2007 BIO International Convention Offers Numerous Media Events and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2007) -- The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will host several events and activities specifically for reporters attending the 2007 BIO International Convention.
The schedule begins Sunday with the media-only brunch that will highlight results of a one-of-a-kind public opinion research project conducted by two premier U.S. polling firms:
WHAT: BIO industry survey comparing biotech insiders’ view of the industry with the general public’s view
WHEN: Sunday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: BIO International Convention in Boston, Level 3 Ballroom
WHO: Neil Newhouse, Public Opinion Strategies
Geoff Garin, Peter D. Hart Research Associates
Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of BIO
Biotech CEOs
There will also be a press room and onsite media registration for reporters and editors working full-time for print or broadcast news with valid media credentials. Below are further details.
Press Room
Located in Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Rooms 151 A&B
Hours:
Saturday, May 5th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6th, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, May 7th, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Onsite Media Registration
Located in Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Level 0 in the East Registration Hall
Hours:
Saturday, May 5th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6th, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, May 7th, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
This year’s BIO International Convention will feature a program packed with more than 200 sessions and speakers focusing on the global aspects of biotechnology, including business development, global health, clinical research/clinical trials, policy, bioethics, devices and diagnostics, biopreparedness, intellectual property/legal, food and agriculture, and industrial and environmental issues. International seminars will spotlight national-level developments from more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. To view the full conference program, please visit www.bio2007.org/attendees/educational_sessions/index.html.
About BIO
Founded in 1993, BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and 31 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of health-care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO produces the annual BIO International Convention, the world’s largest annual gathering of the biotechnology industry.
Upcoming BIO Events
BIO International Convention
May 6-9, 2007
Boston, MA
BIO VentureForum-East 2007
June 18-20, 2007
Montreal, Canada
BIO Mid-America VentureForum 2007
Sep. 24–26, 2007
Milwaukee, WI
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2007 BIO International Convention
Day-By-Day Media Events
Please note that this agenda is a snapshot only of the BIO International Convention. For full list of conference sessions and events, please visit www.bio2007.org.
| Sunday, May 6 | Time | Venue |
| Media Brunch and CEO Roundtable: BIO Releases results of national voter poll and industry executive survey on biotechnology | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Level 3, Pre-Function Area, Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| bioBUS tour of Cambridge and Human Genome Trail (RSVP only) | 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Level 0, Northeast Loading Bay |
| Welcome Reception | 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Quincy Market Building & Faneuil Hall Marketplace |
| Monday, May 7 | Time | Venue |
| Thought-Leader Breakfast: How Much Does Washington Value Biotech Innovations? | 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Level 3, Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| Business Forum: Partnering & Investor | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Level 1 |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Grand Opening of BIO Exhibition | 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | TBD |
| Breakout Sessions and International Seminars | 9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 200 Level/Boston Convention Center |
| BIO Exhibition Open | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Halls A, B, C, Boston Convention Center |
| Meeting the Need: Individuals Suffering from Devastating Diseases to Discuss Need for Continued Innovation | 11:00 a.m. – Noon | Room 152, Press Conference 2 Boston Convention Center |
| Luncheon Keynote: Senator Edward Kennedy, chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Driving the Development and Availability of Novel Therapies: Mr. Michael J. Fox, founder, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Level 3, Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| Super Session: Burrill Report - Biotechnology State of the Industry | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Room 210 B/C, Boston Convention Center |
| Tuesday, May 8 | Time | Venue |
| Thought-Leader Breakfast | 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Level 3, Boston Convention Center |
| Business Forum: Partnering & Investor | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Level 1, Boston Convention Center |
| Super Session: Ministerial Seminar | 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Room 210 B/C, Boston Convention Center |
| Breakout Sessions and International Seminars | 9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 200 Level/Boston Convention Center |
| BIO Exhibition Open | 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Halls, A, B, C, Boston Convention Center |
| CEO Forum: Is FDA Properly Positioned to Evaluate New Drug Models? | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Westin – Commonwealth Ballroom A, B & C |
| Press Conference on Global Health: Biotechnology Industry Organization and Biotechnology Ventures for Global Health | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Room 205A, Boston Convention Center |
| Luncheon Keynote Her Majesty Queen Noor | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Level 3/Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| Media Briefing Green Fuels and Plastics: | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 152, Press conference 2, Boston Convention Center |
| Super Session: Ernst & Young 2007 Global Biotechnology Report | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Room 210 B/C, Boston Convention Center |
| Exhibition Hall Hospitality Reception | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Halls A, B, C, Boston Convention Center |
| Gala Reception | 7:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. |
| Wednesday, May 9 | Time | Venue |
| Thought-Leader Breakfast: From Fuel to Food: The Global Benefits of Biotechnology | 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Level 3/Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| Business Forum: Partnering & Investor | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Level 1, Boston Convention Center |
| Super Session: Improving Biotechnology Industry Access to Underserved Populations | 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Room 210 B, Boston Convention Center |
| Breakout Sessions | 9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 200 Level/Boston Convention Center |
| BIO Exhibition Open | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Halls, A, B, C, Boston Convention Center |
| Media Briefing Grow: Farmer Success Stories From Around the World From Planting Biotech Crops | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room 152, Press Conference 2 Boston Convention Center |
| Luncheon Keynote: A Hopeful Future: Gaining the Edge with Biotechnology | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Level 3/Ballroom, Boston Convention Center |
| Closing Reception | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Jillian’s Boston Entertainment Universe & Lucky Strike, 145 Ispwich St. |