Brent Erickson, executive vice president
of BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section, said, “Algae is seen as a promising source of raw material for biofuels, but it also could become a workhorse for producing ethanol, chemical, protein and food ingredients. As companies work to achieve the full potential of algae for fuels and chemicals, they’ll face the same challenges and opportunities as other biotechnology companies. The Pacific Rim Summit provides an opportunity for startup companies to present the state of their research and development, share their experiences and network with one another and with other biotechnology companies.”
Presentations scheduled for the Pacific Rim Summit include.
International Developments in Algae CommercializationMonday, Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HST
- Valerie Reed, US Department of Energy;
- Patrick McGinn, Institute of Marine Biosciences NRC Canada;
- Ravi Shrivastava, DRDO.
From Algae to Energy – Integration of Technologies to Capture the Value of Renewable HydrocarbonsMonday, Nov. 9, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. HST
- Michele Champagne, Kuehnle AgroSystems, Inc.;
- Graham Noyes, Stoel Rives, LLP;
- Todd Vernon, GE Energy Power Generation;
- Mark Tegen, Inventure Chemical.
Challenges in Algae Conversion of CO2Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. HST
- David Bayless, Ohio University;
- Jeff Muhs, Utah State University;
- John Benemann, Benemann Associates;
- Michael Cooney, University of Hawaii.
Status Report from Algae Biofuels ProducersWednesday, Nov.
11, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. HST
- Jonathan Wolfson, Solazyme;
- Bertrand Vick, Aurora Biofuels;
- Martin Sabarsky, HR BioPetroleum, Inc.
The full schedule of speakers and sessions is available at www.bio.org/pacrim/speakers/breakout/ :
.The Pacific Rim Summit is the only global conference dedicated to building innovative collaborations in industrial biotechnology across the Pacific. www.bio.org/pacrim/ :
.All programs at the Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy are open to attendance by members of the media. Complimentary media registration is available to editors and reporters working full time for print, broadcast or web publications with valid press credentials. Advance media registration is now open; please use the online tool to register: www.bio.org/news/pressreg/mediareg.asp?multievent=31 :
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About BIO
BIO represents more than 1,200 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’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.
The Advanced Biofuels & Climate Change Information Center presents the latest commentary and data on the environmental and other impacts of biofuel production. Drop in and add your comments, at biofuelsandclimate.wordpress.com/ :
.Upcoming BIO Events
Intellectual Property Counsels Fall Conference and Committee Meeting :
October 26-28, 2009Washington, DC8th Annual BIO Investor Forum :
October 28-29, 2009San Francisco, CAAdvanced Business Development Course :
October 30, 2009Vienna, AustriaBIO Europe International Partnering Conference :
November 2-4, 2009Vienna, AustriaPacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy :
November 8-11, 2009Honolulu, HIBiotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)Paul Winters
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