Sustainable Agriculture, Stewardship and Genetically Engineered Animals
Major Focus Areas of 2008 BIO International Convention
International Biotech Leaders Explore Major Food and Agriculture Issues
Currently Impacting U.S. and the Globe
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2008) - Major global issues, such as sustainable
agriculture, industry stewardship and genetically engineered animals, will
be key topics of discussion at the Biotechnology Industry Organization's
(BIO) 2008 International Convention.
Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the 2008 BIO
International Convention will take place Tuesday, June 17 through Friday,
June 20, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.
"In light of the recent food shortage and growing concern about the future
of our climate and our planet, the food and agriculture track at this year's
BIO International Convention is especially timely," said Sharon Bomer
Lauritsen, executive vice president for Food and Agriculture at BIO. "These
sessions are always popular, but we believe they will be a particularly
large draw for attendees this year. The sessions provide a great opportunity
for the industry's leadership to come together to discuss solutions for
these national and international challenges."
Food and agriculture sessions titles include:
. Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
. Biotech Crops in Centers of Origin: The Case of Corn and Mexico
. Agbiotech in Asia: How Biotech Cotton Changed and Biotech Rice Will
Change the Face of Agriculture in India and China
. Commercializing Genetically Engineered Food Animals
. Global Stewardship Practices
. Growing Solutions to Climate Challenges: How Agricultural
Biotechnology Can Help Crops Flourish With Less Water
Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the news media. To
register, please visit www.bio2008.org/mediaregistration. Reporters and
editors working full-time for print, broadcast, and online news
organizations may register onsite with valid media credentials. All
freelancers, college and online publications are strongly encouraged to
register in advance by Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Registration for attendees is offered at an early-bird discount of up to 40
percent off the regular rate until May 8, 2008. Online registration is
available at www.bio2008.org/register.
The BIO International Convention helps to support the association's programs
and initiatives. BIO works throughout the year to create a policy
environment that enables the industry to continue to fulfill its vision of
bettering the world through biotechnology innovation. For more information
on the global event for biotechnology, including program, registration, and
housing information, please visit www.bio2008.org. Also, check out our
events blog at www.bioontheroad.org.
Upcoming BIO Events
BIO International Convention
June 17-20, 2008
San Diego, CA
Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
Sept. 10-12, 2008
Vancouver, BC
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.
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