Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Congress via bank transfer/invoice 

  Final deadline to register via Pay Pal – 11 April

The 6^th European Organic is only weeks away and the final day to register (via bank transfer or invoice) is tomorrow the 6^th of April. The final deadline for registration with Pay Pal has been extended to April 11^th! This is one of the last opportunities to ensure your place at the 6^th European Organic Congress in Denmark and to be involved in the many high level panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.

Registration for the Congress excursion on the 16^th of April is closed as it is fully booked.

The Congress is just over a month away!

Book your tickets now!

The 17^th of April is fast approaching and the 6^th European Organic Congress “Smart change - towards a sustainable CAP” comes at a crossroads in evolving European policy landscapes with the current debate on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the announced health-check of the organic regulation three years after its implementation. These major events will be addressed during political and expert plenary sessions and six workshops on the first day of the congress (17 April) which will provide a great opportunity to the organic sector to feed in the discussions.

In the workshop on promoting sustainable and healthy food, the European Commission will outline its upcoming Sustainable Food Strategy, due in 2013. The discussion will be completed by speakers from consumers’ and public health organisations giving good examples of information provision and promotional measures. The second session of this workshop will examine how public procurement can contribute to increased sustainable food consumption with examples from Denmark, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

On 18 April, the Congress will be concluded with a final panel, kick-started by a key note speech from Ybele Hoogeveen from the European Environment Agency providing an economic outlook on the solvency of sustainable food systems towards society. Speakers from very diverse backgrounds, including the European Commission, farmers’ unions (Copa-Cogeca and European Milk Board), scientists, public health and environmental organisations, and the organic sector will offer their insights on this topic and an overview of the topics covered during the Congress.

The complete Congress programme is available on the Congress website.

Special rates for students and participants from new member states are still available!

IFOAM EU Group is extending its offer for groups of five or more students and participants from new member states to receive (upon request made before the congress) a reimbursement on their travel/accommodation for the upcoming European Organic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 17-18. Applications for reimbursement must be made by the 1^st of April. Spaces are limited so book early to ensure your place! Please contact the Congress secretariat at congress@ifoam-eu.org

Early Bird Registration Ends March 10th! Book Now!

• High level speakers have confirmed their place at the Congress
• Expert panels tackle the future needs of European organic regulations
• Early Bird Registration Extended to 10 March!

High level speakers have confirmed their place at the 6^th European Organic Congress. Jerzy Bogdan Plewa, the newly appointed Deputy Director General of DG Agriculture will review the European Commission’s CAP proposals towards 2020 during the high level policy makers panel on April 17^th. Joining the panel will also be Morten Lautrup-Larsen, the EU-advisor from the Danish Ministry for food, agriculture and fisheries, who will discuss the Danish EU Presidency’s goals for the new CAP.  

The Congress will also largely focus on the development and future advancements in European organic regulation, primarily on the state of play three years after the implementation. Many events of the past year have illustrated the necessity of continued efforts in ensuring credible and sustainable organic regulations. These topics will be covered during the expert panel on organic regulation on April 17^th and followed up with two workshop sessions.

The complete Congress programme is available on the Congress website.

Early bird registration has been extended to 10 March 2012.Special rates for students and participants from new member states have also been extended until 10 March. Take advantage of this offer now while it lasts!

IFOAM EU Group is extending its offer for groups of five or more students and participants from new member states to receive (upon request made before the congress) a reimbursement on their travel/accommodation for the upcoming European Organic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 17-18. Applications for reimbursement must be made by the 10^th of March. Spaces are limited so book early to ensure your place! The early bird ticket price is 100€ and to apply please contact the Congress secretariat at congress@ifoam-eu.org.

This is a reminder to ensure your ticket for the 6^th European Organic Congress in Copenhagen! The early bird ticket price is for a limited time only and ends February 26^th. The price of the ticket includes access to the Congress for two days, involving high level panel discussions with policy makers and experts from across the organic and agricultural sectors, three workshops, coffee and lunch breaks as well as a gala dinner on April 17th. Also available is the opportunity to take part in an organic excursion on the 16^th of April, which includes visits to organic farms, an organic bakery, a producer of public procurement and retail store. For more information regarding the excursion please visit the Congress website.

We are also offering special rates for students and participants from new member states!

Special Deal for Students

IFOAM EU Group is offering groups of five or more students the opportunity to receive a 50% reimbursement on their travel/accommodation for the upcoming European Organic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 17-18. Students must apply by the 26^th of February to receive the reimbursement and spaces are limited so book early to ensure your place! The early bird ticket price per student is 100€ and to apply please contact the Congress secretariat at congress@ifoam-eu.org.

Participants from New Member States!

Citizens from new member states wishing to join the Congress also have the opportunity to receive a 50% reimbursement on their travel/accommodation. This is a great opportunity to take advance of huge offer to be a part of one of the most significant events for the organic sector in Europe. Applicants must also apply by the 26^th of February, so contact the Congress secretariat now at congress@ifoam-eu.org to book your place!