The 39th annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology will be held from September 11th to 13th, 2022 at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) in Sakai, Osaka

Regarding COVID-19

2022.08.24.

As of August 24, 2022, Covid-19 infection is still prevalent throughout Japan, but the conference will be held at Osaka Metropolitan University, Nakamozu Campus, with appropriate infection control measures in place. Online viewing is also available.

Please read the following before coming to the conference.

1. The conference will not be held responsible for any unintentional infection of visitors. Similarly, the conference, the conference organizing committee, Osaka Metropolitan University, and related parties will not be held responsible for any infections that may occur.
2. Please fill out the form at the URL below by 9:30 a.m. on September 12 (Mon.), as we need to prepare a list of visitors.
   https://forms.gle/5CbJ8t984mc5b2Bf9
   The QR code on page 7 of the program will also lead to the same page. You only need to fill out the form once. We will use your e-mail address to send the information to visitors during the exhibition. We will provide necessary information as needed, not limited to Corona-related information.
3. Please note that the above list of visitors may be provided to public institutions such as health centers if the need arises.
4. If you have a fever of 37.5°C or higher, if you show symptoms such as a cough or sore throat or have some other physical condition, if you have been found to be in close contact with a person who has tested positive for the PCR test, if anyone living with you has been suspected of being infected within the past two weeks, if you have been in contact with a person who has been suspected of being infected within the past If you have visited a country or region that requires entry restrictions or a post-entry observation period within the past two weeks, or if you have been in close contact with a resident of that country or region, please refrain from visiting the venue.
5. In principle, please wear a mask (non-woven cloth mask recommended) when on campus, including at the venue.
6. Masks must be worn during speech and conversation.
7. Please wash your hands frequently and practice good cough etiquette.
8. Please keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other people in aisles, restrooms, etc.
9. Non-contact thermometers are available at the convention headquarters.
10. If you suspect the onset of a fever or other illness, please contact the tournament office and return home immediately.
11. Please confirm the communication system with the health center in case of the onset of illness.

If you are scheduled to present on-site and become infected with Covid-19 or have a close contact with the virus, or if you are unable to come to the conference due to your employer’s policy, online presentation will be considered. Please contact the Executive Committee. We may not be able to accommodate you depending on the timing.

As we have informed you, a brief reception (free soft drinks will be provided) will be held on campus on the evening of Monday, September 12. Pre-registration is not required.

2022.06.20.

As of Jun. 20th, 2022, OMU is not prohibited from holding the Meeting with appropriate infection control measures in place. Therefore, unless the situation changes due to a rapid increase in infection of COVID-19 in the future, the hybrid meeting will be held with onsite presentations as a rule. The specific infection prevention measures set forth by OMU may be updated in the future and will be announced closer to the time of the meeting.
The banquet at Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai has been canceled. Instead, a brief reception with free soft drinks will be held at OMU Nakamozu campus. There will also be corporate exhibits, so please come and visit us in Sakai.

2022.04.08.

As of Apr. 8th, 2022, the Meeting will be held in a hybrid format but may switch to a fully online format depending on the status of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). In that case, we will announce the information on this website by Jun. 15th. Please note, however, that even if the Meeting is scheduled as a hybrid meeting, it may be held fully online if a state of emergency is declared or other serious circumstances arise. Information about the banquet will also be posted on this website by late June.