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The European Congress on Biotechnology is the leading conference for academic and industrial biotechnologists in Europe, organised by the European Federation of Biotechnology. The 17th incarnation of this preeminent biennial Congress will take place from 3 to 6 July 2016 in the in the beautiful and historic city of Krakow, Poland.Scientific Programme
As a sequel to the highly acclaimed 16th European Congress of Biotechnology in Edinburgh, July 2014, the Krakow Congress will include:- Attendance at one of the leading and longest established biotechnology events in Europe
- Plenary lectures by stellar speakers who are leading bIotechnological developments
- 25 symposia that span all colours of biotechnology
- 200 short talks selected from submitted abstracts for symposia or satellite events
- Highlight events that focus on current challenges and controversies
- 25 invited speakers who are world leaders in their fields
- A fully-integrated Eurobiotech programme highlighting top Central European biotechnology
- A full programme of satellite events on the opening day of the Congress, Sunday 3 July 2016
- A Publications Workshop to help young biotechnologists publish their work in leading journals
- An “Open Space” event to bring innovative ideas to the attention of industry
- Opportunities to hear about developments in the Asian Federation of Biotechnology
- Poster sessions located close to the Trade exhibition
- Meeting point with refreshments throughout the day
All of the above will be hosted in a state-of-the-art Congress venue linked by shuttle bus to one of Europe’s most beautiful city centres.