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The 2013 BIO Convention in China will be held November 11-13 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China. Attend this exclusive forum to develop strategic collaborations, establish distribution networks, find service providers and create cross-border alliances with companies from the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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Entering it's 10th year, the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the largest industrial biotech conference in the world. Over 1,300 attendees will gather in Montréal June 16-19, 2013.

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BIO International Convention
June 24, 2014 - June 26, 2014
Thousands of companies from around the world and all industry segments will be at BIO, ready to build...
BIO IPCC Conference
November 6, 2013 - November 8, 2013
 Over the past nine years, BIO's semiannual IP Counsels Committee Conference has become...
Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy
December 8, 2013 - December 11, 2013
Building Innovative Collaborations Across the Pacific The seventh annual Pacific Rim Summit on...
Thank you for attending the 15th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 10, 2014 - February 11, 2014
Mark your calendars for next year: February 10th - 11th, 2014 The BIO CEO & Investor...
The 12th Annual BIO Investor Forum
October 8, 2013 - October 9, 2013
BIO Investor Forum  Join Us October 8-9, 2013 The BIO Investor Forum is an international...
The BIO Convention in China
November 11, 2013 - November 13, 2013
BIO Announces Dates For 2013 BIO Convention in China Join us November 11-13, 2013 at the China...

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Upcoming Conference and Event Highlights

Renee Winsky, Tech Council of Maryland
June 1, 2011
Tracy Cooley talks to Renee Winsky about biotech in Maryland and the upcoming  BIO International Convention  in Washington, DC.
2011 BIO International Convention to Highlight Next-Generation of Biofuel Innovation
May 31, 2011
BIO 2011 International Convention to feature a series of high-level panels examining techonology's role in the production of biofuels.
BIO Announces Dr. Jörg Reinhardt as Keynote Speaker for BIO China International Conference
May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, April 19, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Dr. Jörg Reinhardt, CEO of Bayer HealthCare, will provide the keynote address at the BIO China International Conference to be held October 12-13 in Shanghai, China. The event will bring together biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders to explore business opportunities with life science companies in China.
Business Executives to Highlight Opportunities for New Product Development
May 26, 2011
All programs at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing are open to attendance by members of the media. Complimentary media registration is available to editors and reporters with valid press credentials working full time for print, broadcast or web publications.
Sustainable Agriculture: Sessions at the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 26, 2011
Worldwide population growth is estimated to pass 10 billion by 2100, and biotechnological advancements will play a critical role for global food production. The 2012 BIO International Convention will feature a series of panels examining the latest advancements designed to address pressing global food production, genetically engineered food and animal biotechnology.
Bob Klein, 2010 Biotechnology Humanitarian Award Winner
May 25, 2011
The Biotechnology Humanitarian Award is given out each year at the BIO International Convention.
Bob Klein, 2010 Biotechnology Humanitarian Award Winner
May 25, 2011
Klein is chairman of the governing board and a member of the peer review committee for the  California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The Biotechnology Humanitarian Award is given out each year at the BIO International Convention .
International BioGENEius Challenge: The importance of this competition
May 25, 2011
Dr. Jay Siegel of  Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development  and Janelle Curtis from the  Biotechnology Institute  discuss this year’s International BioGENEius Challenge.
Dr. Jay Siegel and Janelle Curtis discuss this year’s International BioGENEius Challenge
May 25, 2011
Dr. Jay Siegel of  Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development  and Janelle Curtis from the  Biotechnology Institute  discuss this year’s International BioGENEius Challenge.
Stay Ahead of Legal and Regulatory Changes at the 2011 BIO International Convention
May 25, 2011
BIO International Convention to devote several breakout sessions to the topic of legal counsel within the biotech industry.
Biotechnology Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture to be Highlighted at 2011 BIO International Convention
May 23, 2011
2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level panels examining the latest biotechnology advancements designed to address pressing global food production and genetically engineered food and animail biotechnology.
New Diabetes Forum at the 2011 BIO International Convention
May 21, 2011
The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes — the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. — has risen by epidemic proportions. In addition, the disease is estimated to affect 435 million people worldwide by 2030. BIO and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will feature a two-day diabetes forum for the first time at the 2011 BIO International Convention in Washington, DC. The sessions will showcase the latest research in novel therapies, vaccines, and biomarkers.
Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective
May 21, 2011
Scientific American will release the third annual Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective at this year's BIO International Convention.
Prof. Alan Trounson, Ph.D., President of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
May 19, 2011
BIOtechNOW speaks with Dr. Trounson is a pioneer of human in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and associated reproductive technologies.
Staying Ahead of the Legal and Regulatory Curve
May 17, 2011
Providing legal counsel within the biotech industry comes with a unique set of challenges.  Legal professionals must consistently stay on top of the latest policy and regulatory changes within the industry. From patent issues to new laws on licensing to regulations for new innovations, the BIO International Convention (June 27-30) will feature the latest updates, insights and networking opportunities—plus educational sessions where you can earn up to eight CLE credit hours—to help fast-track your career. Sit in on any number of BIO Program presentations by leading law firms and earn CLE credits.
Military and Aviation Industry Outline Need for Sustainable Biofuels
May 13, 2011
Recently introduced legislation could help the military become the technology leader in scaling up commercial production of sustainable biofuels, such as algae.
The Global Biotech Industry Comes to BIO
May 12, 2011
The world’s largest biotech hubs are busy planning their delegations’ visits to the  BIO International Convention  next month. The international program at the Convention will be one of the most robust to date, with International Case Studies, breakout sessions focused on globalization and Super Sessions focused on the emerging markets.
Industrial Biotech Industry Leaders Discuss Keys To Strategic Partnership Success
May 12, 2011
The keys to successful industrial biotech business relationships mirror those for successful personal relationships, industry leaders explained today.  During the final Lunch Plenary Session of BIO’s 2011 World Congress in Toronto, moderator James Stoppert, CEO of BioAdvisors, along with panelists Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, Ron Commander, Head of Butyl Rubber Business Unit at Lanxess, Christophe Schilling, CEO of Genomatica, and Hisao Urata, General Manager of Corporate Planning at Mitsubishi Chemical discussed “Strategic Partnerships for More Robust Value Chains” and identified some key components to that end.