As Chairman of the Organizing Committee, it is indeed my greatest pleasure to invite you to join us at the 7th APEC Biotechnology Conference, scheduled to take place at the Taipei International Conference Center (TICC) on July 21, 2008. This conference signifies an important effort of the Asia-Pacific Region in promoting biotechnology R&D and its applications, which will be augmented by a series of related events immediately afterwards, including the BioBusiness Asia Conference and BioTaiwan International Exhibition to be held July 22-27, 2008.
Under the theme of “Adding Value to Biomedical Translational Research in the APEC Region”, this year's APEC Conference is intended to explore the structures and models for promoting clinical and translational science, global business opportunities in biomedical translational research, and the challenges in the new discipline. The invited speakers, representing various sectors and interests in life sciences spanning venture capital, knowledge service, incubation associations, research institutes and related industries, will present individual perspectives, vision, and strategies aimed at further facilitating and expanding the emerging market of biotechnology industry.
There is no doubt that the conference and attendants will benefit greatly from your valuable expertise and contribution through exchange of opinions and information. Your participation is vital to ensure the success of this conference, which paves the avenue for continuing regional cooperation and prosperity in the field of biotechnology.
I look forward to welcoming and seeing you personally at this important event, which undoubtedly will be an inspirational and rewarding experience for everybody involved.
