WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Biotechnology Industry Organizations (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will feature four breakout tracks with 24 sessions, designed to keep you on the cutting edge of industrial biotech. The Summit will bring together industry leaders, university researchers and venture capitalists to facilitate networking and business partnerships this October 10-12 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, Canada.

Breakout tracks include Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Platforms; Biomass Production and Utilization; Renewable Chemical Production; and Technical and Research Presentations. Featured sessions will focus on financing and continued commercialization of biorefineries for advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals.

A growing biobased economy can strengthen the nations economic security and enhance energy security, said Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIOs Industrial & Environmental Section. Our outstanding line-up of breakout sessions will highlight the growing biobased economy and showcase how vital capital and financing are to continued development. Building a biobased economy will generate good jobs in manufacturing, agricultural production and forestry, transportation and distribution, and construction.

Breakout sessions include:

Creating an Acceptable Supply of Biomass Feedstock to Satisfy Project Financing Requirements Wednesday, October 10, 8:30 - 10am

Financing Biorefinery Projects Wednesday, October 10, 10:30am - 12pm

Advances in the Commercial Production of Biobased Products Thursday, October 11, 2 - 3:30pm

Microalgae: Advancing to Commercial Applications Thursday, October 11, 4 - 5:30pm

Biorefinery Platforms: Perspectives from Leading Commercial Developers Friday, October 12, 8:30 - 10am

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BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Commercialization and Capital in Industrial Biotechnology