The BIO International Convention was by all measures a huge success.  The Canadian delegation was once again the largest international delegation at BIO  – this year we were over 800 strong showcasing Canadian innovation on the international stage. We were pleased to include many Premiers, Ministers, Mayors and other leaders from our governments at BIO.

Check out Canada's Leading Companies at BIO!

Download the PDF directory of the companies who attended BIO this year.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

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Canadian Pavilion Opening


The official puck drop ceremony to open the Canadian pavilion  took place at 10:30 am on Tuesday June 28th in the Canada Cafe. This event provided an opportunity for all delegates to hear from our federal and provincial ministers and government officials on the floor of BIO.

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BIOTECanada brings Premiers and Ministers together at BIO to discuss building the bio-economy in Canada

The annual bio-economy roundtable at BIO has become a must attend event.  This year we welcomed Premier Dexter from Nova Scotia and at least 4 provincial Ministers from throughout Canada, who met with industry leaders and discussed the next opportunities for success as Canada grows its bio-economy.  The meeting featured a focused discussion on key opportunities to grow our industry while hearing from each of the political representatives about their efforts to keep the industry building in their respective provinces.  A brief report from the meeting will be generated prior to National Biotechnology Week. Contact Cate McCready for more information.

2011 Bio-economy Roundtable


Tuesday June 28, 2011 - 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 

Canadian Embassy
 - 501 Pennsylvania NW

Meeting Agenda/Format


2:00 p.m. - Welcome and introductions

2:05 p.m. - Showcase of Success-Canada Update

2:15 p.m. - Premiers/ Ministerial Remarks (5 minutes each)

2:40 p.m. - Table Discussions

3:00 p.m. - Reportage

3:10 p.m. - Meeting Adjourns to informal networking and refreshments

Backgrounder on the Canadian Bio-economy

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Gold Leaf Winners have been announced!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Gold Leaf Awards:

Company of the Year
Cardiome Pharma Corp.

Industry Leadership Award
Yves Rosconi

Early Stage Company of the Year: Health
Allon Therapeutics Inc.

Early Stage Company of the Year: Industrial and Agriculture
EnWave Corporation

Contribution to Canadian Communities
Sanofi Pasteur Limited

Contribution to the Association
Gordon Jans, PwC

Visit the website to find out more about this year’s winners and for photos of the award presentation at BIO.

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CANADIAN EVENTS AT BIO

Sunday June 26

•   BIO 2011 Canada Kick-off Event
  
  - Seminar: Investing in Biopharma in Canada
  - Canada Kick-off Reception
    Provided in partnerships with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Therapure
    BioPharma Inc., Canreg and Contact Canada.
  

Monday June 27

• Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance Dinner
  
• International InterconneXions @ BIO2011
  
• Team British Columbia Dinner - Carnegie Institution for Science
  
• Connecting the Corridors Networking Reception
  Sponsored by Manitoba and the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin
  

Tuesday June 28

• Manitoba BIO Breakfast
  
• 2011 Ontario BIO Delegation Breakfast
  
• Canadian Pavilion Opening
  
• National Bio-economy Roundtable
  

• Gold Leaf Awards and reception (hosted by BioQuébec) \
  

• Canadian Soirée - 6:00 - 8:30 pm
  
• BioAlberta reception - 8:30 - 10:30 pm*
  

Wednesday June 29

• Ontario International Partnering Symposium
  

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2011 Pavilion Information

Canadian pavilion exhibitors include: Government of Ontario Government of Quebec Government of Manitoba Genome Canada Innovation PEI Gowlings Smart & Biggar Invest in Canada

Canada Cafe partners: BIOTECanada Invest in Canada The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada BioAlberta AG-West Bio BioQuebec Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance (Bio Atlantech, BioNova , PEI BioAlliance, NATI) Canadian Renewable Fuels Association Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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