TRC 2009 is scheduled to take place on July 13-14, 2009 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Halls in Bangkok. The convention seeks to demonstrate why Thailand’s continuing capability and potential for production and trade has enabled it to sustain the position as the world’s main supplier of quality rice, which possesses a high degree of reliability in terms of price and supply stability.
Furthermore, TRC 2009 aims to give a clearer picture of Thailand as having a wide variety of rice on offer, and also to provide a forum for discussions and sharing of views and information among those involved in the world rice community. This in turn will not only serve as a platform for better understanding the direction and trend which the world’s rice trade is taking, but also help to strengthen the good relations between world rice producers and buyers and other stakeholders, both public and private sector organizations and international rice institutes.
It is anticipated that there will be more than 500 participants, comprising delegates and business people, academics and specialists and the news media from various national and international organizations around the world – representing the ideal configuration of target attendants in the rice trade. The conference will feature three main activities, as follows:
1. International academic conference: Invited specialists who will engage in discussions sharing their insightful views on the current trends in the world’s rice production and trade, encompassing world rice prices and stability, factors influencing the global rice trade, and information on the logistics of supply and the Non-Trade Barriers (NTBs) of rice importing countries, as well as the prospects for, and trends in, global demand. In conjunction with these deliberations, there will also be a presentation of certificates to select prominent importers of Thai rice.
2. Mini exhibition: The mini exhibition will highlight the varieties of Thai rice and related products, a display of rice specimens featuring the main attributes and numerous uses of various types of rice, including the globally renowned Hom Mali Rice, organic Hom Mali rice accorded the status of registered Geographical Indication (GI), and GABA Rice. Also on display will be product presentations by qualified Thai rice exporters.
3. Study Visit: A third activity scheduled during TRC 2009 is a study visit to the Thai Buffalo Conservation Village. The day trip will provide a great opportunity for learning first-hand about the traditional way of life of Thai farmers in Suphan Buri Province of Thailand.
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