AusBiotech Ltd. Release: Victorian Premier Opens Largest-Ever Gathering In Australian Life Sciences
The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews, will open the International BioFest 2016 today at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the largest-ever gathering in Australian life sciences.
The International BioFest brings together three major life science conferences in one week in one place as one integrated network, which is supported by major and host state partner the Victorian Government.
The event is attracting international researchers, experts, industry members, senior executives and investors to Melbourne, providing a platform to showcase Australia’s strength life sciences on an international stage.
The Hon. Daniel Andrews said: “Victoria is leading the country as the centre of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. These industries are vital for our state’s future, that’s why we’re actively driving them to grow the economy and create Victorian jobs.”
Following the Hon. Daniel Andrews opening speech, CSL’s CEO and Managing Director Paul Perreault will deliver the opening plenary presentation, 100 years … and just getting started.
CSL is a global biotherapeutics company that has been instrumental in helping develop an Australian pharmaceutical industry, create a policy environment that fosters scientific innovation, and train generations of Australian scientists and researchers. It is Australia’s largest biopharmaceutical company, with a market capitalisation of over A$50 billion.
The company has gone from strength to strength since Paul Perreault, who is delivering a keynote plenary presentation at the International BioFest, took the helm of the company three years ago and is today one of the largest-listed companies on the ASX.
Mr Perreault, CSL’s Managing Director and CEO, headlines the speaker program at the conference, presenting the elements needed for business success and discussing CSL’s decision to locate their global R&D hub in Melbourne.
About International BioFest
International BioFest 2016 is the largest-ever gathering in the Australian life sciences and is hosted by AusBiotech, Australia’s biotechnology organisation. It includes three major conferences in one week: AusBiotech 2016, Australia’s national life science conference; the 17th International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS 2016), presenting the most advanced issues in biotechnology, chemistry and its related fields; and Australia Biotech Invest, Australia’s life science investment showcase.
The International BioFest brings together three major life science conferences in one week in one place as one integrated network, which is supported by major and host state partner the Victorian Government.
The event is attracting international researchers, experts, industry members, senior executives and investors to Melbourne, providing a platform to showcase Australia’s strength life sciences on an international stage.
The Hon. Daniel Andrews said: “Victoria is leading the country as the centre of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. These industries are vital for our state’s future, that’s why we’re actively driving them to grow the economy and create Victorian jobs.”
Following the Hon. Daniel Andrews opening speech, CSL’s CEO and Managing Director Paul Perreault will deliver the opening plenary presentation, 100 years … and just getting started.
CSL is a global biotherapeutics company that has been instrumental in helping develop an Australian pharmaceutical industry, create a policy environment that fosters scientific innovation, and train generations of Australian scientists and researchers. It is Australia’s largest biopharmaceutical company, with a market capitalisation of over A$50 billion.
The company has gone from strength to strength since Paul Perreault, who is delivering a keynote plenary presentation at the International BioFest, took the helm of the company three years ago and is today one of the largest-listed companies on the ASX.
Mr Perreault, CSL’s Managing Director and CEO, headlines the speaker program at the conference, presenting the elements needed for business success and discussing CSL’s decision to locate their global R&D hub in Melbourne.
About International BioFest
International BioFest 2016 is the largest-ever gathering in the Australian life sciences and is hosted by AusBiotech, Australia’s biotechnology organisation. It includes three major conferences in one week: AusBiotech 2016, Australia’s national life science conference; the 17th International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS 2016), presenting the most advanced issues in biotechnology, chemistry and its related fields; and Australia Biotech Invest, Australia’s life science investment showcase.