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BIO Issues Call for Paper and Panel Submissions...
Saturday, 02 May 2009 04:12

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites leaders from the biotechnology, chemical and agricultural industries to submit abstracts for panels, individual papers, and posters for the 2009 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This unique conference will be held Nov. 8-11, 2009 in Honolulu.


Now in its fourth year, the meeting will address the latest issues in industrial biotechnology including algae for fuels, marine bio-resources, advanced biofuels, renewable hydrocarbons, biopolymers and bioplastics, and dedicated energy crops.

The call for papers, panels and posters is now open, and the application form is available online at http://bio.org/pacrim/speakers/index.asp. The deadline for submitting panel and paper abstracts is May 26, 2009. The deadline for submitting poster abstracts is Aug. 3, 2009. Thought leaders from the biotechnology industry, academia, and science community are invited to submit proposals for the following program tracks:

1. Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Materials

2. Biofuels and Bioenergy

3. Algae and Marine Biotechnology

4. Specialty Crops, Renewable Feedstocks and Sustainability

For more information on the conference or to submit a proposal, please visit http://www.bio.org/pacrim. For assistance, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-962-9200.

About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,200 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.

The Advanced Biofuels & Climate Change Information Center presents the latest commentary and data on the environmental and other impacts of biofuel production. Drop in and add your comments, at http://biofuelsandclimate.wordpress.com/.

Upcoming BIO Events

BIO-LES Business Development Basics Course
May 15–17, 2009
Atlanta, GA

BIO-LES Advanced Business Development Course
May 15–17, 2009
Atlanta, GA

BIO Executive Presentation Workshop
May 17, 2009
Atlanta, GA

BIO Human Resources Conference
May 17-19, 2009
Atlanta, GA

2009 BIO International Convention
May 18-21, 2009
Atlanta, GA

BioEquity Europe
June 9-10, 2009
Munich, Germany

World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
July 19-22, 2009
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

Source: businesswire.com

 

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