WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 27, 2011) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will take part in the upcoming BIO International Convention 2011, underlining the government's efforts to encourage growth and innovation through investments in research.
Acknowledged as the world's largest biotechnology conference and trade show, held this year from June 27 to 30 in Washington, DC, BIO 2011 is attended by biotechnology and pharmaceutical executives, scientific leaders, political representatives, senior government officials and media from around the world.
Minister of State Goodyear's attendance at the official opening of the Canadian Pavilion*
| Date: | Tuesday, June 28, 2011 |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Location: | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Booth 3705 |
| 801 Mount Vernon Place NW | |
| Washington, DC |
*Media is required to register with BIO 2011 to gain access.
Call-in media availability
| Date: | Tuesday, June 28, 2011 |
| Time: | 4:30 p.m. to 4:45p.m. |
| Dial-in number: | 613-960-7526 |
| 877-413-4814 (Canada only) | |
| Participant code: | 3625544 |
Contact Information:
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology
613-943-7599
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502