Rome, 25 March 2023-The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) in collaboration with the FAO IT department (CIO) has built a mobile app for the 17th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-17) that will greatly simplify participants’ experience at CPM-17.

The app can be downloaded at no cost on your iPhone, iPad or Android device. It contains all the information you need for the event plus extra features to enhance your experience such as networking opportunities, schedules and much more. The app allows you to: - Access scheduled sessions and customize your agenda with personal appointments - Access meeting documents - Locate meeting rooms through floor plan maps - Get important updates though notifications - See who is attending and share contact information by networking with other attendees

How to download the app

CPM -17 participants will receive an invitation email with a link to download the app. Be sure to check your inbox.

Step 1: Download the App

The first thing you need to do is download the app on the device you are bringing to the event by clicking on the link in the email.

Step 2: Verify their Account

To access the app, login and use the ‘Verification Code’ that you will receive by email to unlock all of the app's advanced features.

Contact the IPPC if you have any questions ([email protected]) or if you have not received the invitation email to download the app. More information on how you can use the app to enhance your event experience is available here.