bioproducts - biofuels - aquaculture - agriculture - agrifood - marine - municipal solid waste
Atlantic BIOCON 2024
Healthy Economy, Healthy Environment, Healthy Community
Registration Now Open!
Healthy Economy, Healthy Environment, Healthy Community
Registration Now Open!
Building on the success of the past ten years, we are excited to welcome you back to BIOCON in 2024!
Atlantic Canada's bioeconomy is booming and it is crucial to continue building connections among industry leaders, academia, students, and government officials.
BIOCON 2024 will be held from May 28-30, 2024 at Saint Mary's University in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will have the opportunity to extensively network with regional, national and international bioeconomy leaders, including through facilitated B2B meetings, tour local bioeconomy facilities, hear insights and valuable lessons from an engaging program of speakers, and more!
BIOCON has gained national acclaim and attracted international participation from many countries. We are eager to welcome you all back, and encourage you to make new connections, learn more about the ecosystem, and have fun!
Atlantic Canada's bioeconomy is booming and it is crucial to continue building connections among industry leaders, academia, students, and government officials.
BIOCON 2024 will be held from May 28-30, 2024 at Saint Mary's University in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will have the opportunity to extensively network with regional, national and international bioeconomy leaders, including through facilitated B2B meetings, tour local bioeconomy facilities, hear insights and valuable lessons from an engaging program of speakers, and more!
BIOCON has gained national acclaim and attracted international participation from many countries. We are eager to welcome you all back, and encourage you to make new connections, learn more about the ecosystem, and have fun!
Preliminary Program Now Available!
Conference Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Natural Products Canada Natural Products Canada (NPC) is a national organization founded in 2016 to accelerate the commercialization of natural products and technologies. It connects industry leaders, researchers, investors, and government bodies, offering funding, expertise, and strategic partnerships. NPC focuses on natural products from plants, marine sources, and microorganisms for health, agriculture, food, and environmental applications, aiming to enhance the economic impact of Canada's natural products sector. |
GOLD SPONSOR
INNOV Since 2005, INNOV has been contributing to the development of businesses and communities from Atlantic Canada and beyond. INNOV is a member of the Springboard Atlantic Inc. network as well as the Tech-Access Canada network. For the past ten years, INNOV has been listed in the TOP 50 Canadian colleges in applied research, including six times in the TOP 25. Their areas of expertise are agriculture, bioprocessing, beverages, environment, robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and advanced materials. |
GOLD SPONSOR
Foresight Canada Foresight Canada is Canada’s largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator. Since inception, they have supported 1,110+ ventures and collaborated with 2,000+ stakeholders, rightsholders, and partners through domestic and international engagement. Find out more at www.foresightcac.com and follow them on LinkedIn! |
Business2Business Meetings
BIOCON organizes annual Business2Business (B2B) meetings, enhancing networking and collaboration among attendees through tailored sessions. These sessions offer a structured platform for industry professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and academia to engage in targeted discussions and explore potential partnerships by selecting meeting partners with aligned business objectives and interests.
Bioeconomy Site Tours
The conference features a series of regional bioeconomy site tours; this BIOCON staple adds a dynamic and immersive element to the conference. These guided tours provide participants with an exclusive opportunity to explore the local bioeconomy landscape and gain firsthand insights into successful enterprises within the region.
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Why Attend Atlantic BIOCON
Attendees can expect to engage with a valuable cross section of regional, national and international industry professionals, academic and institutional researchers, government and non-profit funding organizations, students and potential talent.
BIOCON brings together all the pieces necessary to move projects forward! |
Student Poster Competition
Each year, BIOCON offers regional post-secondary students an opportunity to present their bioeconomy-related research to conference attendees. These young leaders are shaping the future of the bioeconomy in Atlantic Canada, and benefit greatly from the experience of presenting and discussing their work with industry experts. Students are evaluated on content and quality of presentations, with a chance to win four cash prizes for their work!
We're looking forward to seeing what the students will have in store for us in 2024. |
Video Tour Series
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the BIOCON team continued working (virtually) alongside businesses and research organizations to give you a behind the scenes look at the bioeconomy in Atlantic Canada.
Join us in taking a deep dive into some of the most innovative bioeconomy assets and companies in Atlantic Canada! |
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
The ResearchNB team first conceptualized BIOCON in 2012, with support from Innov. Since then, the conference has continued to grow and gain international attention. In light of this, BIOCON is now hosted by the Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub, with support from Ignite Atlantic, Innov, ResearchNB, and the Verschuren Centre Inc.