European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2009

The first pre-conference seminar “Fundamentals of Industrial Biotechnology” will explain the basics of industrial biotechnology, including the applications of industrial biotechnology and the environmental and socio-economic benefits. This workshop is for non-specialists in industrial biotechnology. Like last year, we expect representatives from ministries, local authorities, policy makers, journalists and other stakeholders to attend. The second workshop “Business development for industrial biotechnology” will bring together SMEs, large businesses involved in industrial biotechnology as well as investment companies. The conference itself will be made up of two plenary sessions. The first keynote plenary will focus on policies and end-users, and the second will discuss how sustainability can be translated into economic value. Based on recommendations from participants in EFIB 2008, 3 programme tracks will be dedicated to following key issues: - Feedstock for the Biobased Economy - Policies and Regulations - Innovation (the Innovation session will include talks on commercial and business development opportunities on day one and technical breakthroughs on the second day) The programme will continue 2008’s theme of bringing together all stakeholders from government, industry, academia and the  nancing world to work towards the successful development of a biobased economy in Europe.