Agricultural economics and the global bio-economy: the 28th International Conference of Agricultural Economists

Jámbor, Attila – Török, Áron

Keywords: agricultural economics, bio-economy, international conference

The International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) organised its 28th Congress in Brazil on 18-24 August 2012, with around 700 participants from approximately 40 countries. Several leaders of the profession at international, European and national level were among the participants, together with leaders of various international organisations. The slogan of the Congress was “The Global Bio-Economy”, under which around 700 presentations were made in 180 sections. The Congress has provided a good opportunity for keeping in touch with the recent trends in the profession, gathering new ideas as well as creating and managing relationships. The aim of the article is to demonstrate selected experience gathered at the conference by providing insights into the everyday programme. In general, it is clear that the highest level meeting of the profession can be proud of its reputation and we hope that the reading of this article will encourage many colleagues to participate in the next congress which is to be held in Milano in 2015.

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