October 6-8, 2009

Hannover, Germany

BIOTECHNICA in Hannover is the leading event within the European biotech industry. It embraces every segment of biotechnology - from basic biotechnology and equipment, bio-informatics and services to the five major areas of application: pharmaceuticals/medicine, industry, food, agriculture, the chemical industry and the environment. From research and product development, equipment, process technology and services to production and marketing: the exhibition section of BIOTECHNICA charts the biotech industry's value-adding chain from start to finish.

Alongside the big industry players and SMEs, which have their own stands at the show, young and emerging biotech firms and scientific establishments are given ideal opportunities to showcase their work at the many group display stands representing national and international BioClusters and industry associations.

Product categories on display:

� Bioengineering

� Equipment

� Bioinformatics/Services

� Medical and pharmaceutical applications

� Environmental Applications

� Nutrition Applications

By highlighting topical themes such as white and red biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, regenerative medicine and microsystems technology, BIOTECHNICA focused attention on those areas where new knowledge is the key to new sales opportunities.

The US BIO PARK at BIOTECHNICA 2009 provides a cost-effective exhibit program for US states, associations and companies to expand their export sales. Many value-added services will be free of charge to US BIO PARK exhibitors such as; private meeting room, presentation slot in the forum, participation in exclusive partnering and networking program, conference and special events passes, wireless internet access, pavilion lounge and booth cleaning. As part of the U.S. Commercial Service Trade Fair Certification Program, our specialists in Germany will be at the show to meet U.S. exhibitors and provide market counseling. Please visit http://www.hfusa.com/biotechnica_uspark for complete details.