Session Information
2007 BIO International Convention
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Thailand: Investment and Collaboration in Agricultural Development and Medical Innovation
Track : International Seminars, Part 2
Program Code: IS2110
Date: Sunday, May 6, 2007
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM  
Location: 253 B
CHAIR :
Pornchai Matangkasombut, Chairman, Thailand Center of Excellence for Life and Sciences (TCELS)
SPEAKER (S):
Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President, National Science and Technology Development Agency
Montri Chulavatnatol, Director, Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA)
Satit Chanjavanakul, Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Description
Thailand recognizes how important biotechnology R&D is in promoting a sustainable economy and the need to establish partners in relation to agriculture development and medical innovation. In support of biotech investment opportunities, Thailand provides excellent infrastructure, hands-on professionals, existing world-class research, government incentives and biodiversity.



Objectives:
  • Discuss Thailand's strength in biotechnology industries, e.g., agricultural and medical industries for fostering biotech investment.

  • Discuss Thailand's biotechnology development activities and success stories.

  • Discuss opportunities for potential collaboration activities in areas related to agricultural and medical innovation/development.