Conference Programme
The NZBIO 2010 Conference Programme is now up!
Click here to see the latest version of the programme.
Please note this is a draft and is subject to change.
If you have any questions about the programme, or would like to submit an application for the Investor & Technology showcase, please contact Kirsty Jehle
10:00
Conference Opening
His Worship, the Mayor of Auckland City, Hon. John Banks QSO
10:15
Conference Welcome
Bronwyn Dilley, NZBIO Chief Executive
10:30
State of the Industry: The Global Perspective
Ben Chen, International Director, Burrill & Co
11:15
Can New Zealand Build an International Pharmaceutical Company: The Pharmaxis Story
Alan Robertson, Chief Executive, Pharmaxis Ltd
18:00
WaikatoLink International Networking Reception
Exhibition Hall Level 5, SKYCITY Convention Centre
Wines supplied by Forrest Wines, Marlborough
09:00
Josh Hofheimer, Chief Executive Officer, Hexima Ltd
09:40
From Waste To Fuels and Chemicals
Sir Stephen Tindall KNZM, K1W1
17:30
Student Poster Competition Presentations
New Zealand Promenade, Level 5, SKYCITY Convention Centre
19:00
NZBIO Annual Excellence Awards Dinner
08:30
How to Successfully Access & Leverage NIH Resources
Claire Driscoll, Director Technology Transfer Office, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
09:15
Bioscientists: Issues & Opinions from the 2008 Survey of Scientists
Dr Jack Sommer, Knight Distinguished Professor of Public Policy Emeritus, Univerity of North Carolina
14:30
Closing Panel Discussion: "The Prophets: Predictions of what the World will look like in 2050"
15:30
Conference Closing
Bronwyn Dilley, NZBIO Chief Executive & Maxine Simmons, NZBIO Chair