This newsletter brings you the latest news on Bio Meets Nano and IT 2008 Conference (BMNIT2008) held in Oulu, Finland in December 9th - 11th.

BMNIT2008 Conference brings together companies, organizations and research groups with the purpose of enhancing international and interdisciplinary business collaboration in the fields of life sciences, micro- and nanotechnology and information technology. The conference program consists of seminars, exhibitions, company visits and partnering events. www.bmnit2008.com

Come to hear and meet the experts!

Currently 180 participants from 15 countries in Europe, North-America and Asia have registered to the conference. Have a look at the updated program and join us at City of Oulu, Finland in December. Registration is open until November 30th.

New Top Speaker

You will certainly hear the latest about flow cytometry and its possibilities from Mark Cheetham, the top specialist on flow cytometry from Beckman Coulter.

Interesting Events in Helsinki December 8th

Helsinki NanoMedicine Minisymposium and Viikki Science Campus Tour are part of BMNIT2008 Conference. You are warmly welcome to participate in The Minisymposium in Biomedicum and to the Viikki Science Campus Tour. Learn more about the programs. Please note that Participation to the BMNIT2008 Conference is not required for the NanoMedicine Minisymposium and those not attending the BMNIT Conference are welcome to register here.

Enhance your partnering opportunities in BMNIT2008

Check out open technology co-operation profiles in the online-catalogue and let us pre-arrange business meetings for you. Companies and research organizations are searching partners e.g. for Technology co-operation, Manufacturing co-operation and Licensing. Catalogue of profiles and contact information here.

Explore a database of more than 300 world leading high tech companies operating in Oulu region. BusinessOulu promotes Oulu as business city and supports Oulu-based companies in their international business. Choose your partner and meet in Oulu!

Potato North at BMNIT2008

Explore your R&D and business opportunities related to high tech and leading-edge research in potato business. Find new developments including electronic product description services, gene expression and microchip analyses, and get the update in global seed potato business. On Thursday December 11th there will be one-day tour to "Potato North Cluster" in EU high-grade area. 

Enjoy the Finnish Lapland and Post-Seminar

While in Finland, take the chance to visit one of the most famous ski resorts in Finland, Ruka. Related to BMNIT2008 Conference there will be a post-seminar arranged on Friday, December 12th after which the winter wonderland with lots of exciting outdoor possibilities is open for you.
Bus transportation is free and the trip lasts from Thursday to Saturday. For assistance and more information please contact: bmnit2008@konffa.fi in accommodation and other bookings at Ruka, please contact Konffa Ltd Conference service. More information: Post Seminar Program and general Ruka info.