BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology Returns to Montreal

WHAT: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) will host the 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, the world’s largest industrial biotechnology and partnering event.

WHEN: July 23-26, 2017

WHERE: Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Québec, Canada

Monday, July 24

11:45 am
Award: George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology

• Jeff Broin, Chairman & CEO, POET

12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Why Bet on Renewables? Attracting Private Capital for Renewable Chemical Commercialization

• Brian Baynes, Partner, Flagship Pioneering
• William Byun, Principal, Conchubar Capital Advisory
• Pavel Molchanov, SVP & Equity Analyst, Raymond James & Assc.
• Felipe Pereira, Chemicals Sector Manager, Brazilian National Development Bank

3:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Biotech and the Future of Food Ingredients, Flavorings, and Personal Care

• Gwen Rosenberg, President, Rosenberg Business Communications
• Jim Lacoponi, SVP Industrial Products, Amyris
• Markus Pompejus, VP Innovation and Scouting Bioscience Research, BASF Corporation
• Joachim Schulze, Managing Director, EW Biotech GmbH
• Jill Zullo, Vice President, Bioindustrials NA, Cargill

Tuesday, July 25

8:30 am
Panel Discussion: Second Generation Biofuels Poised for Big Wins

• Jim Lane, Editor and Publisher, Biofuels Digest
• Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman, Praj Industries Ltd.
• Marc Delcourt, CEO, Global Bioenergies
• Jonas Markusson, Innovation and Product Development Manager, SEKAB
• Hermann Pengg, Head of Renewable Fuels & Lifecycle Analysis, Audi AG
• Dr. Anthony Lynham, Minister for State Development, Natural Resources and Mines, Australia
• Mena Salib, Manager of Aircraft Noise and Emissions, Air Canada

11:45 am
Award: Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology

• Vonnie Estes, Industry veteran and independent consultant

12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Effectively Communicating the Benefits of Industrial Biotechnology

• Rebecca Coons, Senior Editor, Chemical Week, IHS Chemical
• Melody Bomgartner, Senior Business Editor, Chemical & Engineering News
• Doris de Guzman, Senior Consultant, Bio-Materials & Intermediates, Tecnon Orbichem
• Stephan Herrera, VP Strategy & Public Affairs, Evolva
• Herman Betten, Global Head of Public Relations, DSM
• Sylvie Latieule, Director, Info Chimie Magazine

Wednesday, July 26

11:45 am
Award: BIO Leadership and Legacy Award in Industrial Biotechnology

• Dr. Gord Surgeoner, OOnt, former president of Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT)

12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: A Revolution in Biobased Products and Packaging

• Richard P. Eno, Senior Partner, Roland Berger LLC
• Thijs Rodenburg, CEO, Rodenburg Biopolymers
• Michael Saltzberg, Global Business Director, Biomaterials, DuPont Industrial Biosciences
• Gustavo Sergi, Renewable Chemicals Business Director, Braskem
• Puneet Trehan, Materials Innovation & Development Leader, IKEA
• Bob Walsh, SVP Energy Sector, Intrexon

All programs at the 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology are open to 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. Videos of the event may be available on BIO’s YouTube channel, following the event.

For more information on the conference please visit https://www.bio.org/events/bio-world-congress. For assistance, please contact [email protected].

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