The Conference is organized in partnership with The World Life Science Forum BioVision, and will blend new and old ideas in the fields of BioSciences. It will be an all-embracing examination of the relationships between the New Life Sciences and development. The main objective of the conference is to review the collective experience and thoughts of some of the world's leading scientists, regarding topics such as health, food, agriculture, biodiversity and environment. In addition, special sessions will look into ethics, patents, and the poor. The conference also includes Nobel Day, held on 3rd April 2004, bringing together many Nobel laureates, as well as an accompanying book fair, from 3-6 April, comprised of publishers and organizations active in biosciences and related subjects. For more information about this conference visit the event’s website at: http://www.bibalex.org/BioAlex2004Conf/