BIOTECHNICA 2003 - October 7-9, 2003
6 October 2003 - 9 October 2003
The history of BIOTECHNICA, Europes leading exhibition for the biotechnology industry, is inextricably linked with the development of the biotechnology sector itself. The premiere of the event in 1985 marked the difficult emergence of a key new area of science and interdisciplinary technology in the life science field. More recently, following early difficulties and controversies in the sector, boom-type developments in biotechnology took place across the globe which were reflected and even anticipated by the event. Thus at BIOTECHNICA 2001 in Hannover, the number of exhibiting companies rose by 32%, while the number of attending biotech experts grew by 31%. This growth is quite extraordinary and unequalled throughout the entire trade show and exhibition business. It testifies to the reputation enjoyed by the event. Due to its significance throughout the entire industry, BIOTECHNICA has stood up well during the recent ongoing process of retrenchment that has affected all sectors of biotechnology. In fact, the event defies this trend with figures that echo the success of the boom period of 2001.
The next BIOTECHNICA, which takes place every two years, is scheduled for the coming autumn (7-9 October 2003). As at previous events, the exhibition is expected to be a highlight for the international biotechnology sector. At the exhibition venue in Hannover the focus will once again be on the state of the art. A total of approx. 1,100 companies, research institutes and universities (2001: 1,071) will occupy a net display area of 15,500 square meters (2001: 15,175) in exhibition halls 2 and 3.
The display categories at BIOTECHNICA 2003 will embrace the whole spectrum of biotechnological research and all areas of application, as well as biotechnological products and processes. The research-oriented presentation is divided into the categories Biotechnology, Equipment, Bioinformatics and Services, while the applications-oriented presentation addresses the segments Food and nutrition, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals/Medicine and the Environment.
Numerous joint displays from all over the world,As in the past the event will provide a platform for many up-and-coming biotech companies by giving them an opportunity to take part in joint displays.
From Europe and the European continent, several nations will be staging national pavilions, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the Ukraine and Wales.
Plans are also in store for several national pavilions from outside the European realm, namely from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA.
According to the latest figures on stand bookings, all of the sixteen federal states of Germany will be represented with their own joint displays.
Supporting program of activities,Apart from the Innovations Forum (exhibitor and product presentations) as well as conferences, workshops and symposia (e.g. on stem cell research, nutrigenome research and nano-biotechnology), BIOTECHNICA will once again boast a number of special events such as BIO-JOB (organized by the German Department of Employment) and BIO-PARTNER (an international biotechnology contact exchange organized by Wörner & Partner Consulting GmbH, Vaterstetten).
Special presentation on microsystems and bio-systems technology,In Hall 2 a number of international market leaders will present miniaturized systems for handling and measuring minute amounts of fluid, e.g. micro-pumps and other micro-fluid systems, micro titre plates and biochips for mass spectroscopy. This array of products will be complemented by an accompanying forum of lectures in the conference area of Hall 1.
EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD,BIOTECHNICA 2003 will see the first presentation of the EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOTECH BUSINESS. The competition (deadline for applications: 31 July 2003) is geared mainly to small and medium-sized companies in biotechnology and the life sciences. The award has a total value of 30,000. The competition is the brainchild of Deutsche Messe AG in co-operation with BIOCOM AG, Berlin, Cap Gemini Ernst und Young, Stuttgart, DIB Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie, Frankfurt, DZ-Bank, Frankfurt, and F.A.Z.-Institut Frankfurt.
Further information and the full details announcing the competition can be found under: www.biotechnica-award.de.
Pilot project: The benefits of online registration for visitors,BIOTECHNICA 2003 will also see the introduction of a new system for visitor registration at the Hannover Exhibition Center. This pilot project was prompted by requests from the exhibitors for more data and information on the make-up of the professional audience at BIOTECHNICA in order to facilitate the establishment of business contacts and help maximize on the shows lead-generation potential for exhibitors and attendees alike. Visitors who register on the basis of this system will benefit from reduced admission charges (for both single-day and three-day tickets) if the registration is made by Internet (http://www.biotechnica.de(opens in new window)) prior to the event.
Registration before the event not only means that visitors can save time and money. Those who register early will also receive BIOTECHNICA News (a bulletin and news update that appears shortly before the trade fair), plus a trade fair planner for personal data administration and admission to the Visitors Lounge, including use of the Internet all free of charge!
The official opening ceremony for BIOTECHNICA will take place the evening of 6 October 2003, which is the evening before the show opens its gates.,
The next BIOTECHNICA, which takes place every two years, is scheduled for the coming autumn (7-9 October 2003). As at previous events, the exhibition is expected to be a highlight for the international biotechnology sector. At the exhibition venue in Hannover the focus will once again be on the state of the art. A total of approx. 1,100 companies, research institutes and universities (2001: 1,071) will occupy a net display area of 15,500 square meters (2001: 15,175) in exhibition halls 2 and 3.
The display categories at BIOTECHNICA 2003 will embrace the whole spectrum of biotechnological research and all areas of application, as well as biotechnological products and processes. The research-oriented presentation is divided into the categories Biotechnology, Equipment, Bioinformatics and Services, while the applications-oriented presentation addresses the segments Food and nutrition, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals/Medicine and the Environment.
Numerous joint displays from all over the world,As in the past the event will provide a platform for many up-and-coming biotech companies by giving them an opportunity to take part in joint displays.
From Europe and the European continent, several nations will be staging national pavilions, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the Ukraine and Wales.
Plans are also in store for several national pavilions from outside the European realm, namely from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA.
According to the latest figures on stand bookings, all of the sixteen federal states of Germany will be represented with their own joint displays.
Supporting program of activities,Apart from the Innovations Forum (exhibitor and product presentations) as well as conferences, workshops and symposia (e.g. on stem cell research, nutrigenome research and nano-biotechnology), BIOTECHNICA will once again boast a number of special events such as BIO-JOB (organized by the German Department of Employment) and BIO-PARTNER (an international biotechnology contact exchange organized by Wörner & Partner Consulting GmbH, Vaterstetten).
Special presentation on microsystems and bio-systems technology,In Hall 2 a number of international market leaders will present miniaturized systems for handling and measuring minute amounts of fluid, e.g. micro-pumps and other micro-fluid systems, micro titre plates and biochips for mass spectroscopy. This array of products will be complemented by an accompanying forum of lectures in the conference area of Hall 1.
EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD,BIOTECHNICA 2003 will see the first presentation of the EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOTECH BUSINESS. The competition (deadline for applications: 31 July 2003) is geared mainly to small and medium-sized companies in biotechnology and the life sciences. The award has a total value of 30,000. The competition is the brainchild of Deutsche Messe AG in co-operation with BIOCOM AG, Berlin, Cap Gemini Ernst und Young, Stuttgart, DIB Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie, Frankfurt, DZ-Bank, Frankfurt, and F.A.Z.-Institut Frankfurt.
Further information and the full details announcing the competition can be found under: www.biotechnica-award.de.
Pilot project: The benefits of online registration for visitors,BIOTECHNICA 2003 will also see the introduction of a new system for visitor registration at the Hannover Exhibition Center. This pilot project was prompted by requests from the exhibitors for more data and information on the make-up of the professional audience at BIOTECHNICA in order to facilitate the establishment of business contacts and help maximize on the shows lead-generation potential for exhibitors and attendees alike. Visitors who register on the basis of this system will benefit from reduced admission charges (for both single-day and three-day tickets) if the registration is made by Internet (http://www.biotechnica.de(opens in new window)) prior to the event.
Registration before the event not only means that visitors can save time and money. Those who register early will also receive BIOTECHNICA News (a bulletin and news update that appears shortly before the trade fair), plus a trade fair planner for personal data administration and admission to the Visitors Lounge, including use of the Internet all free of charge!
The official opening ceremony for BIOTECHNICA will take place the evening of 6 October 2003, which is the evening before the show opens its gates.,