EFIB organisers Europabio and Smithers Rapra respond to the success in 2012 by announcing plans to deliver the biggest and most ambitious congress in the sector to date.

EFIB 2013 will be held in the prestigious SQUARE, Brussels on 30 September to 2 October. Thanks to its recent success, 2013 marks the transformation from a large conference to a full scale congress. Attracting over 1,000 professionals working within the dynamic and sustainable biobased industry to meet, debate and shape the future. Building on its growing reputation as the place where business and policy makers meet with an exciting new format.

In its 6th year, EFIB expands the programme to consist of 2 high-level plenaries including senior ministers and commissioners; CEO?s from global biotechnology leaders participating in Question Time; two focussed workshops and roundtable discussions. Attendees can customise their experience with tracks on Innovation, Feedstocks and Finance. An exhibition hall representing over 50 stands, and featuring a Technology Showcase running over 2 days, will be visited by an anticipated 1,000 attendees from around the globe.

?Collaboration and partnerships are essential catalysts for enabling biobased industries to deliver on their potential for providing sustainable solutions. EFIB has become the definitive meeting place for establishing and strengthening these links throughout the value chain.? Explained Joanna Dupont-Inglis, Industrial Biotechnology Director at Europabio. ?The return to Brussels represents an excellent opportunity to increase engagement between industry, policy makers and stakeholders. Capturing the momentum generated by this innovative and transformative industry. ?

Ciaran Little, Head of Events at Smithers Rapra added ?EFIB 2012 set records for both attendance and value to the industry, but the bar is raising with exciting plans to transform EFIB into a major congress.  We are confident we can add value for attendees and sponsors, heightening awareness and exposure for the developments in this dynamic sector.? 

EFIB 2008 launched in Brussels and featured an elite group of 100 industry leaders. The conference has grown significantly each year to over 450 attendees in Dusseldorf in 2012.

More information: www.efibforum.com

Information on Smithers Rapra:www.smithersrapra.com.

EuropaBio - the European Association for Bioindustries was created in 1996 to provide a voice for the biotech industry at the EU level, striving to promote an innovative and dynamic biotechnology-based industry in Europe.

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Sophie West