BioMarine Business Convention

The BioMarine Business Convention takes place in Halifax, Canada September 9-12, 2013. The programme will have three themes: Marine Natural Products, Aquaculture and Aquafeed, and Marine Bio-Technologies. The programme will comprise of a series of interactive sessions, multiple networking opportunities, and key notes from international senior executives, top experts and dignitaries.

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BioMarine Business Convention 2013 preliminary programme

With 2012 done and dusted, attention now turns to the next BioMarine Business Convention in Halifax, Canada. Scheduled for September 9-12, 3012, the 2013 programme will comprise of a series of interactive sessions and think-tank, series of key notes from senior executives, top experts and celebrities.

If you wish to keep up with the latest developments in the biomarine industry then the interactive sessions are for you. If you prefer to take an active part in the future recommendations and contribute to the final reports, you will choose to participate to the think-tanks. If you wish to invest or scout the best innovative technology and projects then the Innovation Forum is the place you will attend. Plan, organise and meet: BioMarine one-to-one business meetings will also offer you a world of business opportunities.

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BioMarine Business Convention supplement in International Aquafeed magazine

Happy new year everyone.  I hope you all had a great 2012 and 2013 is off to a flying start.

I wanted to let you know that the next issue of International Aquafeed magazine will feature a 12-page BioMarine supplement on the highlights and outcomes of the BioMarine Business Convention held in London in October 2012. It is really exciting working on such a big project and I am looking forward to sharing the results with you.

Don't forget, registration is open for the next BioMarine Business Convention, which will take place in Halifax, Canada, September 9-12, 2013. More information...

Event: Invitation to attend the 4th BioMarine Business Convention

Halifax, Canada welcomes the 4th BioMarine Business Convention from September 9 - 12, 2013. This unique four-day international business convention is co-organised by BioTopics SAS and the National ResearchCouncil of Canada (NRC). 

Dedicated to marine bio resources, marine ingredients, aquafeed and aquaculture, macro and micro algae, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, marine biotechnology for health and environment, bio materials, biofuels, renewable marine energies (tidal and offshore wind), green shipping, ports and environmentals, spatial planning, law of the sea.

The BioMarine Business Convention brings together international participants from business, science and civil society communities to discover and share innovative solutions for advancing sustainable ocean development.

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Cosmetics from IMTA kelp

A new cosmetic product made from IMTA seaweeds is causing a stir. Exsymol S.A.M., Monaco, has been working with Dr Theirry Chopin, an IMTA expert based in Canada to develop a multi-use product from the kelp, Alaria esculenta. The kelp is grown at the IMTA sites of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. in the Bay of Fundy. Exsymtal® has a variety of applications based on its anti-aging, anti-pollution/anti-stress, dermis filler and dermis renewal properties.
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Martin Beaulieu

Martin Beaulieu co-owner and Director of Operations at innoVactiv. Rimouski, Canada 

He is also the acting Chair for the Accord Marine Sciences and Technologies Cluster. He holds a master's degree in protein chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry of polymers (Laval University).

Prior to joining innoVactiv’s team he held a research position at the Nestlé Research Center (Lausanne, Switzerland) where he was coordinating the research for Coffee Mate and Tea Time products.

Since 2004, he has been Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Laval University. Dr. Beaulieu is also a scientific advisor for various Canadian research organizations. He has conducted research visits to the Departments of Food Science of the University of Guelph (Canada) and University of Georgia in Athens (USA).

His research interests focus on the structure / function relationship of compounds from natural extracts for application in the fields of food, nutrition and cosmetics. To date, seven patents and more than sixty scientific communications are originating from the research he contributed to.