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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 announced that the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will be held December 8-11 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Calif. BIO also announced BIOCOM as its partner to host this unique conference dedicated solely to the growth of the industrial biotechnology...

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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...
The 12th Annual BIO Investor Forum
October 8, 2013 - October 9, 2013
BIO Investor Forum  Join Us October 8-9, 2013 Registration is now open! Click here to...
BIO IPCC Conference
November 6, 2013 - November 8, 2013
Over the past nine years, BIO's semiannual IP Counsels Committee Conference has become a...
The BIO Convention in China
Beijing
November 11, 2013 - November 13, 2013
Registration for the 2013 BIO Convention in China Opens June 20th Join us November 11-13, 2013...
BioSafe Meetings
Berlin, Germany
November 18, 2013 - November 19, 2013
BIO’s Preclinical Safety Committee (BioSafe) will hold its BioSafe Europe Meeting in Berlin...
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...
11th Annual BIO Asia International Conference
Tokyo, Japan
April 8, 2014 - April 9, 2014
We hope to see you in Tokyo for our 2014 event: April 8-9, 2014 Grand Hyatt, Tokyo The BIO...

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Upcoming Conference and Event Highlights

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.
Investors See Challenges & Opportunities For Industrial Biotech Companies
May 11, 2011
Today, major players in the clean energy investment community provided key perspective and insight to help inform industrial biotech companies and their future success.
Bernard Siegel speaks about recent developments in stem cell research
May 11, 2011
BIOtechNOW’s talks to Bernard Siegel about recent developments in stem cell research and the upcoming BIO International Convention.
Royal DSM CEO Predicts Shift to Bio-based Economy Starts Now
May 9, 2011
During today’s plenary lunch session at BIO's 2011 World Congress in Toronto, Royal DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma gave a passionate keynote address and accepted the 2011 George Washington Carver Award for his company’s efforts to promote bio-based products over those relying on fossil-fuel resources.
Lovell Jones, PhD – 2011 Humanitarian Award judge
May 9, 2011
BIOtechNOW talks to Dr. Jones about the significance and importance of the  Biotech Humanitarian Award.
Lovell Jones, PhD – 2011 Humanitarian Award judge
May 9, 2011
BIOtechNOW’s Tracy Cooley talks to Dr. Jones about the significance and importance of the re; Biotech Humanitarian Award , which will be bestowed on this year’s award winner at the  BIO International Convention during a keynote session on Wednesday, June 29.
Mark Herzog, Executive Director of Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO)
May 9, 2011
VABIO's Mark Herzog discusses biotech in Virginia and the upcoming BIO International Convention in Washington, DC.
Scientific American’s Worldview 2011 Preview
May 6, 2011
Scientific American will release the third annual Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective at this year’s BIO International Convention.
BIO and USPTO Trace the Journey of Biotech Inventions
May 5, 2011
BIO will be co-hosting an event with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the issuance of U.S. patent 4,259,444 to Ananda Chakrabarty following the Supreme Court case, Diamond v. Chakrabarty, which held that Chakrabarty’s bioengineered bacterium was eligible for patenting.
Representative Upton Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4, 2011
BIO announces selection of Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 - 2011.
Senator Casey Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4, 2011
BIO announced today its selection of Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 - 2011.
Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4, 2011
BIO announces its selection of Representative David E. Price (D-NC) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 - 2011.
Representative Capuano Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4, 2011
BIO announces its selection of Michael Capuano (D-MA) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 - 2011.