1st International Conference on Biotechnology for the Wellness Industry
KL, Malaysia - Wellness Industry Exhibition 2008 is the first wellness showcase of its kind in Malaysia. It showcases the latest developments in the wellness industry and at the same time provide an outstanding opportunity of knowledge-gathering, networking and marketing.
Background
In the 19th and 20th centuries, two health revolutions that influenced mortality rates were the control of infectious disease through health protective measures and the fight against non-communicable disease through behavior modification. The third health revolution begins in 1986 with the introduction of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion during the conference of the World Health Organization, where it is agreed that empowerment of individuals, communities and entire societies is the key factor in promoting health.
Today, human wellness is generally associated with good nutrition, dietary supplements, physical fitness and mental fitness. The wellness concept is centered on the idea that the mind, body, spirit, community and environment are inter-related and inter-dependent. The wellness industry is born based on the notion of pro-active health and homeostasis. People are starting to realize the extent of pro-active control that they can have on their health and well-being. In 2003, the global market for herbals, supplements, functional foods and other natural products is more than US$160 B. The World Bank predicts the market will increase to US$200 B in 2010. It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and is expected to become the next trillion dollar industry.
The growth in wellness industry has generated demand in related technology. Consolidation of a wide range of scientific fields including biotechnology, life sciences, medical treatment and others can help establish the industry. The application of biotechnology and wellness technology is expected to create added value to the food, healthcare, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals and industrial bioprocessing sectors.
About the Organiser
CEPP is a specialty chemicals Research & Business Development (R&BD) centre focusing on the processing of biochemicals, phytochemicals and natural products for wellness industry. CEPP is involved in the development of products and process for the wellness of soil, plant, animal and human. The focus of CEPP is in the specialty foods, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, aromatherapy, prebiotic, probiotic, biopesticide and biofertilizer using biotechnology.The main product research of focus of CEPP is in the specialty foods, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, aromatherapy, prebiotic, probiotic, biopesticide using biotechnology. The facilities available to develop bioproducts for companies, research institutions or entrepreneurs with range from laboratory to pilot scale and can produce samples from grammes to kilogrammes quantities.
Date
5-6 August 2008
Venue
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Objective
This conference serves to provide a platform for people associated with the wellness industry to disseminate knowledge and share ideas. Towards this, the conference aims to bring academicians, scientists, traditional practitioners, conventional health providers, complementary health providers, decision makers and policy makers together for exchange of views and experiences. People associated with the wellness industry are also invited to introduce their products and experts in related fields will be invited to deliver talks on specialize topics.
Who Should Attend?
Biotechnologists
Complementary Health Providers
Traditional Practitioners
Conventional Health Providers
Academicians
Scientists
Policy Makers
People who are interested in wellness
Companies’ Management Team who are interested in enhancing productivity of their staff through workplace wellness programmes
Theme
Organic Food
Organic food can be fresh or processed food from organically produced crops and organically reared animals. Organic crops are grown without chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Organic food must be processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. For animals, to be organic, they must be reared without the use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones.
Functional Food
Functional food is any fresh or processed food that has health benefit beyond basic nutrition. Biologically active components in functional food can play a role in promoting good health or reducing the risk of disease. Some examples are products containing probiotics, Omega-3 enriched eggs and margarine with plant sterols.
Nutraceuticals
A neutraceutical can be defined as any substance that may be considered a food or part of a food that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Thus it is common for the term nutraceutical to be used interchangeably with the term functional food. For a more restrictive definition, nutraceuticals have been defined as phytochemicals or animal derived active compounds that are sold in medicinal forms not generally associated with food and have demonstrated physiological benefits. Some examples are lycopene, catechins, genistein, flavonoids and garlic oil.
Fermented Food
Fermented food is any food where the preparation process involved a step where micro-organisms or enzymes alter the properties of the food. The purpose of fermenting the food is to get better taste and texture and to increase shelf life. Some examples are tempeh, kimchi, soy sauce, tapai and miso.
Wellness Technology
As the preventive/wellness model of healthcare grows, the need for technology-based services has also grown. Some examples of the technologies that are related to the wellness industry are healthcare planning, diagnosis and programmes.
Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals are topical cosmetic-pharmaceuticals hybrids that are applied to enhance beauty. They contain ingredients that can influence biological function. Some examples are skin care products containing herbs and enzymes, and shampoo containing saw palmetto and azelaic acid for hair loss treatments.
Industrial bioprocessing
Industrial bioprocessing is the commercial production of a chemical or bioproduct by a biological process. Some examples are biodiesel production, enzymatic hydrogen production, hyaluronic acid production and microbial polysaccharide production.
Stage Events
Exhibition of wellness related products. Wellness related programmes such as aerobics, pilates, massage and many more.
Post Conference Workshop
The secretariat will be organizing three post conference workshops on August 7 - 8, 2008. 80% GRANT FROM SMIDEC IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED COMPANIES. Contact the secretariat for further information on how to apply for the grant.
WA Aromatherapy for Wellness and Productivity (max 20 pax)
7-8 August 2008 (2 days)
UTM City Campus, Kuala Lumpur
RM 1250 per Malaysian Participant | EURO 500 per International Participant
WB Bio-Organic Fertilizer Preparation using EM Technology (max 20 pax)
7-8 August 2008 (2 days)
UTM City Campus, Kuala Lumpur
RM 880 per Malaysian Participant | EURO 400 per International Participant
WC cGMP facility for the Production of Biopharmaceuticals (max 20 pax)
7-8 August 2008 (2 days)
Impiana Hotel KLCC Kuala Lumpur
RM 1950 per Malaysian Participant | EURO 600 per International Participant
Secretariat ICBWI 2008
Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Malaysia
Dr Azila bt Abdul Aziz
Email : [email protected]
Tel : +606-791 5531
Jaffrey bin Samsul Bahrin
Email : [email protected]
Tel : +607-553 2499
Fax : +607-556 9706
Rohaizan bt Khairul Anuar
Email : [email protected]
Tel : +607-553 2647
Fax : +607-554 9293
