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3-7 February 2003 Marrakech, Morocco [Already past]	IVACG will host its XXI IVACG Meeting in Marrakesh, Morroco during the week of 3-7, February 2003. "Improving the Vitamin A Status of Populations" is the tentative theme of the meeting. More than 500 participants from over 60 countries are expected to attend the XXI IVACG Meeting. Among these are policy makers, program managers, planners, and scientists in health, nutrition, biochemistry, agriculture, horticulture, education, communications, and development. For more informatioln, please contact the IVACG/INACG Secretariat, ILSI Research Foundation, One Thomas Circle, NW, Ninth Floor, Washington, DC 20005, USA. Tel: 202-659-9024; Fax: 202-659-3617; Email: hni@ilsi.org; Website: http://ivacg.ilsi.org
3-7 March 2003 Chennai, India	Standing Committee on Nutrition (SCN) 30th Session. Hosted by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan with a one-day sysmpsium on "Mainstreaming Nutrition to Improve Development Outcomes". Registration and programme details are available on the SCN website: www.unsystem.org/scn
6-8 March 2003 Cape Town, South Africa	The International Conference "Geriatric Care in Africa - Now and The Future" is hosted by the South African Geriatrics Society and the South African Gerontological Association. It is auspiced by the International Association of Gerontology (IAG) and the African Gerontological Society (AGES International). It is convened with the participation of the United Nations Programme on Ageing, the World Health Organization, Ageing and Life Course Programme and the HelpAge International Africa Region Development Centre. For more information, contact Janet Sirmongpong, Conference Manager Centre, University of Cape Town, Faculty of Health Sciences, Observatory 7925, South Africa. Tel: +27 21 406-6330. Fax: +27 21 448-6263. Email: jsirmong@curie.uct.ac.za
20-22 April 2003 Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates	1st international Conference on "Food Systems", Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates. Contact: Prof. Ahmed Al-Badawy, Organizing Committee Chair, United Arab Emirates University, P.O Box 17555, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. Tel: + 971 3 763 2384, E-mail: foodsys.conf@uaeu.ac.ae Website: www.cfs.uaeu.ac.ae/conferences/foodsys/ficfs.htm
3-4 May 2003 Nairobi, Kenya	Soroptimist International is a service institution described as a worldwide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and status of women. The Soroptimist International Union of Kenya falls under the European federation. This year, the European Federation will hold its Governors' Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya; marking a break from tradition and an honour to Kenya. This will be preceded by a two-day Pan African Meeting, which will end on 2nd May 2003, which has been declared 'The African Women's Day'. These meetings will be held at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. For more information, contact Susan R.C. Kehr, Leader of the Steering Committe, Soroptimist International Union of Kenya, P.O. Box 25146, Nairobi, Kenya. Website:www.prepsafaris.com/soroptimist_index.htm Email: redempta@prepsafaris.com
5-7 May 2003 Chicago, USA	First World Congress on "Food Irradiation: Meeting the Challenges of Food Safety and Trade" / FMI Show 2003, Chicago, USA. Contact: National Food Safety & Toxicological Center, Attn: First World Congress Registration, 165 Food safety & Toxicological Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1302, USA, Fax: + 1 517-432-2310, Website: www.foodsafe.msu.edu
2-4 June 2003 Gothenburg, Sweden	"Future Technologies for Food Production and Future Food Scientists" Symposium organized by lift, Gothenburg, Sweden. Contact: Tina Peterson, Conference Secretariat, SIK, Box 5401, SE-402 29 Gothenburg, Sweden, Tel: +46 31 335 56 00, Fax +463183 37 82, E-mail: hl@sik.se
12-16 July 2003 Chicago, Illinois, USA	IFT "Annual Meeting", Chicago, Illinois, USA. Contact: Institute of Food Technologists, 525 West Van Buren, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60607-3814, USA. Tel: + 1 312 782 8424, Fax: + 1 312 782 8348, Email: info@ift.org Website: www.ift.org
16-20 July 2003 Chicago, Illinois, USA	IUFoST Congress XII "Feeding the world - Opportunities without Boundaries" organized by IFT, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Contact: Congress XII, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Suite 1000, 525 West Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 606607-3814, Email: infor@ift.org Website: www.worldfoodscience.org/worldcongress
17-18 September 2003 Yogyakarta, Indonesia	International Seminar on "Functional Foods: Market, Technology, and Health Benefit", Yogyakarta (Central Java), Indonesia. Contact: Prof. Dr. Kapti Rahayu Kuswanto, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Bulasumur Yogyakarta 55281, and Indonesia. Tel: +62 274 551220, Fax +62 274 589797, Email: dekantp@ugm.ac.id and/ or Dr. Sri Raharjo, Tel:/Fax: +62 274 549650, E-mail: sraharjp@yogya.wasantara.net.id
21-25 September 2003 Florida, USA	5th International Symposium on the "Role of Soy in Preventing and Treatment of Chronic Disease", Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. Contact: Meetings and Exhibits Department, AOCS, P.O Box 3489, Champaign, Illinois, USA 61826-3489, Tel: + 1 217 359 2344, Fax: + 1 217351 8091, Email: meeting@aocs.org
23-28 November 2003 Ouagadugu, Burkina Faso	International Workshop "Food Based Approaches for a Healthy Nutrition in West Africa: The Role of Food Technologists and and Nutritionists", Ouagadugu, Burkinafaso, West Africa, Contact: Dr. Inge D Brouwer, Division of Human Nutrition and Epidemiology P.O. Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 317 485920, Fax: +31 317 483342, Email:fn2ouaga2003@yahoo.co.uk
21-25 March 2004 Prague, Czech Republic	International Dairy Federation Symposium on "Cheese: Ripening Characterization and Technology", Prague, Czech Republic. Contact Vladmir Filip, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Technicka 3, CZ 166 28, Prague 6, Czech Republic, Tel: +4202 2435 3268, Fax: +4202 2435 3285, Email: Vladmir.Filip@vscht.cz
6-9 June 2004 Uppsala, Sweden	XV International Symposium on "Problems of Listeriosis", Uppsala, Sweden. Contact: Prof. Wilhelm Tham, Sweden University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7009, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, Tel: +46 18 672394, Fax: +46 18 673334, Email: Wilhelm.tahm@lmhyg.slu.se
19-24 September 2005 Durban, South Africa	18th International Congress of Nutrition. "Nutrition Safari for Innovative Solutions". The aim is to bring nutrition role players from all over the world to Africa in order to explore, exchange and integrate knowledge about nutrition to generate new insights and to define innovative solutions for global nutrition problems. We want to fit and align the circle of solutions into the triangle of nutrition problems! These interactions should and will contribute to an increased political awareness of the human right to be food and nutrition secure. It will also emphasize the importance of nutrition for human development, health and well-being, equity, and a quality of life for all. Contact information: Nutrition Safari 2005, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa. Email: vgetan@puknet.puk.ac.za