The Forum:
BIOTechno is a local meeting bringing together private interested
players and young scientists with a common goal: meet, exchange and get
connected.
In ten years, BIOTechno has become a major event in the biotechnology
area in France. Each forum attracts more and more participants showing the true
value of the event and helping the various organizing committees to make this
day possible.
This year is the eleventh anniversary of the event. It will take place
at the prestigious “Lyon congress Centre” on June the 10th, 2008.
What is BIOTechno?
BIOTechno is a single
day event taking place in various French cities. Each forum is organised by one
or many associations of young scientists in Life Sciences; all organisations
being members of the so called BIOTechno Network. It is usually organised before
the summer or at the beginning of the autumn.
How does it take place?
The event is designed to
host an opening conference on a broad topic, two plenary sessions dealing with
current concerns in science, many workshops, a five minute company presentation
session and a daylong booths exposition in the main hall. Usually, conclusive
remarks and general overviews are given at the end of the day by an outstanding
speaker.
From what companies may benefit of this
event?
The ultimate goal is to
give a chance to Bio-industries and related-companies to meet interested
players of the local area. Companies will also have the possibility to present their
products, hire new collaborators or simply strengthen their network. By being
part of this event, they will introduce their company to a large panel of candidates
and discover skills and potentials brought by them. Young scientists have added
values that fit in companies and that always bring a new viewpoint.
What do young PhDs/scientists expect
from this event?
During past events,
young PhD graduates, Science PhD and Masters Students have benefited from the
discovery of companies standing in their neighborhood without even knowing
about them.
Lastly, this event is
obviously a day where the time has come for young scientists to establish
contact with the private sector. Interactions occur throughout the day and
create a network between young scientists, their future employers and public
institutions by informing them of private opportunities and new fields of
interest.