Protecting Biotechnology and Genetic Data: Best Practices Workshop Series

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Protecting Biotechnology and Genetic Data: Best Practices Workshop Series, taking place on May 30, 2025, in the Sheraton hotel, Novi Sad, Serbia.

Empowering Institutions to Secure Biotechnology and Genomic Innovations

Join us for a unique learning and collaboration opportunity as part of the SOTER Workshop Series on Protecting Biotechnology and Genetic Data. This international initiative brings together experts and institutional leaders from Serbia, Croatia, and the wider region to discuss and strengthen biosafety, biosecurity, and intellectual property (IP) protection in the era of emerging biotechnologies and genomics.

Why Attend?

Advancements in biotechnology and genomic research offer transformative benefits but also introduce new security, ethical, and legal challenges. This workshop series is designed to help academic, research, private, and diagnostic institutions:

• Understand international standards on biosafety, biosecurity, IP, and dual-use research.

• Identify and share best practices for risk assessment, risk management, and data protection.

• Strengthen national and regional capacity to protect innovation and qualify for international funding.

• Network and collaborate with peers and experts from Serbia, Croatia, and beyond.

Virtual Workshop Series

Following the in-person event, two virtual follow-up workshops will support participants in applying workshop learnings in their own institutions, identifying additional learning needs, and sharing successful practices.

Regional Wrap-Up Workshop in Zagreb

Participants from Serbia and Croatia will reunite in Zagreb for a regional expert panel and networking event to exchange experiences, share lessons learned, and define regional priorities for protecting biotechnology and genetic data.

Who Should Attend?

• Leaders and faculty from biotechnology-focused:

  • Academic Institutions

  • Research Centers

  • Private Sector Companies

  • Diagnostic Laboratories

• Experts in:

  • Biosafety & Biosecurity

  • Risk Management

  • Intellectual Property Protection

  • Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance

Who Should Attend?

• Leaders and faculty from Serbia working at:

  • Academic Institutions

  • Research Centers

  • Private Sector Companies

  • Diagnostic Laboratories

• Experts in:

  • Biosafety & Biosecurity

  • Risk Management

  • Intellectual Property Protection

  • Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance