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Bangkok, Huaykwang, Thailand, 10/07/2006 - Thailand will host BioAsia 2007, the first international trade exhibition and conference for biotechnology in Bangkok from Nov. 7 to 9, 2007 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
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First international trade exhibition and conference for biotechnology in Bangkok from November 7 to 9, 2007 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, expecting the biggest convergence of biotech enthusiasts in food, agriculture, health, industrial and environmental sectors from all over all the world.
Highlights of the event include:
The 6th Asian Crop Science Association Conference which brings together agricultural scientists in the region to share research experiences with the theme “Technology for Self-Sufficient Agriculture in Asia”; and The 2nd International Conference on Rice for the Future which emphasizes rice as a designer crop for healthier products. These conference and exhibition will cover a wide range of researches from breeding, genomics in human nutrition and health.
BioAsia 2007, organized by S.L.M. Management Co., Ltd in cooperation with National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), aims to create the Asian’s biotechnology vision and road map, create financial incentives and supportive regulatory framework, as well as build public awareness and support from other related organizations. Participants are expected to come from public and private institutions and organizations, SMEs, and biotech companies from the United States, Africa, Europe and from the Asia Pacific region.
The event is being set up to be the perfect venue for building networks and strategic alliances. It is a forum to meet and exchange information among researchers, industrialists and policy makers in biotechnology industry. Furthermore, it is Thailand’s benchmark against other Asian countries on bio-based economy development.
Thailand with its strategic location and its bounty of as much as 10% of the world’s global biodiversity recognized the significant importance in achieving the needed enhancements in productivity in agriculture and food sector of its economy. With a big help from Biotechnology, Thailand maintains its position as the world leader in production and export agricultural products.
Biotechnology has been heralded as the potential basis for a country’s new round of world economic hegemony as it not only brings wealth-creation, but also brings extensive improvements by giving higher efficiency in the economy, sets better human living standards and ultimately increases environmental sustainability.
Interested exhibitors and visitors may contact Ms. Nonglak Jitjeankhan, S.L.M. Management Co., Ltd. 10 Soi Lasalle 56, Sukhumvit Rd., Bangna, Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand at tel: +662 7487183 ext. 17, fax: +662 7487050 or e-mail: nonglak[.]slm.co.th. For further information about the BioAsia 2007 Thailand.
Media Contact:
Ms. Nonglak Jitjeankhan
S.L.M. Management Co., Ltd.
Tel: +662 7487183 ext. 17
Ms. Pornpavee Kullama
Penner-Madison & Company Limited
Tel: +662 7165246 ext.
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