BIOSCIENCES CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies interested in targeting the South Australian bioscience community. For further information, contact Nicole Brackenridge, Marketing & Communications Manager, on +61 8 8217 6400 or at nicole.brackenridge@bioinnovationsa.com.au.
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November 2008
19 – 22 November 2008
Austrade Delegation to Medica 2008
Düsseldorf, Germany
Medica Germany is the world's premier and largest Health and Medical trade exhibition. In 2007, Medica attracted over 4,300 exhibitors from 65 nations and 137,000 trade visitors from around 100 countries.
Medica is truly a global opportunity for your business and participating will allow you to meet key contacts and foster relationships with key decision makers from all over the world. Austrade is keen to assist you in making further contact with the right people and provide you with a comprehensive service package.
The Australian National Pavilion at Medica 2008 is proudly supported by NSW Department of State and Regional Development, State Government of Victoria, Queensland Government, Government of Western Australia and Government of South Australia.
For further information, please click here.
October 2008
26 – 29 October
AusBiotech 2008 National Conference - “Building a Bioeconomy”
Melbourne, Victoria
September 2008
Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 September
2008 Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology (ARATA) National Conference - "AT: Creating Value through Participation"
Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
The 2008 conference will provide an opportunity to bring together people who use, develop, manufacture, prescribe and deliver assistive technology from Australia, New Zealand and internationally. This Conference will focus on enhancing and recognising the value of participation in society of people with disabilities and those who are ageing, through technology.
Speakers will include Dr Geoff Fernie, Vice President of Research at Toronto Rehab, Toronto, Canada.
For further information and to register, please click here.
August 2008
22 August
AMCHAM / DELOITTE “Women of Influence” Luncheon - “Women in the Business of Research”
Adelaide, South Australia
Take this opportunity to hear from three outstanding women who have toughed their way through the intellectual and commercial processes to be world leaders in their field. Presenters include:- Dr Leanna Read, Managing Director, TGR BioSciences Pty Ltd; Dr Michelle Fraser, CEO, Reproductive Health Science Pty Ltd; and Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO, Bionomics Ltd.
For further information and to register, please click here.
21 – 22 August
Four Points by Sheraton, Geelong, Victoria
The theme for 2008 is "Biotechnology means Business" and the program will examine the business environment of the local industry as it moves forward and will focus on the key stakeholders within the Victorian biotechnology industry and their interaction with each other.
21 August
Young Tall Poppy Science Awards SA 2008 - Awards Breakfast
Adelaide, South Australia
The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognises the achievements of outstanding young researchers in the sciences including physical, biomedical, applied sciences, engineering and technology.
The Awards not only acknowledge the recipients’ achievements but also provide them with an opportunity to demonstrate their value as role models by promoting and encouraging an interest in science among school students and the wider community.
The awards will be announced at the Breakfast.
For further information, please click here.
To book, please click here.
20 – 22 August
2nd Annual Australian Health Congress 2008, plus Workshop
Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park, Sydney
Post federal elections, Prime Minister Rudd and his new Labour Government are about to deliver the biggest National Health Reform this century, and this Summit aims to bring together key leaders in healthcare and service delivery to hear this announcement. Invitees will include both Federal and State Government leaders, hospitals, health insurance and healthcare organisations to consider the constellation of challenges facing our health system.
For further information and to register, please click here.
14 August
Integrated Drug and Biologic Preclinical Strategies Workshop - "Getting to the IND"
AusBiotech, Victoria
Conducted by Prof Evan Siegel, President & CEO of Ground Zero Pharmaceuticals, California, USA. Prof Siegel has considerable experience with the US FDA and consulting on preclinical drug development to Pharmaceutical, Biologics, Biotechnology and Medical Device firms worldwide.
For further information and to register, please click here.
7 – 9 August
Clinical Research Excellence 08
Brisbane, Queensland
July 2008
5.30 - 8.30pm, Thursday 31 July
Bio Innovation SA Networking Forum & Presentations - "BONES"
ASO Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Chair: Mr Mark Szolga, CEO, Austofix Pty Ltd
Featuring presentations from:
- Associate Professor Peter Anderson
Consultant Craniofacial Surgeon/Director of Research
Australian Craniofacial Unit
Associate Professor, Adelaide University
Senior Research Fellow, Women's & Children's Health Research Institute- Dr David Campbell
Director of the SA Bone Bank
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic- Associate Professor Andrew Zannettino
Head, Myeloma Research Program
Bone and Cancer Laboratories
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
Member, Hanson Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of AdelaideThe cost to attend is $20 or $10 for students (GST inclusive), payable at the door. Unfortunately cheque and credit cards are NOT accepted.
For further information, please click here.
Online registrations have now closed. If you would still like to register, please call Bio Innovation SA Reception on +61 8 8217 6400.
30 July – 1 August
9th Protein Expression Workshop – “Proteins for Structural and Biological Studies”
CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies, 343 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
The production of complex recombinant glycoproteins requires a range of skills and disciplines including molecular biology, fermentation, protein purification, crystallization and structural analysis. This workshop will cover a range of topics to enable successful production of proteins.
30 – 31 July
6th Annual Australian Biotechnology Summit 2008 - "Putting Science to Work"
Sydney, New South Wales
This is a flagship summit for the biotechnology industry - in Australia and internationally. The event has annually attracted a distinguished panel of speakers, as well as senior delegates representing the industry’s most innovative biotechnology companies. The agenda focuses on moving products from the bench to business, as well as R&D and full-scale commercialisation. The format features a mix of senior level presentations, “chat-room” style panel discussions and networking sessions. A state-of-the-art technology showcase is also included over the 2 days.
For further information, please click here.
30 July
Flinders Partners Event - "Meet Your Match"
Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders Partners, the commercial arm of Flinders University, will host an event that aims to encourage greater university-industry interaction and research projects, particularly collaborative projects integrating business early on. Meet Your Match will provide an occasion for researchers from Flinders University to discuss their research and ideas with people from business and industry who are genuinely interested in the outcomes of university research.
The first Meet Your Match will be an Environmental orientated event, and will be a great opportunity for industry to explore collaboration prospects with Flinders University researchers within this space.
For further information, please click here.
From 2pm, Wednesday 30 July
ISPE Australasia Affiliate Audit Roadshow
BioSA Incubator Conference Centre, Adelaide
In association with the ISPE Australasia Affiliate Audit Summit in Sydney on 22 July, the Affiliate would like to announce two satellite events in Adelaide (Wed., 30 July) and Melbourne (Thurs., 31 July).
Ex-Chief GMP Auditor and ISPE Asia Pacific Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Bob Tribe, will deliver a presentation on “Preparing for an Audit” and will then facilitate a forum on “Common Audit Findings” with a team of industry experts and ex-TGA representatives.
This will be an essential event for all industry members. The Affiliate hopes to extend the same format to Brisbane and New Zealand later in the year.
Sponsorship enquiries should be made to Andrew Watson on +61 0417-364-663 or andrewwatson@wilkore.com.au.
For further information, please click here.
22 July
Venture Capital Board Event - Raising Early Stage Expansion Capital
Function Room, Level 9, Terrace Towers, 178 North Terrace, Adelaide
A regular workshop looking at who can provide your business with capital and how to make your business attractive to capital providers.
For further information, please click here.
29 July
Venture Capital Board Event - Developing an Information Memorandum
Function Room, Level 9, Terrace Towers, 178 North Terrace, Adelaide
A regular workshop to assist companies seeking investment to develop their Information Memorandum.
For further information, please click here.
8 July
AusBiotech Event - Biopharmaceutical Process Development Summit – "From bench to bedside – the gap between research and industry"
Australian Institute of Management SA, Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South Australia
The Biopharmaceutical Process Development Summit will provide attendees with a first hand account of the requirements for developing biopharmaceuticals. The Summit brings together the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Consortium Partners from the Recombinant Protein project. These partners represent both academia and industry and will present on key issues for the developmental stage they represent. NCRIS is a program that offers subsidized access to expertise and infrastructure necessary to further the research of eligible Australian research groups.
For further information and to register, please click here.
3 July
AVCAL SA Networking Lunch - "Lessons & Opportunities in the Current Private Equity Market"
Hilton Adelaide, South Australia
Guest Speaker: John Murphy CA, FCPA, B.Comm, M.Comm
John Murphy is the Managing Director of Investec Wentworth Private Equity. He is a Bachelor and Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and The Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants.
John was one of the founders of the Investec private equity business in Australia. He is director of Investec Bank Australia Limited and the Chairman of the bank’s Investment Committee. John has substantial private equity experience having made 23 investments and 11 exits over the last nine years. He sits on the board of many of the funds investments.
For further information, please click here.
1 July
AusBiotech BioBreakfast - "What can medtech companies learn from the software industry?"
North Adelaide, South Australia
The South Australian Branch of AusBiotech is pleased to announce the third in a series of BioBreakfast meetings and networking opportunities for 2008. At this event, Amanda Heyworth, CEO – Playford Capital technology seed fund will provide an investor’s view of success factors in building early-stage software ventures and how this applies to medtech companies.
For further information, please click here.
The 2008 SA Branch BioBreakfast series is proudly partnered by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
June 2008
17 – 20 June
BIO 2008 International Convention
San Diego, USA
Registration and housing reservations are now open for next year’s BIO International Convention… and accommodation is filling fast!
Unlike previous years, Bio Innovation SA will NOT be hosting a group booking for the South Australian delegation in 2008. If you or your colleagues are intending to travel to San Diego in June, we suggest you make your own arrangements as soon as possible through the BIO website at www.bio2008.org.
For any inquiries regarding the South Australian presence at BIO next year, please contact Nicole Brackenridge at nicole.brackenridge@bioinnovationsa.com.au or phone +61 8 8217 6400.
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17 June
Venture Capital Board Event - Building a Management Team and Advisory Board
Adelaide, South Australia
This workshop is for companies who would like to raise private equity but need to strengthen their management team or develop an advisory board before doing so.
For further information, please click here.
To register for the Equity Ready Program events please contact Mike Richards on 08 8303 2348 or register online.
12 June
Venture Capital Board Event - Raising Early Stage Expansion Capital
Adelaide, South Australia
A regular workshop looking at private equity basics and whether is it is right for your business.
For further information, please click here.
To register for the Equity Ready Program events please contact Mike Richards on 08 8303 2348 or register online.
4 June
Venture Capital Board Event - "Maximise Value through your Business Model"
Adelaide, South Australia
For further information, please click here.
3 June
The 2008 AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards Launch: Research to Revenue
Adelaide, South Australia
The Student Excellence Awards are held nationally and encourage early-stage bioscience postgraduate students to think strategically about their research. This event will launch the Awards for 2008. Come along to learn more about the Awards and case studies from key guest speakers who will focus on commercialising research.
For further information and to register, please click here.
Proudly partnered by GlaxoSmithKline
2 June
ASMR Medical Research Week Dinner
Adelaide, South Australia
Guest Speaker: Prof Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE (ASMR Medallist for 2008, Companion of the Order of Australia, Australian of the Year 2000)
MC: Professor Rob Morrison
You are invited to attend a dinner which provides an opportunity for dialogue between medical researchers and interested parties on key issues affecting health and medical research. Guests include medical researchers, clinicians and students from Adelaide’s research institutions and hospitals, as well as representatives from the press, industry, funding bodies, the South Australian Health Commission and State and Federal Politicians.
To register, please click here.
For further information, please contact Karissa Phillis, University of South Australia on 8161 6682 or via email.
This event is sponsored by the Children’s Research Foundation.
May 2008
30 May
Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) Workshop for the Medical Device Technology Industries – "Risk Management for Medical Devices: Compliance with ISO 14971"
Adelaide, South Australia
This one-day workshop teaches the purpose of risk management as required by the Regulatory Authorities around the world. It provides a practical application that attendees will use as a model for applying risk management to their own situation. This seminar is a prelude to the third edition of IEC 60601-1 that requires the application of ISO 14971 to the design and manufacture of a medical device.
For further information and to register, please click here.
Wednesday 28 May to Friday 30 May 2008
17th ARCS Annual Scientific Congress
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
27 May
ANZA 2008 Bridge to the US Silicon Valley-style Networking Event
Adelaide, South Australia
You are invited to attend an ANZA 2008 Bridge to the US networking event. The Department of Trade and Economic Development in partnership with the ANZA Technology Network based in San Francisco is offering all South Australian technology companies (ICT, digital content, medical, clean/green technology) an eight month program in 2008 of education, networking, mentoring support, pitching and presenting to assist your US market entry plans guided by experienced US tech entrepreneurs. Viki Forrest, ANZA CEO and Steve Anderson, an experienced ANZA mentor, (clients include Yahoo and! Silicon Valley Bank) will lead the event.
For further information, please click here. To register, please click here.
27 May
AusBiotech Event - Key Media presents: Tech Transfer Investing and IP Spinouts
The Amora Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Key Media presents the inaugural Tech Transfer Investing & IP Spinouts conference in Sydney. The conference unites university tech transfer officers, corporate R&D labs and government labs with venture capital and private equity investors. It focuses on starting, building and financing technology based spinouts from universities, government labs and corporations.
For further information, please click here.
27 May
Austrade Briefing - "Export opportunities in South East Asia"
Adelaide, South Australia
Austrade invites you to attend this free market briefing to:
- Develop a first-hand understanding of business opportunities in Singapore and Vietnam
- Understand the realities of exporting health and medical products and services to these markets
- Hear how being part of HOSPIMedica ASIA 2008, the 7th biennial regional health and medical tradeshow held in Singapore (17 – 19 September) can provide you with vital access to the South East Asia market
- Learn about Austrade's inaugural mission for Australian companies to Vietnam (21-23 September), proceeding HOSPMedica ASIA. Leverage the timing and vicinity of these two events to also visit Vietnam, one of South East Asia’s most exciting and emerging markets
- Discover how Austrade can support your export initiatives
To register, please click here or call 13 28 78.
20 May
Venture Capital Board Event - "Developing an Information Memorandum"
Adelaide, South Australia
For further information, please click here.
16 May
SA Healthcare Regulatory Group Presentation - "Product Development Case Study – Commercialising a Medical Device"
Adelaide Oval Function Centre, South Australia
As part of the 2008 Australian Innovation Festival, the Centre for Innovation is supporting a presentation on how Brisbane based CT Healthcare worked with SA service providers Proen Design, Flinders University and InVenture Partners to commercialise a medical device. The elements required to successfully commercialise an innovative medical device will be covered including leading edge medical research, software, hardware, industrial design and development and identifying and securing the necessary funding. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to network.
For further information contact: Mark Ledson, Senior Project Officer, Product Development, Department of Trade and Economic Development on 8303 2494 or via mark.ledson@state.sa.gov.au.
To register, please click here.
13 May through to 12 August
TAFESA Biotechnology Short Course - "Modern Molecular Applications"
Adelaide, South Australia
TAFESA presents "Modern Molecular Applications" - a 12 week course for staff and students in the laboratory industry who wish to update/upskill in molecular biology techniques. Topics covered include DNA extraction, PCR, PAGE and sequencing.
For further information, please click here or contact Louise McDiarmid on 8207 1124.
12 – 13 May
Australia’s Medical Technology Conference - Taking Australian Medical Technology to the World
Four Points Sheraton Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
1 May
Bio Innovation SA Networking Forum & Presentations: "Down and Dirty – What you always wanted to know about soils"
SARDI Plant Research Centre, Auditorium, Level 4, 2B Hartley Grove, Urrbrae
Chair: Mr Sanford Gleddie, CEO, Philom Bios Australia Pty Ltd
Featuring presentations from:
- Dr Alan McKay, Leader of Molecular Biology Unit, SARDI Plant & Soil Health
- Professor Sakkie Pretorius, Managing Director, Australian Wine Research Institute
Australian soils are ancient. They are often deficient in minerals and nutrients and susceptible to salinity, erosion and a variety of diseases. From these soils we harvest commodities that contribute significantly to the Australian economy and develop products of quality that make the world take notice. At this event, Dr Alan McKay will address innovative approaches to the diagnosis of disease in soil, and Professor Sakkie Pretorius will discuss the impact of soils on the production of our fine Australian wine.
The cost to attend is $20 or $10 for students (GST inclusive), payable at the door. Unfortunately cheque and credit cards are NOT accepted.
For further information, please click here.
Online registrations have now closed. If you would still like to register please call Bio Innovation SA Reception on +61 8 8217 6400.
Proudly sponsored by Philom Bios Australia Pty Ltd
April 2008
30 April
Venture Capital Board Event - Equity Ready Workshop 2: "Raising Early Stage Expansion Capital"
Adelaide, South Australia
This half-day workshop is part of the Venture Capital Board’s Equity Ready program, looking at who can provide your business capital and how to make your business attractive to capital providers.
For further information, please click here.
To register, please either click here, or email email vcbinfo@state.sa.gov.au.
29 April
AusBiotech BioBreakfast - "What's it worth? Technology and Company Valuations"
Adelaide, South Australia
Speaker: Simon Dalgarno, Director, Leadenhall VRG Pty Ltd
The South Australian Branch of AusBiotech is pleased to announce the second in a series of BioBreakfast meetings and networking opportunities for 2008. We are delighted to welcome Simon Dalgarno, Director – Leadenhall VRG Pty Ltd.
To register, please click here.
The 2008 SA BioBreakfast series is proudly partnered by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
22 April
SA Healthcare Regulatory Group Meeting
Adelaide, South Australia
The SA Healthcare Regulatory Group aims to provide a forum for regulatory discussion and networking. This session will be of particular interest to senior and regulatory management.
Speakers include Cliff Spong (Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Medical Technology Association of Australia) and Kea Dent (Regulatory Consultant with KD&A Pty Ltd). Kea will be supported by a panel of managers from SA Medical Device and Pharmaceutical companies.
If you have any queries, please contact Andrew Riggs, Healthcare Industry Development Manager, SA Centre for Innovation Inc. on 8201 7520.
21 – 22 April
Excellence in Biotechnology & Investment 2008
Hilton, Sydney, Australia
Excellence in Biotechnology and Investment is Sydney's premier biotechnology investment forum and a 'must-attend' event for investors and biotechnology industry-leaders alike. The conference is now in its fourth year and brings together local, national and international biotechnology companies, the investment community (both institutional and private) and related industry services under one roof in a business forum designed to inform, educate and encourage investment in the biotechnology sector.
For further information and to register, please click here.
15 April
Science Outside the Square - "Nanotech for the terrified!"
Adelaide, South Australia
For some, nanotechnology is nothing new – it is found in everyday items such as car parts, sunscreen, King Gee shorts and sports equipment. For others, the word conjures up sci-fi images of miniature robots infiltrating their body or hordes of self-replicating devices taking over the world. So what’s the big fuss about it?
Find out by joining Flinders University’s Prof Joe Shapter and Brenton Banham and CSIROSEC’s Kylie Turton for an entertaining, hands-on exploration of the real-life science behind nanotechnology.
Email Amanda at tyndall.amanda@dpc.sa.gov.au to reserve your place. Senior secondary age students welcome when accompanied by an adult (if under 18).
This event is in association with the CSIRO Science Education Centre.
Sponsored by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia; and The Advertiser.
10 April
AVCAL SA Networking Lunch
Victoria Room, Hilton Adelaide, South Australia
Guest Speaker: Gerry Cawson, Partner, Minter Ellison Lawyers
Host: Andrew Watson, AVCAL State Convenor, South Australian
For further information, please click here.
9 April
Venture Capital Board Event - Equity Ready Workshop 4: Building a Management Team and Advisory Board
Adelaide, South Australia
For more details and to register, please click here.
2 April
ABSA SA 2008 Welcome Event - "Biotech at the Bar"
Adelaide, South Australia
Presented by: AusBiotech Students Association (ABSA) SA ~ Linking Students with Industry
Find out how ABSA is helping bioscience graduates in SA get the jobs that they want. Hear from professionals with diverse biotech backgrounds sharing their experiences and tips.
Major Sponsor: Adelaide Microscopy; Supporting sponsor: The Australian Centre for Plan Functional Genomics; Wine Sponsor: The University of Adelaide
For further information and to register, please click here.
30 March – 2 April
New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Click here for further information
March 2008
31 March
Venture Capital Board Event - Introducing Westpac Direct Equity Investments
Adelaide, South Australia
For more details and to register, please click here.
30 March – 2 April
New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Click here for further information
27 March
Venture Capital Board Event - Private Equity: The Third Option Function
Adelaide, South Australia
For more details and to register, please click here.
12 March
Venture Capital Board Event - Equity Ready Workshop 2: Raising Early Stage Expansion Capital
Adelaide, South Australia
For more details and to register, please click here.
Tuesday 4 March
"Success in the US" Tour
Adelaide, South Australia
ANZA Technology Network, in partnership with Southern Cross Venture Partners, presents its Success in the US tour Down Under event, a "market exploratory/business opportunity fact-finding session".
Open to CEOs and senior executives of all innovative Australian and New Zealand technology companies looking to find out more about doing business in the world's largest marketplace, ANZA's Success in the US tour will feature presentations and Q&A's with one of Down Under's most successful expat tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, Larry Marshall, and US serial entrepreneur Sheryle Bolton.
For further information and to register, please click here.
3rd Leaders of Innovation: International Series - China
- 12 – 2pm, 5 March 2008
Deloitte, Level 14, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
- 12 – 2pm, 12 March 2008
Deloitte, Grosvenor Place, Level 9, 225 George Street, Sydney, NSW
February 2008
28 February
Venture Capital Board Event: Equity Ready Workshop 5 – "Developing an Information Memorandum"
Adelaide, South Australia
This workshop will provide you with a basis for developing your own Information Memorandum, and will focus on the types of information that investors will be looking for, and how to sell these persuasively in the IM and beyond. This workshop assumes you have some prior knowledge of private equity and will be seeking investment in the coming months.
For further information, please click here.
To register, please either click here, or email vcbinfo@state.sa.gov.au.
25 – 29 February
ICONN 2008
Melbourne, Australia
The International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2008 is the most significant Australian event focused on this important field of research.
For further information and to register, please click here.
17 – 21 February
Lorne, Victoria
20 February
WITech Workshop - "Combining High Resolution Optical and Scanning Probe Microscopy"
Flinders University Adelaide, South Australia
A Raman/AFM/NSOM (230K) microscope is being installed in the Vibrational microscopy section of Flinders Microscopy and Image Analysis Facility (one of South Australia's AIB Labs facilities).
Scientists interested in how to structurally and chemically identify and image the compounds of a sample at the highest spatial resolution are invited to participate in a workshop being held at Flinders University.
The workshop will give a detailed introduction to the operational principles and instrumental configurations relevant to Confocal Raman and Scanning Probe Microscopy (AFM, NSOM, Pulsed Force Mode). The speakers will cover several verstile aspects of confocal Raman imaging and its fields of applications.
For further information, please click here.
12 February
AusBiotech BioBreakfast - The Angel Angle: Early-stage financing trends in North America
Glenelg, South Australia
**note different time and venue**
Guest speaker: Bill Payne, Senior Program Consultant – Kauffman Foundation, USA
For over three decades, Bill Payne has successfully founded or invested in 37 start-up companies. Bill Payne’s presentation will discuss the trends in angel investing for early stage companies in North America. Often referred to as one of the leading experts on angel investing – this is a not-to-be missed event.
For further information and to register, please click here.
The 2008 SA BioBreakfast Series is proudly partnered by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick.
11 – 13 February
AusBiotech Business Development Workshop and Forum 2008 - "The Creative Skills of BioBusiness"
Glenelg, South Australia
South Australians – here’s an opportunity to attend a National conference with a great lineup of speakers and topics in your own backyard!
This is the second year this event has been staged nationally by AusBiotech and proudly supported by Bio Innovation SA. This year the event will address the specific needs of Business Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Negotiating, Commercialisation and Industry Trends.
For further information and to register, please click here.
Monday 11 February 2008, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Bio Innovation SA Networking Forum & Presentations - "Capital Raising and Venture Capital"
Ballroom, The Grand, Glenelg South Australia
Proudly sponsored by World Courier (Australia) Pty Ltd
Guest speakers:
- Dr Jurgen Michaelis, Chairman of the Investment Committee, Terra Rossa Capital Pty Ltd
"Terra Rossa Capital - Investing In The Hot Spots of Innovation"
- Dr Stewart Bartlett, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Signostics Pty Ltd
"Signostics Capital Raising: The Angel Investor Approach"
Bio Innovation SA invites you to attend a networking forum on 'Capital Raising and Venture Capital'. Local companies and funders with recent experiences will present from their own perspectives on how to raise capital.
The winners of the 2008 BioSA Bioscience Achievement Awards will be announced at the event.
This event is included as a prelude to the AusBiotech Business Development Workshop and Forum.
The cost to attend is $20 or $10 for students (GST inclusive), payable at the door. Unfortunately cheque and credit cards are NOT accepted.
(There will be no charge if you are a delegate of the AusBiotech Business Development Workshop and Forum)
Online registrations have now closed. If you would still like to register, please ring +61 8 82176400.
11 February
Venture Capital Board Event - "The Power of Angel Investing: Due Diligence" by Bill Payne
Adelaide, South Australia
Effective due diligence is one of the most critical steps in successful angel investing. This three-hour workshop takes the angel investor through the key issues which will determine major risk factors and deal breakers, and provides others with a window on how this important investment process works.
For further information and to register, please click here.
9 February
BioAsia 2008 - "The Global Bio Business Forum"
Hyderabad, India
BioAsia, an event promoted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, provides an opportunity for life sciences companies from around the world to showcase the best of products, services, technologies and facilitates interactions and business transactions.
South Australian companies interested in attending BioAsia are invited to contact Nicole Brackenridge at Bio Innovation SA on +61 8 8217 6400 or at nicole.brackenridge@bioinnovationsa.com.au
For further details of the conference, please click here.
6 February
Venture Capital Board Event - Equity Ready Workshop 2: "Raising Early Stage Expansion Capital"
Adelaide
This half-day workshop is part of the Venture Capital Board’s Equity Ready program, looking at who can provide your business capital and how to make your business attractive to capital providers.
For further information, please click here.
To register, please either click here, or email email vcbinfo@state.sa.gov.au.
January 2008
31 January
India Trade Mission – Information Session
Adelaide
The Department of Trade and Economic Development in conjunction with the Australia India Business Council (SA Chapter) is pleased to invite you to an Information Session on 31 January 2008 for the trade mission to India (12 – 21 March 2008).
The Premier of South Australia, Honourable Mike Rann MP, in conjunction with the Australia India Business Council (SA Chapter) will be supporting the India Trade Mission. South Australian companies and organisations in the education, food/wine, biotechnology, environment and renewable industries that are considering entering or expanding into the Indian market are invited to participate.
For further information, please click here.
30 January
2008 Melbourne International Venture Capital Conference
Sofitel Melbourne, Victoria
Australian Venture Capital has come of age and operates in the global economy. New models are now evolving and emerging with Australian VC firms being funded by overseas investors and co-investing with international VCs.
In this, its third year, the 2008 Melbourne International Venture Capital Conference will focus on globalisation and will explore the global growth story of cross border venture investment.
Find out how the venture capital landscape is changing and boost your knowledge about venture capital, both locally and globally. Together with a group of international and Australian experts, explore the challenges of investing in a global market, and the opportunities available both for exits and liquidity.
For further information, please click here.
28 – 31 January
Austrade Delegation to Arab Health 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Expand your healthcare business into the Middle East by joining the Australian Pavilion and trade missions to Arab Health 2008.
Arab Health is the Middle East's largest healthcare exhibition and congress attracting healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and end-user customers from across the Arab world. Over 43,000 visitors and 2,200 companies from 64 countries are expected at Arab Health 2008.
This is a key event to attend if you are seeking to establish new customers in the Middle East, one of the world’s fastest and most lucrative healthcare markets. Arab Health is the business destination of choice for the Middle East's high-growth healthcare industry, the size of which is estimated to be over US$81 billion. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the distributors and buyers who will be visiting the Middle East’s leading healthcare event.
For further information, please click here.
INTERNATIONAL |
November 2008
19 – 22 November
Düsseldorf, Germany
17 – 19 November
BIO Europe 2008 - International Partnering Conference
Manheim/Heidelberg, Germany
October 2008
12 - 17 October
Dalian, China
15 October
Bench2Boardroom - UK's largest Biotech & Medtech Networking Exhibition
Cambridge, United Kingdom
12 – 14 October
16th Annual BioPartnering Europe
London, United Kingdom
9 - 11 October
San Francisco, CA, USA
8 – 10 October
Osong Bio-Technopolis, Korea
September 2008
23 - 24 September
Biotech in Europe Investor Forum
Swissôtel, Zurich
10 – 12 September
BIO Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy 2008
The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
August 2008
24 – 27 August
Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC 2008)
Cork, Ireland
14 - 18 August
Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair 2008
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
For Australian technology companies looking to tap into Asia’s lucrative healthcare and medical industry, Hong Kong’s International Medical and Healthcare Fair, 14-18 August, is a golden opportunity. The latest technology, products and services in every sector will be on offer, from health and dental care to pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy and industry-specific computer products, software and database systems.
July 2008
9 – 10 July
NürnbergMesse, Germany
June 2008
17 - 20 June
San Diego, CA, USA
May 2008
Wednesday 28 May to Friday 30 May 2008
17th ARCS Annual Scientific Congress
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia
20 - 22 May
C21 BioVentures Conference
Napa, California, USA
13 - 14 May
Allicense 2008
San Francisco, USA
April 2008
28 – 30 April
2008 Bio-IT World Conference & Expo
World Trade Centre, Boston Massachusetts, USA
27 – 30 April
2008 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
Chicago, IL, USA
27 – 29 April
The Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Middle East Exhibition and Conference
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
22 – 23 April
BIO National Venture Conference
Boston, MA, USA
9 – 11 April
Clinical Trials Conference 2008
London UK
7 – 9 April
Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid, Spain
March 2008
31 March – 2 April
NZBio 2008 Conference & Exhibition – "Enterprising Technologies… Global Benefits"
Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
12 – 14 March
Basil, Switzerland
February 2008
14 – 18 February
2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Hynes Convention Centre, Boston Massachusetts, USA
11 – 13 February
BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2008
Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, USA
9 February
BioAsia 2008 - "The Global Bio Business Forum"
Hyderabad, India
BioAsia, an event promoted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, provides an opportunity for life sciences companies from around the world to showcase the best of products, services, technologies and facilitates interactions and business transactions.
South Australian companies interested in attending BioAsia are invited to contact Nicole Brackenridge at Bio Innovation SA on +61 8 8217 6400 or at nicole.brackenridge@bioinnovationsa.com.au
For further details of the conference, please click here.
January 2008
28 - 29 January
Tokyo, Japan
28 – 31 January
Austrade Delegation to Arab Health 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Expand your healthcare business into the Middle East by joining the Australian Pavilion and trade missions to Arab Health 2008.
Arab Health is the Middle East's largest healthcare exhibition and congress attracting healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and end-user customers from across the Arab world. Over 43,000 visitors and 2,200 companies from 64 countries are expected at Arab Health 2008.
This is a key event to attend if you are seeking to establish new customers in the Middle East, one of the world’s fastest and most lucrative healthcare markets. Arab Health is the business destination of choice for the Middle East's high-growth healthcare industry, the size of which is estimated to be over US$81 billion. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the distributors and buyers who will be visiting the Middle East’s leading healthcare event.
For further information, please click here.
If you have any queries about the above information, please contact Lynne Hawkins, Project & Administration Officer, on +61 8 8217 6400, or email lynne.hawkins@bioinnovationsa.com.au.
Bio Innovation SA
Level 15/33
King William Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Phone:61 8 8217 6400
Fax:61 8 8217 6416
Oncaidia Cancer Technology Receives International Award
21 July 2008 - South Australian biopharmaceutical company Oncaidia Ltd has been awarded the 2008 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award in the field of cancer diagnosis and therapy. (read more...)
Young Tall Poppy Science Awards SA 2008
Awards Breakfast
Thursday 21 August, Adelaide
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AMCHAM / DELOITTE “Women of Influence” Luncheon
“Women in the Business of Research”
Friday 22 August, Adelaide
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OTHER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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