Joint Congress of

Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop

National Wheat Genomics Workshop

March 7-10, 2010

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The upcoming Joint Congress: Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop & National Wheat Genomics Workshop will be held March 7-10, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The following agencies are involved in bringing these workshops to you: USDA-ARS, UNL Agronomy & Horticulture, National Wheat Improvement Committee, Hard Winter Wheat Workers, and the National Wheat Genomics Committee.

Conference Purpose
For an exchange of research information and planning of regional and national activities

Who Should Attend
Wheat and related small grains scientists and workers who are interested in the current state of wheat research and genomics in the United States.

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Abstract Submission Information

The Deadline for Abstract Submission is February 1, 2010.

Note: Oral presentations at both conferences will be by invitation only. Voluntary presentations are welcome, and will be displayed as posters. To contribute either an invited or volunteered abstract, please click the appropriate conference below.

Abstract Submission Form Guidelines and example for Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop - please download for your convenience.

Abstract Submission Hard Winter Wheat Workers

Abstract Submission Form Guidelines and example for Wheat Genomics Workshop - please download for your convenience.

Abstract Submission US National Wheat Genomics workshop

Direct Abstract Submission questions to: Robert Graybosch (bob.graybosch@ars.usda.gov)
Send Abstract Submissions to: Virginia Uzendoski (vuzendoski@unl.edu)

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Workshops Location & Transportation

Hotel Information

The Workshops will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel on 1040 P Street in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska which is conveniently located close to the UNL City Campus. Guest rooms are available for participants at a special conference and can be reserved by calling toll free 800-Embassy (362-2779) or (402)474-1111. To receive this rate, please indicate that you are attending the Joint Congress: Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop & National Wheat Genomics Workshop. Make your reservation early in order to secure lodging. Attendees will make accommodations on their own and be responsible for their own charges

An interactive tour of Embassy Suites Lincoln

Travel Information

If you plan to fly to get to the conference, the two nearest airports are located in Lincoln and Omaha, NE. If you arrive in Lincoln, you can use the Embassy Suites Hotel courtesy van service to get from the airport to the hotel. If you arrive in Omaha, you can reserve space on a shuttle that transports passengers from the Omaha airport to/from the Embassy Suites (and other Lincoln hotels). See the below links for more details. Car rental services are convenient at both airports. Lincoln is approximately a one-hour drive from Omaha.

For those who plan to drive to Lincoln, located in the southeastern part of Nebraska, it is located along I-80 (E-W) and U.S. Highway 77 (N-S).

Search for detailed maps and driving instructions from your location to anywhere in Lincoln, Nebraska courtesy of MapQuest.

Lincoln Travel Information	Omaha Travel Information
Lincoln Airport 2400 West Adams Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68524 402-458-2400 http://www.lincolnairport.com/	Omaha Airport Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-422-6817 http://www.eppleyairfield.com
Van /Shuttle Service in Lincoln, Nebraska Embassy Suite airport shuttle, Holiday Inn and Cornhusker Hotel. For hotel guests only, use courtesy phone in baggage claim area upon your arrival	Van / Shuttle Service from Omaha, Nebraska Eppley Express 800-888-9793 www.eppleyexpress.com (from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Lincoln Airport only) OMALiNK 402.475.LiNK (5465) http://www.omalink.com/ | Brochure
Car Rental in Lincoln, Nebraska Avis 800-831-2847 Budget 800-527-0700 Dollar 800-800-4000 Enterprise 800-325-8007 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368 Thrifty 800-367-2277	Car Rental from Eppley Airport, Omaha, Nebraska Avis 800-230-4898 Budget 800-527-0700 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368
Taxis in Lincoln, Nebraska Capital Cab 402-477-6074 Husker Cab 402-477-4111

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Registration Information

The Registration fee will include the following:

• All meeting materials
• Lunch on Monday, March 8, 2010 for HWW workshop attendees
• Morning & Afternoon breaks on Monday, March 8 & Tuesday, March 9, 2010
• Lunch on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for Genomics & HWW workshop attendees
• Dinner on Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010 for Genomics & HWW attendees
• Morning breaks on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Save money and register early! Early Registration ends February 15, 2010.

Registration Options:
You may registration for the entire Joint Congress, which includes both Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop & National Wheat Genomics Workshop or only for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop.

Early Registration before February 15, 2010

EARLY Registration for the Entire Joint Congress	Included In Your Registration	Session Dates	Cost
Early Registration for the entire Joint Congress.	All meeting materials, lunches, breaks and Dinner, Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010	March 8-10, 2010	$250
Early STUDENT Registration for the entire Joint Congress.	All meeting materials, lunches, breaks and Dinner, Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010	March 8-10, 2010	$150

EARLY Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop ONLY	Included In Your Registration	Session Dates	Cost
Early Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop	All meeting materials, breaks, Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday, March 9, 2010	March 9 - Afternoon March 10 - morning	$150
Early STUDENT Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop	All meeting materials, breaks, Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday, March 9, 2010	March 9 - Afternoon March 10 - morning	$100

General Registration after February 15, 2010

General Registration for the Entire Joint Congress	Included In Your Registration	Session Dates	Cost
General Registration for the entire Joint Congress.	All meeting materials, lunches, breaks and Dinner, Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010	March 8-10, 2010	$300
General STUDENT Registration for the entire Joint Congress.	All meeting materials, lunches, breaks and Dinner, Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010	March 8-10, 2010	$200

General Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop ONLY	Included In Your Registration	Session Dates	Cost
General Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop	All meeting materials, breaks, Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday, March 9, 2010	March 9 - Afternoon March 10 - morning	$200
General STUDENT Registration for the National Wheat Genomics Workshop	All meeting materials, breaks, Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday, March 9, 2010	March 9 - Afternoon March 10 - morning	$150

How To Register

For your convenience, we provide several ways to register. To expedite your registration and guarantee your space, we recommend ON-Line Registration. To register on-line - please continue below.

How To Register
Register Online	Click Here
Register by Fax	Complete the registration brochure and fax to (402) 472-1264
Register by Phone	Call (402) 472 -2423 and our Registration Specialist will assist you
Mail	Complete the registration section of the brochure and mail to: Academic Conference Registration 1700 Y Street University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

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Payment Information

We accept the following forms of payment: credit card, purchase order, and Cost Object/WBS number.

Payment Forms	Under Payment Method during Registration
Credit Card	We accept MasterCard and Visa. Please select the credit card option during registration. Your credit card will be charged the amount listed for the registration you have indicated.
UNL Cost Object Number	You will be able to enter your Cost Object/WBS number during registration.
Purchase Order	Please enter your purchase order number during registration. If your purchase order number is pending, please enter/text "pending" in the drop down box. Your organization/institution will receive billing information.
Organization of Personal Check	If you do not have a check number at this time but will be issued a check number closer to the time of the event or upon registration, please text "pending" in the drop down slot and you or your organization or school will be billed.

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Contact Information

Hard Winter Wheat Contact Information
For more information about the upcoming Hard Winter Wheat Workers Workshop section, please contact Dr. Robert Graybosch - bob.graybosch@ars.usda.gov.

National Wheat Genomics Workshop Information
For more information about the upcoming National Wheat Genomics Workshop session, please contact Dr. P. Stephen Baenziger - pbaenziger1@unl.edu.

Contact Reason	How To Contact
Register by Phone - Registration Specialist	Telephone (402) 472-2423
Registration By Fax	Fax (402) 472-1264
General Information	Telephone (402) 472-5733
Cancellation & Registration - Registration Specialist	Telephone (402) 472-2423
Contact us by email	conferences@unl.edu
Send Payments To	Academic Conference Registration 1700 Y Street University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

Special Requirements
Please use our Comment section at the end of your Registration to information us of your accessibility requirements needs.

Registration Confirmation: you will receive an email confirmation notice immediately after completing your online registration. If you do not receive this confirmation notice then you are NOT registered for this conference. Please contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I register?
Registration is fast and easy! For your convenience, we provide several ways to register. To expedite your registration and guarantee your space, we recommend On-Line Registration.

Web/Online - Registration & payment by Visa or MasterCard (or purchase order number) may be made online
Phone - Call (402) 472-2423
Fax - Print seminar brochure, complete registration, and fax to (402) 472-1264.
Mail - Print seminar brochure, complete registration form and mail to:
Academic Conference Registration
1700 Y street
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

2. What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Purchase Order, and UNL Cost Object number. If paying by Purchase Order, please make payable to: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

3. Is using the online registration secure?
Yes, payment is completed through a secure site at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

4. How is the registration confirmed?
If you register online, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you immediately. If you do not receive this confirmation notice then you are NOT registered for this conference. Please contact us

If you register by phone or fax, a confirmation email will follow within five business days of receipt of registration.

5. Do I need to pre-register?
We recommend On-line pre-registration in order to secure your conference space. On-site (walk-in) registration is available but limited. If you have questions, please call our Registration Services (402-472-2423) with last minute registration questions.

6. How will the charge for the conference appear on my credit card?
The charge will appear as "University of Nebraska."

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