December 15, 2005
Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Francisco
The Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Francisco will be held from 6 to 9 PM at the World Trade Club of San Francisco located at One Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, California 94111.

December 15, 2005
Apply to Present at the Life Science Angel Network (LSAN) Event January 10, 2006 Life science entrepreneurs will have the chance to present their companies to local angel investors at the Life Science Angel Network (LSAN) on Tuesday 10th January 2006.  Companies will have 15 minutes (10 minute presentation + 5 minute Q&A) to make their pitch.  The objective is to have the angel investors interested to meet privately with the company for more in-depth discussions.  

December 16, 2005
Deadline to Apply to Present at BIO 2006's Business Forum
Dec. 16 is the deadline for requesting presentation slots at the Business Forum at BIO 2006. More than 240 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from around the world will make business development-focused presentations at the Business Forum in Chicago (April 9 to 12). Request a presentation slot here.

January 8 – 20, 2006
Biotechnology Partnering Mission to China and Japan The Science & Technology Division of International Trade Canada and the Life Sciences Branch of Industry Canada, in collaboration with our Embassies and Consulates in China and Japan, are organizing a biotechnology partnering mission to China and Japan from January 8-20, 2006.

January 9-12, 2006
JPMorgan 24th Annual Healthcare Conference Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA

January 18, 2006
Student Biotech Network Presents: BIOTECH CAREER FAIR CONFERENCE 2006 FINALLY what you've been waiting for! Everything you need to know about jobs, career paths, and skills for success in the biotech industry - all in this conference! Get informed and connected with your future in the biotech industry.

February 13 - 17, 2006
Genome Canada ADVANCED Applied Computational Genomics Course Creating and managing a bioinformatics system for a lab, institute, or university presents a host of problems. While there are an enormous number of software tools, databases and hardware choices, integrating these into a coherent, reliable and easy-to-use system is difficult to do well.

February 13-25, 2006
Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops Series is kicking off its 8th year by offering its flagship course, the Bioinformatics Workshop with a new and exciting curriculum.  Until December 12th, you can apply on-line at: http://www.bioinformatics.ca/apply.php.

March 1-3, 2006
The 14th Annual AceTech Symposium at Whistler 2006

March 21-22, 2006
Invest Northwest 2006 Invest Northwest is the leading investment conference for Pacific Northwest life science community. Invest Northwest is in its fourth year of facilitating relationships between bioscience investment professionals and medical device, biotechnology and related companies. This conference provides bioscience companies an ideal venue to network, identify opportunities and expose the investment community to the width and breadth of this regions’ life science sector.

March 22-23, 2006
The Crossroad of Biotechnology Entitled Industrial Biotechnology and Industrial Sustainability, the symposium will touch different issues such as: lowering green house gas emissions, finding alternatives for fossil energy, developing new enzymes and technologies that will help the environment. It is all part of a new bioeconomy that is working to develop solutions for the future.

March 24-25, 2006
2nd Annual World Microarray Congress
World Microarray Congress 2006 will provide an opportunity for researchers and industry leaders from all over the world to come together to share their expertise, exchange ideas and promote education about the diverse field of microarray technology.

April 9-12, 2006
BIO 2006
The BIO 2006 Annual International Convention will be the industry's largest gathering of biotechnology leaders. It will bring together executives, investors, scientists, policy leaders and journalists from around the world.