The BioNorth Biotechnology and Life Sciences Conference and Exhibition, now in its 13th year, has grown from a small regional conference to an international event attracting over 800 delegates and speakers from across the country and around the world.
In its first year—1994—BioNorth began under the name "Ottawa Life Sciences National Conference and Exhibition". It was the first Canadian conference that met the needs of the Life Sciences sector, blending both the business and science disciplines, and bringing together biotechnology and life sciences professionals from all facets of the industry—industry executives, regulators, investors, researchers, clinicians, academics and students.
For the 13th year running, the Ottawa Life Sciences Council is proud to provide a forum for the Biotechnology and Life Sciences community to discover, learn, network and partner in a truly unique environment—the nation's capital.
Recent BioNorth Conference and Exhibitions
BioNorth 2005 , BioNorth 2004 , BioNorth 2003 , BioNorth 2002 , BioNorth 2001
12th Annual BioNorth 2005
November 28 & 29, 2005
Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa , Ontario
The life science and biotechnology industries continue to harness discoveries for leading edge outcomes. Whether it's through new drug discovery models, improving the fight against diseases, or applying life sciences knowledge in other sectors, BioNorth 2005 International Life Sciences and Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition provided the venue to celebrate advances in research, to network and to discuss the business of science.
The exhibit floor at BioNorth 2005 was an opportunity to showcase companies, technologies, and research. In addition to being open to conference delegates, BioNorth 2005 expanded exhibitor opportunities by opening the exhibit floor to Ottawa’s industry, federal government and institutional research communities, increasing traffic and exposure exhibiting organizations.
Among the highlights of this year's conference was the announcement of the 2005/2006 Canada’s Top 10 Life Sciences Companies Competition Finalists.
Who exhibited at BioNorth 2005
BioNorth 2005 Program
BioNorth 2005 Conference Demographics will be available shortly
11th Annual BioNorth 2004
November 29 - December 1, 2004
Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa , Ontario
BioNorth 2004 focused on “Commercialization – The Business of Science and the Science of Business”. The conference took a global view of scientific advancements and new technologies in: genomics and systems biology; targeted biologics and therapeutics; pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine; diagnostics; gene therapy, stem cells, regenerative medicine; bioproducts and industrial biotechnology and how they are impacting worldwide markets.
BioNorth 2004 met head on the global challenge of commercializing leading edge technologies including the funding, development and sustainability of new disruptive technologies, the building and financing of companies, the regulations governing product development, manufacturing and the market factors influencing R&D, product and investment decisions.
Special Programs included:
- BioNorth’s BioPartnering focus provides delegates and companies the opportunity to schedule ‘one-on-one’ meetings in advance using our proprietary web-based software
- Canada’s Top 10 Life Sciences Companies Competition Past Winners
- Poster Session & Graduate Student Poster Awards Competition
- BioNorth 10th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner
- BioNorth National Merit Awards & 11th Annual OLSC Achievement Awards Dinner Past Winners
Who exhibited at BioNorth 2004
BioNorth 2004 Conference Demographics
10th Annual BioNorth 2003
November 17-19, 2003
Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa , Ontario
BioNorth 2003 was a conference that showcased success in so many different ways: technology foresight, cutting-edge research, cluster development, business, investment, and capacity building with a special focus on biotechnology, bioproducts and convergent technologies.
2003 saw the launch of BioNorth's BioPartnering, a new way to improve the delegate partnering experience through proprietary web-based partnering software. Using the web, company delegates scheduled one-on-one meetings with other delegates prior to the conference. This ensured that delegates maximized their conference networking and business experience while reducing the risk of missing an important business opportunity.
In 2003, BioNorth also featured an expanded international science and business program that promoted effective partnerships and collaborations between Europe and North America .
Special Programs included:
- International Cluster Partnering Forum,
- BioPartnering
- Canada 's Top 10 Life Sciences Investment Prospects (click here to see the winners),
- BioNorth 10th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner,
- BioNorth National Merit Awards (click here to see the winners),
- OLSC Achievement Awards (click here to see the winners),
- Business Case Competition (click here to see the winners),
- Graduate Student Poster Competition.
Who exhibited at BioNorth 2003
BioNorth 2003 Conference Demographics
9th Annual BioNorth 2002
November 4-6, 2002
Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa , Ontario
BioNorth 2002 focused on exciting new developments on the horizon. Session topics covered proteomics, genomics and bioinformatics in drug discovery, stem cell and gene therapy, nanotechnology, medical robotics and biophotonics, transgenic plants and animals, bioprocessing, winning business models and investment, strategic alliances and partnerships, and regulatory compliance and technology development. The conference explored their impact on the global business of discovery, development and commercialization - the bio-based economy.
Special Programs included:
- Canada 's Top 10 Life Sciences Investment Prospects (click here to see the winners),
- Canada-U.K. Business Forum,
- BioNorth National Merit Award (click here to see the winners),
- Annual OLSC Achievement Awards Dinner (click here to see the winners),
- Graduate Student Poster Awards,
- BioPartnering Presentation Forum
- Business Case Competition (click here to see the winners),
- Career Futures.
Who exhibited at BioNorth 2002
BioNorth 2002 Conference Demographics
8th Annual BioNorth 2001
November 5-7, 2001
Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa , Ontario
BioNorth 2001 focused on the convergence of silicon, genomics/proteomics and biology, and its impact on discovery, development and commercialization. The program once again included internationally renowned speakers covering the hottest topics in the life sciences industry. Sessions covered e-R&D, functional genomics and proteomics, stem cell therapy, gene therapy, tissue engineering, DNA chips, microarrays, transgenic plants and animals, MAbs, cancer and cardiovascular therapeutics and the financing of start-ups to list a few.
Special Programs
- Canada 's Top 10 Life Sciences Investment Prospects (click here to see the winners),
- Canada-Sweden Business Forum,
- BioNorth National Merit Award (click here to see the winners),
- Annual OLSC Achievement Awards Dinner (click here to see the winners),
- Graduate Student Poster Awards.
Who Exhibited at BioNorth 2001
2001 Conference Demographics
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