Attendee Event Registration

Rate

On or Before March 17, 2008

Later than
March 17, 2008
and On-site

Member (Members of BIO, NABC, BIOTECanada, ACS, EuropaBio and the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization) US $850 US $1095
Additional Member (2nd or more attendee of registered member company or organization as defined under “Member”) US $650 US $875
Non-Member US $1150 US $1425
Academic/Government (Attendees affiliated with accredited government or academic institutions. Attendee must show proof through business card or ID on-site.) US $375 US $425
Reception Only (for spouses or partners accompanying conference attendees. This registration permits attendance to all Receptions.) US $175 US $200
Speaker US $175 US $200

If you are a member of one of our partner organizations, NABC or BIOTECanada, you are eligible for the Member Rate at the 2008 World Congress. If you are a member of either of these organizations and would like to register at the reduced rate, please email worldcongress@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) 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 worldcongress@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 January 17, 2008).

Your company must be a BIO member in good standing on or before April 27, 2008, to receive the BIO Member Rate.

Registration Instructions

You may Register Online - Just follow the instructions below:

If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the Registration Team at 202-312-9289 and 202-962-6662 or e-mail: worldcongress@bio.org.

To download our registration form, click here.

*Please send your inquiries about obtaining a BIO coupon code to worldcongress@bio.org

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to COB EST April 17, 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 worldcongress@bio.org on or before COB EST March 10, 2008 will be refunded, less a $195 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.

Letters of Invitation

If you are in need of a letter of invitation from the conference organizer, please contact BIO at worldcongress@bio.org. Please include your name, title, affiliation, and full contact information including address, phone, fax, and email. If available, please attach a CV to your formal request.

Registration Hours

Sunday - April 27, 2008
12:00pm-7:00pm : Registration Opens
Monday - April 28, 2008
7:30am-6:30pm : Registration Open
Tuesday - April 29, 2008
6:30am-6:00pm : Registration Open
Wednesday - April 30, 2008
6:30am-5:00pm : 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 World Congress activities.