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10 top reasons to attend

If you can only attend one conference next year make sure it’s the right one – see below for the top ten reasons why you need to be at the Biosensors World Congress in Cancun.

1. It’s the major biosensors event in the world
   The biennial Biosensors World Congress is the leading event in the international biosensors calendar and the one event you cannot afford to miss. Now 22 years on from the inaugural event held in Singapore the event has grown in size to more than 1100 delegates in 2010.
2. Hear from top keynote speakers
   The Congress regularly attracts the leading international experts in the field and 2012 is no exception. Hear from keynotes Christian Amatore (France), Man Bock Gu (Republic of Korea), Jeong-Woo Choi (Republic of Korea), Chad Mirkin (USA), Wolfgang Knoll (Austria) and Tom Knight (USA).
3. Access hundreds of new research ideas
   Get ideas from the latest submitted research - Biosensors 2012 is comprised of a comprehensive oral programme with plenary and parallel streams covering all the main topics, supplemented by extensive poster sessions.
4. It's a great place to network
   Biosensors 2012 is a truly international melting pot of expertise, developments, research and, commercial opportunity – attracting attendees from both the academic and commercial sectors for maximum knowledge exchange.
5. Attend the optional Summer School
   Find out about different aspects of Printed Biosensors and Electronics, from the basic fundamentals to the various applications at this one-day pre-congress workshop.
6. Gain an insight into commercial opportunities
   Gain insight into commercial opportunities, manufacturing and marketing: a dedicated stream looks at these topics and contributions from commercial organisations are actively sought.
7. Browse the exhibition
   See where the latest technology is heading and meet with representatives of our exhibiting companies at the onsite exhibition – only open to congress delegates.
8. Enjoy the fantastic location
   Experience a taste of Mexico in the safe and spectacular location of Cancun. The newly renovated Iberostar Cancun is our choice of destination and offers beach side sports and luxury accommodation alongside excellent conferencing facilities.
9. Benefit from the knowledge and connections of the key players in the field
   Organised by Elsevier’s Biosensors & Bioelectronics – the leading journal in the field and chaired by Professor Anthony Turner of Linkoping University, the congress regularly attracts all the key players and provides authoritative peer review of submitted contributions.
10. It’s the largest congress in the field
    As the market for biosensors continues to grow, having already topped $13 billion, so does our Congress attendance. With more than 1100 attendees in 2010 this congress offers delegates the best insight into new research and growing markers alongside the best opportunity to meet with hundreds of old friends and new acquaintances.