Frequently Asked Questions

In 2022, the BIO International Convention is scheduled to be held in person in San Diego, California from June 13-16. We are currently planning for a format that will deliver five days of BIO One-on-One Partnering with 24-hour global time zone availability for business development networking along with expert-level educational content focused on the most pressing industry topics including COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Business Development, Financing Trends, Cell, and Gene Therapy, Digital Health, and more.  There will be a variety of panels and presentations across four days, mixing live and on-demand content.

Gain inspiration and critical insights from global thought leaders addressing critical topics at the intersection of science, business and policy. The 2022 BIO International Convention will feature 100+ interactive sessions across 4 days covering a variety of therapeutic areas, business development, digital health, patient advocacy, public policy, and next-generation biotherapeutics, and the latest updates from industry experts on COVID-19 and the vaccine. 

Yes, the fee to add a company presentation to your registration is $1600 for BIO members and $2050 for non-members (Early Bird by 3/17) and $1800 for BIO Members, and $2250 for non-members (Standard).   You must purchase a Premier Access registration package to apply for a company presentation. Details on the short presentation application form are available here. 

• If you are a member of the media, please contact tbrady@bio.org.
• For questions from exhibitors or sponsors, please contact sponsor@bio.org. 
• For company presentation questions, please contact present@bio.org. 
• For educational sessions, please contact program@bio.org. 
• For partnering questions, please contact biopartnering@bio.org.
• For all other questions, please contact customercare@bio.org and we will do our best to assist you directly or team members will connect you with the correct BIO staff associate.
• For information on membership in BIO, contact biomember@bio.org

The BIO One-On-One Partnering™ system makes connections on a company-to-company basis. Delegates’ accounts will be placed under a company profile along with their colleagues as they register for the conference. After filling out their company and delegate profiles and setting their calendar availability for meetings, delegates search for and send meeting requests to other companies of interest and accept incoming meeting requests as appropriate.

As your login credentials will come from biopartnering@bio.org, please add this address to your safe senders' list.

For security purposes, a delegate's email address must correlate to his or her identity and registered company in order to access the system. To further ensure security, the following Internet browsers are supported: Google Chrome (v. 42.0 and above), Internet Explorer (v. 11.0 and above), Mozilla Firefox (v. 37.0 and above), and Safari for Mac (v. 8.0 and above).

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).

The 2022 Call for Sessions will open on September 9, 2022 and close on October 7, 2022. For additional information on how to submit and the 2022 Call for Session Guide, click here. 

San Diego Convention Center (SDCC)

111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Click here for a convention center map.

You should contact the BIO International Convention team at customercare@bio.org and after verification from the BIO Membership department, the proper adjustment will be made to your record and a credit card refund will be issued. 

Registration is scheduled to open in January 2022. In the meantime, subscribe to receive email alerts and visit our registration page to learn about the features included in the BIO International Convention 2022 registrations.

When registering you can only pay by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express).  Wire transfer will be accepted upon request.

Yes, BIO members receive reduced rates at all BIO events. To learn more about member benefits and to join, please click here.

Great, we’re glad you’ll be joining us for another great event! Please visit the registration page to see our offerings and be sure to subscribe to all BIO International Convention 2022 updates here.

• Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing on or before Thursday, May 12, 2022, to receive a partial refund.
• A $600 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 May 12, 2022, will not be honored. Email cancellations requests to customercare@bio.org.
• To transfer your registration to another individual, send an email to customercare@bio.org.  This feature is available until your name badge is printed on-site.
   

Currently there are over 3,000+ international and domestic companies registered to attend BIO 2022 across the biotech industry. For the full list of participating companies, please click here.

There are several new, unique ways you can elevate your company’s visibility at BIO 2022 BIO Digital. Showcase thought leadership on the Innovation Stage via a regional presentation, maximize your partnering & deal-making experience, access your target audience through networking, provide a company presentation, spotlight your company via digital advertising, boost brand visibility through convention and city-wide signage, and other promotional opportunities, and more. For more information on ways to showcase your company, click here.

BIO offers unique ways for start-ups to engage. Start-ups are encouraged to apply to participate in the Start-Up Stadium. This program is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage with key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology event. Applications open mid-December 2021.

Exhibiting and Sponsoring the event provides the best opportunity for bioprocess, service providers CROs/CMOs to showcase their company's brand, help them identify new partners, and strengthen their business connections. Learn more about how to get involved here.

Company Presentations are 13-minute presentations given by senior-level executives. They showcase a company’s pipeline, R&D activities, business objectives, and investment goals.  Watch this page for the most up-to-date information.

We encourage you to submit your application here as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted for review until May 2022. In-person spots may sell out.

Yes, at least one person from your company must be registered with partnering and a premier access registration package in order to apply to present. There is an additional fee for a presentation. Please visit our registration page for more detailed information,