The 4th International Rice Congress (IRC2014) will take place 27 October - 1 November 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand.  The IRC2014 theme is "Rice for the World", reflecting IRC as the largest regular conference and exhibition of the global rice scientific research community and industry.  Held under the patronage of the Royal Government of Thailand, specifically the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, IRC2014 is organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Kenes MP Asia Pte. Ltd.