Thought-Leader Sessions*

• Monday Breakfast: How Much Does Washington Value Biotech Innovations?

• Tuesday Breakfast: Market Transitions: Forging Ahead in Asia

• Wednesday Breakfast: From Fuel to Food: the Global Benefits of Biotechnology
  

How Much Does Washington Value Biotech Innovations?

Sponsored by P&G Pharmaceuticals

Monday, May 7, 2007
7:30 am - 8:45 am
BCEC, Ballroom

Successful innovation depends not only on cutting-edge science and technology, but on the crucial role of government. Hear from the key players as they offer real-world guidance on upcoming legislative mandates that will have an impact on the industry.

Moderator:

• Neil Cavuto, Award Winning Business Journalist, Vice President of Business News for the Fox Network, and Anchor of "Your World with Neil Cavuto"

Panelists:

• Senator John B. Breaux
• Mark B. McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Fellow, AEI - Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies, The Brookings Institution
• The Honorable Bill Thomas, Visiting Fellow, American Enterprise Institute and Former Chairman, U.S. House Ways and Means Committee

Market Transitions: Forging Ahead in Asia

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
7:30 am - 8:45 am
BCEC, Ballroom

The impact of accelerated growth in China and India means that both countries are helping to lead Asia’s biotechnology market transition from “emerging” to “established.” Biopharmaceutical companies worldwide are prioritizing the Asian region for its unsurpassed market potential. Nevertheless, securing market access in China and India remains challenging and requires innovative programs for R&D investment, enhancement of local commercial capabilities, and addressing regulatory and IP hurdles. This session explores the approach of industry and national governments to forge ahead with one of the biggest economic expansions in modern history. Listen and learn as this panel of experts covers such topics as business development risks, challenges, and rewards; successful new business models; and the impact of government policy and regulatory efforts.

Moderator:

• Dave DeMarco, Ph.D., Global Account Leader, Pharmaceuticals, Ernst & Young LLP

Panelists:

• Gerald Chan, Co-Founder, Morningside Group
• Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School
• Jan Lundberg, Vice President, Head of Global Discovery Research, AstraZeneca
• Dr. Anthony Saich, Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, Center for Business and Government, and Victor and William Fung Director, Asia Center, John F. Kennedy School of Government

From Fuel to Food: The Global Benefits of Biotechnology

Wednesday, May 9, 2007
7:30 am - 8:45 am
BCEC, Ballroom

Mankind has always relied on agricultural plant based resources to meet a variety of human needs. Through the application of industrial biotechnology and agriculture biotechnology. We are developing new and better ways of utilizing these resources to meet global demand for fuel and food. Listen to a dynamic discussion by industry leaders from global companies on the latest developments and cross cutting issues facing industry and government alike.

Moderator:

• Richard Hamilton, Ph.D., President & CEO, Ceres, Inc

Panelists:

• Dr. James Barber, President & CEO, Metabolix, Inc
• Jim Breson, Project General Manager, Energy Biosciences Institute, BP
• Dr. Gurdev Khush, Adjunct Professor, University of California, Davis and Former Head, Division of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines

* Please note that only Unlimited Full Conference Value Pass and Unlimited One-Day Value Pass attendees will be admitted to these sessions.