Biotechnology has become indispensable not only for maintaining the current technological level in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medicine and health-care, food and agriculture, energy generation and environmental protection, but also for their further advancement for tackling such global challenges as sustainable production of food, energy, materials and chemicals.

Biotechnology is developing rapidly, attracting investors and contributing to the economic growth of countries. But speaking about its development in Russia, we have to take into account the period of decline of the 90s, when key competencies and technologies were lost. The industry suffered seriously and despite its intensive growth in recent years, there is still a lot to be done.

Advancement of biotechnology is of strategic importance to the country and depends on persistent, systematic and coordinated work between the scientific community, business and the state. The conference pursues the purpose of fostering dialog, discussion and exchange of ideas with regard to the following main topics:

• Biopharmaceuticals and biomedicine;
• Industrial biotechnology and bioenergy;
• Food and agrobiotechnology;
• Environmental biotechnology;
• Development of biotechnology in China.

We look forward to welcoming you!