The meeting will help bridging the gap between fundamental academic research and industrial applications, offering the opportunity to initiate fruitful cooperation between university and industry.
Contact: Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik (APV)
Phone: +49-6131-9769-85
info@worldmeeting.org

BIO-Europe Spring® is an essential event for anyone serious about partnering in the biotech industry. As the springtime counterpart of BIO-Europe, the conference encourages delegates to continue establishing and maintaining partnerships using EBD Group’s industry acclaimed approach.
Contact: Tom Voigt, EBD Group
tvoigt@ebdgroup.com

Europe provides a contrasting perspective to the global drug market that is not fully understood by colleagues around the world. The EuroMeeting provides a once-a-year opportunity to explain it all, for example the EU healthcare regulation, the pharmaceuticals market and drug development activities.
Contact: DIA Drug Information Association
Phone: +41-61-225-5151, Fax: +41-61-225-5152
diaeurope@diaeurope.org

Two Conferences of the European Compliance Academy (ECA) parallel to the Pharma Congress. Barrier Systems Conference deals in detail with current technological developments in barrier systems. It answers questions like: "Is the classical cleanroom still state of the art – and what speaks for RABS, and what for an isolator?" from the perspective of pharmaceutical users, constructors and engineers. At the international Conference Current Aseptic Technologies speakers from the pharmaceutical industry, planning und engineering companies deal with pivotal developments in sterile manufacture: Increasing contamination safety through new technologies, evaluation of these technologies from a GMP point of view and implementation of new regulatory requirements, like capping and track & trace.
Contact: European Compliance Academy
support@gmp-compliance.org

international conference with exhibition
Contact: LifetecZONe/BioLiége/LifeTech Limburg/LifeTec Aachen-Jülich e.V.
info@biomedica.com

101st international Titisee conference; Forces play key roles in many biological processes, e.g. in the beating of cilia and flagella, organelle transport, cell motility and mitosis. The upcoming ITC explores the molecular basis of force sensation and how force production is coordinated throughout cells and tissues.
Contact: Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds
secretariat@bifonds.de

Every two years Analytica is the international meeting place for specialists from the areas of environmental, foodstuffs and industrial analysis, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular and cell biology. Analytica regularly brings together scientists, industry and users.
Contact: Messe München GmbH
Phone: +49-89-949-203-81, Fax: +49-89-949-203-89
info@analytica.de

The conference focuses on recent advances in the application of synthetic biology technologies in the fields of biopharmaceuticals and small-molecule therapeutics. Cutting-edge enabling technologies that are accelerating the development of new applications are presented, as well as new bioproduction technologies for new pharmaceuticals, thus covering the complete range of development from initial research to final production strategies.
Contact: Jaymin Amin, Avokado
Phone: +44-1403-220754
info@synthetic-biology.info

The focus of the Event will be “The ongoing evolution of qPCR” representing all new and emerging techniques, applications and data analysis methods. HRM, microRNA, CNV, single-cell qPCR, digital PCR, and analysis of circulating nucleic acids will be in the focus of the conference.
Contact: Martina Reiter, BioEPS GmbH
Phone: +49-8161-5336 98
martina.reiter@bioeps.com

Biotechpartnering and Investment in the UK
Contact: Hilary Boardman, OBN Oxford Bioscience Network
Phone: +44-8-65 594 644
hilary.boardman@obn.org.uk

For the third time, Swiss Equity magazine organizes the Swiss Equity biotech day in cooperation with the Swiss Biotech Association and SIX Swiss Exchange. This get-together of the Swiss biotech industry will include company presentations of listed and privately held companies and reflect current business and science trends.
Contact: Christina Blust, Swiss Equity Medien AG
Phone: +41-43-300-53-90
blust@se-medien.ch

The Anglo-Nordic region continues to be one a growing biotech region. Now entering the seventh year, the Anglonordic Biotech Conference provides an one-stop opportunity to discover, collaborate and invest in this success. By invitation only, the select audience is restricted to drug discovery-, biopharmaceutical and venture capital firms. Key decision makers from biotechnology-, pharmaceutical- and venture capital companies attend the conference.
Contact: Daniel Johansson, Ezenze Ltd.
Phone: +44-20-7795-8132
daniel@anglonordicbiotech.com

ECLE is an interactive Leadership Course for managers in the Life Sciences Industry who prepare for leadership positions and seek an intensive preparation and repetition for how to lead a group and how to effectively run a successful enterprize.
Topics: Financial Management, Motivating Teams, Social Competence, Marketing, Pricing, Drug Development, IP, Licensing and others.
ECLE will be certified by University of Basel and can be used as a module to achieve a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Drug Development Sciences at University of Basel.
Contact: Dr. Nicole Gilgen, ECLE Executive Office, c/o ECPM
Phone: +41 61 265 7650
nicole.gilgen@unibas.ch

conference for biosafety professionals to network with colleagues and to hear about biosafety-related European and inernational development
Contact: EBSA
conference@ebsaweb.eu

Pharmaceutical supply chain and logistics conference, tracting over 200 senior supply chain and logistics professionals from pharmaceutical wholesalers and manufacturers.
Contact: Frances Parker, WBR Worldwide Business Research
Phone: +44-207-368-9465
frances.parker@wbr.co.uk

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry.
Contact: Biotechnology Industry Organization

Now in its fifth year, the World Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Congress offers three days of the most cutting-edge content in commercial stem cell use.
Industry experts converge to debate and discuss how to overcome the challenges facing regenerative medicine industry today, to open opportunities and business development tomorrow.
Contact: Neil Darkes, Terrapinn
Phone: +44 (0) 207 092 1240
neil.darkes@terrapinn.com

5th European Conference on Rare Diseases, Themes of ECRD 2010: National strategies and plans for rare diseases; European Reference Networks and Centres of Expertise for Rare Diseases; Science from the bench to the bed side; Information and Medical Education
The European Committee for Rare Diseases; Policy scenarii for rare diseases; Rare diseases in Central/Eastern Europe, Services to patients, families and carers
Contact: EURORDIS
Phone: +33-1-56 53 52 63
secretariat@rare-diseases.eu

Meeting focused on the financial health of European biotech.
Contact:

Central European Forum of Biotechnology & Innovative BioEconomy
Contact: Monika Sowinska, Bio-Tech Consulting Ltd.
bioforum@bioforum.pl

Contact: Nina Desman-Vizintin, BIA Separations
summerschool@monoliths.com

Contact: EBD Group
conference@erbi.co.uk

forum of microalgal science and application since 1992
Contact: Prof. Dr. Dr. Otto Pulz, European Society of Microalgal Biotechnology
Phone: +49-33200-89-0
, Fax: Fax: +49-33200-89-158
boback@igv-gmbh.de

conference on the detection and removal of viruses during the production of biotech and plasma products
Contact: Informa
Phone: +44-20-70177481
registrations@informa-ls.com

Participants will be offered various opportunities for business networking, company presentations and panel discussions with first class speakers on current trends and strategies in biotech alliances. Emphasis will be placed on new types of strategies, new alliances across the biotech sector, best management practices and innovation leadership as key factors to biotech company success and value creation.
Contact: BIO Deutschland
Phone: +49-30-345-05-93-30
info@biodeutschland.org

EuroPLX is a pharma industry partnering event with industry delegates from all over the world. Registrants determine the "Dynamic Partnering Focus" within a range from patented to generic (incl. biosimilars), from prescription to OTC drugs, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.
Contact: Dr. Norbert Rau, RauCon
Phone: +49-6222-9807-0, Fax: +49-6222-9807-77
meetyou@europlx.com

European event for sharing cutting edge information on antibody research and developments.
Contact: Informa
Phone: +44-20-70177481
registrations@informa-ls.com

For the first time a FEBS Congress will be organised jointly by two FEBS Constituent Societies – the Swedish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Norwegian Biochemical Society. The Congress shows the advances in the molecular bio and medical sciences and will reflect the most recent advances in molecular biology and biochemistry.
Contact: Prof. Stefan Hohmann, Universität Göteborg

Contact: Michael Bia, MF Congres
Phone: +33-1-40071121, Fax: +33-1-40071094
info@mfcongres.com

The congress will focus on stem cells, and the formation of tissues of multiple organs, such as the CNS, pancreas, skin, heart, and the hematopoietic system.
Contact: Astrid Enke, Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden/Interplan
a.enke@interplan.de

international conference regenerative medicine, Main topics: Neuroregeneration; Musculoskeletal regeneration; Cardiac muscle regeneration; Cord blood stem cells and their potential in regenerative Medicine, Airway and lung regeneration; Biomaterials as scaffolds in regenerative medicine; From bench to bedside – a biotech company position
Contact: Luminita Simion, University of Medicine and pharmacy, Iasi
luminita.simion@remedis.info

Contact: ICS A/S
WorldPharma2010@ics.dk

Experts from research and industry will discuss chances for new products and environment-friendly processes.
Contact: Gerlinde Loebkens, TuTech Innovation GmbH
Phone: +49-40-76629-6551
loebkensy@tutech.de

annual life sciences conference
Contact: Martin Cairns, Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Lebenswissenschaften Heidelberg mbH
Phone: +49-6221-8891-106

Summit of three established symposia: 30 th International Symposium on theSeparation of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP), 8 th European Symposium onBiochemical Engineering Science (ESBES); 3 rd International Symposium onBiothermodynamics (ISB)
Contact: Claudia Martz, Dechema e.V., Frankfurt/M.
Phone: +49-69-7564-129, Fax: +49-69-7564-176
martz@dechema.de

30th International Symposium on the Separation of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP); 8th European Symposium on Biochemical Engineering Science (ESBES);
3rd International Symposium on Biothermodynamics (ISB) – This conference provides the unique opportunity to discover new science, technologies, processes, and applications, dedicated to researchers in science as well as product developers in industry, by bringing together three recognised symposia at the same time and in one place.
Contact: Claudia Martz
Phone: +49-69-75 64-129, Fax: +49-69-75 64-176

The 14th IBS is promoted by the Italian and European Technology Platforms of the Life Sciences area together with EuropaBio, EFB, ISEB and ESEB. The overall aim of 14th IBS is to explore the advances, frontiers and applications of biotechnology for a healthier and more sustainable future and a knowledge-based bio-economy all over the world, and to strengthen relations between industry, research laboratories, government agencies, the private sector and universities on such strategic issues for human sustainability.
Contact: University of Bologna
ibs201@adriacongrex.it

Leading European Event for Drug Discovery, the interaction between MipTec, BioValley Life Sciences Week and Ilmac offer an excellent opportunity for networking and information sharing for the participants.
Contact: Sabine Adam, Congrex Schweiz AG
Phone: +41-61-6867756, Fax: +41-61-6867788
Sabine.Adam@congrex.com

The Investor Forum is designed to offer publicly listed and private venture funded companes the possibility to present business plans to an interactive audience of investors ranging from venture capitalists, analysts and institutuinal investors in an environment designed to facilitate business networking opportunities.
Contact: Deborah Hausmann, Sachs Associates
Phone: +44-0-20-740-555-44
deborah@sachsforum.com

Biotech & Medtech Partnering
Contact: Kim Lindhe
Phone: +46-8-749-43-96
biotechforum@stofair.se

5th International Meeting on Biotechnology, BIOSPAIN 2010, will feature a trade exhibition, partnering event, investment forum, scientific congress, top level seminars & conferences and a career fair with a well-balanced mixture of local and international private companies, universities, overseas clusters, research institutes and governmental bodies.
Contact: David Fernandez
Phone: +34 948 22 39 82, Fax: +34 948 22 34 20
d.fernandez@biospain2010.org

Contact: Catharina Kroling, APGI
apgi.asso@u-psud.fr