Shri Prithviraj Chavan to Inaugurate the Ninth Edition of Bangalore Bio on Thursday, 18th June, 09

Bangalore, 18th June, 09: The ninth edition of Bangalore Bio organized by the Department of IT & BT and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, Vision Group on Biotechnology and MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Co will be inaugurated on Thursday, 18th June, 2009 by Shri Prithviraj Chavan, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charges) for Science & Technology and Earth Science, Prime Ministers' Office & Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions – Government of India, and presided by Shri B.S. Yeddyurappa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, amidst some of the leading Investors, Industry Stalwarts, Scientists, Heads of Research & Development Organizations, Premier Institutions and Multinational Companies.

The event will be held at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa from June 18th to June 20th 2009.

'Biotechnology beyond boundaries – the promise of India', is the focal theme of the Bangalore Bio 2009

During the 3 days, Bangalore Bio 2009 will provide immense opportunities for Business Leaders, Young Entrepreneurs, and Investors to interact and explore new business opportunities in the Biotechnology arena.

Bangalore Bio will bring together National and international participants from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, educational and financial sectors to interact, through its Trade Show, Technical Sessions, International Conference, Business Forum, CEO Conclave and Poster Session.

SOME OF THE KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF BANGALORE BIO 2009

DAY 1

* ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY – This is designed as a day long program of events that will cover all aspects of life-science entrepreneurship, from fund-raising to IPO. This is a must attend event if one is planning a Biotech venture or in the early stages of growing one.

* CEO CONCLAVE - The CEO Conclave will witnesses a high power meeting point of various professionals with key industry stalwarts engaging in a Panel Discussion on “Growth Strategies for Indian Biotech for the New Economic World Order” at the Conclave on the first day of Bangalore Bio 2009.

DAY 2

* OPENING PLENARY: Highlight lecture by Nobel Laureate Dr. Richard J. Roberts in the Opening Plenary of the Conference.

* BIO EXCELLENCE AWARDS NITE - The Awards Nite will recognise the contribution of eminent National Biotech leaders with the Bio Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements in the field of Science and Technology.

DAY 3

* CLOSING PLENARY: Highlight lecture by Dr M. K. Bhan, Secretary, Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India in the Closing Plenary of the Conference

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