Session Information
2007 BIO International Convention
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Chile: Leveraging Biotechnology to Strengthen Leadership in Global Industrial Markets (Food and Agriculture)
Track : International Seminars - Food and Agriculture
Program Code: ISF030
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM  
Location: 253 C
CHAIR :
Orlando Jimenez, Deputy Head of Strategic Programming, Chilean Economic Development Agency CORFO
SPEAKER (S):
Gloria Maldonado, Head, Biotechnology Sector, Chilean Economic Development Agency CORFO
Geraldine Mlynarz, CEO, Diagnoted
David Farcas, CFO, Centrovet
Andres Ariztia, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Chile Agro S.A.
Description
This seminar will provide key insights into food and agriculture industrial trends and opportunities in Chile, the government's efforts to position this country as a world leader in the development and production of agro-industrial products, a look into the Chilean biotechnology industry and the type of initiatives that are being pursued in these sectors.



Objectives:
  • Provide a thorough understanding of the Chilean food and agriculture sector's progress, the expected growth of the industry and the available partnering opportunities.

  • Outline how the Chilean government is promoting the development of products and services in these sectors.

  • Provide insights into the key biotechnology initiatives that are being pursued in the country to strengthen the international competitiveness of the Chilean food and agriculture sector.