Planning an early arrival for the 2016 BIO International Convention is a smart move. Every day is packed with programming and partnering and Monday, June 6, is no exception. Just “imagine” all you can accomplish!Monday’s Welcome Reception Location Just Announced!
Everybody’s favorite, the welcome reception, is Monday evening at the Exploratorium at Pier 15. Sponsored by Genentech, this party should not be missed. The Exploratorium has hundreds of exhibits and boasts six separate galleries, each focusing on a different area of exploration.
More BIO One-on-One Partnering – starting Monday at 1This year partnering begins on Monday afternoon! The number of partnering meetings at BIO has grown 395% in the last decade. In response to the growing demand, an extra half day was added. Visit convention.bio.org/partner to find resources and tutorials. There will be more than 29,000 meetings scheduled during the convention with BIO’s One-on-One partnering system—it’s the best way to identify business opportunities and meet potential partners from all over the world.
New Track on Brain Health Kicks off Monday
Learn more about the latest discoveries and treatments during this newly developed track running Monday afternoon:
- Brain and Behavior: Microbial Triggers and Neuropsychiatric Disease
- Revolutionizing Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s: An International Perspective on Adaptive Clinical Trials
- Sports-related Brain Injuries: Is it Safe to Play?
Learn the Ropes From the Ones Who Know
Perhaps the best way to get off to a good start and build your confidence navigating the myriad programs, exhibit spaces, forums and special events is to join the “Attendee Orientation”, also on Monday. BIO staff will discuss what’s new in 2016, offer tips on how best to maximize your schedule and share insight on navigating the exhibition floor and venue as a whole. Attendees will also understand how to leverage the myBIO app and One-on-One Partnering resources to effectively network during the event.
Full descriptions for the exciting Monday programming can be found at myBIO.org. Here’s the program in a nutshell:
- What to Expect at BIO 2016: Attendee Orientation (Special Program)
- Moving Out of Stealth Mode: Biotech Journalists Offer Real-World Advice on Working with Media to Tell Your Story (Special Program)
- “What’s New, Pussycat?” - The Challenge of Innovation (Special Program)
- Optionality and Its Importance In Strategic Partnering (Business Development)
- Innovative Paradigms that Accelerate and Boost Entrepreneurship and New Ventures (Business Development)
