FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation) and Natura invite you to the
International Symposium on Biomimicry & Ecodesign
April 11, 2013
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Rua Pio XI, 1500 – Alto da Lapa
The International Symposium on Biomimicry & Ecodesign aims to foster discussion on Biomimicry and Ecodesign, two emerging themes at the confluence of fundamental sciences such as biology and engineering, aligned with the economy of sustainability. The symposium will discuss the interaction between these specialties, the opportunities they create for generating new knowledge and promoting socio-environmental innovations, and their contribution to the competitiveness of the Brazilian industrial sector.
To participate, access: http://www.fapesp.br/eventos/biomimeticaecodesign/inscricoes
Registration is free and limited. Event with simultaneous translation English/Portuguese/English
Program
9:00
Registration and welcome coffee
9:30
Opening
9:45
Moderator: Roberto Berlinck, Institute of Chemistry, USP São Carlos
Keynote 1 - Biomimicry
Janine Benyus - Biomimicry 3.8, Missoula, MT - USA
10:40
Questions
10:50
Moderator: Aldo Ometto, School of Engineering, USP São Carlos
Keynote 2 - Ecodesign
Tim McAloone - DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby - Denmark
11:40
Questions
12:00
Closing
Parking Suggestion: Pio Park – Rua Pio XI, 1320 and Tonimar – Rua Jorge Americano, 89
Information: FAPESP - Event Management
Tel.: (11) 3838-4216/4362/4394 or ves@fapesp.br
