BioJapan 2008
Oct. 15th -17th 2008, Yokohama, Japan
Now is the Harvest Time
While many consider Japan's economy to be on the track to recovery, trends in the U.S. economy
and soaring oil prices may have an adverse effect on economic conditions both in Japan and overseas.
To ensure sustainable development in the future, it is essential for Japan to promote innovation
so as to create competitive industries, cultivate social value, and generate jobs and profits, while
forging partnerships with nations in Asia and other regions in the world.
The bioindustry is expected to become a driving force to help achieve these goals. Not only is the
bioindustry closely related to health, food, energy, the environment, and other aspects directly
affecting people's quality of life, but it also plays a significant role in many other industries
including pharmaceutical, food, chemical, machine, and IT industries. Moreover, the intricate
integration of science and technology in the industry has stimulated business activity on a
global scale.
In the field of healthcare, personalized medicine and preventative care have finally begun to take
form and generated new businesses such as functional foods. Furthermore, the Hokkaido Toyako
G8 Summit in 2008, which will most certainly focus on issues of global warming, will further
accelerate utilization of biofuels and biomass plastics.
We are about to enter the time of harvesting the fruits of our efforts. With the cropping will come
significant changes in not only healthcare and the environment but also industries and society as
a whole, and major business opportunities will emerge at the same time.
In anticipation of this harvesting, we have adopted as the concept of BioJapan 2008 "Now Is the
Harvest Time" BioJapan 2008, with the aim of contributing to development of the bioindustry, will
offer various programs integrating exhibitions and seminars, show the latest developments in the
industry, and promote global business networking.
Links
General Information BioJapan 2008
General Information BioJapan 2007
BioJapan 2008 Exhibitor`s List
Seminar Schedule BioJapan 2008