Geoffrey Otim
Conference Chair | Founder & CEO, SynBio Africa
Onyeka Nwosu
Principal Scientist, National Biosafety Management Agency, Nigeria.
Dr. Talkmore Maruta
Director of Programs, African Society for Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Adrienne Leussa
Founder, Sanilux Pty Ltd
Sponsors & Exhibitors
SBA 5.0 Synthetic Biology AI Biosecurity Bioinformatics Biomathematics Modelling Bioethics Policy Regulation Biosafety Biosecurity One Health Biomanufacturing Bioeconomy Health Longevity Biomedicine Climate Environmental Sustainability Sustainable Agricultural Innovation Food Security
The SBA 5.0 conference will serve as a platform for fostering connections among industry, academia, community groups, and policymakers. It will showcase innovative applications of synthetic biology and AI, and highlight ongoing efforts in biomathematics, biomanufacturing, one-health, biosafety and biosecurity. It will also facilitate networking and information exchange. Key focus areas include tackling agriculture, health, environmental management, and industry challenges. In Africa, synthetic biology is poised to drive the national development agenda by promoting a sustainable bioeconomy, supporting health and agricultural systems, and aiding environmental conservation and restoration. This event will provide a vital opportunity for stakeholders to discuss and strategize the integration of synthetic biology innovations, address policy, legal frameworks, and communicate the benefits of the technology.