We are delighted to introduce you to the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008 which takes place this 15-17 September in Brussels, Belgium. Brought to you by EuropaBio, this inaugural event will feature two workshops and a forum with approximately 30 leading speakers who will assess the prospects for industrial biotechnology in Europe, through presentations, question-and-answer sessions and panel discussions. Bringing together a senior and international group of biotechnology producers, chemicals and plastics suppliers, biomass and biorefineries, end users from a wide variety of industries and academia, EFIB2008 will provide the perfect meeting place for science, industry, policymakers and investors of industrial biotechnology.

As more companies are recognising the potential of industrial biotechnology and developing a strong interest in bioproducts, new opportunities are opening for organisations in the know. European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008 will, for the first time, bring together the players of the whole industrial biotechnology value chain in Europe to discuss current trends and future growth prospects. Offering a thorough analysis of the European market for industrial biotechnology, this forum will demonstrate the route to commercialisation, highlight how policies and incentives can encourage growth, and cover the latest research developments, applications and technology advances.

With a high level Advisory Board made up of top executives from business, recognised scientists and other experts in the field of industrial biotechnology, delegates attending EFIB2008 are guaranteed a high quality event with plenty of scope for learning and networking.