Highlights from the 3rd edition of European Biotech Week
Year upon year, the participation to European Biotech Week has increased with a record 15 countries taking part in the 2015 edition. The 100+ initiatives organised this year involved thousands of Europeans in a much needed effort to unravel the complexities of biotechnology and how it is harnessed for the benefit of society. Flip through the magazine to look back at these events with brief descriptions and photos, and start preparing for the next edition (Sept 26 - Oct 1, 2016).
Making bioeconomy work for sustainable development
To date, more than forty countries are actively promoting bioeconomy with a view to meeting the grand societal challenges of sustainable development. Last week, about 700 bioeconomy leaders from Europe, Asia, Africa and America gathered in Berlin at the Global Bioeconomy Summit to discuss policies for a sustainable bioeconomy at global and national levels. Nathalie Moll, Secretary General at EuropaBio, discussed sustainable business models in the field. Read more in the communiqué
Biotech and the future of innovation in Europe
Next week, the 7th European Innovation Summit will provide a unique platform to discuss how Europe can progress on the innovation front. The Summit features Nathalie Moll’s intervention in the plenary session on policies and instruments for innovation, as well as a lunch debate organised by EuropaBio on the importance of IP and a session co-organised with the Agri-Food Chain Coalition and the BBI JU focusing on the need for science-based policymaking. The European Innovation Summit will be an opportunity for EuropaBio to share our views on the elements that are necessary to ensure that the biotech industry contributes to Europe's goals of growth, investment and innovation. Join the conversation by using #7EIS and #Ag_Innovate.
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