KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will have a visible presence at the BIO International Convention (BIO Chicago 2010) in Chicago, the United States, from May 3-6.The event is the world’s largest biotechnology gathering and leading the charge to promote the abundant opportunities available for the sector in Malaysia, is the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp).
BiotechCorp, which is in charge of facilitating the country’s biotechnology industry, will showcase Malaysia’s biotechnology success stories at the convention.
The BiotechCorp mission to Chicago is spearheaded by its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood.
The Malaysian delegation will also feature officials of relevant government agencies and key local industry players, who will attend in stages.
This is the sixth time BiotechCorp is participating in the BIO International Convention.
BiotechCorp’s first participated in Philadelphia in 2005, followed by Chicago in 2006, Boston (2007), San Diego (2008) and Atlanta (2009).
The Malaysian delegation to BIO Chicago 2010 will also receive a boost with the presence of Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin is scheduled to attend a host of meetings with key foreign biotechnology companies, captains of industry and also officiate the opening of the Malaysian pavilion.
Also helping provide a perspective on Malaysia’s biotechnology industry to the BIO Chicago participants is, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili.
Apart from attracting the largest and most diverse gathering of biotechnology experts and participants from all over the world, the BIO Chicago 2010 also offers key collaboration and networking opportunities.
In addition, it also helps provide insights on the latest developments in the biotech sector.
The event is being held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, the premier convention facility in North America, which hosts numerous major trade shows and attracts close to three million visitors annually.
BIO Atlanta 2009 was a resounding success for BiotechCorp following the sealing of key collaborations with foreign partners, as well as forming strategic partnerships with Germany’s Berlin Buch and Belgium Biotech.
At the upcoming BIO Chicago, BiotechCorp has scheduled sideline events where significant announcements would be made on the latest achievements and developments, in building Malaysia’s biotechnology industry. — Bernama