The renewed worldwide interest in agriculture and questions dealing with food crises increase the need for quality information for actors in rural development. Bringing their knowledge and know-how, the Scientific and Technical Information Specialists can contribute to providing this information. The congress organized by the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD) and Agropolis International will ensure fruitful exchanges between information specialists and actors of rural development.

Expected contributions

Researchers, information professionals, members of farmer organizations, publishers, stakeholders involved in the generation, management, or dissemination of knowledge in the area of agricultural sciences and technologies are invited to submit proposals for oral presentations or posters.

Papers must address one of the following themes:
1. Innovative learning processes
2. Information services, the need for a continued redefinition
3. Communication and Information exchange for multiple stakeholders
4. Information systems for structured and integrated information
5. Information products and services as public policy enablers