The 31st Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals will be held May 3-6, 2009, in San Francisco, one of the birthplaces of modern biotechnology

There has been a tremendous upsurge of interest in sustainable fuels and chemicals production over the past several years. Government and private sector support for research, development and deployment of renewable fuels and chemicals technologies is at an all time high. This year's Symposium provides a superb forum for experts from around the world to gather to discuss the latest research breakthroughs and results in this exciting and growing field. This year's scientific program is designed to facilitate effective exchange of new information and technical progress among attendees from industrial, academic, and government sectors. The program includes a variety of oral presentation sessions, poster sessions and special topic sessions as well as ample opportunities to participate in informal discussions. Participants' experiences will also be enhanced by social activities, and optional tours to explore the many offerings available in the greater northern California bay area region.

Tabletop exhibits will be held Sunday, May 3 - Tuesday, May 5.