REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS

                                    Hosted By

IowaBio and Bio Nebraska present a Request for Presentations for:
2020 Animal Health in the Heartland: Whole Animal Health
Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University, Alumni Center
August, 18 & 19 2020

Accepting presentation submissions
April 20 - May 8 online at
www.iowabio.org/AHpresentations

Animal Health in the Heartland

IowaBio and Bio Nebraska are excited to announce the fourth installment of Animal Health in
the Heartland, with this year's focus on Whole Animal Health. IowaBio together with Bio
Nebraska invites you to submit a proposal to present/speak as a solo speaker or panelist, at
this specialized animal health conference. The symposium features an optional site tour and
networking reception on day one (August 18), followed by a substantive day packed full of
valuable information on animal health topics Wednesday, August 19, at the ISU Alumni Center
in Ames, Iowa.

This year's symposium theme is "Whole Animal Health". The animal health industry is using
cutting-edge research and innovation to provide solutions to address today’s animal health
needs and combat growing health threats, which seem to be coming at a faster pace than
ever. These discoveries don’t address just one area of animal health, but span a wide range of
approaches to holistically look at all aspects of animal health and their impacts on human
health, our food supply, and the environment.

We are looking for engaging, substantive presentations that will inform our membership on
cutting-edge technology and the latest discoveries in animal health.

Desired Presentation Topics Include but are Not Limited to:

  New vaccines
  Reduced antibiotic usage
  Healthier feed additives and their benefits
  How to prevent another outbreak of avian flu/other impactful animal diseases
  Worldwide threats to animal health
  Animal-to-human disease transmission prevention efforts
  Advances in technology and data that assist producers
  Environmental and human health benefits linked to advances in animal health

Submission Specifications

Presentations will be held in person (unless otherwise arranged or altered by the associations
due to COVID-19 concerns) on August 19, at a time to be determined. Presentations may be
submitted as a solo speaker or as a panel. We are seeking to fill 5-6 timeslots, each lasting
45-60 minutes depending on the final lineup.

                                            Page 1

Submissions will be accepted April 20 - May 8 on IowaBio's website at
www.iowabio.org/AHpresentations.

Following the submission deadline, a 30-minute call will be scheduled the week of May 18
to further discuss your idea with our associations and allow you to ask questions about
the symposium. You will be notified the following week if you have been selected to speak.

About Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio)

The Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio), a 501(c)(6) non-profit, focused on
supporting and growing the state’s biotech companies. We represent more than 100
members spanning our state, who are vested in Iowa and in the biotech industry.
IowaBio has worked steadily to establish a strong identity for the industry and speak with one
voice for our diverse membership, seeking to influence policies on both the state and federal
level that will enable more efficient growth for Iowa and the United States. Our Association is
focused on fostering a stronger business and research climate and working with leaders
across the state to attract and retain bioscience talent, companies and funding. Iowa is
abundant in talent, resources, and infrastructure – we want to focus on industry vitalization.

Iowa’s bio-based economy already encompasses development of industrial enzymes,
livestock genetics, seed genetics, human gene research, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals,
advanced bio-composites, biomass technologies and healthy foods/beverages. Iowa is
home to global companies known for developing new plant hybrids for grains, leading
genetics for beef and dairy production and many contributions to the rapid expansion of
enzymes used for ethanol bio-processing.

Iowa’s biotechnology industries are growing at a rapid pace, and IowaBio works to ensure that
these businesses remain leaders in this competitive, global economy. From human health to
animals, food to the environment, and pharmaceuticals to biofuels, our diverse membership
helps to improve and sustain wellbeing, in the state of Iowa and around the world. We
advocate actively on our members’ behalf to create investment and partnership
opportunities, attract and retain the very best people, and support public policy that fosters
their continued growth.

About Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association (Bio Nebraska)

There are few areas of science and technology that hold greater promise for the 21st century
than life sciences. Our ability to understand and manipulate living materials can help us solve
some of the most significant challenges facing society today.

                                            Page 2

In Nebraska, the life sciences industry is thriving because its workforce has a flare for
technology and the state’s tax incentive programs make it profitable for internationally known
companies to expand. Nebraska is home to production facilities for Novartis, Zoetis, Celerion,
Merck Animal Health, and Novozymes. The above, combined with Nebraska’s major medical
centers in Omaha, the University of Nebraska bioscience research centers in Lincoln, and two
technology parks, make Nebraska an appealing place for the life sciences community to do
business.

Mission

The mission of Bio Nebraska is to be the champion of biotechnology and an advocate for its
member organizations promoting academic, industry, and government partnerships to foster
the growth of life sciences within Nebraska.

Vision

Nebraska biotechnology researchers expand the boundaries of science to benefit mankind by
providing better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and safer environment,
hence creating opportunities for economic development within the state.

Questions
Please, submit questions regarding this RFP or the Animal Health in the Heartland Symposium
to Melissa Moyer at melissa@iowabio.org or 515-327-9156.

                                            Page 3