Almost 1000 people from 20 nations came to attend the two-day Biomedica conference where “Science meets business and business meets science.” They came to listen to the presentations held by about 40 experts, to be part of the discussions which followed, and to visit the high-class exhibition with its numerous product developments and innovations

The exhibition’s lectures, matchmakings and 31 booths were all about innovations and new products. The high-level research taking place at universities and research institutions and the know-how of innovative companies such as Philips, DSM or Chemelot were presented to an international audience from the fields of science and business.

The focus of the two-day congress was on transnational networking.
 
This year’s matchmakings were organized by EEN (Enterprise Europe Network), the specialist for B2B services, and potential partners took advantage of it right up to the last minute.
Researchers received particular attention in the course of the poster contest. More than 100 posters were submitted and presented. The scientific posters were developed by doctoral candidates and other students close to graduation.
The diversity of intellectual exchange and communication as well as the close interaction at Biomedica convinced scientists and businesspeople alike.
 
“The succes of the Biomedica congress speaks for the teamwork taking place in the region,” says Fred Bollen, Biomedica Project Manager.