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The new international forum for experts engaged in synthetic biology research, commercialisation, investment and policy making

Taking place 24th-25th June 2019 ​ at the QEII Centre, situated in the heart of London directly opposite Westminster Abbey

SynbiTECH 2019 will focus on the biggest opportunities to build a multibillion-dollar synthetic biology industry and grow the bio-economy. The event will address the key challenges and opportunities in harnessing synthetic biology to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 

Expert speakers taking part in SynbiTECH include: 

  • Jason Kelly – CEO Ginkgo Bioworks – the first synthetic biology unicorn company -Keynote Address
  • Lord Henley – HM Minister responsible for synthetic biology
  • Steve Bagshaw – Fuji and Principal Author of the Government’s BioEconomy strategy
  • Andrew Phillips – Head of Biological Computing, Microsoft
  • Hagan Bayley – Co-founder of Oxford Nanopore Technology
  • Lord David Willetts – House of Lords and Former Minister for Universities and Research
  • Melanie Welham– Executive Chair BBSRC
  • Beate El-Chichakli – Head of the German BioEconomy Council
  • Claire Bergkamp – Director, Stella McCartney
  • David Tew – Lead for biological technologies at GSK
  • Melya Hughes-Crameri – Senior Partner, Ventac Partners
  • Hermann Hauser – Founder and Director, Amadeus Capital

You can view the SynbiTECH programme here

Leading experts from around the world will discuss the many opportunities created by the synergy between biology, engineering and technology. International, world- leading speakers from a diverse range of fields will take part in this event, sharing their opinions, insights and expertise as we accelerate towards realising synthetic biology’s true potential.This will be the first major UK synthetic biology business, industry, investment, and policy conference..It will be an opportunity to gain exposure with international media, network with industry leaders and showcase your latest innovation to leaders in their fields.

Don’t miss out, be a part of the synthetic biology revolution Academic tickets are £300 for and Student tickets are £100 register here https://www.synbitech.com/register