SBA3 International synthetic biology biosecurity and AI conference in Africa
Abstract
Building on the achievements of the SBA 1.0 and 2.0 conferences held in 2021 and 2023, SynBio Africa is set to organize the SBA 3.0International Synthetic Biology, AI, and Biosecurity Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from July 17 to 19, 2024. This three-day event aims to bring together more than 300 participants, fostering connections among industry professionals, researchers, academics, communities, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the fields of synthetic biology and biosecurity in Africa. The conference will serve as a platform to assess the current advancements since the previous gatherings and strategize on the way forward for the progress of these critical domains on the continent.Synthetic biology involves the creation and modification of biological components, devices, and systems for practical purposes, including the redesign of existing natural biological systems. Since the inaugural Synthetic Biology and Biosecurity Conference in Africa in October 2021, there has been a surge of activities in these fields at Synbio Africa andthroughout the continent. These activities encompass the introduction of new training and certification programs in synthetic biology and biosecurity, partnerships for vaccine production, the approval of policies supporting synthetic biology s contribution to thebioeconomy, the expansion of SynBio companies, the emergence of biotech startups, and the establishment of regional networks for pandemic preparedness. These noteworthy developments, to be highlighted at the upcoming conference, are the result of collaborative efforts spanning various sectors and technical domains. The conference s objective is to further cultivate a well-defined role for synthetic biology in fostering national, regional, and continental sustainable development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 2024
- Source ID
- N629092412075
Entities
People
- Geoffrey Otim
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy