World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world's largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors, and policy makers in biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals.

BIO is excited to bring this conference to Montreal highlighting the industry's growth, importance for generating green jobs, making greener products and cleaner processes all aimed at building a biobased economy.

Date: June 16-19, 2013
Location: Montréal, Canada

Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal

Conference Highlights

• Over 1,200 attendees from over 35 countries
• Plenary and Breakout Sessions featuring key thought leaders
• Presentation of the George Washington Carver Award
• Specialized Workshops
• Poster Session and Reception
• Clean Tech Investor Sessions
• BIO One-on-One business partnering meetings
• Exhibit Hall
• Networking Receptions

Explore Montréal

Old World charm meets North American energy in the beautiful city of Montréal. Consider spending more time in Montreal to take part in the Grand Prix Montréal or Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which will also be held in June!

Plan Your Trip

Arrive in Montréal on or before Sunday, May 16 to take part in the fabulous Welcoming Reception which will take place at 5:00 pm  in Room 710 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, which is the confernece venue. Programming will conclude on Wednesday, June 16 at 2: 15 pm. View the full schedule of events.

BIO One-on-One Partnering™ Now Open

Registered attendees can now log into BIO's sophisticated online software system to request on-site meetings with other attendees. Over 500 companies and organizations are registered to date!

World Congress BIO One-on-One Partnering

 

2013 Carver Award Recipient Announced

Dr. Jay Keasling has been named as the 2013 recipient of the George Washington Carver Award. Using synthetic biology, Dr. Keasling is developing processes that commercialize replacements for petroleum-based products that consumers use every day. Dr. Keasling will deliver a keynote plenary session address on June 17.

Plenary Program - Five Can't Miss Sessions

Five plenary sessions will highlight the latest in next gen biorefineries, renewable chemicals, biofuels, and building a sustainable biobased industry. View the speaker list and if you have a question for the speakers it can be submitted for consideration here