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BioBusiness Asia Conference 2011 Call for Speaker Proposal
 
The BioBusiness Asia Conference is launching its call for speakers for the 2011 conference. The Conference provides a platform bringing a variety of biotech thought leaders and industry experts together to explore hidden business opportunities and address issues pertaining to the biotechnology industry.

Date and Venue
 
  • Date: July 19-20, 2011
  • Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei
 
Session Formats
  We suggest a couple of formats which you may consider for your proposal.
 
Format Length of
time
Number of
presenter
Remark
Dialogue 60 minutes 1-4 This could take place under two conditions: (1) presenter (s) to presenter (s); (2) presenter to participants.
Case Study 60 minutes 1-3 This should at least include (1) problem area, (2) root causes or challenge, (3) solutions (4) successful factors for this case.
Panel 60 minutes 1-6 This could involve a group conversation providing insight and experience sharing.
Individual
Presentation
30 minutes 1 This could focus on educational talks or provide unique viewpoint.
Debate 60 minutes 2-6 Open for free form.
Note:
  1. Actions which didn’t work well are also encouraged to share with attendees.
  2. The proposed format is not necessary to simply fall in one of the above types. We accept a mixture, e.g. individual presentation plus panel or case study plus dialogue.
 
Topic
  The topics include but are not limited to:
  1. Prevention, Prediction, and Personalization
    1. In-vitro Diagnostics
    2. Drug discovery and development (Generic Drug, Biologics, NCE)
    3. High value-added medical device
  2. Innovative Service Model
  3. Enabling Technologies
 
Evaluation & Selection Criteria
  All proposals submitted are reviewed and selected by the Program Planning Committee. Program topics should be practical and innovative. We are looking for speakers to provide the audience with greater understanding of current issues, new perspectives, with program content that offers educational value and solutions while stimulating new ideas. The program planning committee reserves the right to accept or decline the submission.
 
Speakers Kits
  For those selected proposals, each presenter will receive the following benefits:
  • One complimentary registration for whole conference
  • One-on-one match-making arrangement
  • Complimentary table display opportunity
  • Extensive publicity for logo recognition on website and all printing materials prior to Conference
  • One page advertisement placed in conference handbook
  • On-site logo recognition
 
Policies for Accepted Proposals
  Some policies are regulated to make sure the consent between presenters and the organizing committee.
  • We do not accept cancellations for any reasons or at anytime. Any speakers who cannot make it during the conference are required to recommend a substitute candidate to replace his or her position. Also, a notice needs to be sent to the organizing committee prior to the conference.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to discuss with presenters to modify or revise the proposed program.
  • The proposal applicant will serve as the primary contact window to communicate with the organizing committee.
  • The presenters are not entitled to be reimbursed with travel or housing expenses and honoraria.
 
Proposal Submission & Review Timeline
  We start calling for proposals from now on. Please note that the schedule below is our working process.
  • Submission Deadline: February 28, 2011
  • Notice: March
 
Notes
  Below are some reminders which we would like you to pay attention to:
  • Applicants will be contacted if the program planning committee has any questions pertaining to the submission.
  • You may submit a proposal after the deadline has passed if you’d like to be considered for a last-minute opening. We’ll respond to you if there is a spot available for you.
  • Please use the application form to submit the proposal. Any inquiries about this call, please contact Ms. Sophia Lin (TEL: 886-3-5912123; email: yuchien@itri.org.tw) or Ms. Wendy Tsai (TEL: 886-3-5912457; email: wendytsai@itri.org.tw).
 
We hope to see you at BioBusiness Asia Conference 2011!
 



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