| Rate | On or Before July 25, 2008 | Later than July 25, 2008 and On-site |
| Member (Members of BIO, BIOTECanada, Life Sciences BC) | US $800 | US $900 |
| Additional Member (2nd or more attendee of registered member company or organization as defined under "Member") | US $575 | US $675 |
| Non-Member | US $900 | US $1,000 |
| Academic/Government (Attendees affiliated with accredited government or academic institutions. Attendee must show proof through business card or ID on-site.) | US $275 | US $375 |
| Reception Only (for spouses or partners accompanying conference attendees. This registration permits attendance to all Receptions.) | US $90 | US $125 |
| Student | US $100 | US $150 |
| Speaker | US $100 | US $150 |
If you are a member of one of our partner organizations, BIOTECanada or Life Sciences BC, you are eligible for the Member Rate at the 2008 Pacific Rim Summit. If you are a member of either of these organizations and would like to register at the reduced rate, please email pacrim@bio.org to obtain a code with instructions on how to use it when registering online.
If you are a government or academic affiliate (or personnel), or student who plans to register, you are eligible for the reduced rate above. You will need a registration code as well to receive this rate. Please email pacrim@bio.org with your complete contact information, including title and affiliation in order to receive the discount registration code with instructions.
Confirmed speakers will be given the discounted speaker rate and registration instructions when their proposals are accepted. If you have submitted a speaking proposal, please wait to register until after your proposal has been accepted or declined (no later than June 16, 2008).
- Registration fee includes access to all sessions, luncheons and evening receptions.
- Photo ID (driver's license or passport) and business card required to pick up your conference credentials on-site.
Registration Instructions
To Register Online please follow the instructions below:
- ***Online registration is now closed***
If you have any problems or questions about registering, please do not hesitate to contact us at pacrim@bio.org or 202-962-6662 or 202-312-9289.
To download our registration form, click here.*Please send your inquiries about obtaining a BIO coupon code to pacrim@bio.org.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to COB EST September 2, 2008. Request for payment transfer must be made by the person whose registration is being transferred to the new registrant. Cancellations received in writing by pacrim@bio.org on or before COB EST August 1, 2008 will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be made available after this date. In case of conference cancellation, BIO's liability is limited to refund of the conference registration fee only. BIO reserves the right to alter this program without prior notice.
Registration Hours
Wednesday - September 10, 2008
7:00am-6:00pm : Registration Open
Thursday - September 11, 2008
7:00am-6:00pm : Registration Open
Friday - September 12, 2008
7:00am-11:00am : Registration Open
Badge Policy
Name badges will be distributed during on-site registration. BIO asks that for security purposes attendees display their badges at all conference events. Those without current and appropriate registration badges will not be allowed into any Pacific Rim Summit activities.