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ABIC 2010 provides the
opportunity for you to
network with some of the most
influential and
respected figures
internationally in the
field of agricultural
biotechnology. Through
corporate sponsorship of
ABIC 2010, you
can highlight your
relevance to a
particular area.
For more information on
sponsorship
opportunities:
GOLD SPONSOR
Bayer CropScience
Gala Evening, September 14, 2010
www.bayercropscience.com
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Bayer CropScience’s BioScience business unit is a global player in the research, development and marketing of seeds and solutions derived from modern plant breeding techniques and plant biotechnology. Together with the company’s Crop Protection business, BioScience offers an integrated portfolio of crop solutions including high quality seeds, trait technologies and high performance crop protection products.
Our activities are focused on vegetable seeds and agricultural crops, including oilseeds, cotton and rice and provide sustainable, plant-based solutions to meet global needs for food, feed, fiber and renewable resources.
BioScience has a strong market position and a rich research pipeline focused on developing solutions in the areas of increased yields, stress tolerance and quality enhancements. We have a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio as well as highly expert personnel who are committed to ensuring the responsible and effective use of our products and innovative technologies.
As evidence of our on-going and long-standing commitment to innovation and science, Bayer CropScience recently unveiled a world-class centre of innovation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This $15 million in state-of-the-art facility designed to drive the continual advancement of our InVigor® hybrid canola franchise. It is global in its reach and has the express purpose of supporting the most modern molecular breeding techniques available in the world.
SILVER SPONSOR
Ag-West Bio, Inc.
Reception - September 13, 2010 www.agwest.sk.ca
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Ag-West Bio is at the forefront of Saskatchewan's bio-economy, working as a catalyst for partnerships and industry growth through seed funding, aiding strategic alliances, providing regulatory advice and communications. Ag-West Bio Inc. is a member-based organization, with membership drawn from corporations, associations and individuals drawn from three sectors: agricultural biotechnology, health & nutrition, and bioproducts & bioprocessing.
Ag-West Bio is working to create a solid foundation in Saskatchewan where life-science organizations can turn great ideas into viable businesses. We encourage collaboration within the cluster, harnessing the power of cooperation to build on the strengths of Saskatchewan’s organizations. Our commercialization fund is a source of start-up capital, launching several successful businesses. We help start-up and early-stage companies develop sound business plans and secure financing. We also work with all levels of government to encourage a business-friendly environment in the province, by providing an industry perspective to government, and supporting the development of a transparent and efficient framework of policies and regulations.
Ag-West Bio celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2009. Founded as Ag-West Biotech in 1989, with a mandate to initiate, promote and support the growth of Saskatchewan’s agricultural biotechnology industry, the name changed in 2004 after an amalgamation that expanded the company’s focus.
Ag-West Bio is the founding organization behind ABIC (Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference), the first major international conference devoted to science and business development in agbiotech. Ag-West hosted the first ABIC in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1996.
BRONZE SPONSORS
Joint sponsors:
Genome Prairie, Genome BC, Genome Alberta
Welcome Reception - Sun Sept 12
www.genomebc.ca
www.genomealberta.ca
www.genomeprairie.ca
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Genome British Columbia, Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie operate in partnership with Genome Canada and are dedicated to genomics research, development and commercialization in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Through leadership in prioritizing, coordinating and enabling world-class research and partnerships, the three centres strive to be the leading sources of information and management of large-scale genomics and proteomics research projects. Genome Centres work collaboratively with federal and provincial governments, universities, industries, federal laboratories and other national research agencies. Areas of strategic importance the Genome Centres focus on include human health and biomedical genomics, plant and agriculture, fishery, animal health, bioenergy, bioinformatics, and ethical, economic, environmental, legal, and social aspects of genomics. The three Genome Centres facilitate enhanced, sustainable research capacity, build public awareness, and partner with international researchers and organizations.
Genome British Columbia, Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie are the catalysts for vibrant, genomics-driven science clusters that enhance the well-being of Canadians and economic growth of the provinces and Canada.
Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.
Plenary Speaker - Mon Sept 13
www.dowagro.com/ca
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Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.
Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. brings innovation to life through people, chemistry and biotechnology in the areas of seed & crop production and pest management. Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. is headquartered in Calgary, with a corn breeding facility in St. Mary's, Ontario, and a canola discovery and breeding facility in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan.
Dow AgroSciences Canada is pleased to be a sponsor of ABIC.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Wednesday Morning Plenary Speaker
www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca
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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture was established in 1905. The fact that the Ministry’s history is as old as the province itself indicates the important role agriculture has, and will continue to play in the province’s economic growth.
The first Minister of Agriculture, W. R. Motherwell, promoted scientific advances in farming and new crops to take advantage of the unique growing characteristics of the prairie landscape. Today, the Ministry fosters a commercially viable, self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture and food sector. The Ministry encourages farmers, ranchers and communities to develop higher value-added production and processing and promotes sustainable economic development in rural Saskatchewan.
The Ministry also supports a strong agricultural research and development program.
Over $15.2 million per year is invested in research and development activities, enhancing the diversification and profitability of agriculture in Saskatchewan. Program funding is available for projects in research, demonstration and adoption of new technologies ranging from the local level to the development and commercialization of new technologies.
Over the past 20 years, the Ministry, through the Agriculture Development Fund, supported over 2,500 projects in several different areas from primary production and plant breeding to vaccine development and genomics research. Annually, Saskatchewan Agriculture contributes $2.5 million from this program to new research projects, and approximately $4.5 million to ongoing commitments to support knowledge creation.
To support infrastructure and technology commercialization and transfer, the Ministry provides funding through operating grants to a number of organizations including the Crop Development Centre (CDC), the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute (PAMI), the Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC), the Vaccine Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) and Ag-West Bio Inc.
The Ministry also provides funding for Strategic Research Chairs at the University of Saskatchewan. This commitment ensures stable funding to facilitate the recruitment and retention of the best research personnel. These chairs attract funding from programs offered by public and private sectors to support their respective research programs.
Novozymes
Wednesday Closing Plenary Speaker
www.bioag.novozymes.com
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Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries, we create tomorrow's industrial biosolutions, improving our customers' business, and the use of our planet's resources.
With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes' bioinnovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world's resources by offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow's ever-changing marketplace.
Novozymes' natural solutions enhance and promote everything from removing trans-fats in food, to advancing biofuels to power the world tomorrow. Our never-ending exploration of nature's potential is evidenced by over 6,000 patents, showing what is possible when nature and technology join forces. Our 5,000+ employees working in research, production, and sales around the world are committed to shaping business today and our world tomorrow.
COPPER SPONSORS
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BASF
Water Bottle www.basf.com
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BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products and fine chemicals, as well as oil and gas. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €50 billion in 2009 and had approximately 105,000 employees as of the end of the year.
With sales of €3.6 billion in 2009, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and seed solutions. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. For more information, visit www.agro.basf.com.
BASF Plant Science – a BASF group company - is one of the world’s leading companies providing innovative plant biotechnology solutions for agriculture. Today, about 700 employees are helping farmers meet the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. BASF Plant Science has developed an unparalleled gene discovery platform focusing on yield and quality traits in crops such as corn, soybean and rice. Current projects include higher yielding row crops, nutritionally-enhanced corn for animal feed or higher content of Omega-3’s in oil crops for preventing cardiovascular diseases. For more information, visit www.basf.com/plantscience.
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SPEAKER TRAVEL
SUPPORT
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
www.agr.gc.ca
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The Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC) is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's network of 19 research centres. The Centre, located in the heart of the Prairie Region in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, conducts research on Prairie crops to support the agri-food industry in western Canada. In addition, it is a major location for research and development in agricultural biotechnology. The Centre is also home to the Plant Gene Resources of Canada and the Canadian Animal Genetic Resources Program, which have national mandates to protect and conserve Canada's national germplasm collections.
The SRC has a principal location on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan and also operates research farms at Scott and Melfort, Saskatchewan. The Melfort Research Farm develops sustainable crop production systems for the black and grey soil zones of the northern prairies. The Scott Research Farm focuses on developing environmental and economic sustainability systems for oilseeds, cereals, pulses and forage crops.
NUTRITION BREAK SPONSORS
Syngenta
Monday Sept 13 - morning www.syngenta.com
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In 2009, Syngenta invested nearly $1 billion in R&D, again placing the company among the industry leaders. With projects spanning crop protection, seeds, seed care and biotechnology, Syngenta has a uniquely diverse platform. This enables us to cooperate across traditional business lines and provide ideal combinations of genetic, trait and chemical solutions to meet the challenge of raising crop productivity for farmers.
Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. (SBI), in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is the key North American site for crop genetics research and trait development at Syngenta. SBI opened its doors in 1984 and quickly grew into a world-class research and development center. SBI brings together top scientific researchers and those with expertise in commercialization, regulatory affairs, stewardship, intellectual property and licensing. Together, more than 400 talented individuals develop and deliver innovative and novel solutions that help meet the world’s changing needs for food, feed, fuel and fiber.
In addition to SBI, another key biotechnology research site, Syngenta Biotechnology China Co. Ltd. (SBC) opened in Beijing in 2008. It is the first foreign-funded agricultural biotech research institution in China. Syngenta has grown the facility to more than 70 employees and has committed an estimated total investment of more than $100 million in the initial years. SBC specializes in early research of agronomic traits for key crops such as corn and soybean, and focuses on yield improvement, water optimization, disease control and biomass conversion for biofuels.
The Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre
Monday Sept 13 - afternoon
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The Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre is a single point of contact for entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies (early-stage to multi-nationals) who are growing businesses in the cutting edge fields of agriculture and biotechnology. Under one roof, the centre houses the 3 pillar organizations: Bioenterprise Corporation, Soy 20/20, and Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT) as well as staff from the Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC), the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI), The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), and a legal services group for growing companies.
Each pillar organization within the environment has specialized industry knowledge and market expertise that can help entrepreneurs find capital and increase their profitability. As a collective, the centre can provide agri-technology entrepreneurs with a complete cross-section of expertise, including: technology transfer, marketing, sales, financing, and legal.
The Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre is located in The University of Guelph Research Park in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Prairie Plant Systems
Inc.
Tuesday
Sept
14 -
morning
www.prairieplant.com
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Prairie Plant Systems Inc. is a biotechnology company which combines innovation and plant technologies into deliverable plant-based systems for emerging biopharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental market applications. Through its commitment to ongoing research and development PPS is dedicated to the principle of manufacturing pharmaceuticals derived from plant host platforms grown in biosecure GMP production facilities. This core business activity is organized under the operational title BioPharm Division.
Current projects include:
• GMP growing and processing of medically valuable whole plant components for controlled substances under QA/QC guidance
• Biosecure production of genetically modified plants for development of unique genetic lines for commercialization
• Genetic transformation for tissue specific expression of pharmaceutical biologicals, requiring possible eukaryotic post-translational modification
Complementing the core BioPharm division are two other divisions which include BioProducts, which manages the micropropagation for a wide range of plants and the Environment Division, responsible for phytoremediation, revegetation, and reclamation projects of disturbed industrial sites.
Our customer base recognizes the value PPS brings to new projects and challenges especially given the Company’s 21-year history in research, development, project management and commercialization.
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Tuesday Sept 14 - afternoon
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Wednesday Sept 15 - morning
Saskatchewan
Pulse
Growers
Wednesday Sept 15 - afternoon
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The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) represents over 18,000 pulse crop producers in Saskatchewan. Accountable to growers and funded through a mandatory check-off, SPG has a producer-elected board of directors comprised of seven pulse growers. With a legislated mandate to build a prosperous pulse industry in Saskatchewan, SPG invests in research and market development and promotes sustainable innovation, growth and success through leadership, collaboration and support.
SPG primary programming areas include:
Research and Development SPG’s research program provides funding and leadership for ongoing research, including: disease management and resistance, genetic improvement, agronomy, weed control, new uses and quality assessment. Since the organization's inception, research investments have consistently been SPG's largest expenditure.
Variety Release Program SPG provides access to new pulse varieties developed through the CDC Pulse Breeding program by offering Breeder seed without royalties to Select-status seed growers in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Market Development SPG works closely with Pulse Canada, a national organization serving the interests of pulse growers and the pulse trade involved in the marketing of peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and faba beans.
Communications
The primary goal of our communications program is better-informed and profitable pulse growers in Saskatchewan. Some of our communications initiatives include: PulsePoint magazine, Pulse Market Report, annual reports, SPG website, Pulse Days annual conference, regional meetings and field days.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
104-411 Downey Road
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4L8
Phone: 306-668-0032
LANYARD SPONSOR
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
www.shrf.ca
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The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) is a catalyst for health research and innovation in our province. The Foundation funds the work of researchers, supports strategic efforts that grow the province's research enterprise, and promotes sharing knowledge borne of health research.
SHRF works as a catalyst, helping health researchers establish careers and build capacity in areas where our province has a pressing need or can play to a particular strength.
These strengths allow our researchers and health professionals to adopt and advance innovations developed here or elsewhere, building upon our own initiative and what others have discovered. This helps ensure Saskatchewan is an active and respected partner in Canadian health research.
A vibrant health research environment helps our province's research institutions attract the best and brightest and keep them in Saskatchewan. In turn, our young people are taught by these leading experts, and find more high-quality career opportunities within the province.
Health research also informs policy and product development, delivering benefits to Saskatchewan people and the economy as a whole.
Saskatchewan health researchers work in a dizzying variety of areas, from synchrotron-based medical imaging, drug and vaccine development to healthy communities for children, finding causes and cures of disease, and building a more effective health care system.
Discover the faces and stories behind health research in Saskatchewan at www.shrf.ca
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
Atrium Building, Innovation Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
306-975-1680
SESSION SPONSORS
University
of
SaskatchewanMonday Sep 13 - 10:30 - noon:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Meeting Productivity & Bioenergy Challenges www.usask.ca
Alberta Innovates - Bio SolutionsMonday Sep 13 - 10:30 - noon:
HEALTH - Nutrition and Health www.albertainnovates.ca
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Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions (AI-Bio) supports the agricultural, forestry and associated industries by setting strategic direction for research in Alberta. The corporation is built on the strengths and successes of the former Alberta Agricultural Research Institute, Alberta Forestry Research Institute, Alberta Life Sciences Institute and the ongoing work of the Alberta Prion Research Institute. AI - Bio is
embracing and supporting new technologies and the creation of new ideas for the growing global bioeconomy. It is delivering on the potential of agriculture and forestry in areas such as sustainable production, biorefining, composite materials, value-added food and health products, and nano-enabled materials. It is finding solutions to BSE and issues of prion disease, and developing methods for the disposal of specified risk material. And AI-Bio is strengthening its ability to develop new sustainability practices, new natural products for world markets and economic opportunities attracting international investment.
Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions
Address: 500 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 - 101A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 3G2
Phone: 780-427-1956
Agrisoma
Biosciences
Inc.Monday Sep 13 - 10:30 -
Noon
BUSINESS
FORUM
-
Energy
&
Bioproducts
www.agrisoma.com
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Agrisoma Biosciences is Canada’s leader in the development of oilseed crops engineered for displacement of petroleum. The Company is developing new, non-food, dedicated biomass oilseed crops engineered for superior yields of feedstock oils for fuels in the transportation sector including biodiesel and aviation. Agrisoma is pioneering the development of it’s Engineered Trait Loci (ETL) system, a unique crop improvement technology that effectively multi-tasks crop improvements, achieving crops with extraordinary excellent performance and yields. Agrisoma’s ETL feedstock oil crops combine traits for enhanced oil content, crop yield and sustainable production. Agrisoma is focused on doubling or quadrupling the amount of fuel produced per acre with these new crop varieties. Agrisoma believes that high performance crops engineered for replacing petroleum provide a renewable, non-toxic, carbon neutral means to a cleaner and healthier environment and will add significant value to the agricultural economy.
University
of
SaskatchewanMonday Sep 13 - 1:30 - 3:00:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Building the Biorefinery www.usask.ca
FCC: Farm Credit CanadaMonday Sep 13 - 1:30 - 3:00:
HEALTH - Food Safety www.fcc-fac.ca
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FCC is Canada’s leading business and financial services provider to the agriculture industry. We’re advancing the business of agriculture by providing products and services tailored to the industry. We offer flexible, competitively priced financing, equity, insurance, management software, information and learning. Our mission is to enhance rural Canada by providing specialized business and financial services to those contributing to the full agriculture value chain. FCC helps primary producers, agribusiness operators, young farmers and others contributing to the agriculture value chain to grow, diversify and prosper.
Operating out of more than 100 offices located primarily in rural Canada, our 1,500 employees are experts in their profession and are passionate about the business of agriculture.
Sustainable
Chemistry
AllianceMonday Sep 13 - 1:30 - 3:00: SUSTAINABILITY - Economics of Sustainable Biomaterials www.suschemalliance.ca
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The Sustainable Chemistry Alliance serves the emerging industry of White Biotechnology in Canada. The headquarters is located at the new Bioindustrial
Innovation Centre at the University of Western Ontario Research Park in Sarnia.
Sustainable Chemistry Alliance draws on a broad range of expertise across the
value chain by bringing together various groups into a single alliance focused
on implementing a sustainable hybrid chemical industry that integrates bio and
traditional industries. The Alliance will focus on areas where innovation in
science and engineering can bring about major advances in sustainability. The
increasing global demand for green and clean products offers the opportunity to
create new businesses and jobs in Canada for a global market.
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Monday Sep 13 - 3:30 - 4:30:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Microbial Systems for Bioenergy
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Monday Sep 13 - 3:30 - 4:30:
HEALTH - Neurodegenerative Disease Prevention
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Monday Sep 13 - 3:30 - 4:30:
SUSTAINABILITY - Cropping Strategies
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Tuesday Sept 14 - afternoon
Alberta Innovates - Bio SolutionsTuesday Sep 14 - 10:30 - noon: ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Bioproducts: Beyond Biofuels www.albertainnovates.ca
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Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions (AI-Bio) supports the agricultural, forestry and associated industries by setting strategic direction for research in Alberta. The corporation is built on the strengths and successes of the former Alberta Agricultural Research Institute, Alberta Forestry Research Institute, Alberta Life Sciences Institute and the ongoing work of the Alberta Prion Research Institute. AI - Bio is
embracing and supporting new technologies and the creation of new ideas for the growing global bioeconomy. It is delivering on the potential of agriculture and forestry in areas such as sustainable production, biorefining, composite materials, value-added food and health products, and nano-enabled materials. It is finding solutions to BSE and issues of prion disease, and developing methods for the disposal of specified risk material. And AI-Bio is strengthening its ability to develop new sustainability practices, new natural products for world markets and economic opportunities attracting international investment.
Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions
Address: 500 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 - 101A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 3G2
Phone: 780-427-1956
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Tuesday Sep 14 - 10:30 - noon:
HEALTH - A Healthy Start: Healthy Moms & Babies through Nutrition & Epigenetics
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Tuesday Sep 14- 10:30 - noon:
BUSINESS FORUM - Human & Animal Health
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Tuesday Sep 14 - 1:30 - 3:00:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Advanced & Bioproductive Feedstocks
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Tuesday Sep 14 - 1:30 - 3:00:
HEALTH - Disease Prevention
Council
for
Biotechnology
InformationTuesday Sep 14 - 1:30 - 3:00: SUSTAINABILITY -Mitigating Climate Change www.whybiotech.com
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The Council for Biotechnology Information (CBI) communicates science-based information about the benefits and safety of agricultural biotechnology and its contributions to sustainable development.
Since the Council for Biotechnology Information was founded in 2000, the mandate has stayed true to presenting science-based information to the public. Issues have come and gone over the years, but the Canadian arm of this NAFTA-aligned, non-profit association has always relied on those with direct experience to comment; experts like researchers and academics, dietitians and farmers, to name a few.
CBI Canada members are the leading agricultural biotechnology companies: BASF, Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, Pioneer HiBred, Monsanto and Syngenta.
March Consulting AssociatesTuesday Sep 14 - 3:30 - 4:30: ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Co-Products of the Biorefinery www.marchconsulting.com
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March Consulting Associates Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering, project and construction management provider based in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. March employs over 100 Saskatchewan-based engineering, technical and administrative personnel with a wide range of global and local expertise. At March, we are committed to the complementing values of diversity and Saskatchewan development.
We provide a full spectrum of project services to our clients and are continually developing and utilizing new technologies and techniques to improve efficiency. We believe that safety is of prime importance to every aspect of a project, from conception to completion, and pride ourselves in staying at the forefront of safety and risk management practices and trends.
Progressive management within our company has resulted in achievements in a wide range of fields, including mining, manufacturing, and bio-energy, and will continue to provide industry leading technology to our clients.
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Tuesday Sep 14 - 3:30 - 4:30:
HEALTH - Health Strategies for Emerging Diseases
Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN)Tuesday Sep 14- 3:30 - 4:30: SUSTAINABILITY - Sustainable Animal Models
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Western Canadian Feeds Innovation Network (WCFIN) provides leadership and direction for the feed value chain in Western Canada. We encourage the free flow of information, technologies and research development to all members of the feed industry. These members include crop producers, livestock producers, feed manufacturers, private and public researchers, as well as agencies dedicated to funding high quality scientific development. By utilizing the unique and valuable resources in Western Canada, we hope to capture our competitive advantage through cooperative development between research, industry and communities. WCFIN is an initiave of the Feed Innovation Institute (FII) at the University of Saskatchewan, with funding provided by the Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency (ALMA).
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Wednesday Sep 15 - 10:30 - noon:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Biofuels and the Developing World
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Wednesday Sep 15 - 10:30 - noon:
HEALTH - Emerging Health Concerns
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Wednesday Sep 15- 10:30 - noon:
BUSINESS FORUM - Sustainability
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Wednesday Sep 15 - 1:30 - 3:00:
ENERGY & BIOPRODUCTS - Lifecycle Analysis and Sustainability: Political & Trade Environment
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Wednesday Sep 15 - 1:30 - 3:00:
HEALTH - Disease Prevention and Business Issues
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Wednesday Sep 15 - 1:30 - 3:00:
SUSTAINABILITY - (Carbon Capture) Agriculture Valuations
SPEAKER BREAKFAST SPONSORS
Crop Development Centre
(U
of
S)Tuesday Sept 14 agbio.usask.ca
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Created in 1971, the nationally and internationally recognized Crop Development Centre (CDC) is a field crop research organization within the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Scientists at the CDC integrate basic research with genetic improvement of spring wheat, durum, canaryseed, barley, oat, flax, pea, lentil, chickpea, fababean and dry bean.
SUPPORTERS OF ABIC
The National Research Council Plant Biotechnology Institutewww.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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The National Research Council Plant Biotechnology Institute (NRC-PBI) is Canada’s premier research organization dedicated to commodity and specialty crop plant biotechnology research. The Institute is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, North America’s leading ag-biotech cluster, and home to 30% of Canada’s biotechnology-related research and development activities. NRC-PBI’s expertise in molecular biology, plant biochemistry, and structural biology complement its partners in the community to make novel scientific discoveries and develop new plant-derived products to bring value to the Canadian economy. PBI researchers are focused on two main streams: the development of crops with increased yield, stress tolerance, and nutrient efficiency to improve the agriculture sector’s productivity, and the development of high-value bioactives and bioproducts and platforms for their production.
Through combined systems biology approaches, PBI researchers identify novel genes and markers to assist breeders in the development of new varieties with higher yield and stress tolerance, reduced input requirements, and modified oil profiles. These improvements will not only be used to increase the value to farmers, but also to address environmental, human health and energy sustainability.
The Institute is also focused on using plants and their cellular machinery to produce high-value compounds for a variety of applications. PBI researchers are elucidating biochemical pathways and developing novel plant and alternative production systems to produce compounds with applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, industrial, and energy sectors.
NRC-PBI’s mandate is to develop and employ state-of-the-art technology platforms that enhance the competitiveness of Canadian firms and the academic research community. PBI’s expertise in DNA technologies, mass spectrometry, hormone profiling, bioinformatics, and plant and cell technologies are exploited by industry and research partners, providing vital support to the Canadian R&D infrastructure and international crop genomics initiatives.
Crop Life Canada
www.croplife.ca
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CropLife Canada is the trade
association representing the
developers, manufacturers
and distributors of plant
science innovations – pest
control products and plant
biotechnology – for use in
agriculture, urban and
public health settings.
CropLife Canada stands for
innovation, sustainability
and safety in all products
supported by a foundation of
continuous research and a
strong commitment to
stewardship.
Saskatchewan Trade and Export PartnershipMonday Sept 13 Entertainment Sponsor www.sasktrade.com
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Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) exists to increase Saskatchewan's exports to existing markets while tapping into new markets by initiating sales, contracts and projects for Saskatchewan exporters. Operating as a government/industry partnership, the non-profit, membership based organization champions Saskatchewan’s export industry and assists businesses realize global marketing opportunities. STEP provides world-class tailored services/programs that are of primary value to companies who are exporting outside the borders of Saskatchewan including Trade Development, Market Intelligence, International Finance & Logistics, and International Development Projects. The team of STEP professionals has the experience, knowledge, and international contacts crucial to enhancing awareness of Saskatchewan enterprise in key global markets.
KPMG
www.kpmg.ca
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KPMG's Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals professions have the knowledge and experience to help your companies grow and develop. We understand the areas critical to the growth and development of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Key areas we can assist are: Identifying research and development financing opportunities, staying abreast of the eveloving audit and accounting environment, to providing value-added transaction services.
Innovation Place
www.innovationplace.com
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Innovation Place research parks are home to Canada’s premier agricultural biotechnology community. Research stations from both the public and private sectors, together with a full range of support services, create a dynamic mixture to rival any location in the world. Innovation Place also operates the Bio Processing Centre, a contract processing facility that extracts high value compounds from plant material.
Saskatchewan Canola Growers Associationwww.canolagrowers.ca
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The Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association is a membership based, not-for-profit organization that focuses on policy issues important to canola producers in Saskatchewan. The policy issues include canola use, transportation, crop inputs and trade. SCGA holds several extension events during the year, including Canola Grower Meetings and Field Days.
VIDO - Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization
www.vido.org
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The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has 35 years of successful vaccine development and commercialization experience. VIDO's new $140-million International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) will be Canada's largest and most advanced facility for studying Containment Level 3 diseases using large animals and will address a worldwide shortage of these specialized facilities.
SaskTel
www.sasktel.com
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SaskTel is the leading full
service communications
provider in Saskatchewan,
with $1.15 billion in annual
revenue & more than 1.4
million customer
connections. SaskTel offers
communications products &
services including voice,
data, Internet,
entertainment, security,
messaging, cellular,
wireless data & directory
services. SaskTel
International offers
software solutions & project
consulting in countries
around the world.
Contact details
Should you be interested in any of these sponsorship opportunities please contact:
ABIC 2010 Conference organizers:
Tel:
306-668-2659
E-mail: abic2010@agwest.sk.ca
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