The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will organize JETRO BIOLINK FORUM 2009, an international biotech business and networking event, during BioJapan 2009(Oct 7-9, 2009), Asia’s largest biotech event.


BIOLINK FORUM will feature a symposium, Cluster & Company Networking Reception and business partnering (through BioJapan’s Business Partnering Matching System). Details and registration information are provided below. (Participants in BIOLINK must also pre-register with BioJapan 2009.)

Organizers
JETRO, BioJapan Organizing Committee

Special support
Kanagawa prefectural government

Participation fee
Free (costs for travel, accommodations, visa, etc., are born by participants)

I.Symposium

Prominent speakers in the biotech field will discuss current topics and key issues facing Japanese biotech ventures. Simultaneous English-Japanese interpretation provided.

Date & Time
October 8 (Thu), 2009, 13:30-14:30

Venue
Pacifico Yokohama (BioJapan venue), Annex Hall 203/204

Theme
Fundraising Best Practices for Successful Exits of Biotech Companies (tentative)

Expected number of participants
120

How to register
Online form

II. Cluster & Company Networking Reception

Representatives from biotech clusters in Japan and around the world will present the attractive features of their clusters and highlight key companies through poster displays. Clusters are invited to apply as poster exhibitors (see below). Last year’s reception had more than 350 attendees, including participants from 59 biotech clusters in 19 countries.

Date & Time
October 8 (Thu), 2009, 18:00-20:00

Venue
Hotel InterContinental Yokohama The Grand, Ballroom, 3F

Last year’s cluster participants
View list

Poster exhibitors (open to biotech clusters only)
Participating clusters will be provided with a table, wall display area and sign board (one set per cluster).

Requirements for participation

1. Clusters are responsible for setting up their own poster and brochure display.
2. At least one person from the cluster must remain at poster display area during event.
3. Must take part in follow-up surveys/questionnaires by JETRO.
4. Must utilize the BioJapan Business Matching System. (Participating clusters will automatically be registered in the BioJapan 2009 Business Partnering Web Matching System.)


Maximum number of participants (clusters): 70

How to Apply
Online registration

Important notes for application
-Multiple applications from one cluster will be treated as one application.
-If the number of applicants exceeds the maximum number of exhibitor spaces, JETRO will select exhibitors based on a fair geographical distribution.
-JETRO will provide detailed information to selected participants by end of August 2009. (Completing an application does not guarantee a display space at the reception.)

Application deadline
July 31 (Fri), 2009

Networking reception (open to biotech companies and organizations)
If you are not taking part as poster exhibitor, you are welcome to attend the reception as visitor. To attend, please complete below form.
Online form

III. Business Partnering

BIOLINK participants will have free access to BioJapan’s Online Business Matching System, which allows exhibitors and visitors to prearrange business meetings to be held during the event (Oct 7-9, 2009, 10:00-1700). Once an appointment is made through the system, meeting space will be reserved at the venue.

Meeting locations
Pacifico Yokohama (BioJapan venue), Exhibition hall C/D

How to register
BioJapan 2009 website
* This Matching System is operated by BioJapan Organizing Committee.

For more information, please contact:
High-tech Industry Division, Industry and Technology Department
FAX: +81-3-3582-7508 E-mail: biolink@jetro.go.jp