Prestigious International Biotechnology Symposium coming down under
In a major coup for the biotechnology industry in Australia, the prestigious International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) will be held in Melbourne in 2016 in conjunction with the AusBiotech 2016 national conference and Australia Biotech Invest 2016 - making it the largest biotech industry event in Australia’s history.
Following a successful bid by AusBiotech and the Melbourne Convention Bureau, the symposium will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24-27 October 2016.
The 16th IBS is currently being held in Fortaleza, Brazil, where AusBiotech Chief Operating Officer Glenn Cross is accepting the handover to Australia of the biennial event for 2016.
Cross said: “Bringing such a prestigious conference to Melbourne is wonderful news for Australian biotechnology. It provides an opportunity to contribute to global debate and to raise the profile for the Victorian biotechnology industry nationally, regionally and internationally.
“IBS 2016 will offer a unique opportunity not only to take a critical examination of the milestone achievements in biotechnology but, more significantly, to discuss how biotechnology can contribute to global sustainability in the 21st century.”
IBS seeks to promote research and development in all aspects of basic and applied biotechnology. The 2016 symposium in Melbourne is expected to attract around 3000 local and international scientists, engineers, business leaders and government officials.
The symposium program will feature contributions from both established and young scientists and engineers, and will provide a platform for representatives from all over the world. Participants will also be able to take advantage of a technical exhibition.
The IBS dates back to 1960 and is held every two years on a different continent. It has previously been held in Daegu, Republic of Korea (2012); Rimini, Italy (2010); and Dalian, China (2008). It is organised under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), a body that serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of humankind.
The Melbourne event will be managed by the AusBiotech division AusEvents (life sciences and technology events).
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