{"id":25622,"date":"2015-04-21T03:00:06","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T01:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=25622"},"modified":"2015-04-20T11:17:26","modified_gmt":"2015-04-20T09:17:26","slug":"canadas-growing-biobased-economy-to-be-showcased-at-the-2015-bio-world-congress-on-industrial-biotechnology-in-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/canadas-growing-biobased-economy-to-be-showcased-at-the-2015-bio-world-congress-on-industrial-biotechnology-in-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada\u2019s growing biobased economy to be showcased at the 2015 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Biotechnology Industry Organization\u00a0(BIO) today announced plenary and breakout session programs that will feature executives, industry experts and academics from Canada-based organizations, companies, and universities during BIO\u2019s 12th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.\u00a0 The world\u2019s largest industrial biotechnology event will be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congr\u00e8s de Montr\u00e9al in Montr\u00e9al, Canada.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Canadian government and provincial government agencies are supporting the development of a biobased economy in Canada. Canada\u2019s industrial biotechnology companies are commercializing solutions to address existing and emerging global issues such as the need for renewable energy, climate change, and the reliance on petroleum-based products. And Canada has a vast resource of biomass feedstocks from timber to wheat straw and more,\u201d said Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO\u2019s Industrial & Environmental Section. \u201cWe look forward to bringing BIO\u2019s World Congress back to Montreal, where Canadian and American industrial biotechnology companies have formed strong partnerships over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada\u2019s economic and geographic diversity, universities and strong scientific research capacity has led to the emergence of a number of vibrant biotech clusters in every region of the country.\u00a0 Leveraging local strengths, these clusters are supporting the growth of a vast array of companies that are leading the development of biotech innovations to help meet the social imperative of addressing the global challenges resulting from a growing population as well as an already changed and continually changing environment.,\u201d commented Andrew Casey, President and CEO BIOTECanada. \u201cFrom the development of new sustainable fuels to the creation of new technologies, Canada\u2019s biotech sector is a global leader in helping to re-engineer economies and transform how we live our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with great excitement that we will be hosting our Advanced Biofuels Symposium (ABS) in Montreal on July 22-24th 2015, right after the World Bio Congress on Industrial Biotechnology,\u201d says Dr. Donald L. Smith, President and CEO of BioFuelNet Canada. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be linked to the World Bio Congress, especially at this pivotal time, where there is a growing shift to biobased fuels and materials. Both conferences complement one another given their focus on the bioeconomy, and will help drive the development of biobased industries in Canada and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor over a decade, the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) has strongly supported Canada\u2019s growing bio industry and BIO\u2019s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology,\u201d stated CIC executive director Roland Andersson. \u201cThis Montreal meeting will once again help connect Canadian scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and policy makers with global leaders; and in turn will help drive economic progress while addressing issues such as climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada has abundant and sustainable forest resources to support a wide variety of industrial biotechnology applications. \u00a0The World Congress is an excellent venue for bringing the different sectors together to explore the opportunities,\u201d says Paul Lansbergen, the Vice-President of Regulations and Partnerships at the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC).<\/p>\n

The Success Stories \u00a0Plenary will host a panel of industry leaders to discuss the steps taken to gain commercial success in their sector of the biobased economy. Vincent Chornet, Cofounder, President & CEO,\u00a0Enerkem and Robert Graham, CEO & Chairman,\u00a0Ensyn\u00a0will share their stories on how through industrial biotech their Canadian-based companies have contributed to the growth of the world\u2019s bioeconomy.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s breakout sessions will include panelists representing several Canadian Universities including the Queensland University of Technology, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivi\u00e8res and the University of Guelph. Attendees can also expect representatives from such Canadian organizations as ViciBio Pty Ltd., Life Sciences Queensland Ltd, and the National Research Council Canada.<\/p>\n

All programs at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology are open to attendance by members of the media. Complimentary\u00a0media registration\u00a0is available to editors and reporters working full time for print, broadcast or web publications with valid press credentials.<\/p>\n

For more information on the conference, please visit www.bio.org\/worldcongress<\/a>.\u00a0 For assistance, please contact\u00a0worldcongress@bio.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About BioFuelNet Canada<\/h3>\n

BioFuelNet Canada (BFN) is a national network that is paving a sustainable path toward the commercialization of advanced biofuels. BFN brings together academic researchers, industry professionals and government representatives in order to harness the opportunities and address the barriers to sustainable biofuels production.\u00a0 BFN\u2019s multidisciplinary group is providing an essential hub for the development of a thriving biofuels industry in Canada.<\/p>\n

About Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)<\/h3>\n

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) provides a voice for Canada\u2019s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. The $58-billion-a-year forest products industry represents 2% of Canada\u2019s GDP and is one of Canada\u2019s largest employers operating in hundreds of communities and providing 235,000 direct jobs across the country.<\/p>\n

About BIOTECanada<\/h3>\n

BIOTECanada is the national industry association with nearly 250 members located nationwide, reflecting the diverse nature of Canada\u2019s health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors. In addition to providing significant health benefits for Canadians, the biotechnology industry has quickly become an essential part of the transformation of many traditional cornerstones of the Canadian economy including manufacturing, automotive, energy, aerospace and forestry industries.<\/p>\n

About The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)<\/h3>\n

The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) comprises three professional societies representing Chemistry (CSC), Chemical Engineering (CSChE) and Chemical Technology (CSCT) in Canada. It is dedicated to advancing chemical science and engineering via two annual conferences, publishing \u2018ACCN, the Canadian Chemical News\u2019 as well as \u2018The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering\u2019.<\/p>\n

About BIO<\/h3>\n

BIO is the world’s largest trade association representing 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\u2019s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.<\/p>\n

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Contact<\/h3>\n

Caitlin G. Kennedy
\nPhone: 202.312.9288
\nEmail: ckennedy@bio.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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