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1 RIO 20 XI world soybean research conference Proposal to Host the XI World Soybean Research Conference RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, 2020

2 Gathering science and agribusiness into a dynamic innovation network Proposal to Host the XI World Soybean Research Conference By the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - EMBRAPA (National Soybean Research Center - EMBRAPA Soybean) RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, 2020

3 Photos: Grupo Bom Futuro Summary 1. WHY THE XI WSRC SHOULD BE IN BRAZIL WHY THE CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO INFRASTRUCTURE, LOGISTICS, ACCOMMODATIONS, CULTURE AND TOURISM CONVENTION CENTER TOURISTIC AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS TRAVEL LOGISTICS ACCESS SECURITY HOST ORGANIZATION: EMBRAPA SOYBEAN CENTER WITH THE SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS GATHERING SCIENCE AND AGRIBUSINESS INTO A DYNAMIC INNOVATION NETWORK SUGGESTED DATE TENTATIVE PROGRAM, PROCEEDINGS AND EXTRA INFORMATION SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING WEEKLY PROGRAM TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PRESENTATION GENERAL TOPICS ADDRESSED DAILY BUSINESS ROUND-TABLE IDEAS CAFÉ TECHNOLOGICAL SHOWROOM EXHIBITS SOCIAL PROGRAM PRE- AND POST-TECHNICAL TOURS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN HOSTING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, SCIENTIFIC AND ADVISORY BOARD LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, STATE AND FEDERAL... 20

4 Soybean was the fastest growing crop in Brazil, in the last 40 years Photo: RR Rufino 1. Why the XI WSRC should be in Brazil Brazil is one of the largest producers of agricultural commodities, with soybean being the leader in production and in exports. The immense grain production also supports a robust meat industry that has made Brazil one of the main food exporters. Brazilian agribusiness is a pillar of the country s economy, and it is based on strong investments in basic and applied research. Soybean was introduced into Brazil in 1882 from the United States of America (USA) and tested in the low latitude conditions of the Brazilian northeast (12 S). It did not thrive right away because the genetic material tested did not evolve in such low latitudes. The cultivation was successful in this country from the 1940s, when tested in the extreme Southern Brazilian locations, in latitudes (27 S to 34 S) where subtropical conditions resemble those occurring in the Southern region of the USA, the source of the genetic material. At the end of the 1940 s, production reached 25,000 tons, rapidly advancing to about 200,000 tons by the end of the following decade and to one million tons by the end of Therefore, in 2020, XI WSRC in Rio de Janeiro would celebrate the important milestone of 140 years of the first soybean introduction into Brazilian lands and 80 years of its flourishing in the country. The 80 years of successful history made this crop the gold grain of a nation and led the way for Brazil to become one of the most important soybean producers and exporters worldwide. The great leap in soybean production in Brazil took place during the 1970 s, when it reached 15 million tons which lead to the crop becoming the leader of the national agribusiness, and generated the development of other crops, especially corn, which, together with soybean, promoted Brazil as a major producer and exporter of meats. The impact of soybean on the Brazilian agribusiness sector has been so significant that we can divide the sector into two phases: before and after soybean. Largely dependent on genetic material introduced from the USA until the late 1970s, another great leap in Brazilian soybean development occurred in the 1980s, with the development of varieties adapted to the conditions of low latitudes of the Brazilian Midwest, an impressive breakthrough from Brazilian science, something that could be reproduced in other areas in the world with the same latitude. Agribusiness accounts for approximately 25% of GDP, 45% of exports and 35% of the country s jobs. Also, the soybean complex is the main product of the export agenda. Given its productive efficiency in food production in low latitude tropical regions, Brazil presents itself as one of the main producers in the future food supply of humanity, with soybean leading this process. In the 2016/17 crop, growing an area of 33.9 million hectares from 33 S to 5 N, Brazil produced 114 million tons (Mt) and ranked second among the world s largest soybean producers, just behind the USA (117 Mt). Projections indicate that the country has the potential to become the leader in world soybean production over the next few seasons. Finally, to bring the international scientific community up to date about the spectacular progress of the Brazilian agribusiness, particularly the soybean cultivation, we invite you to come to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Also, to invite the soybean community to visit the city that was home to the FIFA Football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016; a city to inspire scientific discussions at the 2020 WSRC; a city known worldwide for its undeniable natural charms made up of hills, forests and beaches, together with its friendly, charismatic and happy people, embraced by the Christ the Redeemer statue. 4 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

5 Photo: flickr.com/photos/riotur/albums Rio gathers natural beauty and infrastructure of metropolis The City of Rio de Janeiro annually receives around 3 million foreign tourists, which, according to Tourism Agencies, makes it the most visited city in the country. Additionally, more than 5 million Brazilian tourists visit the city every year. With its ample infrastructure of tourism services, Rio de Janeiro is ranked among the top destinations in the world in reception for cultural, commercial, technical and scientific events, fairs, symposia, congresses, conventions and exhibitions. Its exuberant natural resources include 90 km of beaches, such as the famous Copacabana and Ipanema. Another of its highlights is the Tijuca National Park, which includes the largest urban forest in the world, with 3,200 hectares of Atlantic Forest, in addition to the State Parks of Pedra Branca, Desengano and Chacrinha, covering an area of hectares, and the lakes and lagoons of Rodrigo de Freitas, Jacarepaguá, Camorim, Tijuca and Marapendi. One place that is a must for anyone involved with agricultural production, is the Botanical Garden, founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, with over 6,500 species (some endangered) distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares. According to ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association -Rio de Janeiro was ranked first as an international meeting destination in the Americas several times in the last decade, also, among the top 20 international destinations in the world, several times. Rio is considered an amazing destination for Business travel and for tourism where you can enjoy nature at its best with friends, family and colleagues. 3. Infrastructure, logistics, accommodations, culture and tourism 3.1. Convention center 2. Why the city of Rio de Janeiro CLICK HERE AND ALSO WATCH ON YOUTUBE The name of the city of Rio de Janeiro derives from the story that the Portuguese navigators, led by Gaspar de Lemos, had sighted the Guanabara Bay, on January 1, Believing that it was the entrance of a great river, they named the place Rio de Janeiro - January River. The city was founded in 1565 by Estácio de Sá, under the name of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, in honor of the then King of Portugal, Dom Sebastião. In 1763, the city became the capital of Brazil and remained so until 1960, when Brasilia, the current capital of the country, was inaugurated. Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant and welcoming city for its colonization and influence of different native and European immigrants, who have left their indelible mark on gastronomy, music and architecture. Visiting Rio is to be dazzled with unparalleled beauty in perfect harmony with nature, research centers and universities. Known as the Marvelous City, Rio de Janeiro offers attractions that have rendered the city its international fame. Rio de Janeiro has 3 convention centers with areas suitable for receiving the WSRC: the Riocentro, Windsor Barra (both located at Barra da Tijuca) and Sulamerica (downtown). The organizing committee is proposing to host the WSRC XI at Barra da Tijuca, known as the Brazilian Miami, a neighborhood located in the Southern zone of Rio. Within a radius of 4 km, Barra da Tijuca has more than 12,000 hotel rooms. Barra da Tijuca has received huge investments in infrastructure, particularly in transportation facilities during the 2016 Olympic Games. Subway, taxis and public transportation are the main options to access the region. The surrounding area of Barra da Tijuca has great leisure options such as, beaches, parks, environmental protection areas, outdoor sports, shopping malls, it has easy access to the traditional tourism points of Rio, like the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado, among others. WINDSOR BARRA WINDSOR TOWER WINDSOR OCEÂNICO Photos: Unknown artist One of the major economic and cultural hubs of South America, the City of Rio de Janeiro sits in the heart of the Southeastern Region of Brazil, where 60% of the national GDP is generated. A cosmopolitan metropolis, known worldwide for its scenic beauty. The city provides a harmonious and agreeable environment for its inhabitants and visitors, for both leisure and work, which combined with its infrastructure, makes Rio an important center for commerce and services, with the advantage of a modern and diversified industrial sector. The City of Rio de Janeiro, which occupies an area of km 2, and has a population of nearly 6 million, recognizes that one of its main virtues is the kindness and hospitality with which its residents welcome all visitors. WINDSOR CONVENTION & EXPO CENTER Event centers with excellent infrastructure, well located and easily accessible 6 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 CLICK HERE AND ALSO WATCH ON YOUTUBE XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

6 Phot os: flickr.com/photos/riotur/ ur/albu lbums The Lapa Arches is a historic heritage of Rio, built in Roman style as an aqueduct in the 18th century Christ the Redeemer, at the top of Corcovado Hill, is one of the symbols of Rio de Janeiro 3.2. Touristic and cultural attractions CORCOVADO This is one of the main beauty spots in the city, standing 2,330 feet above sea level and providing a sweeping panoramic view of sea and surrounding mountains, a world famous vista. The mountain rock of Corcovado is crowned with the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, 98 feet high with a 26 foot pedestal containing a chapel that can hold 150 people. The top of the Corcovado can be reached by electric train or by car Travel logistics access The city hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016, Rio de Janeiro received investments to improve its infrastructure for airports, ports, roads, transport, accommodation, leisure and services. Rio de Janeiro has perfect airline connections to the whole world, and an international airport with the capacity for regular, private or charter flights from anywhere on the Planet, situated less than 20 minutes from the main hotels and convention centers. A range of hotels, with a total capacity for more than 23,000 guests are available. Sugar Loaf is part of a complex of hills in Rio de Janeiro SUGAR LOAF This natural symbol of Rio de Janeiro can be seen at the entrance to Guanabara Bay. There are two stages in the cablecar trip to the top of the rock. The first is from the station at Red Beach (Praia Vermelha) to Urca Hill, which rises 705 feet above the bay, and the second links Urca Hill to the top of Sugar Loaf, 1,300 feet high. For tourists who wish to see Rio from the air, there is now a Tourist Heliport located on the top of Urca Hill. LAPA ARCHES AND SANTA TERESA DISTRICT Located in the Largo da Lapa Square, the center of Rio s turnof-the- century nightlife, the Lapa Arches hold their place in history, as the most monumental work undertaken in colonial Rio. This magnificent structure contains 42 arches in two tiers. Originally built as an aqueduct to supply the city with water, today they carry another outstanding attraction: the scenic tramlines linking the Carioca Station downtown, to the picturesque Santa Teresa district, a vibrant artistic community, with a great range of bars, restaurants, museums, cultural centers and artist s studios. The city is well covered by the main airline companies operating daily from the two airports: Galeão International Airport/Tom Jobim and the Domestic Airport of Santos Dumont. From Rio, it s quite easy for international participants to access other regions of the country. The city can also be easily reached by bus, subway, road and sea. AIR TRAVEL TIME FROM MAJOR EUROPEAN CAPITALS: about 11 or 12 hours NORTH AMERICA: from 9 to 14 hours CENTRAL AMERICA: about 7 hours Photo: Unknown artist SOUTH AMERICA: from 3 to 8 hours AFRICA: about 10 hours ASIA: from 12 to 25 hours OCEANIA: about 18 hours This and other attractions like Brazilian music, gastronomy, museums and galleries can be seen in the Rio de Janeiro bidding book that is attached to this document. Santos Dumont The airports structures of Rio are of excellent quality Tom Jobim (Galeão) 8 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

7 Photo: Unknown artist Photo: Wilson Vieira CICC Rio 3.4. Security In order to improve the security for residents and visitors, Rio s Government created the CICC - Integrated Center for Command and Control - a high-tech center working 24 hours a day with officers from eight different government institutions, including the Municipal Guard, Civil Defense, Traffic Department, Military Police, Civil Police, Fire Department, Mobile Urgency Assistance and Federal Road Police. Together, using cameras, they control the main areas of the city and can rapidly solve issues of security, traffic, public order and medical emergencies. 4. Host organization: Embrapa Soybean Center with the support of academic/research institutions The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) was founded on April 26, 1973, and has the support of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA). Since its foundation, it has taken on the challenge to develop a genuinely Brazilian model of tropical agriculture and livestock to overcome the barriers that limited the production of food, fiber, and fuel in the past. This effort has helped to change Brazil. Presently, our agribusiness sector is one of the most efficient and sustainable on the Planet. From 1970 onwards, Brazil incorporated a wide area of infertile savannah lands into one of the country s main producing areas of grain, fiber and meat. A unique situation that can serve as an example to other areas in the world. Embrapa is organized into 46 research units, spread all over the country, and has virtual laboratories abroad: USA, Europe, China and South Korea, called the LABEX program. Embrapa Soybean, also known as the Brazilian National Soybean Research Center, a unit from Embrapa established in Londrina, PR, is leading the bid to host the XI WSRC. Founded on April 16th, 1975, Embrapa Soybean has had a history of contributions to Brazilian agriculture, based on a broad network of research and partnerships, which involve several representatives (national and international) in the productive chain. At the national level, research practices involve other Embrapa research centers, as well as cooperatives, universities, farmer associations, private corporations, State Agricultural and Livestock Research Organizations, foundations providing support to research, and rural extension organizations, among others. The agricultural system, within which soybean is inserted, has undergone profound changes in recent years. In Brazil specifically, different production systems allow soybean to be cultivated from high to low latitudes, including tropical and sub-tropical areas. To face the different challenges of such a vast area, Embrapa Soybean maintains a modern research infrastructure and advanced bases in different Brazilian regions, with more than 70 PhD scientists and a large group of support technicians exclusively dedicated to soybean research. Those specialists are from all fields of knowledge, associating basic and applied research with the demands of the productive chain. The MAPA s chamber of the soybean production chain, integrated with members from the Industrial and Commerce sectors, is supporting the Brazilian application to host the XI WSRC. One of its members, the Brazilian Association of Soybean Producers (APROSOJA) will participate in the organizing committee, helping to reduce the gap between science and development in the productive sector. The Brazilian Academy of Sciences and The Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC), representing all scientific and academic associations in Brazil, are formally supporting Embrapa s proposal for the possibility that WSRC 2020, be held in Brazil. Embrapa s interaction with universities and other research organizations, supports the formation of human resources and know-how in soybean research and technology in Brazil and other countries. Embrapa Soybean hosts the production of several master and PhD thesis each year and supports international researchers worldwide, in programs such as the LABEX Program. Some of the academic and research institutions that will be involved in the organization of the conference, have a long history of research on soybean such as the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of the State Rio Grande do Sul, Federal University of Viçosa, Federal University of Pelotas, Superior School for Agriculture (ESALQ) from the University of Sao Paulo (USP), which are considered to be among the most prestigious and largest Brazilian universities. Other state research institutes, like the Campinas Agronomic Institute (IAC), will also be involved in the conference organization, and have already formally expressed their support. Aerial view of Embrapa Soybean 5. Gathering science and agribusiness into a dynamic innovation network If Brazil is chosen to host the XI WSRC, our intention is to conduct it jointly with the IX Brazilian Soybean Congress-BSC (IX Congresso Brasileiro de Soja). The BSC takes place every three years and has been an important forum for discussion of problems and opportunities in the Brazilian soybean production chain, jointly with stakeholders from the Brazilian academy, with the productive sector and industry. 10 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 CLICK HERE AND ALSO WATCH ON YOUTUBE XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

8 Our aim by jointly conducting the XI WSRC and the IX BSC is to create an opportunity for participants from the academy and from the productive sector to interact at the international level. Brazilian Soybean Congress (BSC) is one of the greatest scientific soybean meetings around the world, gathering around 2,500 participants each event. Its attendance includes mainly Brazilian scientists, field consultants, growers, and graduate students, among other important representatives of the soybean production chain, not only from Brazil, but also from neighboring soybean producing countries. In 2020, the BSC will be in its IX edition and it will be celebrating 22 years from the first event. With this long successful history, BSC has been focused on the scientific discussion of the most important topics of soybean production. The event helped the Brazilian soybean sector to develop and promote the country to become one of the most important soybean producers worldwide. Uniting IX BSC and WSRC11 in 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, is a lifetime opportunity to make the greatest scientific soybean event in history which will really push scientific development to the edge. Research and development for Brazilian agriculture 7. Tentative program, proceedings and extra information Conference participants will be able to access all the conference agenda, as well as summaries and lectures, via smartphone platform application. They will also receive copies on a USB drive, and content will be available on line. 7.2 Weekly program st day (Sunday) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m Opening remarks - Welcome from the President of WSRC XI and Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food Supply: The importance of Soybean in the world s agricultural scenario 9:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m Opening Cocktail Monday through Friday activities The technical-scientific activities will be developed through a series of lectures, sessions, presentation of technical-scientific works (poster and oral sessions), symposia and Ideas Coffee round tables. To select themes and speakers, the WSRC International Standing Committee team will work in collaboration with educational and research institutions in Brazil. This model of joint collaboration will ensure that the event covers all the needs and desires of the international community. 6. Suggested Date Our proposal is to organize the XI WSRC, in Rio de Janeiro city, during the second half of November of The season coincides with the middle of spring, when the average high temperature is 26 C and the average low temperature is 20 C. At that time of the year, most researchers and producers will have finished sowing soybeans, thus making it easier for them to participate. This date will also allow visitors from other countries to visit soybean growing fields and become familiar with Brazilian production systems in a tropical region, as well, as visiting cooperatives and other large soybean corporations at the time of the year when summer is just around the corner. Rio de Janeiro, as a culturally diverse city with natural beauty, will let WSRC participants enjoy the harmonious and agreeable environment for both leisure and work. Photo: Diego Redel Audience focused on innovations in soybean production 12 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

9 To increase the representativeness of the technical-scientific programming, the committee will receive suggestions via conference website. By way of this same link the public will have access to the previous editions of the WSRC and BSC programming content. As WSRC XI will be organized jointly with the IX Brazilian Soybean Congress, whose audience is about 2,500 people, the technical programming will also approach issues related to soybean production systems in Brazil, but related to the needs and interests of participants from other countries. Lectures: from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with topics of common interest to participants in the main auditorium which has the capacity for 2,500 people. The invited speakers will be members of public or private entities with specialized knowledge about the subjects chosen. Symposiums: from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and simultaneously performed in three other auditoriums. Each symposium will have a maximum of three speakers. Papers approved by the scientific committee of the event may be presented in the POSTER, or the ORAL sessions. Poster session: all the approved papers should be presented in poster form, which will be displayed for appreciation every day, with the presenter obliged to perform the explanation only in the specific poster session, according to the given area. During the explanation, an evaluation committee will choose the 10 best posters for awards. Oral presentation: the papers drawn from those with the greatest technical-scientific significance will be chosen by a specific committee of this session. All the authors from selected works will be previously notified by , with details about the place, date and time of their presentation. 7.4 General topics addressed daily PLENARY SESSIONS Monday: Phytosanitary management; plant pathology, entomology/pest control and weed science; Special Topics Digital transformation Tuesday: Production systems and soil and crop management; Special Topics: Future demands for soybean Wednesday: Genetics and breeding, economics, administration and agricultural businesses. Special Topics High throughput phenotyping Thursday: Nutrition, new uses, soybean and health, post-harvest and seed technology Special Topics - Health and soybean Friday*: Biotechnology, physiology and ecophysiology. Special Topics - Soybean production and climatic changes 7.5. Business round-table The board committee will be consulted to define themes that unite market representatives and different soybean chain production stakeholders (traders, startup companies, established companies, cooperatives, Universities, and such) Ideas CAFÉ Enhance your scientific content, find solutions to existing problems, discover innovative ideas in your area of research or outreach. Ideas Café is the opportunity for an in-depth round-table discussion about an area of interest. Meet great minds in an informal setting. One table per topic, located at specified tables in the front entrance area of the Exhibit Hall. 8. Technological showroom exhibits The XI WSRC occurring jointly with the IX CBS will be an excellent opportunity for the soybean production chain stakeholders to exhibit and present their products and trade innovations at a Technological Showroom exhibition which will be organized with stands available for the conference participants to visit during the five days of the event. 9. Social program Opening cocktail: The Opening cocktail will be held on Sunday from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with typical food and drinks from Rio de Janeiro, as well as the most authentic Brazilian popular music. Gala dinner: The Gala dinner will be held on Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in a waterfront setting able to seat 2,500 people. Featuring a typical Brazilian menu of cuisine from different regions, together with music performed by national artists. Photos: Diego Redel *Closing: A panel of three experts will be organized to discuss soybean risks and opportunities in the world and the main issues discussed in the WSRC. Technological Showroom Exhibits VII Brazilian Soybean Congress: gala dinner 14 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

10 Photo: Adair Carneiro Photo: Diego Redel Producers and professionals in a Field Day, held at Embrapa Soybean Opening of the VII Brazilian Soybean Congress, held in Pre- and post-technical tours As the event will take place in November, and large areas of soybean cultivation will be already in place, technical tours, previously scheduled in accordance with group interests, will be organized for soybean areas in Central Brazil and other areas of soybean production. 11. Previous experience in hosting National and International Conferences Embrapa s research staff has extensive experience in organizing and conducting technical-scientific events. Embrapa has already hosted at Iguassu Falls City, in 2004, the World Soybean Research Conference IV, jointly with the World Soybean Processing Conference and MERCOSOJA conference. Embrapa Soybean promotes and hosts the Brazilian Soybean Congress, every three years, the biggest event in the Brazilian production chain, with around 2,500 participants and over 75 national and international speakers. In 2015, Embrapa launched the 1 st World Congress on Integrated-Crop-Livestock-Forest Systems, in Brasília, DF. Embrapa Soybean researchers occupy relevant positions in Brazilian research societies, in the main areas of knowledge, and lead teams from multiple organizations being responsible for organizing the Brazilian Congress of Seed Technology; Weed Management; Phytopathology, and Genetic Resources. Many of our researchers are also members of international committees and international entities, such as the ISTA (International Seed Testing Association), International Scientific Panel on Renewable Energy (ISPRE ICSU), Steering Committee on Renewable Energy (ICSU-ROLAC), among others. Event organizers in Brazil, working in partnership with Embrapa, have extensive experience in organizing important international events, such as: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUSARIUM April 2016, Florianópolis/SC 32 ANNUAL MEETING OF ALEAQ AND ISCE July 2016, Iguassu Falls /PR INTERNATIONAL CITRUS CONGRESS September 2016, Iguassu Falls/PR 16 WORLD FERTILIZER CONGRESS OF CIEC October 2014, Rio de Janeiro/RJ INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS CONFERENCE- IAAE 2012 August 2012, Iguassu Falls /PR ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS June 2012, Hotel Windsor Barra, Rio de Janeiro/RJ 10 TH ISSS CONFERENCE OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR SEED SCIENCE April 2011, Costa do Sauípe/BA 28 ISTA CONGRESS May 2007, Iguassu Falls/PR 16 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

11 In addition, the city of Rio de Janeiro frequently hosts international scientific-technical events in a wide range of areas and has already scheduled for the coming years events such as: 2017 XIII World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine (3,000 participants) Offshore Technology Conference (1,000 participants) International Gas Union (1,000 participants) 15 th International Congress of the Brazilian Geophysical Society and the EXPOGEF 2017 (1,200 participants) st World Congress of Soil Science (1,500 participants) International Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics - FIGO (12,000 participants) International Congress of hydrogen energy (3,000 participants) 2019 International Congress of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - IAOMS (3,500 participants) 2020 International Congress of Biophysics (1,500 participants) Brazilian Congress of Anesthesiology (4,000 participants) World Congress of Architects (15,000 participants) Below are the Embrapa Soybean employees who will constitute the Organizing Committee, their respective fields of expertise and their proposed function at the conference. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Adeney de Freitas Bueno, Ph.D. Pest Management - Conference Scientific Program Alexandre Nepomuceno, Ph.D. Biotechnology - Conference Scientific Program Amélio Dall Agnol, Ph.D. Breeder - Conference Technology Transfer Carina Gomes Rufino, M.Sc. Journalist - Conference Communication César de Castro, Ph.D. Soil Fertility - Conference Logistics Fábio Alvares, Ph.D. Soil Fertility - Conference Financing Fernando Henning, Ph.D. Seed Quality - Brazilian Speakers Jose B. França-Neto, Ph.D. Seed-Science & Technology - International Speakers To conciliate the XI WSRC with the IX BSC, in a five day scientific program, where academy and the productive sector can interact, a Scientific and an Advisory Board will be created. The Scientific Board will be made up of Embrapa researchers with expertise in all areas of soybean research and production, and they will have the main mission of proposing the scientific program. The Advisory committee will be composed by representatives from the academy, research and development, industry, traders and other institutions and sectors considered stakeholders in the Soybean Production Chain who are aware of the major soybean research and production thrusts around the world. The mission of the Scientific and Advisory Board will be to: a) Consult with the International Continuing Committee for the XI WSRC to ensure there is a satisfactory balance among program disciplines; b) Ensure that the XI WSRC and the IX BSC programs fulfill the expectation of the traditional public that usually attend to those conferences; c) Ensure that the academy and the productive sectors can interact; d) Ensure that the invited speakers represent the various WSRC regions where participants come from. PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Marcelo Hirakury, Ph.D. Agribusiness Marcelo Alvares de Oliveira, Ph.D. Food, Feed and Nutrition Osmar Conte, Ph.D. Precision Agriculture Dionisio Gazziero, Ph.D. Weed Science Carlos Arrabal, Ph.D. Plant Breeding Mariangela Hungria, Ph.D. Soil Microbiology Décio Gazzoni, Ph.D. Special Topics Irineu Lorini, Ph.D. Post Harvest Mercedes, Ph.D. Special Soybean Uses Claudia Godoy, Ph.D. Plant Pathology Jose Renato Bouças Farias, Ph.D. Ecophysiology Julio Frachini, Ph.D. Soil and Crop Management Francisco Carlos Krzyzanowski, Ph.D. Seed Science and Technology PROPOSED ADVISORY COMMITTEE Marcos da Rosa, Brazilian Soybean Producers Association (Aprosoja) Fabio Trigueirinho, Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove) Maria Helena Zannetini Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) Elisabethe Pacheco Batista Fontes, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) 18 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

12 Roque Dechen, University of Sao Paulo (Superior School for Agriculture - ESALQ) José Américo P. Rodrigues, Brazilian Association for the Trade of Seeds (Abrasem) Marco Alexandre Bronson e Souza - Brazilian Association of Soybean Seed Producers (ABRASS) Marcio Lopes de Freitas, Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB) Glauber Silveira da Silva - Brazilian Soybean Sector Chamber (CSS) Adriana Brondani - Biotechnology Information Council (CIB) Ricardo Luiz Louro Berbara - Dean (Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro) If Brazil receives the honor of hosting the XI World Soybean Research Conference, representatives of international institutions will be invited to participate in the Advisory Committee. 13. Letters of support from local organizations, municipalities, state and federal Minister of State of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply; General-Head of Embrapa Soybean; Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply - Sector chamber of the soybean production chain; Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB); Brazilian Seed Association (Abrasem); Brazilian Oilseed Processors Association (Abiove); Council of Biotechnology Information (CIB); Brazilian Association of Soybean Producers (Aprosoja); The Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC); The Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC); Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro; Federal University of the State Rio Grande do Sul; Federal University of Pelotas; Federal University of Mato Grosso; Superior School for Agriculture (ESALQ) - University of Sao Paulo (USP); Campinas Agronomic Institute (IAC); National Association for Vegetal Protection (Andef); Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau; Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur); Tourism State Company of Rio de Janeiro (TurisRio); RioTur (City Hall); Mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro.Mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro. 20 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

13 Dear Dr. RICARDO VILELA ABDELNOOR Chairman of the Continuing Committee World Soybean Research Conference Rodovia Carlos João Strass, Acesso Orlando Amaral, sn Distrito de Warta CEP: Londrina/PR Subject: Support of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to the Brazilian proposal to host the XI World Soybean Research Conference, in 2021, under the Embrapa Soybean coordination. Reference: / Dear President, 1. The Brazilian Agribusiness is organized and strong, being the soybean complex responsible for around 15% of total Brazilian exports, what makes it our main exported product. The Brazilian soybean growers are nowadays highly knowledgeable and excellent entrepreneurs. The development of the agriculture and livestock in Brazil is around 20% of the country s GDP, and close to 40% of our total exports, being responsible for more than 30% of the country s job. We are the second world soybean producer, and accordingly to some projections, we hope to become the major one in few years. English version 2. The Embrapa a Soybean is the Brazilian candidate to host the XI World Soybean Research Conference, 2021, in Rio de Janeiro. The World Soybean Research Conference is a scientific event that joins participants of the major soybean players of the world, being the most important forum for researchers to exchange information and results of their studies in all sectors of the soybean chain. The 10 th edition will occur in Savannah, GA, USA, from September 10 th to 15 th 2017, and is being organized by College of Agricultural & Envionmental/Sciences of Georgia University. 3. The Embrapa Soybean has great experience in organizing wide scientific events, such as the Brazilian Soybean Congress and the Soybean Research Conference, besides having researchers leadering other similar events: Brazilian Seed Congress, Brazilian Phytopatology Congress, FertBio, Brazilian Weed Science Congress, for example. It is important to remind that Embrapa Soybean already suscessfully organized the World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC VII) in Furthermore, our strong network with the soybean productive chain will help us in the wide technical program, which will discuss vital topics and deliver a lifetime wonderful experience to participants of XI WSRC in Rio In this explained context, we give the support of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to the Embrapa Soybean proposal to host the XI World Soybean Research Conference in Brazil, 2021, in Rio de Janeiro. Sincerely, Blairo Maggi Ministry of State of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Suply 22 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

14 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND SUPPLY SECTOR CHAMBER OF THE SOYBEAN PRODUCTION CHAIN Ofício nº 01/2017/CSCPS Brasilia, June 20, DR. RICARDO VILELA ABDELNOOR Chairman of the Continuing Committee World Soybean Research Conference Subject: Support for the Brazilian bid to host WSRC XI Dear Chairman, 1. Brazil is the second world largest soybean grower, just behind USA. The projections indicate that it may become the number one grower in a few years. Soybean research in Brazil is quite strong. Along with Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) there is a consolidated network of institutions that provide soybean production knowledge and technology, such as state institutes, universities, cooperatives and foundations. 2. At the field, Brazilian soybean farmers are highly technified and are very enterprising. The Brazilian agribusiness sector is well developed, accounting for more than 20% of country s GDP, more than 40% of total Brazilian exports and more than 30% of the country s total jobs. 3. The infrastructure and expertise of Rio de Janeiro to hold major events have reached a new level, especially after hosting the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Besides, Brazil is a place of natural beauty and happy people. 4. The Soybean Sectorial Chamber is a support body to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply. It comprises representatives of public and private entities that make up the soybean production chain, such as farmer associations, financing agencies, transport regulatory agencies, processing industry associations, seed trade associations, plant breeding associations, exporters' associations, among others. The Soybean Sectorial Chamber would like to support the Brazilian bid to organize and hold the WSRC XI in Sincerely yours, GLAUBER SILVEIRA DA SILVA President of the Sectorial Chamber 24 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

15 Ofício 405/2017 GERIN / PRESID Brasilia, June 22, Dr. Ricardo Vilela Abdelnoor WSRC Continuing Committee Chairman Savannah, United States Dear Chairman, Considering the soybean agribusiness in Brazil and the expertise concentrate at Embrapa Soybean, the Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB) supports the recommendation of the Brazilian Agricultural and Livestock Research Corporation (Embrapa) to host the next World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC) in Brazil in The Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB) is the national apex organization for all the cooperative enterprises in the country. OCB represents cooperatives, which congregate 12.7 million people and generate 376 thousand direct jobs. Our mission is to represent the cooperative model front to the government bodies, as well as offer services to help them to improve their business management. The Brazilian cooperatives are very active in the agribusiness field. There are agricultural cooperatives spread for all the 27 Brazilian States. These cooperatives unite more than 1 million farmers and combine more than US$ 5.2 billion annually. The good results come in consequence of constant investment in management improvement and solid partnerships with reference institutions as Embrapa. Currently, Brazil is responsible for approximately 27 percent of the world's soybean production, and the country can become the World's largest producer and exporter of soybeans grain and byproducts. The soybean complex, which gathers the productive chain of soybean, is one of the main items in the country's Trade Balance. In 2016, the Brazilian soybean complex exports reached US$ 31.4 billion. The cooperatives were responsible for US$ 585 million in exports of the soy complex in Therefore, we strongly believe that the Brazilian agribusiness, being very robust and internationally competitive, could aggregate significantly to the WSRC legacy. We are certain that the Brazilian cooperative system could also take enrich this important research initiative. Sincerely, Márcio Lopes de Freitas Presidente 26 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

16 São Paulo, July 11 th, /2017 To: Ricardo Vilela Abdelnoor Chairman of the Continuing Committee World Soybean Research Conference Dear Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor, On behalf of Council of Biotechnology Information (CIB), a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting science based information about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), we hereby support Brazil s candidacy to host the XI World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC), in 2021, in Rio de Janeiro. This candidacy will be presented by one of the country s most important agriculture research companies, Embrapa Soybean, during the X WRSC in Savannah/ USA. The Brazilian Agribusiness structure is organized and robust. Small, medium and large scale producers are supported by a system of extension and production that integrates public and private institutions. Brazilian agribusiness generates about four million direct and indirect jobs and the soybean complex is responsible for about 15% of the country s total exports. Brazil is the second largest producer of the grain and could be the first by In 2017, the soybean complex exports will probably reach nearly US$ 30 billion, including products and goods for several industries. Certainly, the early adoption agbiotechnology in soybeans, in 1998, has contributed to these impressive figures. We believe that technology is the key for a competitive and sustainable agriculture and that Brazil is doing well in this regard, especially with the soybean example. Due to its relevance for the world s production of the culture and to Embrapa Soybean s expertise in the research of genetic improvement of the plant, both through biotech and conventional breeding, we believe Brazil is the perfect place to held the XI World Soybean Conference, in Yours sincerely, Adriana Brondani CIB s executive-director Rua Cubatão, 86/ 909 conj. 909 Vila Mariana São Paulo SP Brasil CEP Fone XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

17 July 4, 2017 To: Dr. Ricardo Vilela Abdelnoor Chairman of the Continuing Committee World Soybean Research Conference Subject: Support for the Brazilian bid to host WSRC XI Dear Chairman, The Brazilian Academy of Sciences would like to support the Brazilian bid to organize and hold the World Soybean Research Conference XI, in Brazil is now the second world largest soybean grower, just behind USA. The projections indicate that it may become the number one grower in a few years, thanks to the increase in productivity, due to remarkable achievements of Brazilian science. Along with EMBRAPA (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) there is a consolidated network of institutions that provide knowledge and technology for soybean production, such as state institutes, universities, cooperatives and foundations. At the field, Brazilian soybean farmers are highly technical and are very enterprising. The Brazilian agribusiness sector is well developed, accounting for more than 20% of country s GDP, more than 40% of total Brazilian exports and more than 30% of the country s total jobs. Furthermore, the infrastructure and know-how of Rio de Janeiro to hold major events have reached a new level, especially after hosting the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are sure that the realization of this prestigious conference in Brazil will help to boost the research and contribute to the strengthening of international collaboration in this important area of agriculture. Sincerely, e Luiz Davidovich ich President Brazilian Academy of Sciences 30 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

18 São Paulo, July 5, 2017 SBPC-132/Dir. MINISTÉRIO DA EDUCAÇÃO UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO GABINETE DA REITORIA Endereço: BR 465, KM 7, Centro Seropédica, CEP: Telefone: (21) , , CNPJ: / To the Continue Committee World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC) Ofício nº 251/17-GR/UFRRJ Seropédica, 19 de julho de Dear Sir/ Madam, To: Ricardo Vilela Abdelnoor Chairman of the Continuing Committee World Soybean Conference The Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC), representing 137 national scientific societies, strongly recommends and supports the Brazilian application to host the coming XI World Soybean Research Conference (XI WSRC), to take place in the city of Rio de Janeiro in As one of the world leaders of soy bean production, and with a well advanced research and development infrastructure, we are certain that Brazil is the perfect setting for the next WSRC. Our organization, SBPC, will be glad and available to give all the necessary support to this world class research event in our country. With my best regards, Helena B. Nader President Dear Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor, The Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRRJ has been working for more than a century in developing studies in the area of agronomy, especially cash crops such as soybean. The Campus is located 60 km from downtown the City of Rio de Janeiro and integrates, together with Embrapa Agrobiology, a research complex with wide impact in the area of biological nitrogen fixation. The UFRRJ also has a 25 ha agroecological farm that fits as a production model in low impact and environmentally high efficient systems. It has transportation infrastructure such as buses and vans to support visitors, researchers and students. In addition, it can offer free accommodation for students. Thus, with this profile, we express our support to Embrapa Soja s bid for organizing the XI World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC XI) in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the year of Yours faithfully Ricardo Luiz Louro Berbara Rector of UFRRJ 32 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

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22 Rio de Janeiro, June 26th, To Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor President World Soybean Research Conference Re: World Soybean Research Conference Dear Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor, The Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau was thrilled and honored to learn that you are considering Rio de Janeiro as the host for the World Soybean Research Conference The cosmopolitan city of Rio is ideal for international meetings. Home to more than 7 million inhabitants, Rio boasts fantastic weather, savory cuisine, hospitable people, sport, entertainment and quality meeting facilities and a modern infrastructure to ensure that your event runs smoothly. With more than hotel rooms and ample meeting spaces, including Riocentro the largest convention center in Latin America Rio is a logical choice for your event. Rio de Janeiro has also created a Joint Committee of Tourist Security. The committee is composed of military and civil police forces, fire department, municipal and state tourist offices, Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau, Brazilian Association of Travel Agents, Brazilian Association of Professional Congress Organizer Companies, among others. This joint committee can be summoned to provide special security for congresses, events and groups in the city. Please count on our institutional support and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns surrounding the event. On behalf of the Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau we welcome you to Rio. Kind Regards, Alfredo Lopes Executive President Rua Guilhermina Guinle, 272 / 6 andar Rio de Janeiro RJ Tel: (21) Fax: (21) rcvb@rcvb.com.br 40 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

23 Rio de Janeiro, June 26th, Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Secretaria de Estado de Turismo Companhia de Turismo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - TurisRio To Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor President World Soybean Research Conference Re: World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Dear Mr. Ricardo Abdelnoor, The State of Rio de Janeiro Tourism Authority has the pleasure to offer all the support within its capability to host the World Soybean Research Conference 2021 in Rio de Janeiro. The City of Rio is considered one of the world's dream cities - It is located in a beautiful natural environment which brings dramatically together the mountains and the sea in a luxuriant tropical setting, all this highlighted by one characteristic that is fundamental: the friendliness of its people. Rio also offers a wide range of options for tourism and business: Qualified infrastructure, accommodations, fine dining, entertainment, sports, transport, excellent group services and a modern Convention Center - Riocentro. Rio should not be looked as a single destination but as a Gateway to Brazil. Some of the many wonders of the country can be found within a two-hour drive of the city, in the State of Rio de Janeiro. A variety of options that can take visitors to the mountains, the beaches, the Atlantic forest, historic towns or fishing villages, depending only on the visitor s choice. Our professional team will be willing to provide information, promotional material and other kind of support you may need for the accomplishment of this event in Rio de Janeiro. Looking forward to welcoming you to Rio in 2021, we remain. Sincerely Yours, Paulo Senise TurisRio Tourism State Company of Rio de Janeiro President 42 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO 2020 XI World Soybean Research Conference - RIO

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