The Department of Science and Technology, (DOST) through its three Sectoral Councils, is hosting the first Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention on 27 November 2015 at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati.

Anchored on the theme “From Global to Local: Sharing Expertise to Accelerate Development through Science, Technology and Innovation,” the event aims to highlight the scientific, agro-industrial, and economic development, and to strengthen technological human resources of academic, public, and private institutions in the country.

With over 200 expected participants from among the nation’s researchers, academicians, and BSP awardees, the event features scientific presentations, parallel sessions and panel discussions that cater to the priority areas of the DOST to create opportunities for building a stronger scientific community.

The BSP Convention will be jointly managed by the Office of the Undersecretary for Research and Development with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), and Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD).

The BSP is an initiative of the DOST launched in 1975, which encourages highly-trained overseas Filipino scientists and technologists, experts, and professionals to return to the Philippines and share their expertise for the acceleration of the scientific, agro-industrial and economic development of the country.

For more information about the convention, please contact Ms. Belen Balbuena at mbab1028@gmail.com or Mr.Renz So at pchrd.bspsecretariat@gmail.com or you may call +63 2 837 75 37.