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Where the bioeconomy begins...
"This Is The Event Everyone Is Looking For In The Synthetic Biology Industry..."
The Global Synthetic Biology Conference is an impactful event that unites the leading biological engineers, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who make up this fast-growing industry.
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3-Day of interactivity packed with exceptional content and delivered entirely online
by using the latest technology to keep the event entertaining, engaging and interactive.
Come learn the latest technologies, hear the big announcements in the field, make new partnerships, meet investors, and discover new companies.
September 29th through October 1st, 2020
DAY 1
Day one will feature our annual Investor Grand Panel, show you how to build the lab of the future, explore conscious capitalism, and announce inductees in The Biotech Startup Draft.
DAY 2
We will explore biotech and the brain, anticipate the future of food, go beyond sustainability to a truly circular carbon economy, and consider synthetic biology as a force of equity.
DAY 3
We will focus on new synthetic biology modalities in health care, emerging technology platforms for vaccines, therapies and diagnostics, and the latest COVID developments.
About Your Host
JOHN CUMBERS
FOUNDER, SYNBIOBETA
Hi, my name is John, and I am the founder of SynBioBeta.
I began my science career at NASA Ames, in the heart of Silicon Valley, seeking answers to how humans could live to visit the far reaches of our universe.
Today at SynBioBeta we help bio-entrepreneurs, companies, investors, researchers, visionaries, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of humanity to connect and bring projects to life.
Featured Speakers
Meet the featured speakers of the Global Synthetic Biology Conference 2020
Ed Boyden
Professor in Neurotechnology
MIT
Neuroscientist and engineer, winner of $3M Breakthrough Prize, pioneer of optogenetic control of brain activity, inventor of expansion microscopy for mapping the brain.
George Church
Professor
Harvard & MIT
Pioneer of genome engineering, systems and synthetic biology, co-founder of 14+ biotech companies, author of 400+ papers, inventor of 60+ patents, author of Regenesis.
Jennifer Holmgrem
CEO
Lanzatech
CEO of LanzaTech, leader of a revolutionary carbon recycling company, pioneer in aviation biofuels, (co)author of 50 U.S. patents and 30 scientific publications, named one of the most influential leaders in the bioeconomy.
Emily Leproust
CEO & Director
Twist Bioscience
CEO of Twist Bioscience, disruptor gene synthesis industry, enabler of exponential growth of synthetic biology in health, materials, chemicals, and the environment.
Tim Lu
Co-Founder & CEO
Senti Biosciences
Synthetic biology pioneer, biological engineer, serial founder, creator of a platform technology to advance cell and gene therapies that can adapt, sense, and respond to patients’ needs.
Matt Ocko
Co-Managing Partner
DCVC
Managing Partner at DCVC, entrepreneur, hands-on investor, China investment expert, former VP of R&D, three decades of tech wisdom.
Sylvia Wulf
President & CEO
AquaBounty Technologies
President & CEO of AquaBounty Technologies, bringing genetics and technology to sustainable salmon, leader of billion-dollar food portfolios, strategy development, mergers & acquisitions, environmental & social governance, operations.
Christina Smolke
Co-Founder & CEO
Antheia
Christina Is A Pioneer In The Fields Of Synthetic Biology And Metabolic Engineering. As Professor Of Bioengineering And Chemical Engineering At Stanford University, Her Laboratory Led The Breakthrough Research To Engineer Baker’s Yeast To Produce Valuable Plant-Based Medicines.
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Join The Fast-growing Bioeconomy
Come learn the latest technologies, hear the big announcements in the field, make new partnerships, meet investors, and discover new companies.
Connect with Thought Leaders
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Get inspired and connected to the thought leaders of the industry. Understand where the industry is going so you can stay ahead.
Connect with Talent
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Get the opportunity to showcase your company with the most talented people in the bioeconomy.
Built with Biology
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Learn how our industry can work together to promote thoughtful policies, meaningful public engagement, equitable outcomes, and a vibrant economy
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Smart AI Networking
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Explore Latest Technology
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SynBioBeta puts you at the center of bio-innovation. See the latest technologies unfolding, all in one place.
Live Streaming
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Our virtual event platform brings you the same interactive events you’ve come to know and love, adding features only possible through a digital experience.
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What To Expect In Our Virtual Event
Breakout Sessions
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Our interactive breakout session will be 45 minutes and host up to 4 speakers. The SynBioBeta App brings you new and exciting ways of experiencing breakout sessions while interacting with speakers and conferees.
Keynotes
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Get insights and unique perspective from some of today’s leading thinkers and practitioners on pushing the envelope of our field.
Lightning Talks
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Our lightning talks are 4-minute presentations followed by live Q&A, and quickly introduce you to a diverse range of engineers, investors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders.
Panels
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Our live panel discussions feature leading experts in conversation about the big issues impacting our industry and the bioeconomy.
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Agenda
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FAQ
Where will the event be hosted?
ddf The conference will take place on the SynBioBeta platform, available on mobile devices through the App Store and Google Play (search “SynBioBeta”) and through the desktop version.
Will there be an exhibit hall this year?
The conference will take place on the SynBioBeta platform, available on mobile devices through the App Store and Google Play (search “SynBioBeta”) and through the desktop version.
Will I be able to network with other attendees?
Yes! In fact, networking will be optimized through the use of AI technology. The platform will suggest connections to others based on your own interests in people, sessions, and topics. You can make face-to-face appointments through the platform or connect using the interactive chat.
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