Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) is a non-profit organization established in 2008. Its incorporation was agreed upon by the delegates from Asian countries during the IBS 2008 conference, Oct. 12-17 held in Dalian, China. Preparative meetings for the formation of AFOB had been held four times prior to its official establishment. The delegates from participating Asian countries discussed on the launching of AFOB during the meetings. The International Federation bears the name Asian Federation of Biotechnology, abbreviated to “AFOB”, hereafter referred to as ‘The Federation’.