Pacific Rim Summit on Biotechnology & Bioenergy (PacRim2008)
Venue: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Event Date/Time: Sep 10, 2008 | End Date/Time: Sep 12, 2008 |
Registration Date: Sep 12, 2008 | |
Early Registration Date: Jul 25, 2008 | |
Abstract Submission Date: May 12, 2008 | |
Paper Submission Date: May 12, 2008 |
Description
This exciting conference will also include:
• Presentations on bio-energy, bio-based products, industrial biotechnology for drug discovery, novel applications of marine biotechnology and much more
• Dynamic Plenary Program
• International Networking Opportunities
• Business Partnering Meetings
• Elegant Evening Receptions
• Breathtaking Venue
The 2008 Program Traacks include:
1. Biofuels and Bioenergy Technologies – cellulosic ethanol and advanced biofuels, renewable hydrocarbons, biohydrogen, advances in enzymes and fermentation organisms.
2. Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Materials – biopolymers and bioplastics, sustainable chemistry, biocatalysis, fermentation technologies, biorefinery co-products.
3. Feedstocks and Sustainability – dedicated energy crops, sustainable feedstock collection, lifecycle analysis, climate change, sustainable biorefineries, economic sustainability.
4.Marine, Nano & Environmental / Algae Systems / Policy – bioremediation, nano-biotechnology, marine bio-resources, algae for fuels, chemicals and carbon capture, role of governments, intellectual property, human resource challenges.