Leveraging NEXT potential in Agriculture Biotechnology

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Potential NEXTThe vision for a progressive economy and a better life for mankind at large are incomplete without an understanding of the sources of sustenance of life itself - food. In this context, while the Green Revolution heralded in evolutionary changes in Agriculture, the battle to ensure global food security still continues. The reasons are not far to find: growing population, deteriorating production environments compounded by the growing menace of global warming, supply chain constraints, and a general neglect of the potential of agriculture have led to a steep decline in global food stocks and the sky-rocketing of food commodity prices.

At the same time, it would be incorrect to say, nothing has done to redress the situation. There are various instances of in depth focus on better crop management and the leveraging of biotechnology for the benefit of Agriculture is already a growing phenomenon. What is missing is bringing all these movements together to take stock of the big picture and to formulate the vision for the step ahead.

A unique platform created solely to bring together the powers of biotechnology and commerce to leverage agriculture and move towards a sustainable level of global food security. In other words, AgBioAsia 2013 will converge on one linear length the depth of path-breaking perspectives, innovative technological interventions and the strength of commercial support all in order to empower agriculture to meet its global obligations.

The first agri-summit of its kind, AgBioAsia 2013 has been conceptualized and is promoted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in partnership with reputed international organisations, including ICRISAT and FABA. It will be held in conjunction with BioAsia 2013 - the benchmarked global forum for Biotechnology - and will align itself to the overarching theme of TECHNOLOGIES. BUSINESS. NEXT.

Welcome to AgBioAsia 2013

Focus NOWWhile the larger interest of this forum will always be a sustainable agro-future for the global population,AgBioAsia 2013 will particularly facilitate key thought leaders in agri-biotechnology to discuss, debate and conclude possibilities in:

1. Crop Biotechnology2. Food Biotechnology and Food Processing3. Nutraceutical

Crop BiotechnologyThis genre of biotechnology has been silently gaining importance in the light of the fact that conventional breeding is limited to gene-exchanges between the same or very closely related species whereas transgenic technology enables combining in one plant useful genes from a wide range of living sources and at a relatively shorter time. In fact, in developing countries in particular, biotechnology has the potential to revitalize the agricultural sector, increase the profitability of farming and even, empower the rural sector by boosting food production, enhancing income for the small farmer, and improving his nutritional security. In this context, AgBioAsia 2013 will unveil and discuss the innovative technologies and trends from across the globe.

Modern biotechnology is often misconstrued as the tool for the rich farmers only, but the fact remains that of the 16.7 million people who grew transgenic crops in 2011, 15 million or 90% were small resource-poor farmers in developing countries(Report: ISAAA, Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2011). AgBioAsia 2013 will take special interest in dispelling myths like this as well as discuss in detail the benefits and risks of harnessing this new technology, besides the strategies to mitigate the associated risks.

Food Biotechnology and ProcessingAccording to a study by McKinsey & Company, the Indian food market is poised to grow from US$ 155 billion in 2005 to US$ 310 billion by 2015 and US$ 344 billion in 2025 - at an approximate compounded annual growth rate of 4.1%. India’s food processing industry is one of the largest industries in the country - it is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. India is one of the world’s major food producers but accounts for only 1.7% (valued at US$ 7.5 billion) of world trade in this sector – this share is slated to increase to 3% (US$ 20 billion) by 2015. The Indian food biotechnology and processing sector is one of the fast growing knowledge-based industries in India and is expected to play a key role in shaping India's rapidly developing economy. Processing contributes to food security by minimizing waste and losses in the food chain and by increasing food availability and marketability, in addition to improving the quality and safety of Food. Biotechnology as applied to food processing is gaining importance with its tremendous potential and scope for producing high value added products with enhanced taste, aroma, shelf-life, texture and nutritional value. Despite the enhanced values, such technologies applied in the processing of food must assure the quality and safety of the final product. AgBioAsia will discuss the prospects and potential of applying biotechnology in food processing operations and to address safety issues in food systems with the objective of addressing food security while responding to changing consumer trends in developing countries.

NutraceuticalsRecognizing the rising importance of the country’s Nutraceuticals and natural wealth, AgBioAsia 2013 will conduct a specially designed to throw light on modern global concepts that complement R&D initiatives in this sector, ways of transforming nutraceuticals from a resource-based to a science-based industry and generating social, economic and environmental benefits. This will also be an opportunity to look at emerging opportunities and challenges arising out of the growing consumer awareness of health and wellness as well as to link the goodness of traditional knowledge with modern practices, technology and emerging business opportunities for the benefit of society. In this context, the forum will involve not just the stakeholders in the section but as well as the academia, government agencies and entrepreneurs who will ultimately drive the growth of the nutraceutical industry.

Outcomes NEXTAgBioAsia 2013 will enable:

1. Knowledge-sharing, discussion and debating of the latest trends and perspectives in biotechnology with reference to agriculture.2. Focus on areas with potential and the ways to develop them.3. Enable business partnerships to empower both R&BD and the marketing of innovations and possibilities.4. Bridging the gap between an idea and a possibility.5. Exploring of profitable future avenues.

ITENARY

January 28, 201317:00-19:00 Hrs Inaugural Ceremony

19:00-20:30 Hrs Welcome Reception (Only for registered delegates / speakers & invitees)

January 29, 201309:30-11:00 Hrs Biotechnology and Social Responsibility - Strengthening the public sector research

11:00-11:30 Hrs Speed Networking (Co�ee / Tea Break)

11:30-13:00 Hrs Communicating Biotechnology – approach of scientists and media

13:00-15:00 Hrs Lunch and Visit to the exhibition

15:00-16:30 Hrs Translational Research – Opportunities & Challenges in Public Sector R&D

16:30-18:00 Hrs Food Safety – What all should the regulators consider?

January 29, 201309:30-11:00 Hrs Trends in Global biosafety frameworks and policies – Regulating novel technologies

like the RNAi, transcription factors, etc.

11:00-11:30 Hrs Speed Networking (Co�ee / Tea Break)

11:30-13:00 Hrs Stewardship and liability issues in the deployment of transgenic crops

13:00-15:00 Hrs Lunch & Visit to Exhibitions

15:00-16:30 Hrs Supporting Biotech Crop Development in Less Developed Markets -

Special emphasis on Africa

16:30-17:00 Hrs Valedictory Ceremony

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AgBioAsia 2013 is part of BioAsia 2013, the 10th chapter of one of the most broad-spectrum global platforms on Life Sciences that is set to explore a bio-future waiting to be shaped by the new industry leaders: Biologics and Biosimilars. The theme for this year is TECHNOLOGIES. BUSINESS. NEXT.

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