one complimentary registration 1,000 Registration Fee Package includes: - participation in the Conference; - handout materials and the Conference proceedings; - social programme; - professional visit. Note: Аll registration fees are not subject to VAT. Summaries of the presentations not exceeding three (3) pages to be published in the Conference proceedings must be submitted to the Organizing Committee before April 16, 2010 (one summary per speaker). The Conference will be held at the International Industrial Academy located at: 20, Pervy Shchipkovsky Pereulok, Moscow 115093, Russia. Contact person at the International Industrial Academy: Dr. Vladimir Dashevsky, Vice-President, International Cooperation Tel./Fax: +7 (495) 235-4281, 959-6669, 959-6675 e-mail: dashevsky@grainfood.ru 3
Hotel Accommodation (not included in the registration fee): Conference participants are recommended to make their reservations at IBIS Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel (3*), our official partner, located next door to the Conference venue at 22, Shchipok Street, Bld. 1, Moscow 115093, Russia. The hotel extends visa support. Contact persons at IBIS Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel: Mr. Alexey Savelyev or Ms. Natalia Kvaraya, Reservations Managers. Tel: +7 (495) 661-8505/06 (reservation by phone). Fax: +7 (495) 661-8501 e-mail: h7140-re@accor.com Those wishing to take part in the Conference must send an application form and pay a standard registration fee for each participant before May 6, 2010. Payment of the Registration Fee: An invoice will be made out upon receipt of the duly filled application form and sent to the applicant by fax. Monday, May 17 Conference Procedure 10.00 17.00 Registration at the International Industrial Academy. Tuesday, May 18 9.00 10.00 Registration of the Participants (continued). 10.00 13.00 Conference Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session. 13.00 14.00 Lunch. 14.00 17.00 Plenary Session. 19.00 Social Programme. Wednesday, May 19 10.00 13.00 Plenary Session. 13.00 14.00 Lunch. 14.00 17.00 Plenary Session. Official Closing of the Conference. 17.00 Reception. Thursday, May 20 9.00 17.00 Visit to Russian State Agrarian University Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy; Guided tour to the vestiary of The Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra (town of Sergiev Posad, 75 km). 4
REGISTRATION FORM International Conference Apiculture in the XXI Century «APICULTURE, APITHERAPY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE» May 17-20, 2010, Moscow, Russia International Industrial Academy Title: Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms. (please, underline) First name: Family name: Position, title: Organization: Address: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) e-mail: Form of Participation Please, tick I would like to participate I would like to exhibit I would like to make a report Title: I would like to be a sponsor Gold Silver Please complete this form IN BLOCK LETTERS (separately for each participant) and return to the Conference Secretariat by: phone/ fax +7 (495) 235-4281 959-6669 e-mail dashevsky@grainfood.ru igrfop@grainfood.ru