This industry convention includes an international programme with a ministerial seminar and a global biotechnology forum, as well as a business forum and breakout sessions. On 8 April, which has been labeled the “International Day of Opposition to GMOs,” a BioEthics counter-convention will also convene, organized by organizations opposing to GMOs. Internet: http://www.bio.org/events/2006/ and http://www.reclaimthecommons.net/article.php?list=type&type=49  

dates: 9-12 April 2006  
location: Chicago, US