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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

Dr. Trevor Mundel, President Global Health, Gates Foundation
April 24, 2013
At the 2013 BIO International Convention, Mundel discusses biotech start-ups and how biotech and technology can help meet needs in developing countries. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 (GBD 2010) is the largest ever systematic effort to describe the global distribution and causes of a wide array of major diseases, injuries, and health risk factors. The results show that infectious diseases, maternal and child illness, and malnutrition now cause fewer deaths and less illness than they did twenty years ago.
Dr. Richard Mohs, Distinguished Research Fellow, Eli Lilly
April 24, 2013
Dr. Richard Mohs, Distinguished Research Fellow, Eli Lilly discusses the importance of early diagnosis in Alzheimer's at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Use of Biotech Crops Increases Farmer Profits and Environmental Sustainability
April 23, 2013
Study shows biotech crops increase farmers’ yields and incomes, with less pesticide use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Bay Area High School Student Wins BioGENEius Challenge
April 23, 2013
High school junior honored for research in breast cancer.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to be Presented 2013 BIO Governor of the Year Award
April 23, 2013
Support of industry underscores pro-business commitment.
Bioscience Economic Development
April 23, 2013
The bioscience industry is one of the most innovative and important economic drivers in the United States, accounting for over 1.6 million jobs.
BIO Elects New Chair, Officers, and Board Members
April 23, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the election of Rachel King, President and CEO, GlycoMimetics, Inc, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 term, and the election of David Pyott, Chairman, President, & CEO, Allergan, Inc., as its new Board Secretary.
International Presence at the 2013 BIO International Convention
April 23, 2013
A look at the wide range of countries represented at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
David Kappos, former Director, US Patent and Trade Office and current Partner Cravath, Swaine and Moore, LLP
April 23, 2013
Published on Apr 23, 2013 David Kappos, former Director, US Patent and Trade Office and current Partner Cravath, Swaine and Moore, LLP discusses the Canadian Utility Requirement at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Kathleen Ruddy, CEO St. Baldricks Foundation
April 23, 2013
Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of the St. Baldricks Foundation, the world's largest funder of childhood cancer research grants outside of the federal government explains the type of relationships they hope to develop at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Rachel King, CEO, GlycoMimetics (BIO Chair) with Kate Neville (Women in Bio)
April 23, 2013
At the 2013 BIO International Convention, Rachel King discusses how we can enhance the climate for innovation with communication, strong and helpful FDA, and need to protect financial incentives so we can deliver the innovations.
Chris Morrison, EBI, interviews Glen Giovannetti, Ernst & Young
April 23, 2013
Chris Morrison, Editor, Elsevier Business Intelligence, interviews Glen Giovannetti, Global Life Sciences Sector Leader, Ernst & Young about the newly released Beyond Borders Report at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Natalie Ng
April 23, 2013
Winner, International BioGENEius Challenge at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Ron Stotish, CEO, AquaBounty Technologies
April 23, 2013
Ron Stotish, CEO, AquaBounty Technologies, discusses AquAdvantage® Salmon, the first candidate application for a genetically modified (transgenic) food animal at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Josh Sommer, Executive Director, The Chordoma Foundation
April 23, 2013
Keynote speaker Josh Sommer was recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Life Sciences and Healthcare. He discusses his rare cancer diagnosis while in college and his subsequent journey to become the Executive Director of The Chordoma Foundation. He also explains his search for information, insight and connections at the BIO International Convention.
5th Annual Scientific American Worldview Report and Bio-Innovation Scorecard released today at 2013 BIO International Convention
April 22, 2013
BIO issued the annual Scientific American Worldview Report and Bio-Innovation Scorecard. On Wednesday, April 24, the Scientific American Worldview Super Session will take place during the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Top 10 BioGENEius Challenge Finalists to Compete in International BioGENEius Challenge
April 22, 2013
Today, the 2013 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge named the top 10 U.S. students finalists who will go on to compete in the next and final stage of the competition: the 2013 International BioGENEius Challenge on Tuesday.
"Where Are The Jobs?"
April 22, 2013
New report to show areas with highest demand for life science workers.