China Bioindustry Convention 2011 (BioChina) in Shenzhen, China

On behalf of China Bioindustry Convention 2011 (BioChina) Organizing Committee, it is our privilege to invite you to attend this event, to be held in Shenzhen City, China, from June 17-19, 2011.

BioChina 2011 represents a unique opportunity for bioindustry professionals to share knowledge and experience. This commitment and cooperation consistently draws participants from the highest levels of the industry, public, private and academic sectors.

The Organizing Committee, working with our partners, is putting together a dynamic schedule of events, including a dozen technical and scientific sessions, memorable social events, one-of-a-kind technical tours, and an exhibit hall featuring hundreds of the latest products and services. Surround yourself with new ideas, innovations and perspectives from all facets of bioindustry, while enjoying the glamour and hospitality that Shenzhen has to offer.

We encourage you to confirm your participation at China Bioindustry Convention 2011 (BioChina), and we look forward to seeing you in Shenzhen!

Contact person: Chongming Wu   Alfred Li
Tel：86-10-62573006
Fax：86-10-62573006
E-mail: bio@im.ac.cn  ;  wli@cqap.cn

1. Forums on Bio-industry Development

(1) Summit Forum
(2) Special Forums

1. International Forum on New Drug Creation
2. Forum on Advanced Bio-manufacturing Industry
3. Forum on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
4. Forum on Gene Industry
5. Forum on Medical Device Industry
6. Forum on Biological Agriculture and Green Food
7. Forum on Development of Bioindustry Base
8. Forum on Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Mainland, Taiwan, Hongkong and Macau Compatriots

9. Forum on Biomass Fiber and Biochemical Raw Materials

2. Satellite Meetings

1. Working Conference of the Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Development Research Center of Science and Technology
2. Domestic enterprises who are the key plays in the bioindustry sector of China will be invited to show their development strategies, technical competence, R&D program, and product portfolio.
3. The annual meeting of Societies or Associations
4. Investment Meetings for Bioindustry Bases or Industrial Park

3. Project Matching

(1) Private-Public Partnership between Academia and Industries (Coordinated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences)

1. Annual Meeting of the Bioindustry Innovation Alliance of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2. Release of R&D Achievements from National Biotechnology R&D Organizations

(2) Financing in Bioindustry [Coordinated by China Development Bank (CDB)]

1. Introduction of CDB’s Financing Policies
2. Introduction of Individual Financing Applications from Enterprises
3. Interpretation for Listing Rules of the Growth Enterprises Market
4. Interpretation of the Emerging Industry Entrepreneurial and Investment Programs

4. Opening Ceremony Other Events

• Reception Banquet Hosted by Shenzhen city
• Signing Ceremony for Matching Projects
• Round-Table High-Level Expert Meeting
• Tour to Shenzhen Bioindustry Base
• Special Events for Media
• Closing Ceremony and Press Conference

Total Exhibition Area - 15,000 m²

Zone Layout

1. Exhibition of Highlight Achievements of National Biotechnology Industry
2. Exhibition of Biotechnology Products from Domestic Enterprises
3. Exhibition of Media from Bio-industry field

Exhibition Contents

1. Bio-Medicine
   Vaccines and diagnostic reagents, innovative drugs, modernized Traditional Chinese Medicine, biomedical engineering products, and other related technologies and products
2. Bio-Agriculture
   Bio-breeding, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, agro-product processing, and other related technologies and products
3. Bio-Energy
   Non-grain fuel ethanol, biodiesel, biomass fuels, and other related technologies and products
4. Bio-Manufacturing
   Bio-based materials, bio-based chemicals, bioconversion and biotransformation products, and other related technologies and products
5. Environmental Biotechnology
   Wastewater treatment, waste disposal, biotechnology products for ecological restoration and desertification control, saline-alkali land remediation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, heavy metal decontamination, hyperaccumulator plants, and other new technologies and products
6. Biological Services
   Medical devices, biological detection and monitoring, and other related technologies and products

Exhibition Venue : Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre

Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, situated at the central part of the city, is the biggest single-block building in Shenzhen. Covering an area of 220,000 m², it has a total floor area of 280,000m².

SZCEC，self-contained with the functions of exhibition, conference, business affair, catering and recreation, well-equipped with sophisticated facilities and complete with equipment, built and invested by Shenzhen Municipal Government, entrusted to be managed by Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center Management Co., Ltd., was officially put to operation in 2004.

About BioChina

China Bioindustry Convention (BioChina), initiated in 2007, is the largest annual event for the biotechnology industry in China. It attracts the biggest names in the biotech sector, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the development of bioindustry. BioChina 2011, which is jointly hosted by Chinese Society of Biotechnology and other seventeen national associations, and the People’s Government of Shenzhen, is the Forth of this Series. BioChina 2011 will be held on June 17-19, 2011, in Shenzhen, China.

China has just seen double-digit growth in its biotechnology industry and has gone from being one of the slowest to one of the fastest nations in the adoption of new biotechnologies. The biotechnology sector in China is seen as a strategic core area for development of bioeconomy, due to its potential to ease the food crisis, combat disease and hereditary problems. The State Council of China has publicized measures in June 2009, which deal with policies for boosting the development of biotechnology industry in China, covering technology innovation, funding support and preferential tax incentives.

Distinguished high-level officials, eminent entrepreneur and famous scientists will attend the convention, all aiming to establish constructive dialogues on Policies, Health, Food, Agriculture, Industry and Environment, as well as to exchange remarkable information in the biotechnology field. There will be at least 1500 attendees from China, USA, Canada, German, UK, France, Japan, Australia, Korea and other countries.

Alongside this significant event, an exhibition with an area of 15,000 m2 will be held. BioChina 2011 will attract China’s Top 100 bioindustry enterprises and offer a unique platform for top enterprises, research organizations, and investment and financing institutions in biotechnology, agricultural, environmental, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors to meet and share the latest technological and commercial developments, providing a unique opportunity for business partnering.

Hosted by
Chinese Society of Biotechnology
The People’s Government of Shenzhen
China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association
China Pharmaceutical Enterprises Association
China Quality Association for Pharmaceuticals
China Fermentation Industry Association
Chinese Pharmaceutical Association
Chinese Society for Microbiology
China Medicinal Biotech Association
Chinese Society for Agricultural Biotechnology
China Pharmaceutical Research and Development Association
China High-Tech Industrialization Association
All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce Medical & Pharmaceutical Commercial Association
China Forestry Industry Association
The Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
China Non-Prescription Medicines Association
China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
China Chemical Fibers Association
Chinese Association Medical Devices Industry
Science Times        

Specially Supported by
National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC)

Supported by
The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China
Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China
State Forestry Administration of the People's Republic of China
State Food and Drug Administration of the People's Republic of China
State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China
China Association for Science and Technology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Engineering
National Natural Science Foundation of China
State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China
Guangdong Development and Reform Commission
China Development Bank
The Export-Import Bank of China
China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
China National Petroleum Corporation
China National Chemical Corporation (CHEMCHINA)
COFCO Group Limited

Organized by
Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission
China Hi-Tech Transfer Center

Honorary Chairperson
HAN Qide
Vice-Chairperson of the National People's Congress (NPC), Vice-Chairperson of China Association for Science and Technology

Chairpersons
SANG Guowei, Vice-Chairperson of the National People's Congress (NPC)
CHEN Zhu ,Minister of Ministry of Health
ZHANG Xiaoqiang, Deputy Director of National Development and Reform Commission
WANG Weizhong ,Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology
LI Jiayang,Vice President of Chinese Academy of Sciences
XU Qin,Vice Secretary of Shenzhen Municipality Party Committee, Mayor of Shenzhen Municipality

Vice Chairpersons 
WU Xiaoqing,Vice Minister of Ministry of Environmental Protection
WEI Chao'an,Vice Minister of Ministry of Agriculture
LIU Qian,Vice Minister of Ministry of Health
ZHANG Jianlong,Deputy Director-General of State Forestry Administration
BIAN Zhenjia,Deputy Director-General of State Food and Drug Administration
HE Hua,Deputy Director-General of State Intellectual Property Office
LIU Depei,Vice President of Chinese Academy of Engineering
CHEN Yiyu,Director of National Natural Science Fund Committee
YU Wenming, Deputy Director-General of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
XU Zhihong,Former President of Peking University, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences
WANG Yongsheng,Vice President of China Development Bank
LI Jun,Vice President of The Export-Import Bank of China
CAO Xianghong,Chief Engineer of SINOPEC
GAO Congjie,Vice Director of CHEMCHINA Science & Technology Commission
YU Xubo,President of COFCO
Tang Jie,Vice Mayor of Shenzhen Municipality

Directors
YANG Shengli, Honorary Chairman of Chinese Society of Biotechnology
QI Chengyuan,Director of Department of High-Tech Industry of NDRC
XU Anliang,Director of Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission

Executive Deputy Directors
OUYANG Pingkai,Director-General of Chinese Society of Biotechnology
REN Zhiwu,Deputy Director of Department of High-Tech Industry of NDRC
WU You,Deputy Director of Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission

Secretariat
Secretary-General
MA Yanhe,Deputy Director-General of Chinese Society of Biotechnology
WU You,Deputy Director of Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission

Executive Deputy Secretary General
MA Shuheng,Deputy Director-General and Secretary-General of Chinese Society of Biotechnology
BAI Jingyu,Director of the Industry Division of Department of High-Tech Industry of NDRC
ZHOU Quanhong,Director of the Industry Division of Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission

History of China Bioindustry Convention

China Bioindustry Convention · 2010
Theme: From Bioindustry to Bioeconomy
Date: June 18-20, 2010
Venue: Ji’nan, Shandong Province

Scale of Convention:

1. Over 6000 attendees from home and abroad, among them 20 were academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, about 100 famous scientists and officials from Germany, England, USA, Europe, such as Alfredo Aguilar from European Commission and Iain Gillespie from OECD.
2. 20,000m2 of Exhibition of 142 Enterprises of Bio-industry , “Achievements of Biotechnology Exhibition” and “Bioindustry Base” zone
3. Summit Forum of Bio-Industry Development, 9 Special Sessions and 10 Special Meetings

Main Achievements:

1. Over 800 biotechnology achievements were collected
2. 29 projects of 12 provinces were signed on the spot, the contract amount reached RMB 24  billion, 13 of the 29 projects on industry, technical and financing were signed by Shandong

China Bioindustry Convention · 2009
Theme:Deal with the Challenge, Make Improvement Despite Recession, Innovate Industries and Seek Common Development
Date:June 16-19, 2009
Venue:Changchun, Jilin Province

Scale of Convention:

1. Over 5,000 domestic and international attendees
2. 35,000m2 of “Exhibition of Top 100 Enterprises of Bio-industry in China”, “Achievements of Biotechnology Exhibition” and “Biology Education and Outreach Exhibition” zone
3. High-Level Forum of Bio-Industry Development, 10 Special Sessions and 1 International Special Session
4. Over 50,000 visitors from 237 companies and 46 departments

Main Achievements:

1. Over 2,000 biotechnology achievements were collected, and over 1,200 projects were released
2. 19 project contracts (from 6 provinces) with amount up to RMB 19.1 billion were signed
3. 10 project contracts with amount over RMB 12 billion were signed by Changchun
4. 38 financial organizations attended to make the partnership with the enterprises

China Bioindustry Convention · 2008
Theme:Leading Development of Bio-Industry, Promoting Building of Two-Oriented Society
Date:June 20-23, 2008
Venue:Changsha, Hunan Province

Scale of Convention:

1. Over 3,000 attendees, among them 20 were academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, more than 200 famous scientists from South Korea, Germany, Canada and other well-known overseas institutes and enterprises
2. More than 500 exhibitors from 22 national bio-industry bases
3. High-Level Forum of Bio-Industry Development and 11 Special Sessions
4. Over 30,000 visitors

Main Achievements:

1. 810 projects on biotechnology research, technical demand and industry investment were released
2. 127 project contracts with amount up to RMB 30 billions were signed
3. 32 project contracts with amount over RMB 6 billion were signed by Changsha
4. Proposal of China Bioindustry Convention·2008 was released.

China Bioindustry Convention · 2007
Theme: Innovation and Development, Strategy and Future
Date:June 16-18, 2007
Venue:Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province

Scale of Convention:

1. 1,285 attendees, among them 38 from USA, South Korea, Canada, Sweden, and Japan
2. 10,500 m2 of “Bio-Industry Achievements Exhibition” zone, 410 standard units, 130 exhibitors
3. High-Level Forum of Bio-Industry Development and 5 Special Sessions
4. 93 speeches by government officials, chief executive officers, specialists and scholars
5. Over 4,000 visitors

Main Achievements:

1. Development Financing Cooperation Agreement signed by China Development Bank and     Chinese Society of Biotechnology
2. Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation signed by North China Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, six in all
3. 80 bio-industry economic cooperation projects and 28 technical demand projects were released, RMB15.6 billion of total investment
4. More than 20 agreements on bio-industry economic technical cooperation were signed, including 19 agreements signed by Shijiazhuang, RMB1.55 billion of total investment

Contact us

Secretariat of the Organizing Committee,
Room 505,
North Building,
Institute of Microbiology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences,
No. 8, Bei'ertiao,
Zhongguancun,
Beijing 100190,
China.

Contact person: Chongming Wu   Alfred Li
Tel：86-10-62573006
Fax：86-10-62573006
E-mail: bio@im.ac.cn  ;  wli@cqap.cn