I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about an amazing conference where you will have the opportunity to meet the key thought leaders from around the world in one place. On behalf of the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (iBIO), I am cordially inviting you to attend the BIO 2008 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing to be held April 27-30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. We are preparing a dynamic program and expect over 1,300 attendees. This unique event will provide great value for your individual needs.

The World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing is the premiere global gathering of thought leaders, investors, researchers and business executives in industrial biotechnology, bioenergy, and bioprocessing.  The 2008 conference will present the latest technological breakthroughs, issues, innovations, market achievements and policy developments in the industrial biotechnology sector. It will also provide you with exceptional networking and business development opportunities. 

The goal of this event is to attract participants with a wide variety of perspectives on industrial biotech and to bring them together under one roof in order speed technology transfer and the commercialization of this powerful sector of biotechnology.  This international conference will bring together top academic, government, NGO, and business leaders from around the globe for an informative three day event.

This conference is like no other as it brings to light the latest technological developments, fosters the exchange of ideas, provides "real world" scenarios that can be applied in daily practice, and present an overview of new value chain development.  The 2008 World Congress will be geared towards a diverse base of participants from biotechnology, pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical, food, and many other industries, as well as government and academic experts.

The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing will feature technical sessions for business, academic and research-related presentations on topics such as biotechnology in manufacturing and synthesis, industrial biotech in pharmaceuticals, personal care products, foods, flavorings, bioprocessing of agricultural feedstocks, next generation bioenergy production, issues surrounding the application of biotechnology to next generation biofuels, pharmaceuticals. Industrial sustainability, renewable chemical platforms, enzymes for a host of applications, bioplastics, pulp and paper processing, national defense applications, nano-biotech, animal feed ingredients, marine biotech, bioethanol production and extensive focus on biotechnology and climate change will also be featured.

Please visit www.bio.org/worldcongress for more information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact BIO at worldcongress@bio.org or 202-962-6630.  I look forward to seeing you in April.

Nathan Carris
iBIO Communications Manager


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