Conference presentations are being solicited for a wide range of
topics related to the theme of WOBIC2017: BIOFIBER FOR FUTURE
BIOECONOMY. Papers and presentations dealing with emerging topics
are also encouraged.
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Wood and Biofibre: Characterization and Processing
Biopolymer and Derivatives
Biocomposite Technology
Nanocellulose and Nanocomposite
Biofuel and Bioenergy
Pulp and Paper
Textiles
Other Wood– and Biofiber-based Products
Bioresource Management
Bioresource Economic and Policy
Mechanization and Robotic
Computer Simulation and Modeling
Selection of papers will be based on peer reviews of the
suitability of the topic and quality of the paper.
PAPER SUBMISSION AND PEER REVIEW
All potential authors are invited to submit a letter of intent
or abstract using the attached response form. Ab-stracts should be
submitted electronically (by email), in MSWord format as file
attachments (not as part of the message) to the conference
organizer at the following email address:
[email protected]
Online registration and the latest information on the conference
program are available on the following link:
www.wobic.upm.edu.my
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C O N F E R E N C E T O P I C S WELCOME TO WOBIC2017!
The organizing commitee is pleased to invite you to join Wood
and Biofiber International Confer-ence 2017 (WOBIC2017) which is
scheduled to take place in Selangor, Malaysia from 21st to 23rd
November 2017.
WOBIC is a continuity from a series of conference which was
previously named International Confer-ence on Kenaf and Allied
Fibres (ICKAF). Appreci-ating the value of holistic approach in
managing bioresources and towards the generation of sustain-able
wood- and biofiber- based products, the Insti-tute of Tropical
Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia
has made a strategic decision to expand the scope of the
confer-ence to include all related topics covering other fi-bers,
and ascertain the evolution and significance of the wood and
biofiber sector to the global bioecono-my.
WOBIC2017 seeks to bring together industry and academia to
discuss the latest developments in wood and biofiber, from upstream
agricultural-related topic to downstream fiber processing and
product ad-vancement, as well as the socio-economic impact of these
commodities.
The theme for WOBIC2017 is:
”BIOFIBER FOR FUTURE BIOECONOMY”
ANNOUNCEMENT
&
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
WOOD AND BIOFIBER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
21-23 November 2017 (WOBIC2017)
Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Main Organizer
Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products
(INTROP)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
”BIOFIBER FOR FUTURE BIOECONOMY”
TO SUBMIT YOUR INTENT, OR FURTHER
INFORMATION ON WOBIC2017 PLEASE EMAIL:
[email protected]
or MAIL THIS FORM TO:
Organizing Secretariat Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest
Products (INTROP) Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor, MALAYSIA.
Designation: __________________________________________ Name:
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I plan to attend the conference. Please send me a regis-tration
package when available.
I am attaching my letter of intent/abstract (300 word
maximum)
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration and call for paper open: 1st February 2017 Abstract
submission deadline : 2nd June 2017 Notification of abstract
acceptance: 31st July 2017 Deadline of early bird registration:
31st August 2017 Deadline of registration: 10th November 2017
OTHER EVENTS:
(1) Workshop 16th—17th November 2017
(2) Technical Visit and Excursion 23rd November 2017
Please visit our website for more information about the
pre-conference activities. www.wobic.upm.edu.my
CONFERENCE FEES
The full registration fee is inclusive of the conference
materials, refreshments, lunches, and the conference dinner
(banquet).
About Kuala Lumpur, Capital of Malaysia
WOBIC2017 will be held in the great city of Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia also known as KL. The words Kuala Lumpur literally mean
'Muddy Confluence'. The metropolis got this nickname because it was
founded near the place where the rivers Klang and Gombak intersect.
Within Malaysia Kuala Lumpur is seen as the center of the country;
'it hap-pens all' in KL. Tourist love the city as it has numerous
great sights and attractions. Kuala Lumpur is the perfect
destination for a short visit or stopover, but many tourists are
drawn back to the great city during their travels through
Malaysia.
Standing at 452 m tall, the Petronas Twin Towers are among the
tallest buildings in the world. The twin towers can be seen from
almost anywhere in the city. The most pres-tigious shopping centre
in the country, Suria KLCC, is located at the foot of the
towers.
The jungle is not all concrete in Kuala Lum-pur; there is a
peaceful haven of 91.6 hec-tares of parks and gardens for a
relaxing day among nature. Bukit Nanas Forest Researve, KL Lake
Gardens, a deer park, a butterfly park, a bird park, an orchid
garden, and a hibiscus garden.
13 km north of Kuala Lumpur stands Batu Caves, a massive
limestone outcrop home to Hindu deities. Consisting of three main
caves, the magnificent sacred place for Hin-dus in Malaysia is
situated atop 272 steps of stairs.
A visit to Putrajaya must not be missed. It is the new capital
city and administrative cen-tre of the Malaysian government,
located 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur. The model garden city features
a beautiful blend of modern and cultural architectural structures
of buildings and bridges, lush greenery and
carefully cultivated botanical gardens
Central Market, also known as Pasar Seni, is a well-renowned
heritage site which serves as the Centre for Malaysian Culture,
Arts and Handicrafts. It houses numerous stalls that retail
traditional goods and an Annex Gallery where local contemporary
arts are exhibited. Colorful Malaysian traditional cultural and
arts events as well as cultural performances also take place at the
Cen-tral Market’s outdoor stage on weekends.
There are many more places to visit and things to do in KL that
we were not able to cover here. Join WOBIC2016 and explore the city
yourself. Conference tour will be planned & announced soon.
Participation Category
Early bird registration (31 Aug 2017)
Aug 31 – Nov 10, 2017
Developed Delegate USD550 USD650
Students USD400 USD500
Developing Delegate USD450 USD550
Students USD300 USD400
Local Delegate RM1300 RM1400
Students* RM550* RM650*
Note: *This rate is a basic delegate fee for local student
(excluding the Conference Dinner).
The Conference Dinner is included in the full registration fee.
You are welcome to buy additional ticket if you want to bring an
accompanying person or you have registered as a local student with
a basic delegate fee.
Additional ticket for the Conference Dinner: RM60
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