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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

BIO Issues Call for Sessions for 2013 BIO International Convention
August 1, 2012
The global event for biotech will take place in Chicago, IL, April 22-25, 2013.
BIO Opposes A Northern California County's New Drug Disposal Law
July 27, 2012
The measure forces certain companies to pay for disposal.
Building Biotech Hubs; Biomanufacturing Attractors and Accelerators
July 19, 2012
Bioscience economic development in a nation as large and diverse as the United States is as varied as the country itself.  A complex array of factors influence the allocation of resources and the nature of bioscience industry development.
Biotech in the Middle Kingdom Highlights Rules of Engagement in China
July 18, 2012
For companies looking to partner in China, they must first realize the unique needs of this market.
BIO Livestock Biotech Summit Brings Together Global Industry Leaders to Address Innovation and Potential in Animal Biotech
July 11, 2012
“The BIO Livestock Summit will focus on how we could use animal biotechnology to develop novel health care applications, provide more sustainable food animals and raise livestock that are more environmentally friendly.” 
2012 BIO International Convention Closes in Boston with Unprecedented Partnering Activity within BIO Business Forum
June 21, 2012
The global event for biotechnology brings together industry leaders for networking, partnering, and deal-making.
BIO Hails House Passage of Reconciled User Fee Package
June 21, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on unanimous passage of S. 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), by the U.S. House of Representatives.
BIO Study Quantifies Economic Contribution of University & Non-Profit Inventions
June 21, 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released a report on the significant economic impact of university and non-profit institution patent licensing on the U.S. economy.
2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago
June 20, 2012
Lily Rin-Laures, M.D., previous president of the Chicago chapter of Women in Bio, discusses the biotech industry in Illinois and the upcoming 2013 BIO International Convention.
2012 BIO International Convention Highlights: Days Two and Three
June 20, 2012
The world’s largest biotechnology event, 2012 BIO International Convention, showcased the global financial and business developments that are shaping the biotechnology sector during the Convention’s second day. 
2012 BIO International Convention Chair's Keynote, H. Thomas Watkins of Human Genome Sciences
June 20, 2012
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Scientific American releases its 4th Annual Worldview Report and Scorecard at the BIO International Convention in Boston
June 20, 2012
The 4th Annual Scientific American Worldview Report and Scorecard – the most comprehensive country-by-country analysis of biotechnology – reveals the parameters essential for building a successful biotechnology hub in today’s increasingly global industry.
Americans Remain Optimistic About Future of Biotechnology Despite Serious Industry Concerns
June 20, 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today unveiled several new opinion surveys at the 2012 BIO International Convention, taking place this week in Boston.
New Coalition Brings Life Science Education to the National Stage
June 20, 2012
Forty-one state bioscience organizations announce today the formation of the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes to ensure America’s leadership in bioscience innovation.
Biotechnology Institute Leads Effort to Bring Life Science Education to the National Stage
June 20, 2012
The Biotechnology Institute announces today the formation of the nationally coordinated effort of state bioscience organizations. 
Dr. Margaret Foti Receives 2012 Biotech Humanitarian Award
June 20, 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), CEO of the American Association  for Cancer Research, has been selected as the Honoree for the 2012 Biotech Humanitarian Award.
The State of the Global Economy Takes Center Stage During 2012 BIO International Convention Keynote Address
June 19, 2012
BIO hosted two former Secretaries of the U.S. Treasury, Robert E. Rubin and Henry M. Paulson, Jr., during a luncheon keynote session where they discussed the current state and future prospects of the global economy.
Celebrating the Promise of Biotechnology, 2012 Biotechnology Industry Address, Jim Greenwood, President and CEO BIO
June 19, 2012
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