3rd IIBN forum: BIOTECHNOLOGY: FROM INNOVATION TO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION |
![]() 2017 IIBN FORUM
CONCEPT
In many parts of the world a knowledge-based bio-economy is emerging using eco-efficient bio-processes and renewable biological resources to create new value chains. These innovations are enabled by unprecedented advances in biotechnology offering new technological solutions for sustainable agricultural development and the production of food, feed, fiber, energy and improved health care from renewable biomass or underutilized biological resources. The 2017 IIBN Forum of may 10th brought together experts in the area of biotechnology who will address the industrial chain from innovation to the market side. The focus is to promote value creation beyond food production to support sustainable development in Africa and other developing countries.
(presentations can be consulted by clicking on the title)
Perspective UN Industrial Development Organization
Can Genetically Modified Crops Contribute to Food Security & Sustainable Agricultural Development? Evidence from 20 years of impact research
Glycosylation as a Major Deciding Factor in Biopharmaceutical Expression System Choice
Plant-Made Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials: Novel Industrial Processes & Products Relevant to Developing Countries
Oxitec – From a Laboratory to a Factory
The Innovative Biobased Economy in Europe: Value, Partnerships & Investments
GFBiochemicals, the Engine to Valorize Levulinic Acid & Derivatives for or Society Today & Tomorrow
Synthesis of Specialty Carbohydrates using Industrial Biotechnology
The Role of GlobalYeast in the World-Wide Transition to a Sustainable Biobased Economy
Concluding Remarks
download final program HERE
VENUE Auditorium Fiers-Shell-Van Montagu
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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2016 Advanced Course |
![]() Banana research in Africa: modern breeding techniques, regulatory and biosafety issues19-30 September 2016
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IIBN 2015 forum |
![]() Towards a Generic Market for Genetically Modified Crops - Potential for Emerging and Developing Economies19 June 2015 Ghent, Belgium
Genetically Modified (GM) crops were commercially cultivated on over 180 M Ha in 2014 by both small and large-scale farmers. Since 2012, over half of the GM crops are cultivated in emerging and developing countries. Commercialized GM crops are protected by Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and governed by comprehensive (inter)national biosafety regulations. The US patent on one of the first and most widely used GM crops, Roundup Ready soybean, recently expired. IPR on additional GM crop products will expire in the (near) future, thus opening the prospect of a GM crop ‘generics’ industry. The patent expiration of transgenic events will create an opportunity to expand the offering and access of certain GM crops at a lower cost. This could become a game-changer in the agricultural sector and create new opportunities for farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises for certain GM crop products. This, in turn, could help address concerns by public interest groups related to GM crops and seed/food sovereignty. The 2015 IIBN Forum brought together leading experts in agricultural biotechnology from the private and public sector to assess the opportunity and also the conditions for creating an enabling environment for a generic GM products, in particular to support sustainable agricultural development in emerging and developing economies.
All abstracts, biographies and presentations have been released on the IPBO website. Read More
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2015 Advanced Course |
![]() Regulatory and biosafety issues of agricultural biotechnology in the East-African region4-13 November 2015, Entebbe, Uganda
This 10-days course aimed at East-African scientists engaged in crop improvement programs as well as regulators to train them (1) on which and how to collect relevant and reliable data to perform risk analysis and (2) how to communicate their scientific results and goals to a non-scientific audience and the public at large. This was achieved by implementing the theory with a specific example of late blight resistant potato varieties.
This course was realized with the support of IPBO, UGent, VIB, CIP, 2Blades and VLIR-UOS. Read More
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2014 Advanced Course |
![]() Modern Breeding Techniques of Cassava
8-19 September 2014, Ghent, Belgium
The course covered the most important aspects related to modern breeding and the application of molecular techniques with a specific focus on the use of markers and their potential application in Cassava breeding (fingerprinting, biodiversity, trait mapping, crossing in specific genes and quality assurance). Legal aspects in plant breeding and other aspects of the cassava value chain were also included in the program as well as case studies using plant biotechnology for the improvement of Cassava. Following the theory a practical lab exercise was included on the use and analysis of molecular markers. In addition, field visits were organized to feedstock processing pilot plants. At the end of the course participants received a certificate of attendance.
This course was realized with the support of IPBO, UGent, VIB and VLIR-UOS.
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IIBN 2013 forum |
![]() 30 Years of Plant Biotechnology - A forum on Global Agriculture and Forestry13 November 2013, Ghent Belgium
On November 13th 2013, more than 150 people came together in Ghent, Belgium, to attend the Forum “30 years of Plant Biotechnology, A Forum on Global Agriculture and Forestry”, organized by IPBO. Em. Prof. Marc Van Montagu and colleagues invited 11 leading speakers, who shared their viewpoints on priorities and action points needed to harness innovations in green biotechnology for developing economically viable and environmentally sustainable forestry and farming systems in emerging and developing countries.
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ALCUE-KBBE Matchmaking event |
![]() Science-Industry Matchmaking Event between Latin American, Caribbean and European actors of biorefineries, biobased products and bioenergy
3-7 June 2013, Antwerp, Belgium
A delegation of key actors involved in agricultural and bioeconomy development in Latin American and the Caribbean met with European counterparts in a Match-Making Event, in Antwerp, Belgium on June 7, 2013.
During the matchmaking, selected initiatives from the public and private sector from the LAC region, including investment groups, that are involved in biorefineries or renewable biomass based resources were presented, after which potential partners could discuss opportunities for collaborations. The event was organised by The Institute of Plant Biotechnology Outreach (VIB-Ugent) in the framework of the FP7 ALCUE-KBBE.
This matchmaking event was part of larger program (3-7 June; 2013) that included site visits to businesses and knowledge centers involved in different sectors of the bioeconomy in Belgium and participation in the 9th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB9). This offered the LAC participants opportunities for networking with a wide range of international stakeholders involved in bioeconomy related RD and commercial activities.
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2010 Stakeholders Meeting: Nanning, Guangxi province, China |
![]() International Experts meet for Sustainable Development of Bio-energy and Bio-materials1-3 November 2010, Nanning, China
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Welcome to the International Industrial Biotechnology Network! |
![]() IIBN – a catalyst for South-South and North-South partnerships, connecting knowledge centers and industries active in plant and industrial biotechnology, an innovation-driven pillar of the Knowledge-Based Bio-EconomyEstablished in 2010, IIBN’s vision is to combine development cooperation with innovations in plant and industrial biotechnology to help reduce hunger and poverty while conserving biodiversity. IIBN’s concept fits in a global industrial innovation process whereby plants or plant biomass is increasingly used for more sustainable production of food, feed, fibre, pharmaceutical products, chemicals and energy as a substitute for fossil-derived resources such as petroleum and coal.
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