Europe's Largest Biotech Event Moves to Olympia; International Biotech to Also Co-Host Lab Automation Europe.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

International Biotech 

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003

IIR, a leading global conference and exhibition organiser have today announced their decision to relocate International Biotech, Europe's only International Biotechnology event, to Olympia in Kensington, London. Through offering an easily accessible venue in the centre of a busy biotechnology area, the show organisers anticipate that this year's show will attract even more visitors and exhibitors. The show will take place on the 25th and 26th of November.

Last years' event, featuring 150 exhibitors as well as an extensive range of seminars and a high-level conference agenda was extremely successful, attracting over 1,700 visitors. Following on from the huge success, the organisers are planning to make this years' show even bigger and better. Thermo electron, an exhibitor at last year's event, are very much looking forward to this years show, "The combined forum of International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe provides the ideal opportunity for Thermo Electron Corporation to highlight its broad range of life and laboratory instrumentation and integrated technology" commented Alison Hebbes, European Marketing Manager.

Feedback given by last year's exhibitors and show visitors indicated that a more central location, with a closer proximity to London's numerous academic and research centres would be more desirable. Olympia has proven to be the obvious venue of choice, not only is it within easy reach of many biotechnology companies; it also has several universities nearby. In addition, Olympia's National Hall provides the ideal setting for the additional seminars and workshops that IIR is planning.

There will be added dimension to this year's show as Lab Automation Europe is co-locating with International Biotech. Lab Automation Europe is a brand new event, which will provide a dedicated forum for the dynamic automation technology sector. The event will feature around 50 exhibitors and a comprehensive programme of educational workshops and seminars.

International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe together provide the perfect opportunity to be at the cutting edge of technology and a forum for trade, partnership and information exchange. Admission to both shows is free of charge to visitors.

Organisations from across the biotechnology community will be exhibiting at International Biotech, from molecular biology to proteomics, from drug discovery and development to clinical trials and production. Companies should contact Greg Cherry, Event Manager on [phone] for more information about exhibiting.