Event: European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008
Where: Hotel Bloom!, Brussels, Belgium
When: 15 - 17 September 2008
Email: r.weaver@europabio.org
Web: www.efib2008.com

The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008 will for the first time in Europe, provide a meeting place for science, industry, policymakers and investors. This event will bring together a senior and international group of biotechnology producers, chemicals and plastics suppliers, biomass and biorefineries, end users from a wide variety of industries and academia. Attendees will receive a thorough analysis of the European market for industrial biotechnology, current trends and future growth prospects. Experts will examine the route to commercialisation and highlight how policies and incentives can encourage growth. Attendees will also walk away with an update on the latest research developments, applications and technology advances. Conference sessions are being designed to maximise contact and facilitate the flow of information across the industry and value chain.

Exhibition information

Rendezvény: Bio Boot Camp workshop
Helyszín: Budapest, Magyarország
Időpont: 2008. szeptember 16-18.
E-mail: irc@neti.hu
Telefon: +36 1 301 2083 vagy +36 1 301 2030
Web: www.neti.hu

A Puskás Tivadar Közalapítvány és az Eurobiobiz Europe 2008. szeptember 16-18-a között rendezi meg a Bio Boot Camp workshop-sorozat magyarországi tréningjét biotechnológiai (spin-off) cégek létrehozása iránt érdeklődő kutatóknak, tudósoknak, üzletembereknek.

További információ az irc@neti.hu, vagy a +36 1 301 2083 -as, illetve a +36 1 301 2030 -as telefonszámon kapható.

A rendezvényről az információkat folyamatosan frissítjük, így kérjük, kövessék figyelemmel a Magyar Biotechnológiai Szövetség, valamint a Puskás Tivadar Közalapítvány honlapját (www.neti.hu)

Regisztrációs lap

Letölthető Bio Boot Camp plakát pdf formátumban.

Event: European BioPharm Scale-Up Congress 2008
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
When: 17-19 September 2008
Contact: Caroline Thoresen
Email: caroline.thoresen@terrapinn.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7092 1230
Fax: +44 (0)20 7242 1508
Web: http://www.terrapinn.com/2008/biopharm/

The European BioPharm Scale-Up Congress is the leading annual bioprocessing meeting for industry experts. There is a constant pressure to meet growing demand by producing higher volumes of quality products and increasing speed to market. Our mix of expert speakers from both the pharmaceutical and biotech sector will share their knowledge on cutting edge manufacturing strategies to enhance bioprocessing. Whether you are a scientist or practitioner involved in manufacturing, this meeting will provide you with the solutions to revolutionise your practices and make critical efficiency gains. You can not afford to miss this cutting edge event.

DISCOUNT: HBA members receive a 25% discount off the full conference fee. To take advantage of this offer please email Caroline Thoresen with your details and quote "HBA member".

Event: bioLOGIC Europe 2008
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
When: 16-19 September 2008
Contact: Caroline Thoresen
Email: caroline.thoresen@terrapinn.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7092 1230
Fax: +44 (0)20 7242 1508
Web: http://www.terrapinn.com/2008/bio_eur/

bioLOGIC Europe is Europe's longest running and most prestigious congress addressing the important strategic and business issues affecting the biopharmaceutical industry. As an increasing number of large pharma and biotechs turn to biologic therapies to drive future growth, major hurdles remain that threaten the success of the biopharmaceutical industry. Some of the issues that need to be addressed are: the challenging economic environment, reproduction of innovative biologic drugs on a large scale and of course the introduction of biosimilars.
Key themes being addressed in this year's event include: biopharmaceutical industry, business strategy, regulatory challenges, product management and product development. Join us at bioLOGIC Europe 2008 to hear the highest calibre of biologics business leaders, industry experts and regulators ever assembled to address the challenges and opportunities affecting the biologics industry.

DISCOUNT: HBA members receive a 25% discount off the full conference fee. To take advantage of this offer please email Caroline Thoresen with your details and quote "HBA member".

Event: International Contract Service Exhibition 2008
Where: Messe Frankfurt, Germany
When: 30 September - 02 October 2008
Contact: Krisztian Zsedely
Email: kzsedely@cmpi.biz
Tel: +31 346 559 429
Web: www.icsexpo.com

International Contract Service Exhibition 2008 will be held in Frankfurt, Germany alongside the CPhI (The Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients- http://www.cphi.com) and P-MEC events (The Pharmaceutical Machinery and Equipment Convention), making it an integral component of the largest pharmaceutical event in the world.

For over 8 years, ICSE has been connecting buyers and sellers in the market of (bio)pharmaceutical and pharma-related contract services providing the international stage for companies providing outsourcing services in Biotechnology, Clinical trials, Contract research, Custom manufacturing, Analytical services, Packaging services and Logistics.

In conjunction with it's sister events, ICSE attracts nearly 25,000 pharmaceutical professionals every year from over 125 countries. The huge attendance figures clearly illustrate that there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction, providing an amazing sales environment to meet with numerous new clients and a perfect networking place to strengthen relationships with existing partners from all over the world.

Present yourself to decision makers in the pharmaceutical industry! With a keen eye for new needs and new developments, each ICSE event is set up to fulfil its role as meeting place and intermediary to the highest level.

• 24,500 visitors, 55% senior decision makers (all together at CPHi and ICSE)
• 70% rated the presence of new suppliers and potential partners as good to excellent
• Germany is Europe's largest pharma market, the third largest worldwide
• 80% visitors purchased or had influence on the purchasing process
• More than 250 exhibitors from 34 countries (only at ICSE)
• 80% of the stands are sold at or right after the event for the next year

The Biotechnology Zone which as part of ICSE, is the fastest growing segment, will be a stand alone exhibition running alongside the 3 existing shows mentioned above as a reflection of the growing demand form our visitors to the events.

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Biomarkers Congress 2008
2008. május 14-15.
Manchester, UK
www.biomarkers-congress.com
Conferenceprogramme.pdf

XXIV. International Congress: "Cytometry in the Age of Systems Biology"
2008. május 17-21.
Budapest, Magyarország
http://www.isac-net.org/congress2008/index.php

ILSI-Biomed Israel 2008
2008. május 27-29.
Tel - Aviv, Israel
www.kenes.com/biomed