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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 1,000 attendees will gather in ...

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2013 Location Announced

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...

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BIO International Convention
April 22, 2013 - April 25, 2013
Thousands of companies from around the world and all industry segments will be at BIO, ready to build...
Legislative Day Fly-In 2013
March 12, 2013 - March 13, 2013
***BIO Board Members please follow this link*** Once a year, BIO hosts the Legislative Day Fly-...
BIO IPCC Conference
March 25, 2013 - March 27, 2013
 Over the past nine years, BIO's semiannual IP Counsels Committee Conference has become...
BIO Executive Training Programs
April 19, 2013 - April 21, 2013
April 19-21, 2013 Hilton Chicago Hotel 720 South Michigan Avenue  Chicago, IL 60605 Co-...
BioSafe Meetings
May 6, 2013 - May 8, 2013
  BIO’s Preclinical Safety Committee (BioSafe) will hold its annual general...
World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
June 16, 2013 - June 19, 2013
The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world's largest industrial...
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...

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Upcoming Conference and Event Highlights

Countdown to Partnering - John Carroll, Editor of Fierce Biotech
April 7, 2011
 John Carroll, editor of Fierce Biotech, shares what he won't miss at the 2011 BIO International Convention.
BIO Hosts U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner Workshop with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and China’s State Intellectual Property Office
April 5, 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) hosted a U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner Workshop with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) on March 28, 2011 in Beijing, China.
BIO Business Forum Partnering: Building Value through Partnerships
April 4, 2011
Partnering decisions can make or break a company’s value. Pursuing the right partnership deal can ultimately increase a company’s value but conversely, the wrong decision can ultimately kill a company’ value.
Innovative Companies to Present to Investors at 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 31, 2011
BIO announces the industrial biotechnology companies selected to present their technology development and business models to an elite audience of investors and analysts at BIO’s 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Derek Gregg, Chair of BioWV and Chief Executive Officer of Vandalia Research
March 29, 2011
Derek Gregg discusses biotech in WV – major growth areas, outlook for the future, and upcoming plans for the BIO International Convention.
Derek Gregg, Chair of BioWV and Chief Executive Officer of Vandalia Research
March 29, 2011
BIOtechNow’s Tracy Cooley discusses biotech in West Virginia – major growth areas, outlook for the future, and upcoming plans for the BIO International Convention – with Derek Gregg.
Bright Prospects: Biotech Execs Predict Continued Growth in 2011
March 25, 2011
Upward trends and investment opportunities will be focus of BIO’s World Congress in May.
Investment Potential Highlighted in Breakout Sessions for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 21, 2011
Industry analysts are projecting double digit growth in the biobased product sector, and an overwhelming majority of company executives are optimistic about company and industry growth potential, according to recent research.
Continuing the Legacy: BIO to Present George Washington Carver Award
March 18, 2011
Honoring the father of chemurgy, the award will be presented at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in May.
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins to Present Keynote Address at Partnering for Global Health Forum 2011
March 16, 2011
NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD will share his insights on how ground-breaking biotech innovations can serve the health needs of the world’s poorest.
Interplay Between IP and Global Health at BIO IP Counsels Committee Spring Conference
March 10, 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will hold its Intellectual Property Counsels Committee Spring Conference and Meeting in Seattle, Washington from April 13-15.
BIO Poised to Partner with Chinese Leaders to Grow Biotech
March 10, 2011
This month, BIO is leading a delegation of biopharma CEOs to China for meetings with members of the Chinese biotech community and government leaders. The mission illustrates a strong commitment on behalf of the western biotechnology industry to encourage China to strengthen its support for biotech innovation and take steps to enhance greater investment and collaboration with companies in China. The series of meetings between China’s local industry and government leaders and biotech CEOs will lay the foundation for increased cooperation to help biotech flourish in China.
BIO Opens Nominations For 2011 Biotech Humanitarian Award
March 7, 2011
The Award will be given to an individual who, through their work in or support of biotechnology, is harnessing its potential to heal, fuel or feed the planet.
BIO Announces Plenary Speakers for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 7, 2011
Company C-level executives, scientists and government officials from Canada, Europe and the United States will be featured presenters at BIO’s 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
BIO Opens Call for 2011 Biotech Humanitarian Award Nominations
March 4, 2011
Know someone who is using the power of biotechnology to heal, fuel or feed the planet?  Nominate them today for the Biotech Humanitarian Award!  BIO is currently seeking nominations for the Third Annual Biotech Humanitarian Award which will be presented at the 2011 BIO International Convention in Washington, DC, June 27- 30.
2011 BIO International Convention Super Sessions Focus on State of the Industry
March 2, 2011
The 2011 BIO International Convention will feature six high-level super sessions focused on the state of the industry, global biotech advancements and the outlook on the future of the industry.
Will Your Worldview Change at the BIO International Convention?
March 1, 2011
Scientific American will release the third annual Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective at this year’s BIO International Convention.  Created in partnership with BIO, the publication explores the diverse economic regions of the world, highlighting success stories, policy achievements, cutting-edge science and the unique challenges that lie ahead. This year’s report focuses on BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) country efforts to build local biotechnology hubs. 
BIO Invites Nominations for the 2011 George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology
February 28, 2011
The fourth annual George Washington Carver Award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated significant and innovative accomplishments that have employed industrial biotechnology to facilitate the advancement of a biobased economy and industrial sustainability.