Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference 2011 (ABIC 2011)

The Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference 2011 (ABIC 2011)
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
6-9.09.2011

This conference aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the advances and innovations that are significant and sustainable in moving nations towards a global Bioeconomy.

ABIC 2011 will bring together leading International researchers in the AgBio sector with industry partners and investors. The theme for ABIC 2011 will be “Agricultural Biotechnology for Economic Development”. Agricultural Biotechnology is no longer viewed as just part of the agricultural sector. It is now recognized that agricultural biotechnology can play a significant role in economic development at the community, provincial, national and international levels.

ABIC 2011 will address these issues in the following ways:
* Arrange speaker sessions that allow leading International experts to exchange ideas and stimulate innovation;
* Provide informative and educational speaker sessions that highlight the benefits of an AgBio economy to the non- scientist;
* Hold forums that address key policy and risk management issues such as commercial trials;
* Provide an opportunity for AgBio companies and research organizations to meet with industry partners; and
* Bring major investors in the AgBio sector together with AgBio companies and research organizations seeking funding to develop their innovation.

Track Themes and Descriptors
* Bioeconomy:
Understanding the approached at the national and international level of moving towards a global Bioeconomy
* Genomics for improved food:
Advances in animal and plants for food security and competitive advantage.
* Biofuels:
Advances in energy production from microbial, agricultural and forestry systems for developing undeveloped countries.
* Biopharming:
Innovation in developing pharmaceutical novel compound using plant and animal cellular systems.
* Environmental and food safety issues in biotechnology:
What effect has biotechnology had on the environment and how has it improved food safety over the past 15 years.


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