The ECHO® International Agriculture Conference

Why Attend?

Join us for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and actionable learning, taking place October 22-24 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

This premier gathering brings together practitioners, researchers, and educators dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving lives through sustainable agriculture and community development. Through engaging plenary speakers, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops, you'll explore practical strategies and pathways to flourishing for communities facing food insecurity around the world.

Highlights include:

  • Inspiring stories of agricultural challenges and triumphs
  • Transferrable principles for real-world impact
  • Meaningful connections with like-minded global changemakers

Come celebrate over 30 years of networking and learning together. Let's cultivate hope, share knowledge, and create pathways to flourishing—together.

Where
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Almarie Abrea

Farm Manager, CSA Project Manager

NGO in Southern Philippines
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Karen Joe

WASH Specialist

CAWST
Khomchalat
Khomchalat "Kom" Thongting

Founder, Wongphai Co., Ltd. | Climate Innovator | Community Builder

Wongphai Co., Ltd.
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Robinson Vanoh

Director

The Vetiver Network International
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Virak Bun

Founder

Keat Farm Cambodia
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Eang Chanthavy

Executive Director

WASH SDO, Cambodia
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Osamu Arakawa

Director

Asian Rural Institute, Japan
Conference Schedule

Explore our comprehensive three-day program featuring inspiring plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections with fellow practitioners from around the world.

Conference Agenda
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Package options:

In order to ensure you get the correct rate please follow these guidelines:

  • If you and your spouse both plan to attend the conference the spouse package is not applicable, you will both need to purchase a "shared room" package (can be bought in one transaction).
  • If only one of you will be attending the conference, we recommend purchasing one "shared room" package and one "spouse/follower" package.

Day Package

$250

Conference, lunches, coffee breaks, banquet, no hotel.

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  • Conference Sessions Yes
  • Lunches Yes
  • Coffee Breaks Yes
  • Banquet Yes
  • Hotel No

Lodging Shared Room Package

$300

Conference, 4 nights hotel, all meals (excl. 1 dinner), and banquet.

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  • Conference Sessions Yes
  • 4 Nights Hotel (Shared) Yes
  • All Meals (excl. 1 dinner) Yes
  • Banquet Yes

Lodging Single Room Package

$375

Conference, 4 nights hotel, all meals (excl. 1 dinner), and banquet.

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  • Conference Sessions Yes
  • 4 Nights Hotel (Single) Yes
  • All Meals (excl. 1 dinner) Yes
  • Banquet Yes

Spouse/Follower Package

$150

4 nights hotel and breakfast only, no conference.

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  • Conference Sessions No
  • 4 Nights Hotel Yes
  • Breakfast Only Yes
  • Banquet No

Banquet Only

$15

Banquet dinner only

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  • Conference Sessions No
  • Hotel No
  • Banquet Yes
Additional Learning

We are offering a post-conference about coffee production for those interested. This one-day introduction to specialty coffee and its potential for smallholder farmers will include a field visit to a USDA certified coffee farm and a coffee cupping workshop. You can add this workshop when registering for the event.

The coffee production workshop can be added to your registration as an optional add-on during the conference registration process. Please select this option during checkout to secure your spot in this hands-on learning experience.

Cancellation Policy

Payment for the ECHO Asia Conference is required at the time of registration. Due to the conference venue policy, we require at least 1 months' notice of cancellation to receive a full refund of your fees. A refund will not be issued if less than 1 months' notice is given.

Location

200 Moo 7, Road Tumb Choeng Doi, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand
+66 (0)53 292 381
https://www.horizonvillage.net/

Horizon Village & Resort, Thailand

200 Moo 7, Road Tumb Choeng Doi, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand

Phone: +66 (0)53 292 381

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Additional Night(s) at Horizon Village & Resort:

If you wish to book extra nights at the hotel, this is possible. You will be eligible for the conference rate with breakfast. But you need to specify that you are a part of the ECHO Asia conference.

Please contact the hotel directly for any additional bookings.

Transportation

More info to be added

The resources and networking opportunities that make the ECHO International Agriculture Conference unique are available year-round through ECHOcommunity.org

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Attendee Profile List

Let other attendees know who you are, where you work, and projects and interests. Find and connect with other delegates who may be working in your geographic or interest area.

Community Board

Connect with other delegates through discussion of important topics. Ask and respond to questions, and connect with Conference administrators.

Virtual Meet

Connect one-on-one with a delegate through the Virtual Meet option. Suggest a meeting with someone who you want to get to know more and directly connect through the app.

Utilize the Community Board and Attendee Profile and identify people that you want to follow up with.

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