Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are currently planning a virtual format that will enable us to deliver three days of BIO One-on-One Partnering with an expanded 24-hour global time zone approach for business development networking along with two-days of expert-level educational content and Fireside Chats and more than 150 on-demand company presentations.

Interactive and on demand sessions spread across two days covering a mix of therapeutic areas, business development, digital health, patient advocacy, public policy, and next generation biotherapeutics, along with added content relevant to industry responses to COVID-19.

We are planning for interactive educational sessions, with speaker Q&A. Sessions will remain available on demand for a period of at least 30 days after the start of the event. 

Yes, we have enabled such Q&A interactions.

If you are a member of the media, please contact tbrady@bio.org. 
For company presentation questions, please contact present@bio.org.  
For educational sessions, please contact program@bio.org.  
For all other questions, please contact register@bio.org and we will do our best to assist you directly or team members will connect you with the correct BIO staff associate.

Yes, the company presentation fee (which includes one registration) for public and private companies is $1,015 for BIO Members and $1,595 for non-members; for emerging and discovery companies the fee is $875 for BIO Members and $1,395 for non-members. Go here for more details on registration and rate.

BIO CEO & Investor Digital rates will not include a government/academic discount. You must be a direct member of BIO (the Biotechnology Innovation Organization) to receive member rates.

No, coupon codes are only provided to sponsoring organizations and their guests and attendees. Most attendees will not have a coupon code.

For the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference, check payment cannot be accepted.

For the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference, wire payment cannot be accepted.

You should contact the customer service team at register@bio.org and after verification from the BIO Membership department, the proper adjustment will be made to your record and a refund will be issued. However, if you paid by check or wire transfer, a W-9 (W-8BEN for International guests) will be required in order to process the refund.

Corrections to your name or title, etc. should be emailed to register@bio.org. Please allow up to 4 business days for a new confirmation to be sent.

All confirmations are HTML (Web) pages at the conclusion of your registration and are printable. Additionally, an email confirmation is sent immediately following the completion of online registration. If you have not received a confirmation, please check your spam or junk mail folder.

Please email register@bio.org to request your confirmation.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing on or before January 26, 2021 to receive a partial refund.  A $200 administrative fee will be deducted from all cancellation refunds. Approved refunds will be processed after the conference. BIO regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows / non-participants.  Cancellation requests received after January 26, 2021 will not be honored. Email cancellations requests to register@bio.org.

Any substitution needs to be requested to register@bio.org by Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Due to the digital nature of the program, after February 2, 2021, we will not accept substitutions.  Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant.

Media registration is complimentary for applicants with valid press credentials. BIO will review submissions in the order they are received and send notification within 48 hours. Instructions for receiving a complimentary media registration will be sent to all approved media. Please note, marketing executives, sales representatives, public relations executives, analysts, consultants, authors and researchers may not register as media.

Virtual Partnering is the BIO One-on-One Partnering system with enhanced features that allow you to arrange partnering meetings virtually. With Virtual Partnering, you can self-schedule meetings during 3 full days of partnering from February 16-18, 2021, view your partnering calendar in your own time zone, and have virtual partnering meetings scheduled.

Access to BIO One-on-One Partnering is included with all registrations for BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference. The BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system will open in early January. After the system opens, you can expect to receive your partnering login information within 1-2 business days of your completed registration. Be sure to add noreply.partnering@bio.org to your safe senders list to receive your login credentials.

You can expect to find senior biotech executives, and business development leaders from leading companies around the globe, and analysts and investors from premier firms participating in Virtual Partnering.

We have multiple resources for your assistance. Please see them below: 
Quick Start Guide PDF | Full System Tutorial PDF | Video Tutorials 
For further assistance, please contact biopartnering@bio.org. 
 

The BIO One-On-One Partnering™ system works on a company to company basis. Delegates’ accounts will be placed into a company profile with their colleagues as they register for the conference. After filling out their profiles and their calendar availability, delegates send meeting requests to other companies of interest and accept incoming meeting requests as appropriate. 
We have multiple resources for your assistance. Please see them below: 
Quick Start Guide PDF | Full System Tutorial PDF | Video Tutorials 

Each company profile is allowed 150 outstanding outgoing meeting requests.

The BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system for the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference will open in early January. After the system opens, please allow 1-2 business days following your completed registration to receive partnering access instructions. You can expect a confirmation email from the BIO Partnering Team with login information at that time, so please add noreply.partnering@bio.org to your safe senders list.

Questions about Partnering? Contact the BIO Partnering Team at biopartnering@bio.org or via phone at (866) 356-5155 or +1 (202) 962-6666 (international calls).

Company Presentations at the CEO & Investor Conference Digital  are 15-minute  presentations given by senior-level executives. They showcase a company’s pipeline, R&D activities, business objectives and investment goals.

Companies and organizations present at the CEO & Investor Digital Conference to get in front of an exclusive audience of public and private equity investors, plus other biotech executives. Presenters also receive exclusive benefits not available to general attendees, including pre-conference marketing (such as email newsletters, press releases, etc.), designation in the One-on-One Partnering System, and the opportunity to participate in exclusive content on the BIOtechNow blog.

The CEO & Investor Digital Conference will feature presentations across the stages of biotech.  This will include a smaller group of early stage with a larger group of established private companies and including publicly funded companies. Those interested in presenting must have a clear R&D focus, with a pipeline involving biotechnology therapeutics, diagnostics, or platform technologies. This can include patient advocacy groups. Service providers will not be considered, but should email our Sponsorship Team to discuss alternative ways to highlight your initiatives with a dedicated team member. For companies looking to participate in the Discovery or Emerging Innovators Tracks, there are additional financial qualifications, explained in more detail on the registration page. All applications submitted will be reviewed and appropriate companies will be approved to present.

All presentations are 15 minutes in length.

Submit an application! All companies and organizations who are interested in presenting are encouraged to submit an application here. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified shortly on its status. Should your application be accepted, registration and logistical details would then be provided.

The deadline to submit an application is February 5th.  However, space is limited, and applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Once presentation spots are sold out, applications will be wait listed, and companies will be notified if/when a presentation slot becomes available.

Yes. At least one person from your company must purchase a registration pass in order to give them access to the sessions, BIO One-on-One Partnering and networking events. There is also a separate presentation fee.  The presenter does not have to be registered, as long as at least one person from your company is a registered attendee. For more information on registration pricing, please visit our registration page.

Please email us at present@bio.org.

All registered attendees and investors have full access to the company presentations at this event.

Giving a company presentation is a great way to reach a global audience, increase your visibility in the biotech industry and get more BIO One-on-One Partnering meetings with investors and executives. Presenting companies tend to receive more meeting requests and scheduling more meetings!

Yes, the company presentation fee (which includes one registration) for public and private companies is $1,015 for BIO Members and $1,595 for non-members; for emerging and discovery companies the fee is $875 for BIO Members and $1,395 for non-members. Go here for more details on registration and rate.

Presentations will be viewed on demand on the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference event page.  
 

Presenting companies will need to submit an mp4 file of their presentation.  Approved presenters will receive detailed instructions on what to submit and next steps.  Or if you have more questions, please reach out to present@bio.org.
 

You can enter to win a complimentary registration and application though the Buzz of BIO Conference at the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference. Click here for more information about the contest and how to apply. Nominations close on November 25.