Yesterday, the day of our protest, I was working in the lobby bar and overheard some of the things that the people wearing badges were saying about the protests. There might be a few companies that would do that, but that can't really happen. Let it be known too that these people have tons of money. They were buying the most expensive champagne, schmoozing, etc. It's a complicated world, but someone's got to feed it.
Shoppers have a lot to think about as they choose foods for their families.
The speakers will explore how public perceptions of the biotechnology industry will affect government policies and the adoption of new products. Recent events in Europe and the U.S. have shown that the public's fascination with new technologies can quickly turn to fear and misunderstanding. After the opening talks, speakers will lead an interactive discussion exploring how corporate leaders and scientists can help resolve the fears, enhance public understanding of science and maximize the benefits of new technologies for all concerned. This session will capitalize on the experience of companies with biotech products on the market for several years. It's all about deals, making deals, making itself bigger and bigger, more and more powerful and influential.