2013-04-17
Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO), Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development…
## April 17-26, 2013
Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO), Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) co-organized the Hong Kong Biotechnology Delegation, comprising prominent Hong Kong biotech companies and organizations, to exhibit at the BIO 2013 International Convention at Chicago during April 22-25. Prior to the Exhibition, a side mission to San Francisco was also organized to visit key biotechnology companies, research and educational institutes during April 18-19. The Hong Kong Biotechnology Delegation has become a tradition, providing opportunities for delegates to meet international biotech players and explore collaboration opportunities between biotech industries of Hong Kong and worldwide.
The mission was led by Professor Albert Cheung-Hoi YU, Chairman of HKBIO, Dr. Stephen LAM, Head, Biotechnology Cluster of HKSTPC, with Ms. Stella POON, Director, Los Angeles of HKTDC. Our delegates and exhibiting companies consist of major biotech industry players in Hong Kong: (in alphabetical order)
BGI-Hong Kong Co., Limited
CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc.
eNano Health Limited
GeneForge Limited
Hai Kang Life Corporation Limited
Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd.
Polygum Technologies Limited
Transpacific IP Group Limited
The delegation was sponsored by LAByrinth [a Life Science-inspired communications studio and biotech fashion brand], and was also supported by over 20 government departments, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and related organizations.
Please click here ( http://www.hkbio.org.hk/html/file/BIO2013%20Event%20Report.pdf ) for the full event summary. For enquiries, please contact the HKBIO Secretariat