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14th Annual Biorisk Conference. Biosafety & Biosecurity – For Sustainable Development in Health and Agriculture
17 - 30 September 2024
Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
14th Annual Biorisk Conference. Biosafety & Biosecurity – For Sustainable Development in Health and Agriculture
Introduction
Topics of discussion range from biorisk, bio-preparedness to sharing of scientific knowledge and technical issues of concern in the region. Special features include current hottest debate on Harnessing Sciences VS Bio Threat of multidiscipline, updates on new innovative biotechnology, duel use etc.
International biosafety experts and professionals from around the world will be speaking and sharing their knowledge and experiences. This conference will be a valuable opportunity for networking and be updated with the current development on biosafety and biosecurity uniquely to the Asia-Pacific region.
Conference Highlight
- Pre-conference workshop of regional interest, including designing containment facilities, requirements for Institutional Biosafety Committees etc
- Disease outbreak investigation and public health challenges in biosafety and biosecurity
- New and emerging technology – addressing long and short term challenges and threats
- Partnership in tackling international and regional biorisk issues from the perspective of bio- preparedness, bio-resources to dilemma between Bioethics, Biosafety, Biosecurity, etc
- Sustainable and cost-effective design for biological laboratories and animal facilities
- Regional and international updates, gap analysis and experience sharing and networking to develop global strategies in identifying and addressing biorisk
IFBA Biosafety Professional Certification Course & Examination
Opportunity for networking:
Experience sharing and networking with international biosafety safety experts
Opportunity for exhibition & sponsorship:
Exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services
Biosafety Community Coming Together:
A-PBA AGM
IFBA Certification Exam Session
National Biosafety Associations / Working Groups in the Asia-Pacific meeting
Conference Registration Rate
| Registration Fees | Standard Rate (SGD) | Member Rate (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference Workshop (Full day) | 600 | 500 |
| Pre-Conference Workshop (Half day) | 300 | 250 |
| Conference Registration Fee | 1050 | 950 |
| Networking Dinner (19 Sep 2019) | 65 | 65 |
Who Should Attend
- Biosafety Professionals and practitioners
- Researchers and laboratory workers
- Biosafety Managers & Consultants
- Engineers and Architects
- Suppliers and Vendors
- Professionals interested in updates of biosafety and biosecurity
- Senior Administrations, Directors and Managers from healthcare industry, educational institutes, veterinary and other industry cluster
Pre-Conference Workshop, Conference Program & Visa Information
Conference Program Detail
Visa Information
Poster Submission
Call for Poster Presentation
We are inviting biosafety practitioners and professionals who wish to share their experiences and expertise to submit the abstract for poster presentation at the conference.
Please click on the button below for more details on submission of free paper and poster presentation.
Featured Speakers
Hotel Venue & Accommodation
Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1 Minto Road, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 2 55663030
Reservation: (extensions) 4143, 4144
Fax : +880 2 58310301
www.intercontinental.com/dhaka
InterContinental Dhaka has got a counter at the arrival of the Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport, Dhaka. Our counter is operation 24/7 for the assistance of the guests.
Accommodation & Room Reservation:
Kindly send your room reservation form to
reservation@intercontinental-dhaka.com
dewan.sajib@intercontinental-dhaka.com (reservation manager)
CC: Nazrul.islam@intercontinental-dhaka.com
Download room reservation form Here to enjoy special room rate for conference delegates.
Photos credited: Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Who should sponsor / exhibit?
Anyone who supplies, manufactures, provides services or products correlated to biomedical research or biological safety.
Sponsorship Application Form
Sponsorship Prospectus Form
Exhibition Booth Floor Plan to choose your ideal booth (to be provided at a later date)
IFBA Biosafety Professional Certification Course & Examination
IFBA Certification Course and Exam Registration
SE Asia Certification Exam Grant Application 2019
A-PBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
This is to announce that the A-PBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2019 will be held in conjunction with the A-PBA 14th Biosafety Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh (19 Sep 2019) details as below:
| Date | : 19 Sep 2019 |
| Venue | : InterContinental Hotel, Bangladesh |
| Time | : 5.30pm local time |
Proposed Agenda of AGM:
- Adoption of the minutes of AGM 2018
- Annual report from A-PBA EXCO Aug 2018 – Sep 2019
- Presentation of Financial Year (FY) 2018 Report
- Motion from EXCO – Nomination of 5 Country Representative in A-PBA Executive Council.
- Members’ motions
- Other matter & updates
A special members’ motion may be requested (by no less than 7 voting members) to be included in the agenda of the AGM by writing to the Secretary no later than 15 Sep 2018.
The AGM will start at 5.30pm sharp. Please be seated on time.
Note: Only active voting members (non-expiring individual membership) are allowed to vote at the AGM.
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