The Western Australia Branch of AusBiotech (Australia's Biotechnology Association http://www.ausbiotech.org) is proud to present the AusBiotech 2005 Conference which is to be held in Perth Western Australia 20-23 November 2005. AusBiotech 2005 “Linking the Region” Perth 20-23 November - National Biotechnology Conference and Business Partnering & Investment Forum http://www.ausbiotech2005.com AusBiotech, Australia’s biotechnology industry organisation, is holding its annual National/International Conference and Business Partnering and Investment Forum in Perth from 20th to the 23rd of November 2005 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. The National Conference is the premier annual event for AusBiotech, Australia’s Biotechnology Industry Organisation. http://www.ausbiotech.org Western Australia’s unique access to South East Asia creates a wonderful opportunity to “Link the Region” and build upon the biotechnology contacts in this area. The Western Australian Government is proudly supporting AusBiotech in bringing the national conference to Perth. The AusBiotech BioIndustry Exhibition is the biggest exhibition in Australia devoted to companies involved within the varied areas of the biotechnology industry. With a rapidly growing biotechnology industry, Western Australia boasts a number of biomedical companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, with a total market capitalisation of more than AUD $1 Billion. Western Australian’s biotechnology industry is not limited to the biomedical area, however, and boasts expertise in areas as diverse as agricultural and environmental biotechnology, bio‑leaching and hydrometallurgical processing, and bioinformatics. “Linking the Region” theme of the conference reflects the importance of business partnering between Australia’s maturing and entrepreneurial biotechnology industry and its counterparts in the Asia-Pacific Region. The Conference program features some outstanding speakers, and is designed to provide networking opportunities and information for those working in companies, research, law and finance, the service industry and government. The conference has attracted delegations from all over the world including India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore and New Zealand. Some confirmed international speakers that will be presenting are: · Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairman & Managing Director, Biocon, India · Clive James, Chairman, ISAAA, Canada · Peter Corr, Senior Vice President, Science & Technology, Pfizer, USA · Osagie Imasogie - Senior Managing Partner, Phoenix IP Ventures, Philadelphia Some of the organisations that have taken Exhibition space include (for the full list of current confirmed Exhibitors go to the conference wesbite: http://www.ausbiotech2005.com): · Biotechnology Australia · New Zealand Trade and Enterprise · Australian Government · UK Trade & Investment · Thomson Scientific · PharmaVentures Ltd · Kendle · Monash Univeristy · Phylogica · Colltech Australia Ltd · Environmental Biotechnology CRC · Western Australian Government · Office of Industry & Innovation · Stirling Products Ltd If you would like to be part of this exciting National and International Conference now is the time to have a look at the AusBiotech 2005 Conference and Exhibition information at the following link: http://www.ausbiotech2005.com If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Helen Cheeseman Executive Officer , AusBiotech Ltd Australia's Biotechnology Organisation WA Branch Ph: 61 8 9470 1212 Fax: 61 8 9470 1818 Email: hcheeseman@ausbiotech.org "Linking the Region" AusBiotech 2005 Conference / Perth, Western Australia 20-23 November - www.ausbiotech2005.com