Programme

We would kindly like to bring to your attention the outline of the 8WCCA programme. The first day of the Congress consists of various opening speeches in the plenary followed by a keynote speech on Benefits of CA to farmers, society and environment. This will be followed in the plenary by a farmers session, a private sector session and a public sector and civil society session. In the evening there will be an official Congress Reception.

The second day comprises two parallel sessions addressing the two sub-themes: I) Successful experiences and learnings from Conservation Agriculture worldwide; and II) Farm and ecosystem level benefits of CA systems to farmers, society and environment. In the evening the attendees will be given the opportunity to visit the farm of the honorary president of SWISS NO-TILL and enjoy a delicious Swiss dinner.

The third day of the Congress comprises two parallel sessions on subthemes: III) Mainstreaming of CA with national policy and institutional support and for global governance to support national and international needs and commitments; and IV) Promoting CA-based knowledge and innovation systems and information sharing and communication The day will end with a Congress closing session. In the evening Congress participants can choose to visit the long-term field trial «Oberacker».

On the second and third day, Congress participants, institutions and companies will have an opportunity to hold additional stakeholder sessions on a need and demand basis. Requests for additional sessions should be submitted to the organizers in advance so that required facilities can be organized.

The Congress will end with a Field Day on the fourth day which will take place on a CA farm close to the city of Bern.

Monday, 29th June
08:00-09:30 Registration
09:30-10:50 Opening Session
10:50-11:20 Coffee Break
11:20-11:45 Keynote Speech: Benefits of CA for Farmers, Society and Environment
11:45-13:00 Farmers Session
13:00-14:30 Lunch
14:30-15:30 Private Sector Session
15:30-16:30 Public Sector and Civil Society Session
16:30-17:00 Coffee Break
17:00-18:00 Poster Session
19:00-21:00 Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 30th June
09:00-09:30 Keynote Speech Keynote Speech
09:30-11:00 Session Sub-Theme I:
Successful experiences and learnings from Conservation Agriculture worldwide
Session Sub-Theme II:
Farm and ecosystem level benefits of CA systems to farmers, society and environment
Additional Session
On demand
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-13:00 Session Sub-Theme I:
Successful experiences and learnings from Conservation Agriculture worldwide
Session Sub-Theme II:
Farm and ecosystem level benefits of CA systems to farmers, society and environment
Additional Session
On demand
13:00-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:30 Session Sub-Theme I:
Successful experiences and learnings from Conservation Agriculture worldwide
Session Sub-Theme II:
Farm and ecosystem level benefits of CA systems to farmers, society and environment
Additional Session
On demand
16:30-17:00 Coffe Break
17:00-18:00 Poster Session
19:00-23:00 Visit to a CA farm (optional)
Wednesday, 1st July
09:00-09:30 Keynote Speech Keynote Speech
09:30-11:00 Session Sub-Theme III:
Mainstreaming of CA with national policy and institutional support and for global governance to support national and international needs and commitments
Session Sub-Theme IV:
Promoting CA-based knowledge and innovation systems and information sharing and communication
Additional Session
On demand
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-13:00 Session Sub-Theme III:
Mainstreaming of CA with national policy and institutional support and for global governance to support national and international needs and commitments
Session Sub-Theme IV:
Promoting CA-based knowledge and innovation systems and information sharing and communication
Additional Session
On demand
13:00-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:30 Session Sub-Theme III:
Mainstreaming of CA with national policy and institutional support and for global governance to support national and international needs and commitments
Session Sub-Theme IV:
Promoting CA-based knowledge and innovation systems and information sharing and communication
Additional Session
On demand
16:30-17:00 Coffe Break
17:00-18:00 Closing Session
19:00-23:00 Visit to the long-term field trial «Oberacker» (optional)
Thursday, 2nd July
09:00-18:00 Field Day – Visit to a CA farm
Thursday, 2nd July
09:00-18:00 Field Day – Visit to a CA farm
Registration Fees

The following registration packages for 8WCCA are available as of end of September 2019.

* Please note: In order to qualify for the «Member of officially registered CA association» registration rate, you need to send a proof that you are a member of a CA association. Please upload a copy of your official member certificate on the registration platform.


** Please note: In order to qualify the «student »registration rate, you need to send a proof that you are a full-time or part-time student. Please upload a copy of your student card (both sides showing photo, name and card expiry date) on the registration platform.