Over the years the centre has conducted numerous short duration seminars and workshops for general public and for scientists on such topics as genetic engineering, biotechnology, environmental cleanup, molecular diagnostic techniques, oncogenes, and women related issues. The centre regularly hosts the International Symposia on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ISGEB). The three meetings in this series held in 1989, 1993 and 1998 have been highly acclaimed internationally. The centre holds the honour of receiving ICGEB's first ever sponsorship in Pakistan for organizing the Second ISGEB. Some of the major events include:

• International Symposium on Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology – First ISGEB (1989)
  2-4 January 1989, Marriott Hotel, Karachi.

• Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology – Third ISGEB (1998)
  24-28 February 1998, Marriott Hotel, Karachi.
  Proceedings: Ahmed, N., F. M. Qureshi and O.Y. Khan (eds.) 2001. Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology,
  Horizon Scientific Press, Norfolk, UK.

• Women In Pregnancy: Human Rights Strategies - A Symposium (1999)
  15-17 February 1999, Marriott Hotel, Karachi.
  Contact CMG to acquire a copy of the proceedings.

• No Water, No Life – A Seminar (2003)
  22nd February 2003, Marriott Hotel, Karachi.

• Air, Water and Ecosystems: Our Children Heritage – A Seminar (2004)
  21st February 2004, Regent Plaza Hotel, Karachi.

• Environment and Us: A Two Way Street – A (2005)
  9th February 2005, Regent Plaza Hotel, Karachi.

• Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology & Economic Development – Fourth ISGEB (to be held in December 2005)