The Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) booth was a hit at the 6th International Rice Congress (IRC) held on 16-19 October 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center Reception Hall. Through IRC, EBS aimed to connect and network with leading rice researchers, partners, and representatives for a food-secure future.
EBS and GSL team at the booth during IRC 2023
EBS and GSL team at the booth during IRC 2023

EBS and the Genotyping Service Laboratory, both belonging to the CGIAR Breeding Resources, shared a booth at the Trade Hall, where they exhibited their products and services. 

Jahzeel Ramos Calosa (IT Senior Manager), May Ann Sallan (Data Management Lead), and Ruth Erica Carpio (Project Coordinator) welcomed over 300 guests interested in EBS during the four-day event.

Visitors were from various IRRI hubs, National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) partners, local and foreign universities, and private and public institutions. Previous Breeding4Rice users and future EBS users also visited the booth located at the Trade Show grounds, where interactive games and exclusive EBS merchandise could be won. Brochures and posters were also given away as souvenirs.

Participants at the EBS booth during the IRC 2023 held at PICC, Manila
Participants at the EBS booth during the IRC 2023 held at PICC, Manila

Aligned with the 6th IRC’s theme of Accelerating Transformation of Rice-Based Food Systems: From Gene to Globe, EBS also envisions faster breeding cycles and more informed breeding decisions through a single, powerful, and cloud-based data management solution tailored for the demands of a modern breeding enterprise.

Development of EBS is guided by the needs of its users, both current and future. 
If you are interested in EBS, we want to hear from you! 

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