BioWell Panel: How Industrial Biology is Providing Humanity with a Sustainable Future
This panel offers a compelling exploration into industrial biology, a key driver in providing humanity with a sustainable future. We’ll delve into how microscopic organisms are revolutionizing industries, from the intricate workings of microbes to their substantial roles in bio-based production and energy transition.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these biotechnological innovations are shaping a more sustainable economy and assisting in the global shift towards renewable energy sources. Additionally, we’ll discuss Houston’s emerging role as the epicenter of this transformation, leveraging its energy expertise and innovative spirit to lead in the industrial biology revolution.
This session is a journey into understanding how industrial biology is not just changing our world but steering us towards a greener, more sustainable future, with Houston poised as a pioneering city leading this groundbreaking shift.
Panelists:
Marya Cokar, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Biosfera
Kuo-Chih Hua, Manager, Global Sustainability & Technology Program, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Paul Petersen, Senior Vice President, Visolis
Edris Taher, VP of Operations and Engineering, Cemvita
Veronica Wu, Founder/Managing Partner, First Bight Ventures
Moderator:
Paul Palmer, Executive Director, BioWell