Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Paprican & UBC
The British Columbia Innovation Council is hosting FREE site visits for registrants of the BIO Pac Rim Summit to the University of British Columbia. There will be four tour stops with the option of joining for the first two facility tours or for the whole day.| Half Day Tour | Whole Day Tour | |
| 10:00am to 10:45am | Paprican FPInnovations™ - Paprican is a leading not-for-profit research and technology institute that provides valuable technology transfer and is driven by cost competitiveness, environment and sustainability. |
Paprican FPInnovations™ - Paprican is a leading not-for-profit research and technology institute that provides valuable technology transfer and is driven by cost competitiveness, environment and sustainability. |
| 11:00am to 11:45am | UBC Department of Forestry Forest Science Centre | UBC Department of Forestry Forest Science Centre |
| 12:00pm to 1:00pm | --Tour Ends-- | LUNCH will be provided |
| 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Michael Smith Labs In 1987, the University of British Columbia established Canada's first interdisciplinary biotechnology unit under the visionary leadership of Dr. Michael Smith. |
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| 2:00pm to 3:00pm | UBC Wine Library Tour The BC Chapter of the Canadian Wine Library was established during 2002 to determine which grape varieties will do best in which micro-climatic areas in BC. Complimentary wine tasting included. |
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| 3:00pm | --Tour Ends-- |
SPACES LIMITED - on a first come first serve basis. Reservations are required.
Please send registration information (via fax or email) attention to:
Arlene Fernandez
Life Sciences Sector Specialist
BC Innovation Council
afernandez@bcic.ca
Fax: 604-683-6567
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Farris & Friends Reception
British Columbia's life sciences community invites you to kick-off BIO's Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy in style by joining local and international industry leaders and conference VIPs at a special invitation-only reception.Hosted and sponsored by Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, the Farris & Friends Reception will be a premier networking event held at one of the most scenic waterfront spots in all of Vancouver, the award-winning Lift Bar and Grill renowned for its fusion of eclectic tastes and textures complemented by an insurmountable view of Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains. Combine this unparalleled setting with an unparalleled networking opportunity the Farris & Friends Reception is an event not to be missed.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
5:30-8:30pm
Lift Bar and Grill
333 Menchions Mews, Vancouver BC - directly behind the Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina
RSVP Required as space is limited.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Canada Business Partnering Showcase
Hosted by: LifeSciences British Columbia and BIOTECanadaMackenzie Room/Westin Bayshore/8:00am-9:30am
The British Columbia and Canadian Life Sciences Industry invites our international guests to join us for a Pacific Rim Summit business partnering opening session on Wednesday September 10 in the Mackenzie Room from 8:00am to 9:30am. The opening session will feature snapshot presentations from over 10 of Canada’s top industrial biotech and bioenergy companies ready for business partnerships.
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Poster Session
Bayshore Foyer/Westin Bayshore/5:00pm-6:30pmJoin us for cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres as you mingle amongst the innovative submissions of our poster presenters, talk to exhibitors, and network with other attendees. This is the perfect event to learn about the new and exciting ideas taking place in the field of industrial biotechnology.