SynBioBeta 2023:
The Global Synthetic Biology Conference

Join Us in Oakland May 23rd - 25th

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What Is The Global Synthetic Biology Conference?

Humanity faces unprecedented challenges. Synbiobeta brings together a passionate community that strives to solve those challenges by innovating through synthetic biology. Every year we host The Global Synthetic Biology Conference, which showcases the cutting-edge developments in biology that are transforming how we fuel, heal, and feed the world. In addition, we stage a variety of other conferences, thought leader retreats, and local meet-ups throughout the year, in both the United States and around the world.

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Conference Themes

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Key Tracks

Biosecurity & Bioethics

Biodesign

Hardware & Automation

Engineered Human Therapies

Psychedelics

AI & Digital Biology

Biopharma Solutions: Tools & Technologies

Neurotech

Longevity

Reading, Writing & Editing DNA

Biomanufacturing Scale Up

Climate Tech & Environment

DeSci - Decentralized Science

Chemicals & Materials

Agenda

Registration
7:00am - 6:00pm

Registration

Morning Plenary
8:30am - 12:15pm

Welcome
Keynote
3 Fireside Chats
3 Spotlight Talks
Lightning Talks
Thought Leader Panel

Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
12:45pm - 1:45pm

1.     Same Day DNA: Can We Synthesis Genes in Less Than 24 Hours?
2.     Uniting Opposites: Building Consumer Brands vs. Biotech - Sponsored by Checkerspot
3.     Bringing Bioremediation to Life
4.     Walk the Walk: Making Synthetic Biology Manufacturing Sustainable - Sponsored by Conagen
5.     Human + Machine: Improving Human/Automation Integration
6.     How Can We Onshore Bio-Based Supply Chains?
7.      How Crop Engineering is Creating a Sustainable Path for the Future of Agriculture?

Stage 2
1:45pm - 3:30pm

Synbio in Human Health

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
2:45pm - 3:30pm

1.      Allying with Overlooked Stakeholders to Grow Ag-Tech
2.      Industrial Policy for Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
3.      The Role of Public Markets in Building the Bioeconomy
4.      Space Race: Could DNA date Storage Accelerate Space Travel?
5.      City of Microbes: Synthetic Biology in the Built Environment

Afternoon Plenary
4:05pm - 6:00pm

2 Fireside Chats
2 Thought Leader Panels
2 Spotlight Talks

Evening Activities
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome Party

Morning Activities
7:30am - 8:15am

Breakfast Breakouts

Morning Plenary
8:30am - 12:15pm

Welcome
Fireside Chat with Craig Venter (JCIV) and Martine Rothblatt (United Therapeutics)
Biopharma Exec Panel
Fireside Chat
Environmental Remediation/Air/Water- Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech
Keynote with Paul Stamets (MycoMedica)
Lightning Talks

Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm

Lunch

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
1:45pm - 2:30pm

1.      Slow Fashion, Fast Biology: What Will it Take For Biology to Compete in the Fashion Industry?
2.      Beyond COVID: Nucleic Acid Vaccines
3.      Are We in Algae’s Second Bloom?
4.     Quantum Meets Bio
5.      Making Bioreactors Affordable
6.     Microbiome for People and Planet - Sponsored by bitBiome‍

Stage 2
1:45pm - 3:30pm

Biopharma - Tools and Technology

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
2:45pm - 3:30pm

1.      Culturing Plant Cells: The Next Frontier?
2.      Biotechnology Powering Regional Innovation
3.      The Bio-Space Age
4.      Can Carbon Taxes Drive Bioeconomy Investments?
5.      Innovative Strategies to Scale with Big Brands

Afternoon Plenary
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Welcome Back
2 Fireside Chats
2 Thought Leader Panels
Spotlight

Evening Activities
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Birds of a Feather Networking Mixers

Morning Activities
7:30 - 8:15am

Breakfast Breakouts

Morning Plenary
8:30am - 12:15pm

Welcome
US Competitiveness in the Bioeconomy
DeSci Panel
Lightning Talks

Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm

Lunch

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
1:45pm - 2:30pm

1.      The Growing CAR Family: Understanding the Next Gen of T-Cell Therapies
2.      State of CRISPR Trails: Are We Seeing Success?
3.      Cultured Meat: How Can We Collaborate as an Industry to Reach Scale?
4.      How Are Microbes Transforming the Mining Industry?
5.      Can Blockchains Democratise IP to Enable New Financial Stakeholders?

Stage 2
2:45pm - 3:30pm

Thought Leadership Panels

Sampling of Breakout Sessions
2:45pm - 3:30pm

1.      Antibiotic Resistance: Tackling the Sleeping Giant of Human Health
2.      Climate Change is Bringing Back Old Diseases and Adding New Ones – Can SynBio Get Us Ready?
3.      How to Navigate Synthetic Biology’s Capex Intensity in a Down Market
4.      Can Gas Fermentation Solve the Looming Feedstock Crisis?
5.      Downstream Processing for Dummies
6.     Can DeSci Enable Open - Access Scientific Publishing?

Afternoon Plenary
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Welcome Back
2 Thought Leader Panels
2 Spotlight Talks
Keynote with Francis DeSouza, CEO of Illumina
Spotlight Talk - Sponsored by Antheia
Fireside Chat

Evening Activities

Networking Mixer

Accommodation

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Testimonials

Easily my favorite and most stimulating conference. Every day I was pleasantly surprised by some nugget of insight. Coming from another field I was apprehensive, but the SynBioBeta community had a meaningful impact on me, and made me feel instantly welcome.

Mickey McManus

It’s been a tremendously exciting conference for me, and very different to what I've been to before. Everyone's been extraordinary and generous with their time and ideas.

Drew Berry

Every year there's more. There's more companies, there's more technologies, more applications of technologies.

Julianna LeMieux

I cannot think of a better place where I can find new talent each year to work with our teams.

Paul Stamets

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit my abstract for a digital poster session?

What are the hours of the exhibit hall and poster sessions?

What is the 1:1 Networking App?

Is there a dress code for the event?

I have special accessibility needs, can you accommodate me?

I have special dietary requirements; can you accommodate me?

I booked the wrong session; can I change my booking?

Can I get a refund if I change my mind about attending?

Can I register and buy a ticket at the event?

Where can I review my registration information?

If I book my ticket online, how do I collect my ticket?

Is there preferred accommodation I can book?

Are there VIP tickets with perks available?

Are early bird discounts available?

What do the different ticketing prices mean?

Where can I find press releases from sponsors and exhibitors?

Where can I find information about the Press Briefing?

Do bloggers/social media influencers qualify for a Press Conference Pass?

Who qualifies for a Press Conference Pass?

How do I apply and get approved for a Press Conference Pass?

What if I have other questions/concerns about speaking?

If you have any other questions please contact our Speaker Manager, Jennifer Ingram (jennifer.ingram@synbiobeta.com).

What if I need technical assistance on the day of the conference?

What about food?

Will I be able to attend other sessions that I am not speaking at?

Yes, your registration will give you access to our full 3-day program.

Can I check the meeting room prior to my session and test my presentation?

Can I use the hotel’s wireless internet to connect to my presentation?

What audio/visual equipment will be provided?

Do you expect anything else from me besides showing up to speak?

Does my talk need to be memorized?

How strict are speaker deadlines?

Do I need to send in my presentation for review?

Do you have conference presentation templates?

What are the standards for the presentation?

How do I make my room reservations?

Do I need to register since you know I am coming to speak?

Do you offer a shuttle service from hotels to the convention center?

What are your sustainability efforts?

Can we serve food at our booth, and what are the sampling guidelines?

Is WiFi provided in the exhibit hall?

Will SynBioBeta be distributing attendees' contact information before or after the event?

What are the rules and regulations for exhibiting at SynBioBeta 2024?

Is the exhibit hall carpeted?

Is my booth carpeted?

Are meals provided for exhibitors/sponsors at SynBioBeta 2024?

What is the deadline to register as an exhibitor and/or sponsor?

When will the Exhibitor Service Kit be available?

How can I promote my participation at SynBioBeta to my customers and prospects?

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What are the registration hours, and where can I pick up my badge?

How do I know if a booth is still available?

The exhibit hall floor plan is available on our website in real time.

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SynBioBeta 2023:
The Global Synthetic Biology Conference

What Is The Global Synthetic Biology Conference?

Speakers

Sponsors

Here's what you can look forward to

Agenda

Why Attend

Accommodation

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

We're bringing the synthetic biology world together.

SynBioBeta 2023: The Global Synthetic Biology Conference

What Is The Global Synthetic Biology Conference?

Speakers

Sponsors

Here's what you can look forward to

Conference Themes

Human Health

Tools & Technology

Planetary Health

Business of Biology & Society

Key Tracks

Agenda

Why Attend

Accommodation

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

We're bringing the synthetic biology world together.

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SynBioBeta 2023:
The Global Synthetic Biology Conference