First Sino–Canada Workshop on Biomass Transformation and Commercial Opportunities

June 2 - June 4, 2014, Tianjin, China

Chairman: Prof. Shulin Chen, Dr. Aleks Patrzykat

Organizer:   China National Center for Biotechnology Development

Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, CAS

Venue: Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, CAS

32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin, 300308

Contact Details: Qianqian Chai

Phone: 86-22-84861925

Fax: 86-22-84861997

Email: chai_qq@tib.cas.cn

Topics or Themes:

The focus of the workshop is aligned with national priorities, both in China and Canada, addressing energy and environmental challenges and is targeted towards new economic development opportunities. The topics of this workshop are as follows:

·           Algal Feedstock Development and Biorefinery Approaches

·           Utilization of Biomass - Industrial Bioproducts

·           Utilization of Biomass – Natural Health Products

·           Utilization of Biomass – Processing

Additionally, famous professors and entrepreneurs are invited to have talks and discussions. And site visit to local enterprises will be arranged after the workshop.