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White Biotechnology: From Partnership to Product
Program Code:
IND010
Date:
Monday, May 7, 2007
Time:
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
CHAIR
:
Colja Laane, Corporate Science Manager, Life Science, DSM
SPEAKER
(S):
Jack Huttner, Vice President, Genencor International
Volkert Claassen, DSM
Mike Showell, Associate Director, F&HC, Procter & Gamble
Description
Recent estimates from McKinsey & Company indicate that the white (industrial) biotech market will grow from $77 billion in 2006 to $125 billion in 2010, including biofuels. In this panel real-life, well-established white biotech companies will highlight strategic partnerships that are being built covering (parts) of the white biotech demand and supply chain to create best value, each from its own perspective in the value chain.
Objectives:
Inform BIO participants of the growing dynamics in R&D and business activities in white biotech.
Discuss the pros and cons of partnerships as a model to creating value.
Paint the (bright) future of white biotech.