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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...
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

Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Review Of Isolated DNA Patents
June 13, 2013
The SCOTUS decision represents a departure from judicial and PTO precedent supporting patentability of DNA molecules. The decision could create business uncertainty for a range of inventions.
2013 BIO World Congress to Feature Focus on Investment Opportunities in Clean Tech
June 12, 2013
The 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology will host the Clean Tech Investor Sessions featuring innovative industrial biotechnology companies selected to present to an elite audience of investors and analysts. 
Biosimilars Legislation Introduced To Notify Patients of Changes to Prescriptions
June 10, 2013
BIO and Delaware Biocommend the State Senate for introducing legislation designed to  address the regulatory issues related to the interchangeability of biological medicines.
Governor Kitzhaber Signs Legislation to Create Pathway for Substitution of Biologic Drugs
June 7, 2013
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed legislation on Thursday, June 6 designed to address the regulatory issues related to the interchangeability of biological medicines.
New Florida Law Takes a Major Step in Promoting Access to Biologic Medicines
June 5, 2013
House Bill 365, signed by Governor Rick Scott, contains four of BIO’s five principles on biologic product substitution
BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotech Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 4, 2013
The 2013 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology this June 16-19 in Montreal, Canada at the Palais des congrès de Montréal will mark the event’s 10th anniversary. 
Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions: Highlights from Tuesday Evening
April 30, 2013
Wigs, roses, bourbon, and bikes are just a taste of what was happening at the Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions on Tuesday evening as BIO attendees loosened their ties, kicked off their heels, and hit the BIO Exhibition floor at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Dr. Mathias Kremer, Head of Global Seeds, Bayer CropScience discusses the history of their business.
April 30, 2013
Dr. Mathias Kremer, Head of Global Seeds, Bayer CropScience discusses the history of their business at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Governors Discuss Future of Biotech at BIO 2013 in Chicago
April 27, 2013
Governor Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota; Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri; Governor Rick Perry, Texas; and Governor Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania discuss the future of biotech on a panel at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
2013 BIO International Convention Closes in Chicago with Record Number of Partnering Meetings
April 25, 2013
The global event for biotechnology brings together industry leaders for networking, partnering, and deal-making
Jay Nixon - Governor of Missouri
April 25, 2013
Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri announces huge deal at the 2013 BIO International Convention: Monsanto will invest $400 million to increase their research footprint in Missouri, adding 675 new high tech jobs.
Governor Steve Beshear, Kentucky
April 25, 2013
Governor Steve Beshear discusses Kentucky's 13th year participating in the 2013 BIO International Convention.
One-on-One Partnering Breaks All Industry Records
April 25, 2013
One-on-One Partnering breaks all records with more than 25,500 partnering meetings taking place in Chicago at the 2013 BIO International Convention. Joe Colangelo, Director of Business Development discusses the successes.
BIO Welcomes New Member Companies to Industrial & Environmental Section
April 24, 2013
New members expand BIO’s representation of multinational companies and include The Coca-Cola Company, Plum Creek, and LanzaTech 
Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri
April 24, 2013
Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri announces huge deal at the 2013 BIO International Convention. Monsanto will invest $400 million to increase their research footprint in Missouri, adding 675 new high tech jobs.
Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions: Highlights from Tuesday Evening
April 24, 2013
Wigs, roses, bourbon, and bikes are just a taste of what was happening at the Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions on Tuesday evening as BIO attendees loosened their ties, kicked off their heels, and hit the BIO Exhibition floor at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Governor Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota; Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri; Governor Rick Perry, Texas; Governor Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania networking and discussing the future of biotech.
April 24, 2013
Governor Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota; Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri; Governor Rick Perry, Texas; Governor Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania networking and discussing the future of biotech at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Neal Carter, President, Okanagan Speciality Fruit
April 24, 2013
Neal Carter, President of Okanagan Specialty Fruit discusses the development of the Arctic Apple at the 2013 BIO International Convention.