International Pepper Conference 2024
Fall in New York's Finger Lakes Region is the perfect time to visit local waterfalls, revel in colorful foliage, and explore our ripening pepper selection! We are excited to be hosting the 26th Annual International Pepper Conference in Ithaca, NY and are looking forward to showcasing peppers in our region. I'm especially excited about this year's field day. On Tuesday, September 10, we’ll travel around Central New York, touring Cornell University research plots, visiting Norwich Meadows Farm, and taking in one of Ithaca's "gorges" waterfalls. I'm looking forward to welcoming all of you to Ithaca and sharing the latest scientific information and pepper breeding projects.
Michael Mazourek
Plant Breeding & Genetics, Cornell University
Email: [email protected]
Fall in New York's Finger Lakes Region is the perfect time to visit local waterfalls, revel in colorful foliage, and explore our ripening pepper selection! We are excited to be hosting the 26th Annual International Pepper Conference in Ithaca, NY and are looking forward to showcasing peppers in our region. I'm especially excited about this year's field day. On Tuesday, September 10, we’ll travel around Central New York, touring Cornell University research plots, visiting Norwich Meadows Farm, and taking in one of Ithaca's "gorges" waterfalls. I'm looking forward to welcoming all of you to Ithaca and sharing the latest scientific information and pepper breeding projects.
Michael Mazourek
Plant Breeding & Genetics, Cornell University
Email: [email protected]
Location
Ithaca, NY
Date & Time
September 9 - 11, 2024
Register today! Registration is still open but ending soon! Don't miss out! Sponsors can also donate at the bottom of the registration page.
Program
Monday, September 9
2:00-7:00 PM
Registration
Pre-Function Space, The Hotel Ithaca
4:00-6:00 PM
Capsicum Germplasm Committee Meeting
Owasco Room, The Hotel Ithaca
7:00-9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Ballroom, The Hotel Ithaca
Tuesday, September 10
7:00-8:00 AM
Registration
Pre-Function Space, The Hotel Ithaca
6:30-8:00 AM
Breakfast
Ballroom, The Hotel Ithaca
8:00 AM-5:00PM
Field Day
Meet in The Hotel Ithaca Pre-Function Space for bus loading
The day will start with a tour of Cornell University research plots, followed by lunch, and then a visit to Norwich Meadows Farm to learn about high tunnel production of peppers and the farm's culinary marketing approaches. The day will finish off with a visit to one of Ithaca's waterfalls.
The day will start with a tour of Cornell University research plots, followed by lunch, and then a visit to Norwich Meadows Farm to learn about high tunnel production of peppers and the farm's culinary marketing approaches. The day will finish off with a visit to one of Ithaca's waterfalls.
Wednesday, September 11
All events will be held at The Hotel Ithaca.
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00PM
General Session
12:00-1:00PM
Lunch
1:00-5:00PM
General Session
6:00-7:00 PM
Reception & Poster Presentations
7:00-9:00 PM
Closing Banquet
Register today! Registration is still open but ending soon! Don't miss out! Sponsors can also donate at the bottom of the registration page.
Hotel & Travel
A block of rooms has been set aside for attendees of the conference at The Hotel Ithaca, which is also one of the meeting venues. Interested in other accommodations? Check out visitithaca.com.
The Hotel Ithaca
222 South Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Group Rate: $169 per night + taxes (September 9-12)
Rate Cutoff Date: Friday, Sept 6, 2024
Check-in Time: is 4:00pm | Check-out Time: 12:00pm
Parking is available on site
Book Online: Reservation Portal
Book by Phone: 607-272-1000 - Group ID: Pepper 2024
The Hotel Ithaca
222 South Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Group Rate: $169 per night + taxes (September 9-12)
Rate Cutoff Date: Friday, Sept 6, 2024
Check-in Time: is 4:00pm | Check-out Time: 12:00pm
Parking is available on site
Book Online: Reservation Portal
Book by Phone: 607-272-1000 - Group ID: Pepper 2024
Travel by Plane
Ithaca Tompkins County International Airport
Located 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca, ITH is serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Ground transportation information: https://flyithaca.com/ground/
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Estimated driving time: ~75 minutes from Ithaca. Ride Share and Taxi Information: https://syrairport.org/parking-transportation/taxi/
The Greater Binghamton Airport and Elmira Corning Regional Airport are also within an hour's drive of Ithaca.
Located 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca, ITH is serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Ground transportation information: https://flyithaca.com/ground/
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Estimated driving time: ~75 minutes from Ithaca. Ride Share and Taxi Information: https://syrairport.org/parking-transportation/taxi/
The Greater Binghamton Airport and Elmira Corning Regional Airport are also within an hour's drive of Ithaca.
Travel by Car
The main routes into Ithaca are New York highways 13, 79, 89, and 96. Interstate 86 intersects NY State Rt. 13 in Elmira, about 30 minutes southwest of Ithaca. Interstate 81 connects with NY State Rt. 79 half an hour from Ithaca at Whitney Point, and with NY State Rt. 13 about 35 minutes from Ithaca in Cortland.
Call for Abstracts
All individuals involved in research, extension and technology of Capsicum are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation. The program will focus on all pepper types including bell, long green/red chile, high color paprika, ancho, pimiento, cayenne, tabasco, jalapeño, yellow pickling, serrano, and cherry peppers. Individuals are limited to giving one oral presentation. However, speakers may present one or more posters, in addition to their talk.
Use this MS Word template to create a perfectly formatted abstract. Do not email your file; files sent as email attachments will not be reviewed or scheduled.
Use this MS Word template to create a perfectly formatted abstract. Do not email your file; files sent as email attachments will not be reviewed or scheduled.
Please Note: All program participants, including speakers, poster presenters, panelists, session organizers and moderators, must also pay the conference registration fee to attend and participate in the conference.
Important Dates
Important Dates
| July 26, 2024 at Midnight (EDT) | Abstract Submission Closes |
| August 2-9, 2024 | Abstract Submitters Receive Notification on Status of Abstract |
Sponsor
Become an active supporter of the 26th International Pepper Conference!
Check out the sponsorship levels below and then contact
Michael Mazourek at [email protected]. Once you have corresponded with Michael, Sponsors can donate at the bottom of the registration page.
Check out the sponsorship levels below and then contact
Michael Mazourek at [email protected]. Once you have corresponded with Michael, Sponsors can donate at the bottom of the registration page.
Habanero Level
- Contribution of $5,000
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Tabletop display
- Brochure inserted into each registrant packet
- Contribution of $5,000
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Tabletop display
- Brochure inserted into each registrant packet
Cayenne Level
- Contributions of $3,000
- 1 complimentary registration
- Tabletop display
- Contributions of $3,000
- 1 complimentary registration
- Tabletop display
Serrano Level
- Contribution of $1,500
- Tabletop display
(no complementary registration)
- Contribution of $1,500
- Tabletop display
(no complementary registration)