Investing in Biotechnology for Life, Food and Energy
3rd Annual SD Biotechnology Summit & Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 • Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls, SD
Join us for the Third Annual SD Biotechnology Summit presented by the South Dakota Biotech Association. The Biosciences are outpacing other industries in expansion, investments and job growth. South Dakota has positioned itself to capitalize on biotechnology opportunities. Take part in this dynamic conference and explore how we can work together to grow the industry in South Dakota and the region.
Important Documents
Summit Agenda
Sponsorship Levels
Summit Registration Form
Featured Speakers:
Bruce Knight - U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture
Bruce Knight
U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture
www.usda.gov
Dennis Daugaard - Lt. Governor of South Dakota
Dennis Daugaard
Lt. Governor of South Dakota
http://www.state.sd.us/governor/
Dr. David Chicoine - South Dakota State University President
Dr. David Chicoine
South Dakota State University President
www.sdstate.edu
Bryan Renk - President & CEO of Aova Technologies, Madison, WI
Bryan Renk
President & CEO of Aova Technologies,
Madison, WI
www.aovatechnologies.com
Other Conference Highlights:
  • Panel discussion, building biotech clusters
  • Breakout sessions in plant science, animal science, biomedical science, intellectual property, and biofuels.
  • Research poster session for students and faculty
  • Exhibitors and displays
Summit Sponsors:
Avera Health Fisher Scientific Alltech Biotechnology
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Howalt-McDowell Insurance, Inc. Miller Sellers Heroux Architects
Biotechnology Industry Organization Sanford Health
The University of South Dakota Fisher Scientific South Dakota State University
Yankton Office of Economic Development Faegre & Benson
Boyce, Greenfield, Pashby & Welk, LLP Chronix Biomedical

South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
Sioux Falls Development Foundation Christiansen Land and Cattle South Dakota EPSCoR Hematech
For registration and other information visit www.sdbio.org or contact Jeremy Freking, Executive Director, SD Biotech Association at 605-274-3714.
Contact Information
Jeremy Freking
Executive Director
2329 N. Career Ave., Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Phone: 605-274-3714
Fax: 605-274-3715
Email: jfreking@sdbio.org