December 4-6, 2012

Fort Myers, Florida

Make plans today to attend ECHO's 19th Annual ECHO Agricultural Conference! The event brings together some of the world’s most influential voices dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving lives.

Speakers will share practical solutions to agricultural challenges, personal experiences and strategies for improving the lives of millions who daily face the threat of starvation. The event offers an open exchange of information, connecting the people and ideas that can make a real and sustainable difference.

Conference accommodation and meeting rooms for morning and evening sessions will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (http://www.cpfortmyers.com/) in the Bell Tower district of Fort Myers. Afternoon workshops and demonstrations will be held at the 50-acre ECHO farm in North Fort Myers, which has one of the largest collections of tropical fruits and vegetables in the Unites States. 

We have received many requests to have more substantial meals for lunch, and have therefore changed our meal plan.  We will provide the continental breakfast buffet and a robust lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a special closing Banquet on Thursday evening.  No other meals will be provided. This means that you will have the opportunity on Tuesday and Wednesday evening to eat in one of the many eating establishments in the Fort Myers area, depending on your available transportaion.  The cost of the meals provided by ECHO is included in your registration fee. 

Materials must be received by ECHO on or before these dates.

• Submission of the completed registration along with payment of all fees,  must be made prior to this date in order to be assured that the Visa Invitation Letter will be sent to you in time for you to schedule an interview.
• Later registrations MAY be processed if we have not met the limit from your country.

November 1, 2012 - Last day to register as a speaker or workshop presenter.

November 7, 2012 - Last day to request Visa Invitation Letter.

November 15, 2012 - Last day to cancel for 100% refund of registration fees. An exception MAY be made to this if we are provided with a copy of the rejection notice from the Embassy regarding your application for a Visa and we sent you a Visa Invitation Letter.

Early Bird Rates in effect until October 15, 2012
Standard Rate in effect October 15 - November 14, 2012
Late Registration in effect November 15,  - November 25, 2012
Registration after November 25 will only be available as daily session passes.