SynBioBeta, IBioIC, and Potter Clarkson are teaming up to bring together women and underrepresented genders from across the synbio industry!

About this event

Join us on November 10th at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in Manchester from 11:30-15:00 for a luncheon and panel discussion. There will be optional tours of the GEIC, please state your interest when signing up.

Building a better world with biology takes all of us so let's work together to get there faster.

Space is limited - be sure to register in advance to secure a place!

Agenda

11:00-11:30 Arrival

11:30-11:40 Introduction to the Women in Synthetic Biology network

11:40-12:00 Opportunities in graphene and synthetic biology

12:00-12:30 Challenges faced by founders in the synbio space

12:30-13:30 Lunch networking + Optional tours of GEIC for delegates

13:30-14.10 Outlook on the UK synthetic biology ecosystem

14.10-14:30 Business support for synbio founders and companies

14:30-15:00 Networking

Speakers

• Aoife Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, DeakinBio

• Alessia Andrews, DeakinBio

• Joe Price, Founder, Evolutor

• Zahra Jawad, Chief Executive Officer, Creasilis

• Sabine Flitsch, Professor of Chemical Biology, Manchester Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Institute

• Liz Fletcher, Director of Business Engagement and Operations, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre

• Rosalind Le Feuvre, Director of Operations, Future Biomanufacturing Research Hub & SYNBIOCHEM

• Claire Flanagan, Senior Innovation and Grant Funding Consultant, PNO Consultants

• Angela Smith, Team Leader North West, Innovate UK Edge

• Gemma Sturt, Investment Manager, Pioneer Group

Organisers

WiSB - Connecting and supporting women and underrepresented genders across the world of engineered biology.

Supported by BuiltWithBiology, Potter Clarkson and the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre.