Joint Conference of the 9th International Conference on Genomics and the 3rd Shenzhen International Biotechnology Innovation Forum & Expo

The Convergence of ICG-9 and SIBIFE-3
In 2014, the 9th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-9) and the 3rd Shenzhen International Biotechnology Innovation Forum & Expo (SIBIFE-3) will join forces to stage one of the world’s most influential and fruitful annual conferences for the genomics and life science industries. It will bring together a diverse group of attendees and provide a platform to discuss recent advances and establish new collaborations. Shenzhen is one of the most energetic and fast-developing cities in the world. With strong support from open-minded local government and ample resources; the city provides a friendly environment for innovators and entrepreneurs.

ICG
ICG aims at gathering leaders, researchers and professionals in omics sciences on human health, animal and plant science, agriculture and other related fields, to share thoughts and implications on the latest developments in the world of genomics. Since its inauguration 9 years ago, ICG has proved itself as one of the most dynamic, enthusiastic, and enjoyable gatherings internationally. We have not only been doing science, we have also been cultivating a culture of collaboration. ICG puts everyone together, to do together, to share together and lets communication make a difference.

SIBIFE
SIBIFE is one of the largest and most influential events in the region with a focus on promoting academic communication, development of new businesses, and industrialization of global biotechnology research and translation. In 2013, the 2nd SIBIFE brought together more than 1,200 policy makers, corporate leaders, industry heavyweights, biotech investors and insightful scholars. This year, SIBIFE will inaugurate the 1st BT Leaders Summit, where presenters will share their insights on building a global connection between advanced biotechnology and capital to promote innovation and inspiration for sustainable biotechnology and healthcare industries.

The convergence of ICG and SIBIFE this year will gather even more friends together from the globe and provide exciting opportunities to develop greater collaborations between scientists and industry professionals in omics world. This joint conference will be a dynamic, enthusiastic, and enjoyable gathering for everyone, and it is a great pleasure to have you with us.

Conference Tracks
ICG-9
Ancient and Extinct Genomes
Evolution and Biodiversity
Rare Diseases
Reproductive Health
Orphan Crops
Major Crops
Soybean Genomics
Complex Diseases
Cancer Genomics
Virus Screen
Science and Society
Bioinformatics and Big Data Solutions
Publication
Animal Population Genetics
Metabonomics and Proteomics
Metagenomics

SIBIFE-3
BT Leaders Summit
When will Bio-economy come?
Future of BT+IT
Innovation Forum
International Bio Bay Infrastructure
Partnership and Investment
Global Initiative on Biobanking
New Agricultural Economy
Personalized Healthcare

Speakers:
Sydney Brenner (Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine) Crick-Jacobs Center, USA
Stephen O'Brien Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Mike Bunce Curtin University, Australia
Lars Bolund Aarhus University, Denmark
Lauren O ’Donnell IBM, USA
Laurie Goodman GigaScience, UK
Leroy Hood Institute for Systems Biology, USA
Tom Gilbert Natural History Museum of Denmark,
Jonathan Flint University of Oxford, UK
Karsten Kristiansen University of Copenhagen, Denmark 
Harris A. Lewin University of California, USA
Rebecca Lawrence F1000 Research, UK
Sujin Luo Peking University, China
Xin Lu University of Oxford, UK
Owen McMillan Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
Rasmum Nielsen UC Berkeley, USA
Howard-Yana Shapiro Mars Incorporated, USA
Min Shen Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Singapore
Gane Ka-Shu Wong University of Alberta, Canada
Liz Worthey Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
Hui Wang Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, UK
Jun Wang BGI, China
Kun Xia Central South University, China
Huanming Yang (Committee Chair) BGI, China
Guojie Zhang BGI, China
Yong Zhang BGI, China

Registration
Early Bird Discount Available! Register before May 28, 2014 and Save 260 USD.

For more information about this joint conference, please visit www.icg9-sibife.org.