BioWest 2004, the Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Tradeshow, is Now Open for General Registration.DENVER Denver, city (1990 pop. 467,610), alt. 5,280 ft (1,609 m), state capital, coextensive with Denver co., N central Colo., on a plateau at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mts., along the South Platte River where Cherry Creek meets it; inc. 1861. -- BioWest 2004, the largest gathering of bioscience bioscience /bio·sci·ence/ (-si´ens) the study of biology wherein all the applicable sciences (physics, chemistry, etc.) are applied. bi·o·sci·ence n. See life science. professionals in the region, returns for its third year on October 26-27 at the Doubletree dou·ble·tree n. A crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached for harnessing two animals abreast. Noun 1. Hotel in Denver. Building on the great success of last year's conference, BioWest 2004 will be bigger in every dimension -- with 60 exhibitors and more than 500 attendees, an expanded two-day program, nationally known keynote keynote /key·note/ (ke´not) in homeopathy, the characteristic property of a drug that indicates its use in treating a similar symptom of disease. speakers, and the annual awards dinner of the Colorado BioScience Association. General registration is now open. Registration information, along with the latest details on the conference program and sponsorship opportunities, are available at the BioWest 2004 website: www.biowestconference.com. Program highlights With a dynamic and comprehensive program, BioWest 2004 will focus on the vital challenges that virtually all bioscience companies face. --Panel discussions will focus on international intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization, reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. , merger and acquisition strategies, and the future of AgBio in the region. --A venture showcase will feature live investment pitches by emerging companies and critiques by national venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. . --Industry forecasts and analysis will be presented by global powerhouses Ernst & Young and Frost & Sullivan. --An exhibit hall will showcase more than 60 companies serving the bioscience industry. When and where October 26-27, 2004. Doubletree Stapleton -- Denver, 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207 Who will attend Executive managers of bioscience companies in the region, as well as senior technical professionals, research faculty, investors, service providers, economic development leaders, and media representatives. About BioWest 2004 BioWest 2004 is a presentation of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (www.state.co.us), the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Noun 1. redevelopment authority - a public administrative unit given responsibility for the renovation of blighted urban areas administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities (www.colobio.com) and the Colorado BioScience Association (www.cobioscience.com). For BioWest 2004 conference information, including events, speakers and exhibitors, visit www.biowestconference.com. |
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