International Phytotechnology Conference - IPC17 2023
We're Back and We're Looking Forward
May 23-26, 2023
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hosted by International Phytotechnology Society and the US Dept of Energy- Argonne National Laboratory
It is September 2022, we are back and planning our in-person International Conference for May of 2023.
Though we understand that many events over the last few years have transitioned to virtual or online platforms, we have concluded that these options do not meet the needs of the industries, researchers, students, and other professionals who typically attend IPC Conferences.
We like meeting in person!
Attention: Conference Notes in regards to On-Going Covid-19 Global Pandemic:
We continue to stay aware of ever-evolving local, regional, and international regulations and travel restrictions related to the ongoing covid pandemic. Though it appears the travel situations have stabilized, the future seems less predictable than before. If for any reason, the Conference has to be modified or canceled, we will refund any paid conference registration fees.
However, the Society, Argonne, and DoE are NOT responsible for any travel expenses incurred and/or lost under any circumstances and cannot assist in nor provide any refunds of any part of those travel expenses.
Registration Fee
| Before Mar-31-23 | After Mar-31-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| International Phytotechnology Society Members | $350.00 | $400.00 |
| Non-members | $550.00 | $650.00 |
| Students | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Registration is CLOSED
Registration includes most meals and all break refreshments.
Registration may be closed early due to limited space.
Student registrants must have a valid ID.
Members must have a confirmed IPS membership in good standing.
Important Dates:
Stay tuned!
Venue
Advanced Photon Source (APS) Conference Center and Guest House (GH) at Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory Advanced Photon Source 9700 S. Cass Avenue Buildings 401 (APS) and 460 (GH) Lemont, IL 60439 USA
Our 2023 Conference is located at the Argonne National Lab, using the APS Conference Center and Guest House. However, as of 9-20-2022, please stay tuned for updated information on how to book a room. Coming very soon !
Wait for Updates to the following:
A block of rooms is available at the Argonne Guest House (a 300-meter walk to the APS Conference Center).
Early bookings are encouraged.
The room block includes multiple king rooms ($102.50/night) and a few rooms with two twin beds ($112.50/night).
Additionally, suites (four bedrooms, eight twin beds, two bathrooms, kitchen) may be available and ideal for student groups. Call the Guest House at 800-632-8990 to ask about availability.
To reserve a room at the Argonne Guest House, use: https://www.anlgh.org
On the hotel registration website, enter “Intl Phytotechnology Society” as the Group Name, “Kathy Gorgan” as the Argonne contact, "CELS" as her department, and “630-252-8054” as her phone.
Hotels
Sponsored Hotel
Argonne National Laboratory - Guest House
9700 S. Cass Ave, Building 460
Lemont, Illinois 60439
1-800-632-8990
This is the main sponsored hotel located within walking distance of the Conference Center and also within the secure facility of Argonne National Laboratory. Early bookings are encouraged. On the hotel registration website, enter “Intl Phytotechnology Society” as the Group Name, “Kathy Gorgan” as the Argonne contact, "CELS" as her department, and “630-252-8054” as her phone.
In addition to making a hotel reservation, you must register with the ANL secure facility by following the instructions on the Travel page.
0.30km from the venue
Rates: The room block includes multiple king rooms ($102.50/night) and a few rooms with two twin beds ($112.50/night). Additionally, suites (four bedrooms, eight twin beds, two bathrooms, kitchen) may be available and ideal for student groups.
Crowne Plaza Burr Ridge
300 South Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 United States
1-630-325-2900
10.00km from the venue
Rates: $108, per night plus tax, includes continental breakfast
Aloft Bolingbrook
500 N Janes Ave
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
11.25km from the venue
Rates: $97 per night, includes a breakfast
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1580252110091&key=GRP
Travel Information
As of 9-20-2022:
We are planning our 2023 conference travel arrangements. Please stay tuned for updated travel information.
Attention: Conference Notes in regards to On-Going Covid-19 Global Pandemic:
We continue to stay aware of ever-evolving local, regional, and international regulations and travel restrictions related to the on-going covid pandemic. Though it appears the travel situations have stabilized, the future seems less predictable than before. If for any reason, the Conference has to be modified or cancelled, we will refund any paid conference registration fees.
However, the Society, Argonne, and DoE are NOT responsible for any travel expenses incurred and/or lost under any circumstances and cannot assist in nor provide any refunds of any part of those travel expenses.
Registration to attend IPC17 2023 will be a two-step process for all attendees.
You need to register with the International Phytotechnology Society and also complete a visitor registration with Argonne National Laboratory to obtain visitor gate access.
Step 1. Registration and payment to International Phytotechnology Society Conference. Click the registration button from the menu at the Left.
Step 2. Registration with Argonne National Laboratory for site access. Argonne National Laboratory is a secure U.S. Department of Energy facility.
General information on visiting Argonne National Laboratory is available at https://www.anl.gov/visiting-argonne. Site entry requirements and rules are listed at https://www.anl.gov/site-entry-requirements.
Use this link https://apps.anl.gov/registration/visitors to begin the registration process.
For the Sponsor email, enter knepperj@anl.gov.
It is recommended that you complete the Argonne site access registration (Step 2) by June 30, 2020 (even if you have not completed Step 1 yet). Site access registration will be handled as efficiently as possible, but it is imperative for non-U.S. citizens to register with Argonne as early as possible .
Please contact Ms. Jeri Knepper (knepperj@anl.gov) with questions.
When arriving at Argonne for the first time, attendees should allow extra time to first go to the Argonne Information Center (just outside the Main Gate) to show photo identification and pick up their pre-arranged visitor gate pass. Once you obtain your visitor pass, you can go to the Main Gate where you will need to show your pass and identification to allow access to the Laboratory grounds.
Airports
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
40.00km from the venue
To reach Argonne from O’Hare International Airport, take I-294 south to I-55. Exit west on I-55 (toward St. Louis) and continue for about four miles to Cass Avenue. Exit south on Cass and turn right at the Argonne sign on Northgate Road, immediately south of I-55. Follow Northgate Road to the Visitor Reception Center. (Google Maps)
Information for users of limos, taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc. is at https://www.anl.gov/site-entry-requirements
Booking a ride with Lyft or Uber: Choose Argonne Guest House instead of Argonne National Laboratory as your pick up or drop off location. This will allow your driver to pick you up or drop you off at the front entrance of the Guest House instead of the Laboratory front gate.
Midway Airport (MDW)
27.00km from the venue
To reach Argonne from Midway Airport, take Cicero Avenue north to I-55. Enter I-55 south and continue for about 14 miles to Cass Avenue. Exit south on Cass and turn right at the Argonne sign on Northgate Road, immediately south of I-55. Follow Northgate Road to the Visitor Reception Center.
Information for users of limos, taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc. is at https://www.anl.gov/site-entry-requirements
Booking a ride with Lyft or Uber: Choose Argonne Guest House instead of Argonne National Laboratory as your pick up or drop off location. This will allow your driver to pick you up or drop you off at the front entrance of the Guest House instead of the Laboratory front gate.
Program
Stay tuned for the Schedule !
Abstract Submission
Please consider submitting an abstract for a platform or poster presentation for IPC17 2023 !
Our theme is:
We're Back and We're Looking Forward
Though we missed being able to meet in our 20th Anniversary Year in 2020, we can still recognize this pivotal moment.
It is time for a critical review of phytotechnology successes, also as many of the early researchers and operating pioneers are passing their torches to the new generations.
We are especially looking for presentations this year about field sites that have been in operation more than 10 years, are mature and functioning well, and have lots of lessons learned to share.
The complete Call for Abstracts and submission instructions will be posted shortly.
Generally, abstracts should follow any of these phytotechnology topics:
• Long-Term Field Case Studies
• Phytotechnologies for Organics
• Phytotechnologies for POPs, Pharmaceuticals, and Other Emerging Chemicals of Concern
• Phytotechnologies for Metals, Metalloids
• Phytotechnologies for Nano-Scale Materials
• Phytotechnologies for Nutrients, Agricultural or Other Non-Point Source Pollution
• Phytotechnologies for Salt, Brine
• Phytotechnologies for Acidic, Sodic, or Alkalinized Sites
• Phytotechnologies for Mixed Wastes
• Phytotechnologies for Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollutants
• Alternative Landfill Covers/Evapotranspiration Covers
• Phytohydraulics, Riparian and Stormwater Management
• Constructed Treatment Wetlands
• Mitigation/Restoration Wetlands
• Eco-Restoration/Land Reclamation
• Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change/Resiliency
• Alternative Energy/Biofuels and Bioproducts from Plants or Phytomining
• Green Roof, Green Wall, and Green Infrastructure Design and Applications
• Soil Amendments for Phytotechnologies and/or Enhanced Plant Growth
• Soil-Plant and Micro/Phytobiome Interactions and Processes
• Phytotechnologies for Food Safety
• Phyto-Monitoring, Phyto-Forensics, and Plant Sensor Technologies
Contact Information
David Tsao, Ph.D; President, International Phytotechnology Society
david.tsao@bp.com
Conference Committee
David Tsao, Ph.D – BP, IL, USA; President IPS
John Quinn, Ph.D – US Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA
Harrison Atagana, Ph.D – Univ. South Africa Pretoria, South Africa; Board of Directors IPS
Joel Burken, Ph.D – Missouri Univ. Science & Technology, MO, USA
Om Parkash Dhankher, Ph.D – Univ. Mass, MA, USA; Vice President IPS
Larry Erickson, Ph.D – Kansas State Univ., KS, USA
Mary Beth Leigh – Univ. Alaska Fairbanks, AK, USA; Board of Directors IPS
Lou Licht – Ecolotree, IA, USA; Board of Directors IPS
Matt Limmer, Ph.D – Univ. Delaware, DE, USA; Treasurer IPS
Yongming Luo, Ph.D - Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, CAS, China; Vice President IPS
Samuel (Xingmao) Ma, Ph.D – Texas A&M Univ., TX, USA; Board of Directors IPS
Elena Maestri, Ph.D - University of Parma, Italy; Secretary IPS
Marta Marmiroli, Ph.D - University of Parma, Italy
Lee Newman, Ph.D – SUNY-ESF, NY, USA; Founding President IPS
Azam Noori, Ph.D – Merrimack College, MA, USA Eugenia Olguin, Ph.D – INECOL, Mexico; Board of Directors IPS
Steve Rock – US EPA ORD, OH, USA
Liz Rylott, Ph.D – Univ. York, UK; Vice President IPS
Renee Stoops – Plant Allies, RI, USA; Board of Directors IPS
(Sunny) Chen Tu, Ph.D – Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, CAS, China; Board of Directors IPS
Tomas Vanek, Ph.D - Inst. Experimental Botany CAS, Czech Republic; Board of Directors IPS
Jason White, Ph.D – CAES, CT, USA; Immediate Past President IPS
Ron Zalesny, Ph.D – US Forest Service, WS, USA; Board of Directors, IPS
Barb Zeeb, Ph.D – Royal Military College, Canada; Executive Vice President IPS