Atlantic BIOCON 2024 | BIOCON Atlantique 2024
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Atlantic BIOCON 2024 | BIOCON Atlantique 2024

Get ready for Atlantic BIOCON, where science and innovation collide, happening May 28-30, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

By Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub

Date and time

Starts on Tue, May 28, 2024 8:30 AM ADT

Location

Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University

903 Robie Street Halifax, NS B3H 3C2 Canada

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
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Agenda

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Day 1 - Bioeconomy Site Tours


Visit some of the bioeconomy’s most promising projects, located around the Halifax area. See first hand what is possible in a range of applications, including: Arduro – Arduro is tackling the ...

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Day 1 - Networking Reception at Garrison Brewing Company


Garrison Brewing Company: 1149 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS

7:30 AM

Day 2 - Registration and Welcome


Rod Badcock, Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon Robert Summerby-Murray, S...

Day 2 - Morning Keynote MP Elizabeth May


MP Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May served as Leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 – 2019 and returned as leader in November 2022. She is the Green Party of Canada’s first ...

Day 2 - Plenary Session 1 – Demonstrating Success in the Bioeconomy


While the bioeconomy is very much about the future, it is also delivering real greenhouse gas reductions today. This session will explore a number of projects that have made significant progress to c...

Scheduled B2B Meetings, Trade Show and Nutrition Break


Take part in scheduled B2B meetings with potential partners (platform access to be released), visit Exhibitors in our Trade Show, or meet with colleagues new and old with a beverage and a snack.

Plenary Session 2 – Circularity in the Bioeconomy, Presented by NPC


Natural Products Canada is a Platinum Sponsor of Atlantic BIOCON 2024, and a leader in supporting Canada’s bioeconomy. NPC works with a wide range of partners to identify and develop innovative natur...

Day 2 - Luncheon Keynote Tye Farrow

Tye Farrow, FRAIC, B.Arch., M.Arch.U.D., M.Neuro.Appl.


Working at the intersection of architecture and neuroscience, Tye Farrow is a world-recognized pioneer tackling how what we create either gives or cause health. With award-winning projects around the...

Scheduled B2B Meetings, Trade Show and Nutrition Break


Take part in scheduled B2B meetings with potential partners (platform access to be released), visit Exhibitors in our Trade Show, or meet with colleagues new and old with a beverage and a snack.

Day 2 - Plenary Session 3 – Circular Building Products


Building products are everywhere, a critical part of our daily lives. They also come with major impacts in terms of both global emissions, as well as individual health and wellbeing. The bioeconomy i...

Day 2 - ​Plenary Session 4 – Valorizing Byproduct Wood Fibre


Traditional uses of wood fibre such as lumber and pulp products have been around for generations. While these uses continue today and into the future, incumbents have both a critical role to play and...

Scheduled B2B Meetings, Trade Show and Nutrition Break


Take part in scheduled B2B meetings with potential partners (platform access to be released), visit Exhibitors in our Trade Show, or meet with colleagues new and old with a beverage and a snack.

Day 2 - Plenary Session 5 – Lessons from Indigenous Communities in the Bioeco


Indigenous communities have many lessons to teach in responsible resource management and developing bioeconomy projects. This session will explore projects developed from this perspective, merging tr...

Day 2 - Evening Network Reception


Join us at the Loyola Conference Hall at Saint Mary's University to network with conference attendees!

8:00 AM

Day 3 - Registration and Refreshments

Day 3 - Plenary Session 6 – Bioproducts for Human Health & Wellness


Like our built environment, the products we consume for nutrition can improve the health of our communities, both on an individual and environmental level, or detract from it. Hear from experts in th...

Day 3 - Scheduled B2B Meetings, Trade Show and Nutrition Break

Day 3 - Plenary Session 7 – Circularity Consortium


What is waste by some can often be repurposed as an input for another. This was the concept behind three Nova Scotia companies teaming up to convert material otherwise destined for the landfill into ...

Day 3 - Luncheon – Southwest NS Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone

Rod Badcock, Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub


The Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative certifies ‘regional readiness’ for bio-manufacturing, creates global connections and ignites an influx of clean energy opportunities. Southwest ...

Scheduled B2B Meetings, Trade Show and Nutrition Break

Day 3 - Plenary Session 8 – Raising Capital in a Challenging Market


Capital is life for companies trying to scale and commercialize their projects. Recently, the market for companies trying to raise capital has been exceptionally challenging, though there are success...

Day 3 - Plenary Session 9 – Addressing the Talent Gap


Founders can carry a project so far, until more hands are needed with specific expertise or just more horsepower. This session will explore programming designed to both help founders navigate the ini...

Day 3 - Communicating Your Carbon Emission Reductions to Create Value


Like any product, those made from the bio-based feedstocks can be sold to generate revenue. Unlike other products, low-carbon bioproducts also come with the additional value of reducing greenhouse ga...

About this event

  • 2 days 8 hours

PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!

Check it out at https://www.atlanticbiocon.ca/2024-program.html

Building on the success of the past ten years, we are excited to welcome you back to Atlantic BIOCON in 2024! Atlantic Canada's bioeconomy is booming, and it is crucial to continue building connections among industry leaders, academia, students, and government officials.

Atlantic BIOCON 2024 will be held from May 28-30, 2024, at Saint Mary's University's Sobey School of Business in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will have the opportunity to extensively network with regional, national and international bioeconomy leaders, including facilitated B2B meetings, touring local bioeconomy facilities, hearing insights and valuable lessons from an engaging program of speakers, and more!

The conference has gained national acclaim and attracted international participation from many countries. We are eager to welcome you back and encourage you to make new connections, learn more about the ecosystem, and have fun!


What to expect this year:

  • Pre-coordinated Business2Business meetings
  • Industry trade show booths
  • Engaging program of industry leaders
  • Bioeconomy technology tours around the province
  • Evening networking with old and new connections
  • Atlantic BIOCON 2024 Keynote Speaker will be Elizabeth May MP!


BIOCON 2024 attendees can expect to engage with a valuable cross-section of regional, national and international industry professionals, academic and institutional researchers, government and non-profit funding organizations, students and potential talent.
BIOCON brings together all the pieces necessary to move projects forward!


Accommodations

Saint Mary's University

A block of rooms has been reserved for the conference.

The cost is $75 per night, including tax. Each room includes a single bed, and parking is complimentary. To book, please contact Conference Services at 902-420-5055.

(Saint Mary's University - Single Room)

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

In addition, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax, located on Robie Street. The cost is $219 plus HST and a 3% Destination Marketing Levy. Each room includes either a King Bed or two Queen beds.

To book, please visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/72818?groupID=4170836.

You may also call the hotel directly at (902) 423-1161, or toll-free at 1-888-810-7288, or email reservations@atlanticahalifax.com. Please reference "Atlantic BIOCON" when booking your room to receive the discounted rate.


(Atlantica Hotel Halifax)


We look forward to welcoming you to Atlantic BIOCON 2024 this spring in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia!

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BIOCON Atlantique 2024


Programme préliminaire maintenant disponible!

Voir-le sur https://www.atlanticbiocon.ca/2024-program.html


Suite au succès des dix dernières années, nous sommes heureux de vous souhaiter de nouveau la bienvenue à BIOCON Atlantique en 2024!

La bioéconomie du Canada atlantique est en effervescence, et il est primordial de continuer à forger des liens entre les chefs d’industries, le milieu universitaire, la population étudiante, et le gouvernement.


BIOCON Atlantique 2024 se déroulera du 28 au 30 mai 2024 à Saint Mary's University's Sobey School of Business dans la magnifique ville d’Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Vous aurez l’occasion de réseauter avec des leaders régionaux, nationaux et internationaux de la bioéconomie, y compris grâce à notre plateforme de rencontres B2B et lors de diverses pauses réseautage et plusieurs événements. Vous serez aussi invité à participer à des visites guidées d’établissements de la bioéconomie industrielle locale, à présenter votre projet ou votre entreprise avec un kiosque, et à obtenir des leçons importantes grâce à un engageant programme de conférenciers, et plus!


Au cours de la dernière décennie, BIOCON Atlantique a obtenu des accolades nationales et attiré une participation internationale de plusieurs pays. Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir à nouveau et de vous encourager à créer de nouveaux liens, à en apprendre davantage au sujet de l’écosystème, et à vous amuser!


À quoi vous attendre cette année :

  • Un programme intéressant comprenant des leaders de l’industrie de la bioéconomie, du gouvernement, du milieu universitaire, d’investisseurs, et plus;
  • Organisez des rencontres avec des partenaires potentiels grâce à notre plateforme de rencontre interentreprises;
  • Kiosques d’exposants;
  • Affiches étudiantes de la prochaine génération de leaders de la bioéconomie;
  • Visites guidées de projets de la bioéconomie locale connaissant du succès;
  • Événements de réseautage avec de nouvelles et d’anciennes connaissances;
  • Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que la conférencière principale de l'Atlantic BIOCON 2024 sera la députée Elizabeth May!


Les participantes de BIOCON 2024 peuvent s’attendre à rencontrer une importante délégation de professionnel.le.s de l’industrie, de chercheur.e.s universitaires et institutionnels, d’organisations gouvernementales et sans but lucratif, d’étudiant.e.s et de talent potentiel.
BIOCON rassemble tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour faire avancer votre projet!


Restez à l'écoute pour plus de détails en tant qu'intervenants et le programme est finalisé !

Hébergement

Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University a réservé un bloc de chambres pour la conférence. Le coût est de 75 $ par nuit, taxes comprises. Chaque chambre comprend un lit à une place, et le stationnement est gratuit.

Pour réserver, veuillez contacter les services de conférence au 902-420-5055.

(Université Saint-Mary’s – chambre simple)

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

De plus, un bloc de chambre a été réservé au Atlantica Hotel Halifax, situé sur la rue Robie. Le coût est de 219 $ plus TVH et 3% de taxes à la commercialisation. Chaque chambre comprend un très grand lit ou deux grands lits.

Pour réserver, visitez https://reservations.travelclick.com/72818?groupID=4170836.

En plus, vous communiquez directement avec l’hôtel au (902) 423-1161, ou sans frais au 1-888-810-7288, ou par courriel au reservations@atlanticahalifax.com. Veuillez mentionner « BIOCON Atlantique » lors de votre réservation pour recevoir le tarif préférentiel.

Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir pour BIOCON Atlantique 2024 dans la magnifique ville d’Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse ce printemps!

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$75 – $499