The event Gene Acres 2006: Building Successful Life Sciences Facilities will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 8 to 5 p.m. at the San Mateo Marriott, 1770 South Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, California 94402. Registration prior to the event is $295 for members and $395 for non-members; on-site registration is $320 for members and $420 for non-members. Keynote speakers are Dr. Cynthia Robbins-Roth, the founder of BioVenture Publishing Inc. and BioVenture Consultants, who will address issues arising from the growth of Northern California biotechnology; G. Steven Burrill, CEO of Burrill and Company, who will provide insight into his anticipated changes in the industry in the coming year; and Reinhard Hanselka, President of Integrated Engineering Services, who will deliver an update on the changing California codes.