The inaugural Stem Cells European Business Summit will be held on October 11-12, 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland.  A business tutorial entitled: "Stem Cells: Latest Market Analysis and
Intellectual Property Landscape" will be offered on October 10, 2007.  The summit will focus on the following topics:

• Review of Bioethics Related to Stem Cells;
• Sources of Funding for Stem Cell Research;
• The Regulatory and IP Situation;
• Commercialization of Stem Cell Research;
• Case Study Experiences from Start-Up Companies.

In addition, panel discussions will address the following topics:

• Lessons from Monoclonal Antibodies and GM Crops – Fast Track to Market and Public Acceptance;
• Challenges to Market Entry – IP, Legal, and Manufacturing.

A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

The registration fee is £399 for the tutorial alone, £799 for the business summit, and £1079 for both the tutorial and the business summit.  Discounts are available for academics, early registration, and groups.  Those interested in registering for the summit can do so here.