TechAlliance and BIOTECanada are proud to announce Adam Bly as the 2009 National Biotechnology Week Launch Keynote Speaker.

Join us, alongside our partners, on September 18th for this special Power Breakfast and Economic Symposium, and act as a voice for the success and strength of not only Ontario's, but Canada’s, biotechnology industry. Special greetings will be brought to the Power Breakfast by the Hon. John Milloy, Minister of Research and Innovation.

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This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear Mr. Bly speak to the global and regional bio-based economies. Mr. Bly's unique viewpoint as a leader in the ever-changing realm of media will give attendees a new perspective on the relationship between science and today’s society.

Following the Power Breakfast, our regional Economic Symposium on the bio-based economy will bring together key players in the areas of industrial biotechnology, agri-foods, and life sciences. This forum will feature concurrent breakout sessions centered on these three key biotech sectors. The symposium will conclude with a lunch and wrap-up session where discussion chairs will provide an overview of the identified opportunities, key findings and recommendations to move forward. Results from the symposium will be used to produce a summary that will help drive the Southwestern Ontario bio-based economy.

For more information about biotechnology or National Biotechnology Week, visit www.imagenenation.ca or download a PDF about the significant impact that biotech has made in Canada.

About Canada's Bio-Based Economy:
Canada’s bio-based economy uses biological products and technologies, derived from renewable resources, to create sustainable production of diagnostics, therapeutics, food, energy, chemicals and materials, all while improving the environment and building economic prosperity. In all, the bio-based economy is valued at $78 billion dollars and comprises 6.4 per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. Canada and the London region are leaders in the bio-based economy and are well positioned to compete in this global market space.