BIO to Host a Journalists Roundtable to Discuss the Implications of the Energy Independence...

BIO to Host a Journalists Roundtable to Discuss the Implications of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

--(Business Wire)--Biotechnology Industry Organization:

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WHO: Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, Industrial and
Environmental Section, Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO).

William K. Caesar, Partner, McKinsey & Company.

Jens Riese, Partner, McKinsey & Company.

Dr. Mark Stowers, VP of Research & Development, POET. (POET is
the nation's largest dry-mill ethanol producer and a leader in
the development of cellulosic ethanol.)

WHAT: A telephone roundtable for journalists to hear from industry
experts to examine the far-reaching implications of the new
renewable fuels standard contained in the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007. The industry experts will offer their
views and give reporters an opportunity to ask questions.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 20th at 1:00 p.m. EST.

HOW: To reserve space and obtain dial-in information, please contact
Paul Winters, Communications Director, Biotechnology Industry
Organization, at 202-962-9237 or pwinters@bio.org.
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About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations
across the United States and 31 other nations. BIO members are
involved in the research and development of healthcare, agricultural,
industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces
the annual BIO International Convention, the global event for
biotechnology.

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Upcoming BIO Events
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-- BIO-Asia Partnering Conference
January 28-29, 2008
Tokyo, Japan

-- BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 11-13, 2008
New York, NY

-- Partnering for Global Health
March 10-12, 2008
Washington, DC

-- BIO-Europe Spring
April 7-9, 2008
Madrid, Spain

-- World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
April 27-30, 2008
Chicago, IL

-- BIO International Convention
June 17-20
San Diego, CA
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Visit www.bio.org for more information.

BIO
Paul Winters, 202-962-9237
pwinters@bio.org
www.bio.org

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