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First Conference of the Biotechnology and Finance Forum

The first conference of the Biotechnology and Finance Forum, on the theme of "Promoting Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Biotechnology", will take place from 12 to 14 May 1998 in Brussels, Belgium. This forum is a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Asso...

12 May 1998 - 12 May 1998
Belgium
The first conference of the Biotechnology and Finance Forum, on the theme of "Promoting Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Biotechnology", will take place from 12 to 14 May 1998 in Brussels, Belgium. This forum is a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Association of Securities Dealers (EASD), which aims to develop links between the scientific and industrial community and the financial sphere. It is organized in conjunction with the Biotechnology Innovation Symposium (14 May), on the theme "Sharing Information and Coordination of National Initiatives", which aims to promote synergy and complementarity between national and EC approaches.

The main objectives of the conference are to:

- Provide an overview of biotechnology entrepreneurship in Europe;
- Discuss the emerging trends in biotechnology research;
- Outline the new tools for financing biotechnology to inform entrepreneurs on financing their companies and access to capital markets;
- Highlight ways to promote interaction between the biotechnology and financial spheres;
- Identify the main ways in which entrepreneurial training can be promoted through education and training;
- Share information on national initiatives for biotechnology innovation (such as BioRegio in Germany, or "Biotechnology Means Business" in the United Kingdom, etc.).

The themes outlined will be illustrated by presentations and panel discussions with academics, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, biotechnology companies, enterprise incubators, etc. European biotechnology companies will also be presented throughout the conference.
For further information, please contact:

European Association of Securities Dealers
56 Rue des Colonies, box 15
B-1000 Brussels
Tel. +32-2-2276565; Fax +32-2-2276524
E-mail: easd@tornado.be
URL: http://www.easd.com/

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