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Biennial Global Agriculture Multidisciplinary International Conference (GAMIC)

2nd Biennial Global Agriculture Multidisciplinary International Conference (GAMIC 2026)

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Crop demonstration MSU-Naawan logo The College of Agriculture Forestry and Natural resources (CAFNRM) and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo organized present the 2nd annual Global Agriculture Multidisciplinary International Conference (GAMIC) to promote the importance of Global Agriculture amidst challenging times and explore research to find innovative solutions to agricultural challenges. Building on the success of our inaugural event, we continue our mission to highlight the critical role of global agriculture in addressing today’s challenges and advancing research in crop production, plant protection, sustainability, economic viability, education, and postharvest handling and technology. GAMIC 2026 is co-hosted by Mindanao State University at Naawan, Philippines.

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The conference will be held on November 19-20, 2026 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

The conference aims to:

  1. To discuss current studies and findings on global agriculture.
  2. To promote collaboration among scholars and researchers in the field of agriculture.

Topics

  1. Sustainable Agriculture
  2. Bioeconomy
  3. Sustainable Agrotourism
  4. Globalization and Agriculture
  5. Languages in Agriculture and Forestry
  6. Teaching and Agriculture
  7. Human Resources and Agriculture
  8. Climate Change and Agriculture
  9. Culture and Agriculture
  10. Agroecology
  11. Precision Agriculture
  12. Agribusiness
  13. Sustainable food system
  14. Indigenous knowledge system
  15. Biotechnology
  16. Aquaculture
  17. Microplastics

Abstract Submission

Please note: The abstract submission period runs until September 15, 2026. Abstract Submission Form

Abstract Format

Accepted abstracts should be brief summary of study or report. Acceptable abstract contains the following key compoments:

  1. A brief introduction, including objectives of the presentation;
  2. Experimental conditions indicating the scope of study or survey
  3. Summary of results
  4. Concise conclusion.

Guidelines for GAMIC 2026 Abstracts

  • Abstracts are limited to one paragraph maximum of 250 words excluding titles.
  • Up to 5 keywords should also be included with abstract submission.
  • Use MS Word or compatible software, using single-spaced Times New Roman, 12-point font or similar. Title of abstract should be brief (up to 80 characters) and in bold.
  • Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s) follows the title.
  • First author/submitting author should be the correspinding/contact author.
  • Presenting author’s name should be followed by an asterisk (*).
  • Body of the abstract is single-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • If an author submits multiple abstracts, the topic and content of each must differ substantially.
  • Abstract is unacceptable if it Contains significant grammatical errors and/or statements such as:
    • "The results will be discussed." Includes no statement/s relating to the objective(s).
    • Fails to comply with submission requirements.
    • Too speculative

Submission of Abstracts deadline: September 15, 2026. If you have questions about the abstract submission, please email Norman Arancon at normanq@hawaii.edu.

Abstract Notification of Acceptance
October 20, 2026.

Abstract Submission Form

The 2025 edition of the Pacific Agriculture and Natural Resources features selections from the proceedings of the 1st Global Agriculture Multidisciplinary International Conference. If you are interested in being published in this journal, please review the author guidelines and consider submitting a manuscript for review.

Registration Fees

Early Registration
(July 30, 2026 to September 15, 2026): $ 300.00
Regular Registration
(September 16 - October 30, 2026): $ 400.00
Student Registration
(July 30, 2026 - October 30, 2026): $200.00
Hawaiʻi Resident Registration
(July 30, 2026 - October 30, 2026): $200.00
Online Only Registration:
(Tuesday, September 16, 2026 to Thursday, November 20, 2026): $300.00

Note: Non-US participants and presenters, please register only when your US visa is approved. Registration fee is non-refundable.

Register for the 2nd Biennial Global Agriculture Multidisciplinary International Conference (GAMIC 2026)

Poster Guidelines

  • Posters should be no more than 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 48 inches (120 cm) tall.
  • Participants must supply their own push pins/tacks or other means for hanging the poster.
  • No electrical outlets will be provided in the poster presentation area. Back-lighted photos, sound or projection equipment, and free-standing displays are prohibited.
  • You may prepare handouts for distribution at the poster session, you will need an envelope or folder to hold them in on the display.
  • Posters should be readable from a distance of 5 to 6 feet (up to 2 meters). For adequate visibility, capital letters should be at least 3/8 inch (1 cm) high after enlargement to full poster size. Photographs should be a minimum of 5 x 7 inches.
  • Assemble titles, text, illustrations, graphics, tables, etc. on your poster clearly and effectively---avoid presenting too much information and creating visual congestion.
  • Present text in short, concise statements; avoid excessive blocks of text.

Horizontal Poster template, at max sizePosters must be no more than 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 48 inches (120 cm) tall

Conference Accommodations

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Drone shotHilo Hawaiian Hotel GAMIC has will secure a block of rooms with Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in advance of the conference. Reservation details will be provided when conference registration begins, on July 30, 2026.

Alternative hotels include:

Conference Organizing Committee

Conference Speakers

Keynote: Lope G. Tabil, Jr., Ph.D., P.Eng.

Dr. Lope TabilLope G. Tabil, Jr., Ph.D., P.Eng. Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Lope G. Tabil Jr. is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The areas of research in which he works and maintains interest include bioprocess engineering, value-added engineering and postharvest handling of crops, writing numerous journal articles (179) and book chapters (15) and mentoring students (37 MSc and PhD). He has also conducted applied research and development projects related to value-added processing of agricultural products including storage, drying and cooling, physical properties of agricultural and biological materials, and biomass to energy research.

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Featured Speaker: Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan

headshot of Apollo PacamalanJose Apollo Pacamalan

Regional Executive Director, Department of Agriculture – Region X, Philippines

Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan is the newly appointed Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture – Region X, Philippines. A devoted champion of sustainable agriculture and rural development, RED Pacamalan brings over three decades of grassroots and government experience, with a career rooted in Mindanao’s agricultural communities. As a speaker at GAMIC 2025, RED Pacamalan brings visionary leadership and a steadfast belief in agriculture’s power to uplift communities and transform economies.

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Plenary Speaker: Dr. Rattan Lal

Dr. Rattan LalDr. Rattan Lal Rattan Lal, Ph.D., is a Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science and Director of the CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration at The Ohio State University, as well as an Adjunct Professor of University of Iceland and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), India. He has authored/co-authored over 1100 refereed journal articles and more than 575 book chapters, has written and edited/co-edited more than 100 books. He was included in the Thomson Reuters list of the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds (2014-2016), and he is among Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers in Agriculture (2014-2022). He was ranked #1 globally and in the U.S. among Agricultural Scientists (Plant Scientists and Agronomists) of the world by Research.com (2023).

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Plenary Speaker: Dr. Ted Radovich

Dr. Theodore RadovichDr. Theodore Radovich Dr. Theodore J. K. Radovich is a Professor and Specialist in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he has been a leading force in promoting sustainable and organic agriculture in tropical environments. A proud graduate of UH Mānoa (B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Horticulture) and The Ohio State University (Ph.D. in Horticulture and Crop Science), Dr. Radovich brings a strong foundation in traditional agricultural sciences paired with a forward-thinking approach to ecological farming systems. His research focuses on reducing chemical inputs and improving soil and crop health through methods such as compost tea, cover crops, and biochar amendments.

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Conference Location: UH Hilo Main Campus

The UH Hilo Main Campus is located at 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720. Call the UH Hilo main phone number at +1 (808) 932-7900.

There are entrances to campus on Kāwili Street (main entrance), Kapiʻolani Street, West Lanikāula Street, and Komohana Street (via Nowelo Street). View driving directions from the Hilo or Kona Airports. Uber and Lyft both serve the Hilo Airport, as well as a number of taxicab companies.

Getting to Campus by Public Transportation

It is possible to get to the UH Hilo campus via free public busses, from both airports, if you plan your arrival times accordingly. Hele-on bus operates Route 2: the Blue Line with three daily departures from the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), at 1:50, 5:20, and 8:20pm. This bus takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the journey to Downtown Hilo, with one rest stop halfway. The Hilo airport is served by Route 101: Keaukaha, which stops by the airport weekdays and saturdays every hour, on the half-hour, from 6:30am - 7:30pm. It takes about 45 minutes for the journey downtown, with a brief stop at Richarsdson’s Beach Park. Route 101 is loop, and it will take you directly to the Hilo Hawaiian hotel on Banyan drive if you stay on the bus. On a Sunday or Holiday, the route travels directly to the UH Hilo campus.

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