Department of Information Technology, Bio-Technology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Vision Group on Biotechnology and MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications today announced that Bangalore INDIA BIO (BIB) 2012 will be held from 6-8 February, 2012 at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore.
The announcement was made today by Shri. Jagdish Patankar - Managing Director, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications in the presence of Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Karnataka’s Vision Group on Biotechnology & CMD-Biocon Ltd., Prof. H. Sharat Chandra, Chairman - Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Director - Centre for Human Genetics, Emeritus Professor, Indian Institute of Science and Honorary Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Dr. Vijay Chandru, President, ABLE & CEO Strand Life Sciences and Shri. Chakravathi Mohan, IAS, Director Dept. of IT & BT and MD - KBITS. The panel also provided an overview of the spectrum of activities planned during Bangalore INDIA BIO 2012 Conference & Exhibition.
India having entrenched itself as a major hub for innovations & collaborations is now an emerging Bioeconomy and Bangalore INDIA BIO is looked-upon as the most important platform to connect with Global and Domestic Life Sciences Industry, Scientific Community, Policy Makers & Regulators and several other Indian Biotech States.
Bangalore INDIA BIO 2012 will consist of Multi-Track Conference, International Trade Show, BioPartnering India™, Vision Leadership Series, CEO Conclave, Poster Session, BioQuiz, Bio- Excellence Awards and Industry Trail.
The 12th edition will see International Participation by countries like Europe, Germany, France, UK, Holland, Spain, Italy, Korea, US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore to name some. US India Business Council (USIBC) will be International Partner for Bangalore INDIA BIO 2012.
The Conference will focus on areas that are essential to make India a Bioeconomy namely – Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Biotechnology, Personalized Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Mobile Healthcare, Next Generation Sequencing, Clinical Trials, Contract Research, Vaccines, Natural & Traditional Medicine, Medical Technology, BioSimilars, NanoBiotechnology, Synthetic Biotechnology. The previous edition of the event had 21 Multi-Track Sessions addressed by 112 Speakers and was attended by 764 Delegates representing 22 countries.
BioPartnering India™- one of the key features of Bangalore INDIA BIO offers a unique platform for delegates to scout for partnering opportunities with the Global biotech community. The BioPartnering India initiative in 2011 received phenomenal response with over 530 business meetings facilitated. Twelve start-ups & innovators were given the opportunity to make Podium Presentations and pitched for collaborations and investments.
The International Trade Show at Bangalore INDIA BIO 2012 will be the largest congregation of biotech fraternity to conduct meaningful interactions and business. Leading Exhibitors from all over the country, from various verticals like biopharmaceuticals, bio-suppliers, bio-informatics, bio-medical devices companies, etc., will participate. All the major biotech States of India like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh etc and Leading R & D organizations like CSIR, DST, DBT, DRDO, ICMR are expected to participate. In the year 2011, the exhibition consisted of over 140 participating organizations and attracted 5000 Business Visitors consisting of Conference Delegates, Policy Makers, Researchers Academia and Students during the 3 days of Bangalore INDIA BIO 2011. The 12th edition (ie., BIB 2012) is expected to attract even more number of participants and visitors.
CEO Conclave is an exclusive gathering of the biotech community (CEOs, R&D Heads, Policy-makers, Venture Capitalists, Investment Bankers, etc). The highlight of the CEO Conclave will be the Panel Discussion comprising of the cream-de-la-creme from the biotech industry.
Bio Excellence Awards will recognize the contribution of Biotech companies and Individuals for their outstanding achievements in the field of Biotechnology. Exhibitor Awards and Poster Awards will also be presented during the programme.
The Poster Session - 'Walkway of Discovery' will provide an excellent opportunity to present Innovative ideas, outstanding research or even a groundbreaking study that has the potential to make significant impact in the field of biotechnology. Young Researchers and Scientists from Universities, R&D Labs, Government Organizations and Corporate Sector are encouraged to participate in the Poster Session and connect with the best of Biotech Industry. Over 70 Young Researchers representing leading Indian and International research laboratories and institutes participated in the 11th edition of the event. This edition is expected to have Posters around the 100 mark.
For more information on Bangalore INDIA BIO 2012, visit http://www.bangaloreindiabio.in/
