IIT DELHI Presents Biohorizon 2005 The Seventh National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology 11 th and 12 th March 2005 Organized by Biochemical Engineers and Technologists Association (BETA) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Supported by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Biohorizon 2005 The Biotechnology Revolution has had a tremendous impact on all spheres of human life including agriculture, health care, foods, industrial chemicals and environment management issues. The Biochemical Engineers and Technologists Association (BETA) of the Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology at IIT Delhi is proud to be a part of this revolution. It has been our constant endeavor to keep abreast of the latest developments in the biotechnology and biochemical engineering sector and to contribute to its advancement by promoting an interaction between technologists, industrialists and policy makers. With a focus on an ever-growing technological momentum in the field of biotechnology, BETA plans to organize the 7 th National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Biohorizon 2005. The overwhelming success of Biohorizons 1999-2004 has spurred us on to achieve even higher goals and standards, and we promise another outstanding Symposium. This symposium shall be unique due to the participation of executives, technologists and researchers as well as policy makers from various Industry, Academia and the Government. The objective of the Symposium is to promote greater awareness and interaction amongst the Biotech community about new and emerging areas in biotechnology. It will be an excellent opportunity for the new generation of biotechnologists to exchange their concepts, views, knowledge and ideas.
Highlights of Biohorizon 1999-2004 The Symposium has been inaugurated by luminaries like Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Dr. Manju Sharma, Prof. V. Ramalingswami, Prof. Asis Datta, Dr. Krishna M. Ella, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Dr. Rama Mukherjee, Prof. G.P. Talwar, and Dr. Anil C. Ghosh under the chairmanship Directors/Dy. Directors of IIT Delhi. Some of the eminent researchers who have presented their invited talks in the Technical Paper Sessions are Prof. S. K. Brahmachari (IGIB) Prof. B. Jayaram (IITD) Dr. S. Mukherjee (ICGEB) Prof. R. Bhatnagar (JNU) Prof. S. S. Bhojwani (DUNC) Dr. Chandra Prakash (Shantha Biotek) Prof. Alok Bhattacharya (JNU) Dr. A. C. Banerjee (NII) Prof. S. Ramakumar(IISc) Dr. Dinesh Gupta, (ICGEB) Prof. Manju Bansal(IISc) Prof. G. P. Agarwal (IITD) Prof. H. Y. Mohan Ram (DU) Prof. D. Pental (DUSC) Prof. A. Bhattacharya (JNU) Dr. G. N. Qazi (RRL Jammu) Dr. Dilip Biswas(CPCB) Dr. Banwari Lal(TERI) Prof. V. S. Bisaria(IITD) Prof. A. Verma(JNU) Dr. D. K. Adhikari (IIP) Dr. Parimal Mishra(Dr. Reddy's Lab) Prof. N. R. Jagannathan.(AIIMS) Dr. K. K. Tripathi (DBT) Dr. Ashok Ratan (Ranbaxy) Dr. D. Chaudhury (JNU) Dr. S. Chaudhury (IGIB) Dr. D. Mohanty (NII) Prof. V. S. Chauhan (ICGEB) Prof. Indira Nath (AIIMS) Dr. Debi Sarkar (DUSC) Dr. Indira Ghosh (AstraZeneca) Dr. P. R. Patnaik (IMTECH) Dr. Sharmila Mande(TCS) Prof. Y. D.Sharma (AIIMS) Dr. P. K. Ghosh (DBT) Dr. Sudeshna Adak(IBM) Dr. Manju Nath (Monsanto) Prof. P. Ghosh (BISR) Dr. A. K. Panda (NII) Prof. B. K. Guha (IITD) Prof. T. P. Singh (AIIMS) Dr. S. K. Velankar (IITB) Dr. S. K. Gupta (NII) Dr. T. R. Sreekrishnan(IITD) Dr. S. Natesh(DBT) Prof. Akhilesh Tyagi(DUSC) Prof. G A Ravishankar(CFTRI) Prof. Subrata Sinha (AIIMS) Prof. Sandip Basu (NII) Dr. V. V. N. Kishore (TERI) Dr. Vineeta Bal (NII) Prof. Rajendra Prasad (JNU) Dr. S. Bhattacharya (IISc) Prof. R. K. Khar (Jamia) Prof. S. Anand (IITD)
Prof. K. V. Venkatesh (IITB) Dr. J. B. Dikshit (Strand Genomics) Dr. A. M. Lali (UICT) Prof. C. B. Rao (IGIB) Dr. R. Raman (ICGEB) Dr. B. B. Gupta (IFUWWT) Students from over 112 universities from across the country have presented their papers in Technical Poster Sessions. In addition to the Technical Sessions, a session focussing on a related nontechnical topic is held every year at Biohorizon. Some of the speakers at such sessions in the past have been: Prof. Vinayshil Gautam (IITD) Mr. Ved Prakash (Hero Honda) Mr. Y.K. Saxena (Gujarat Ambuja) Mr. Anurag Mehra (Arthur Andersen) Mr. Vijay D. Bakare (ex-director, IOCL) Mr. Rahul Bhasin (ING-Baring) Mr. Raj Ketkar (MD, Monsanto) Mr. B.K. Raizada (Ranbaxy) Mr. S.B. Krishnan (DST) Mr. Himanshu Goswami (Evalueserve) Mr. Ashish Gupta (Evalueserve) Mr. H. Bhartia (MD, Jubilant Organosys) Mr. R. D. Kapoor (Monsanto) Mr. S. Ganesh (BCG) Mr. Rajat Kotra (GE Capital) Mr. Rajendra Khare (KPMG) Mr. Vinod Gupta (NIESBUD) Dr. Ashok Ratan (Ranbaxy) Mr. Bibek Debroy Dr. P.K. Ghosh (DBT) Mr. K.C.Varshney (CSIR) Prof. D.K. Banwet (IITD) Dr. R.Saha (DST) Prof. S.G. Deshmukh (IITD) Dr. K. Mookhtiar (Ranbaxy) Mr. S. Ramu (Quintles) Over 50 institutes from across the country participate in the Symposium each year. Attended by more than 1500 executives and researchers from various Industries and Institutes across the country. The Symposium is supported by Government bodies like CSIR, AICTE, DST, INSA and DBT. It receives wide support from various industries. Ranbaxy, USV Ltd., Nature Publishing Group, Monsanto, Seagrams, Biocon, and ING-Barings are a few of the names that have been associated with Biohorizon in the past.
Outline of Biohorizon 2005 Technical Review Sessions: Technical Review Session 1: Approaches in Biocatalyst Development Strain development as an upstream process entails identification, characterization, and development of novel microbial isolates with improved properties for application in industrial bioconversions. This session focuses on identification of desired genetic manipulations through principles of Systems Biology, realization of these manipulations using Recombinant DNA technology and finally, development of a microbial strain with improved properties to be used at an industrial scale. Technical Review Session 2: Advances in Bioprocess Development Bioprocess development involves the creation and optimization of conditions for the effective utilization of a biocatalyst for an industrial application. This session would review the recent advances made in design, scale up and control of bioreactors Technical Review Session 3: Downstream Processing Downstream processing involves recovery of the product after the production using membrane based separation methods, chromatographic separations etc. In the case of biological products where the activity of the product has to be recovered and maintained, methods such as protein refolding and product formulation are also an integral part of downstream processing. This session focuses on current breakthroughs and developments in downstream processing. Technical Poster Sessions The symposium offers a unique platform to the Indian Scientific fraternity to discuss, debate and promote their research amongst the Scientific and Technical community of the country. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: Novel biocatalysts for biotechnological applications Session 2: Innovative technologies in bioprocessing and product Recovery Session 3: Biomaterials and Instrumentation
Outline of Biohorizon 2005 Panel Discussion: Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers The growing scale of the biotechnology industry in established fields coupled with the increasing breadth of application of biotechnology has created an unprecedented requirement for skilled manpower. Each year the top academic institutions in the country produce a large number of highly trained personnel in an attempt to fulfill this growing demand. However, a large number of people are unable to make their way into the industrial workforce due to a lack of information on the part of the industry as well as the student community. This discussion is aimed at bridging the existing information gap and at ensuring a better utilization of the large, highly qualified human resource available to industry throughout the country. Panel Discussion: IPR Issues in Biotechnology: The issue of intellectual property takes center stage this year especially in the pharma/biotech sector as the new product patent regime sets in. While the industry, which had relied primarily on process re-engineering, till date prepares to reinvent itself, the policymakers are swamped with concerns regarding the content of the new law and has to cater to the interests of the domestic industry, foreign investors as well as the consumers. In this session we would like to address this issue from both perspectives and it will also be an ideal time to look upon and analyze how the first few weeks have fared in the new regime. Emerging Areas in Biotechnology: The session will showcase the emerging fields in Biotechnology. It aims to present to the audience an overview of subjects in biotechnology that will be the crucial components of tomorrow's technology. The 21st century has been called the generation of biotechnology by all, the layman, the intelligentsia and the mass media. We seek to address this statement more thoroughly, by seeking to advertise to the audience the precise ways by which this "up-coming" field will affect all our lives in the near future.
MAIN SPONSORSHIP
Title Sponsorship The title sponsor will be the largest and the most important sponsor at Biohorizon 2005. Not only will the sponsor get massive publicity and advertising out of the title sponsorship, it will also give the company a strong platform to project itself as an organization supporting and encouraging a benevolent cause in the academia. Incentives: 1. The company name shall be appended to the title Biohorizon 2005 2. The Name and Logo shall also be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at all the venues Biohorizon 2005 Stationery Registration forms to be sent out to around 500 Educational Institutions All invitation letters Schedules for the events Proceedings to be given to all the participants (Industry as well as the Academia) and sent to companies and institutes after the event. Delegate Kits 3. Complimentary Stall to be provided at the Venue. 4. Complimentary Full Page Advertisement in the Proceedings. 5. Regular announcements throughout the Symposium, including on large screens to be set up outside the auditorium. 6. Advertisements in the Print Media. 7. Banners of the company to be put up around the campus. 8. The company may also distribute its printed literature to all the delegates. 9. Free registration to 3 company representatives at the symposium.
10. Internet Benefits: The Internet shall play an important role in promoting the event and shall provide many advertising opportunities. As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the title sponsor: Name and logo of the Title Sponsor shall appear on the Biohorizon 2005 Website. Links from the Biohorizon 2005 and BETA Websites to the Title Sponsor s website. A special page dedicated to the Title Sponsor. Online Registration forms to carry the Name and Logo of the Title Sponsor. A Comprehensive Package worth Rs. 1,50,000/-
Co-Sponsorship The co-sponsor will get large amounts of publicity out of the cosponsorship. Besides that, it will also give the company an opportunity to project itself as an organization supporting and encouraging a benevolent cause in the academia. Incentives: 1. The Name and Logo of the co-sponsor shall also be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at all the venues Invitations to be sent out to the Industry Record of proceedings to be given to all the participants (Industry as well as the Academia) and sent to companies and institutes after the Symposium 2. Provision for Distribution of Pamphlets/Handouts during all the events. 3. Complimentary Full Page Advertisement in the Proceedings. 4. Stall provided outside the main auditorium at a discounted rate. 5. Free registration to 3 company representatives at the symposium. 6. Internet Benefits: The Internet shall play an important role in promoting the event and shall provide many advertising opportunities. As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the co-sponsor: Name and logo of the Co-Sponsor on the Website Links from the Biohorizon 2005 and BETA Websites A Package worth Rs. 1,00,000/-
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Inauguration The inauguration of the symposium will be held on the 11 th of March 2005. Through their keynote lectures the luminaries share their ideas and vision with the audience. In the past, such distinguished personalities as Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Dr. Manju Sharma, Prof. V. Ramalingswami, Prof. Asis Datta, Dr. Krishna M. Ella, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Dr. Rama Mukherjee, Prof. G.P. Talwar, and Dr. Anil C. Ghosh just to name a few, have graced the event with their presence. Biohorizon 2005 will not only maintain the high standard of previous years, but would improve upon it. The leaders of the Indian Biotechnology Revolution shall be invited to preside over the inauguration. This event shall provide the sponsor with an opportunity to highlight its association with the Symposium. Incentives: 1. The name and logo of the sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at the venue Invitations 2. A complimentary advertisement in the Proceedings 3. Company logo and name displayed on a Multi Media screen during the event 4. Company can distribute its printed literature to the delegates. 5. Complimentary registration will be given to 2 company representatives for the seminar. 6. Internet Benefits: The following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor at Biohorizon 2005: Name and logo will be displayed on the Biohorizon and BETA websites Link to sponsor s website from the Biohorizon website A package worth Rs. 50,000/-
Technical Review Sessions The Technical Review Sessions focus on issues which are at the cutting edge of today s biotechnology revolution. There shall be 3 review sessions which will cover the following topics: Approaches in Biocatalyst Development Advances in Bioprocess Development Downstream Processing Incentives: 1. The Name and Logo of the event sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters relating to the event. Banners at all the event venues. 2. A five-minute slot for a speaker from the company in the Middle of the event session. 3. Provision for distribution of Pamphlets/Handouts throughout the specific events. 4. Sponsor s name and logo on all event advertisements in the Print Media. 5. Complimentary Half Page Ad in the Proceedings. The pages (approx. 100) of the proceedings pertaining to the specific event will also carry the logo of the sponsor. 6. Free registration to 2 company representatives for the event. 7. Display of the company Name and Logo on the Multimedia Screen during event changeovers. 8. Stall provided at a discounted rate outside the event venue. 9. Internet Benefits: The following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor at Biohorizon 2005: Name and logo of the Event Sponsor on the Website. Links from Biohorizon 2005 and BETA Websites. One Review session Rs. 30,000/- A package for 3 Review sessions Rs. 75,000/-
Technical Poster Sessions The Technical Poster Sessions, covering a broad biotechnology spectrum will be a major springboard for budding ideas. With overwhelming participation, the poster sessions have generated a lot of interest amongst the academia and industry in the past and promise to be one of the major events of this year's symposium attracting large crowds. Biohorizon 2005 would include technical poster sessions on following: Novel biocatalysts for biotechnological applications Innovative technologies in bioprocessing and product Recovery Biomaterials and Instrumentation Incentives: 1. The Name and Logo of the event sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters relating to the event. Banners at all the event venues. 2. Sponsor s name and logo on all event advertisements in the Print Media. 3. Provision for distribution of Pamphlets/Handouts throughout the specific events. 4. Display of the company Name and Logo on the Multimedia Screen during the event. 5. Complimentary Half Page Ad in the Proceedings. The pages of the proceedings pertaining to the specific event will also carry the logo of the sponsor. 6. Free registration to 2 company representatives for the event. 7. Stall provided at a discounted rate outside the event venue. 8. Internet Benefits: As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor: Name and logo of the Event Sponsor on the Website. Links from Biohorizon 2005 and BETA Websites. A Package of 3 Poster sessions Rs. 40,000/-
Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers The opportunities in Biotechnology are numerous and multi-faceted. This panel discussion would invite eminent speakers from academia, industry and government discussing the current opportunities in the field of biotechnology that range from research to business. Incentives: 1. The name and logo of the sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at the venue Invitations 2. Prominent coverage during the event 3. A half page advertisement in the Proceedings. The pages (approx. 50) of the proceedings pertaining to the specific event will also carry the logo of the sponsor. 4. Company logo and name displayed on a Multi Media screen during the event 5. Company can distribute its printed literature to the delegates. 6. Complimentary registration will be given to 2 company representatives for the seminar. 7. Internet Benefits: The Internet shall play an important role in promoting the event and shall provide many advertising opportunities. As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor: Name and logo will be displayed on the Biohorizon website Link to sponsor s website from the Biohorizon website A package worth Rs. 75,000 /-
IPR issues in Biotechnology The issue of intellectual property takes center stage this year especially in the pharma/biotech sector as the new product patent regime sets in. The panel discussion would invite eminent speakers to address these issues from various perspectives. Incentives: 1.The name and logo of the sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at the venue Invitations 2. Prominent coverage during the event 3. A half page advertisement in the Proceedings. The pages (approx. 50) of the proceedings pertaining to the specific event will also carry the logo of the sponsor. 4. Company logo and name displayed on a Multi Media screen during the event 5. Company can distribute its printed literature to the delegates. 6. Complimentary registration will be given to 2 company representatives for the seminar. 7. Internet Benefits: The Internet shall play an important role in promoting the event and shall provide many advertising opportunities. As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor: Name and logo will be displayed on the Biohorizon website Link to sponsor s website from the Biohorizon website A package worth Rs. 50,000 /-
Emerging areas in Biotechnology The session will showcase the emerging areas in Biotechnology. It aims to present to the audience an overview of subjects in biotechnology that will be the crucial components of tomorrow's technology. We seek to address this statement more thoroughly, by advertising to the audience the precise ways by which this "up-coming" field will affect all our lives in the near future. Incentives: 1. The name and logo of the sponsor shall be prominently displayed on the following: All posters Banners at the venue Invitations 2. Prominent coverage during the event 3. A half page advertisement in the Proceedings. The pages (approx. 50) of the proceedings pertaining to the specific event will also carry the logo of the sponsor. 4. Company logo and name displayed on a Multi Media screen during the event 5. Company can distribute its printed literature to the delegates. 6. Complimentary registration will be given to 2 company representatives for the seminar. 7. Internet Benefits: The Internet shall play an important role in promoting the event and shall provide many advertising opportunities. As part of the sponsorship benefits of Biohorizon 2005, the following incentives will be provided to the event sponsor: Name and logo will be displayed on the Biohorizon website Link to sponsor s website from the Biohorizon website A package worth Rs. 50,000 /-
OTHER SPONSORSHIPS
The Exhibition Besides showcasing the latest technological innovations and scientific developments in the field of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, this event is also specially designed for the sponsoring company to reach out to the select audience of the Academia, the Industry and the Young Scientists. Such a collection constitutes the prime target group for biotech companies and this exhibition gives them the edge by having a direct visual impact on their core customer group. Additional Incentives: 1. A complimentary advertisement in the proceedings. 2. Logo to be displayed on the Biohorizon website along with a link to the company website. For a Single Stall (Size 3m x 3m) Rs. 20,000/- For a Double Stall (Size 6m x 3m) Rs. 30,000/- 1 Computer with Multimedia (Optional) Rs. 7,500/-
The Proceedings The Proceedings, which will be released during the symposium, will contain a splendid collection of the abstracts and complete contributed papers and some of the best papers in the field, which may not have been presented during the event. All lectures and talks delivered during the symposium are included in the proceedings along with additional reading material covering various topics. The reach of the Proceedings is vast, with copies being sent to all participating institutes and sponsoring industries all across the nation. The proceedings are also sent to all Industry, Prominent Institutes, Laboratories and Libraries around the country. For placing an advertisement in the Proceedings, the various options are: Back cover page 24cm 18cm Rs. 10,000/- Inside front cover page 24cm 18cm Rs. 8,000/- Inside back cover page 24cm 18cm Rs. 8,000/- Full page 24cm 18cm Rs. 5,000/- Half page 12cm 18cm Rs. 3,000/-
The Mementos The winners, judges, guests and all symposium volunteers at Biohorizon 2005 will be given mementos including prizes, certificates and other souvenirs. Besides these, all the members of the organizing team along with the participants shall be given a printed T-shirt and Folders. Incentives: 1. The sponsor will have its name/logo written on all the mementos that will be a life long souvenir for all those who participated in Biohorizon 2005. 2. A complimentary full-page advertisement in the proceedings. A package worth Rs. 25,000/-
Other Advertisement Options About 2000 copies of the registration forms for Biohorizon 2005 will be sent across the country. The sponsor may opt for an advertisement to be included with the registration form: o Full page advertisement: (24cmX18cm) Rs.8,000/- o Half page advertisement: (12cmX18cm) Rs.5,000/- o Quarter page advertisement: (12cm X 9cm) Rs.3,000/- An advertisement will be enclosed in all the folders to be distributed to distinguished guests comprising of eminent scientists, industrialists, government officials and budding scientists from all over the country. o Full page advertisement: (24cmX18cm) Rs.5,000/- o Half page advertisement: (12cmX18cm) Rs.3,000/-
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