Time:April 25-28, 2015
Venue:Nanjing International Expo Center Jinling Convention Center
Organizer:BIT Congress Inc.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is a matter of immense pleasure and privilege for us that the 6th Symposium of Enzyme & Biocatalysis will be held from April 25-28, 2015 in Nanjing, China. On behalf of the organizing committee, we cordially invite you to attend this conference.
The theme of this symposium is Catalyzing Green Chemistry for Huge Business and the objective is to convene a high-profile gathering of industry leaders, senior local governments’ officials, international enzyme experts, technology providers working in the area of industry enzyme & biocatalys to discuss, debate and develop model solution and explore potential business opportunities in China.
The program of the symposium highlights some recent breakthrough stories and successes in this particular field. Over the conference period, you will have opportunities to share information and best practices on enzyme/biocatalyst discovery, biocatalysis in challenging chemistry, enzyme & biocatalyst bioprocessing, novel industrial enzymes and applications, enzymes in drug discovery, inaugurate forum of enzymes and diseases, and science of kinases etc.
BIT Congress Inc. the professional high-end conference organizing company will operate this grand event and make every effort to work on the preparation. We are strongly confident that the dedication and efforts of the BIT will make SEB-2015 a resounding success and a worthy conference for attendees from all over the world.
Francis Bacon once said "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds". I hope you, our conference participants, will seize the opportunities, make more of them and be successful in your endeavors. I can assure you that BIT Congress Inc. will assist you professional growth wherever necessary.
If you have been to prior meetings, we warmly welcome your return as a regular friend. If this is your first meeting, we also welcome you to our "family" gathering.
We look forward to serving you and making your trip unforgettable in this pleasant season.
Congress Time
April 24, 2015 (Registration and Exhibition Booth Setup)
April 25-28, 2015 (Conference Opening)
Language
The official language of SEB-2015 is English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
VISA
Visas are required to travel to China for this conference. Please contact your travel agent or the Chinese Consulate/Embassy in your country for exact details on the visa application procedure as soon as possible. Visa processing times can vary.
We recommend you obtain the visa to China three months ahead of the conference date.
Please note that a letter of invitation will be provided to assist delegates in obtaining a visa or permission to attend the congress and should not be considered as an official invitation covering fees and other expenses.
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Conference badges are not transferable. Lost badges will not be replaced without payment of the full conference registration fee. |
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Dress Code |
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The dress code at SEB and the exhibition is business casual. VIP speakers and chairs of the Opening Ceremony are recommended to dress formally. |
Liability and Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Currency and Banking
In China, only RMB is used. However, exchange centers can be found at airports, most hotels and large shopping centers. The exchange rate is due to the official rate (Bank of China). When exchanging money, please keep your receipt by which you can change any remaining RMB back to foreign currency when leaving China. Visa, Master, American Express are honored in many department stores and hotels. ATM could help you for changing RMB from your credit card. Banks usually open at 9:00 in the morning and close at 17:00 in the afternoon all working days.
Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually provide 115V outlet for razor.
Hosting Organizations
Information Research Center of International Talent, China State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, China
Operating Organization
China Council for the Promotion of Intemational Trade, Nanjing Sub-Council
Foreign Experts Databank of SAFEA-Dalian Biotechnological and Medical Experts Subdivision
BIT Congress Inc., China
Executive Chair
Dr. Xiaodan Mei, President, BIT Congress, Inc., China
Program Coordinators of BIT Congress Inc.
Ms. Sandy Lee
Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Athanasios Koutinas, Professor Emeritus, University of Patras, Greece
Dr. Abdeltif Amrane, Professor, University of Rennes 1, France
Dr. Claus Crone Fuglsang, Vice President, BioEnergy Research and Development, Novozymes, Inc, Denmark
Dr. Holly H. Hogrefe, Manager, Agilent Technologies, Inc, USA
Dr. Badal C. Saha, Lead Scientist, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, USA
Dr. Wolfgang Zimmermann, Professor, University of Leipzig, Germany
Dr. Kesen Ma, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, Canada
Dr. Jean Chaudiere, Professor, University of Bordeaux, France
Dr. Maogen Zhang, Research Assistant Professor, the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
Dr. Sinerik Ayrapetyan, UNESCO Chair, Life Sciences International Postgraduate Educational Center, Armenia
Dr. Iwasaki Yasuo, Professor and Chairman, University Omori Medical Center, Japan
Dr. Jean-Marc Reichhart, Professor, Université de Strasbourg, France
Dr. Stephen B. Shears, Senior Investigator, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences(NIEHS/NIH), USA
Dr. Karsten Haupt, Professor, Compiègne University of Technology, France
Dr. Mel Luetkens, COO, Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., USA
Dr. Geoff Bell, CEO, Microbiogen Pty Ltd., Australia
Dr. Gerald Reeck, Professor, Kansas State University, USA
Dr. Hajo Haase, Professor, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Dr. Thad Simons, Senior Executive Advisor to Board of Directors, Novus, USA
Dr. Timothy R. McDermott, Professor, Montana State University, USA
Dr. Verónica Acosta-Martinez, Soil Microbiologist and Biochemist, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory, USA
Dr. Viva Yan Ma, Health Economics & Market Access Manager, Johnson & Johnson, USA
Dr. Sébastien Thibaudeau, Senior Lecturer, University of Poitiers, France
Dr. Ulrich Giesecke, CEO, W42 Consulting GmbH, Germany
Dr. Viva Yan Ma, Health Economics & Market Access Manager, Johnson & Johnson, USA
Dr. Ray Dolan, Professor, University College London, UK
Dr. Peter X Ma, Professor, University of Michigan, USA
Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor, Imperial College London, UK
Dr. Richard E Goodman, Research Professor, Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Nebraska, USA
Dr. Pauline Teunissen, Staff Scientist, DuPont Industrial Biosciences, USA
Dr. Mingruo Guo, Professor, University of Vermont, USA
Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor, Imperial College London, UK
Dr. Kasiviswanath Muthukumarappan, Professor, South Dakota State University, USA
Dr. Henrik Toft Simonsen, Associate Professor, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Dr. Daniel Auriol, Chief Scientific Officer, LibraGen, France
Dr. Shyam Gupta, President, Bioderm Research, France
Dr. Joe Sweeney, Professor, University of Huddersfield, UK
Dr. Edgardo T. Farinas, Associate Professor and Chair, University Heights, USA
Dr. Serge Cosnier, Director, Université Joseph Fourier, France
Dr. Shaoyi Sun, Principle Scientist, Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc, Canada
Conference Venue: Nanjing International Expo Center Jinling Convention Center
As an important part of Nanjing International Expo Center, it’s a comprehensive convention center with advanced supporting facilities, integrating convention, exhibition, hotel, banquet and performance.
Jinling Convention Center is located in the key position of the International Expo Center. It takes up 80,000 square-meters. There are 5,000 square-meters multifunctional Hall, 2,000 square-meters auditorium hall, 1,300 square-meters ballroom, 20 well equipped meeting rooms and 19provate banquet rooms, as well as one four-star international hotel. The Jinling Conference Center integrates with the exhibition hall. It can greatly promote the Nanjing convention and Exhibition economic level and the whole image. It also can enrich the connotation of the convention and exhibition.
Located in the heart of Nanjing, the Nanjing International Expo Center was built with aim to host the World Urban Forum, and it opened its doors to the public at the end of the year 2008. A total of 8 exhibition halls make up this vast expo center, which is set across a 30,000 square meters, where a considerable number of outdoor events have already been organized over the years. Being located just under 20 minutes from the heart of Nanjing by subway, Nanjing International Expo Center is also easily accessible from the international travelers who can get to the destination by taking a flight to the Lukou International Airport. A number of intercity highways also link this city to the rest of the country.
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