The Government of Gujarat, Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are organizing, BioGujarat, an exposition-cum-conference on biotechnology during September 10-11, 2004. BioGujarat will be held in Ahmedabad at the Grand Bhagwati. The theme chosen for the event is "Unleashing the Potential". BioGujarat aims at identifying the scope and opportunities in biotechnology and serve as a platform for the industry to meet, network and forge new business tie-ups. In addition to exposition and one-on-one business meetings, leaders from the industry and key policy makers will make presentations.

For further details, contact:
ciiguj@ciionline.org

Drug Discovery to Manufacturing

IBC is organizing a conference on "Drug Discovery to Manufacturing: Global Partnering & New Science" in Renaissance Mumbai Hotel, Mumbai, on October 18-20 2004. The event will provide a forum for companies from the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific which are involved in drug discovery, clinical trials and manufacturing to come together to discuss scientific advances, business strategies and partnerships. The conference program features internationally renowned speakers and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies, products and services that are driving this field.

For further details, contact:
custserv@ibcusa.com

BioTechnica Asia 2004

Deutsche Messe AG and Hannover Fairs Asia Pte Ltd are organizing BioTechnica Asia 2004, an international trade fair for biotechnology on October 12-14 2004 at Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. This will provide an opportunity to interact with the key decision-makers and buyers, venture capitalists and investors, R&D and medical and legal professionals of the biotech community. Exhibitors from bioengineering, equipment, bioinformatics/services, pharmaceuticals and medicine, nutrition/agri biotech, and environment are expected to participate in the event. This event will be held in conjunction with the BioMedical Asia 2004 conference.

For further details, contact:
biotechnica-asia@hfasin.com

BioJapan 2004

BioJapan 2004 will be held on September 28-30 2004, at Takanawa Prince Hotel, Shinagawa, in Tokyo. The event consists of an exhibition, symposium and business partnering sessions. About 22 countries/regions are participating in the exhibition. The symposium consists of more than sixty sessions and its focused themes will be diversified from genomics, personalized medicine to biomass or functional foods. Three keynote speakers representing North America, Europe and Japan will summarize their current situation and future prospects on biotechnology and bioindustry. The business partnering will have about 100 presentations by small/medium sized companies and institutions.

For further details, contact:
biojapan@nikkeibp.co.jp

Horizons in Livestock Sciences 2004

CSIRO is organizing "Horizons in Livestock Sciences" conference on September 12-15 2004, at Gold Coast International Hotel in Queensland, Australia. The conference aims to bring together eminent international speakers, leading Australian researchers and participants from across the region. The theme of the event is "Gene Silencing and Therapeutic Innovations". The program will cover the latest developments and innovations in therapeutics for human and veterinary applications. All facets of this technology will be explored, ranging from functional genomic studies and target validation through to novel therapeutics and delivery strategies.

For further details, contact:
 lh2004@ozaccom.com.au

Mediphar Taipei 2004

Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Formosan Medical Association are conducting Mediphar Taipei 2004, an international show on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology on November 4-7 2004, in Taipei, Taiwan. The event has a biotech showcase featuring the latest R&D achievements in diagnostic devices, bulk drugs, biochips, etc. It will provide biotech companies an opportunity to explore the possibilities of this field and Taiwan's growing importance at the forefront of medicine. The event forges unlimited opportunity by bringing together medical professionals from across Taiwan and around the world with the best suppliers of medical material, equipment, technology, and services.

For further details, contact:
mediphar@taitra.org.tw