SynBioBeta 2024

Conference Themes

Engineered Human Therapies

Having already impacted the fight against COVID-19 and cured life-threatening diseases, synthetic biology promises to redefine medical treatment with more precise and effective solutions. Dive into discussions where digital technologies and synbio meet to harness innovation, accelerate drug discovery, and visualize gene activity to create unparalleled health solutions.

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Neurotech

How will biotechnology shape our understanding of the brain, thought, and consciousness? From brain-computer interfaces to innovative therapies, explore the forefront of neurotechnological advancements in these sessions.

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Biopharma Solutions: Tools & Tech

Dive into discussions where digital technologies and synbio meet to harness innovation, accelerate drug discovery, and visualize gene activity to create unparalleled health solutions.

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Psychedelics

Psychedelics, once stigmatized and pushed to society's fringes, are now witnessing a renaissance in understanding their potential benefits. They are being studied and explored for their capacity to enhance cognitive function, address mental health issues, and foster profound spiritual experiences. With an informed, holistic approach, psychedelics could potentially reshape healthcare and human cognition in the future.

Climate Tech & Environment

Among the escalating challenges of climate change, synthetic biology emerges as a vital component of climate technology. Explore innovative ways technology is rejuvenating ecosystems and enhancing carbon sequestration.

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Chemicals & Materials

Anticipated global surges in demand for chemicals and materials underscore the potential for economic growth, yet highlight environmental concerns from conventional production methods. Nascent synthetic biology approaches offer solutions, but large-scale adoption necessitates collaborative efforts among consumers, industries, and governing bodies.

Food & Ag

Agriculture, a significant climate change contributor, confronts sustainability challenges as the global populace approaches 10 billion by 2050. Synthetic biology spearheads innovations from enhanced crop resilience to sustainable protein sources, heralding a promising alimentary future.

Space Exploration

On the verge of extending human habitation beyond Earth, synthetic biology's significance in supporting life in space becomes crucial. Its applications span air and water management, food production, advanced habitats, medical innovations, and genetic data storage.

AI & Digital Biology

Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, and computational techniques, is progressing at an unprecedented scale, making manual data analysis and experiment execution almost obsolete. Yet, despite recent strides in digital biology—including global robotic protocol synchronization and cloud-based lab operations—challenges in standardization, cost, and precision persist, creating a void that innovation will fill.

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Reading, Writing, and Editing DNA

The pillars of reading, writing, and editing DNA underpin synthetic biology, paving the way for mastery over technologies like CRISPR and molecular data storage. This expertise has culminated in breakthroughs from disease remediation to the creation of unique proteins, heralding an era of boundless DNA-driven innovations

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Biomanufacturing Scale Up

The quest to elevate synthetic biology from laboratory settings to commercial production is riddled with challenges, from bioreactor design to supply chain innovations. Yet, emergent techniques and technologies herald a promising future, aiming to redefine the bioeconomy's scale and impact.

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DeSci - Decentralized Science

Decentralized Science emerges as a novel domain, fostering global dissemination and enhanced collaboration within the scientific community. This pioneering approach, though in its infancy, promises to reshape our understanding of science's global impact.

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Capital Markets

The fabric of modern economies, underpinned by capital markets, is pivotal for synthetic biology ventures, given their pronounced initial investment requisites. As such, synthetic biology entrepreneurs must navigate the investment milieu astutely, mindful of market vulnerabilities and the imperatives of differentiation and intellectual property.

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Bioeconomy, Policy, & Biosecurity

The bioeconomy's trajectory is closely tethered to the evolving regulatory landscape of synthetic biology, spanning sectors from food to pharmaceuticals. In confronting contemporary challenges like climate change and resource scarcity, establishing informed policy and biosecurity frameworks is vital for sustainable economic models.

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Consumer Products

While central to modern life, consumer products inadvertently contribute to environmental challenges. Through innovations like sustainable proteins and biodegradable packaging, synthetic biology is reshaping these products, aligning them with a sustainable vision for the future.

Biodesign

Biodesign merges biology with design principles, crafting solutions that harmoniously blend nature's ingenuity with human innovation. This interdisciplinary approach holds the promise to revolutionize areas from healthcare to architecture, presenting sustainable, effective, and aesthetically pleasing outcomes.