May 12, 2016, San Francisco, CA - SynBioBeta announced today it is hosting SynBioBeta Activate! China 2016, a synthetic biology focused conference and trade mission that visits three major Chinese cities – Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen – on June 14-17.Hosted at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Shenzhen’s Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, the events will foster the growth of the Chinese synthetic biology ecosystem and industry by catalyzing relationships between entrepreneurs, academia, industry, policy makers and investors.SynBioBeta Activate! China 2016 will provide attendees the opportunity to hear about the latest synthetic biology industry advances, new technologies and applications along with networking with industry leaders, academics, investors and entrepreneurs. Speakers representing the United States, United Kingdom, China and several key industries will be discussing applications such as automation tools, including CAD, and new DNA synthesis methods.To further global connections, SynBioBeta will also be hosting a trade mission trip across the three cities to give US and UK companies the opportunity to connect with like-minded companies and organizations in China.“China has been investing in its academic base of synthetic biology for the last decade,” said John Cumbers, Founder of SynBioBeta. “We are excited to help foster the entrepreneurial community there, expand relationships with international thought leaders, and assist the growth of this important new industry.”If you would like to receive more details about SynBioBeta Activate! China 2016, or the trade mission, or to get a press pass for the events, please contact Brittney Norris, Director of Marketing for SynBioBeta by phone at +1 412-671-1715, by email at brittney.norris@synbiobeta.com.

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SynBioBeta is a leading community of entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and enthusiasts devoted to the responsible growth of the synthetic biology field. SynBioBeta hosts international synthetic biology conferences and events that bring the entire community together several times each year, giving everyone the opportunity to meet with the brightest minds building and shaping the bioeconomy. SynBioBeta also offers a highly specialized weekly industry e-digest, news blog and educational courses in addition to providing companies in the industry with opportunities for advertising, exhibition and sponsorships for promotion. For more information, visit www.synbiobeta.com.