Series - BIO Benefits

Is this the first time you’re attending BIO International Convention? This webinar is for you! You’ll get insider tips from the BIO team on how to maximize your time at BIO 2026 and learn what’s new this year at the largest event for biotechnology in the world. 

If you haven't already registered for BIO 2026, you can find more information on the BIO International Convention website.

​BIO would like to walk through three new offerings to BIO members:

1. BRIDGE – Given the rapidly evolving scientific and regulatory ecosystem, it is critical to have a real-time understanding of any shifts in regulatory predictability, efficiency, or regulator expectations. To address this gap, BIO is introducing BRIDGE (BIO Regulatory Issue Data Gathering & Engagement) to move from anecdotal feedback to a more structured data-collection framework that captures member-reported data on regulatory issues impacting the timely review and approval of an innovative drug or biologic regulated by the FDA. Through BRIDGE, BIO will systematically aggregate member data, identify trend-level regulatory challenges, and engage FDA as needed to improve visibility into areas of recurring friction.
2. Investor Connect Plus – An exclusive investor access program in partnership with LaunchBio for BIO members. This program facilitates targeted one-to-one meetings with institutional and strategic investors actively deploying capital. These monthly efforts will connect Launch Bio’s national network of curated investors with member companies and create meaningful pitch opportunities.
3. Tracxn – Another new partnership, Tracxn offers complimentary access to a database of 250K+ active global investors. A valuable tool to help you identify, screen, and connect with the right partners for your fundraising goals.

BIO Savings Week connects life science companies with the lab and business solutions available through their BIO or state life science association membership. Across three days, you will hear directly from BIO Business Solutions' preferred providers about programs tailored to different roles—from founders and operations leaders to lab managers and admins.

Designed for lab managers and R&D leaders, this webinar explores the lab solutions and benefits that support research environments—from equipment and lab supply procurement to safety and compliance.

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

BIO Savings Week connects life science companies with the lab and business solutions available through their BIO or state life science association membership. Across three days, you will hear directly from BIO Business Solutions' preferred providers about programs tailored to different roles—from founders and operations leaders to lab managers and admins.

This webinar will cover an overview of the savings and benefits supporting core business operations, from travel and logistics to office purchasing and secure data management.

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

BIO Savings Week connects life science companies with the lab and business solutions available through their BIO or state life science association membership. Across three days, you will hear directly from BIO Business Solutions' preferred providers about programs tailored to different roles—from founders and operations leaders to lab managers and admins.

This webinar provides a focused look at the foundational tools early-stage life science companies need to launch and scale. Learn how membership benefits support HR, finance, compliance, and leadership decisions during the earliest stages.

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

BIO is back at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis for JPM Week 2026—now powered by the new BIO Partnering™ system with major upgrades to help you connect more efficiently. 

View this webinar to see how the overhauled self-scheduling tools and exciting new features—like AI Assist for generating tailored meeting request messages—can help you source new partnerships and manage your JPM Week meetings with ease. Learn about BIO’s onsite meeting space in San Francisco, tips and tricks for maximizing the system and how to schedule across various location options. Plus, find out how to stay in-the-know on networking events and other opportunities throughout JPM Week. 

This webinar covers:  

• Preview of BIO’s onsite meeting space in San Francisco
• Partnering best practices & how to schedule your meetings
• Live demo of the new BIO Partnering system & advanced features
• Intro to BIO and Novateur Ventures’ JPM Week Events Guide mobile app
• Q&A with the host

Learn more and register at https://bpjw.bio.org/

Rising service agreement costs and shrinking support from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have created a growing challenge for life science organizations. Many labs are stuck juggling multiple contracts, vendors, and renewal cycles — losing both time and money along the way.

This webinar explores an alternative approach: centralizing lab equipment service events under one provider. You’ll hear from experts at SU Group, a company with decades of actuarial data on lab equipment performance, and from Joe Dragavon, Director Core Facilities and Shared Instrumentation & Research and Innovation Office Director, Advanced Light Microscopy Core BioFrontiers Institute, who successfully implemented this model and realized both cost savings and efficiency gains.

Attendees will walk away with:

• A clear understanding of the challenges with today’s service agreement landscape
• An introduction to a centralized, data-driven model for managing equipment service
• A real-world example of how this model works in practice and the benefits achieved
• Practical considerations for evaluating whether this approach is right for your organization

Wrap up the week with an executive overview of BIO Business Solutions and a deep dive with our flagship partner, Avantor. Learn how the program delivers ongoing value and discover exclusive offers and procurement strategies available to BIO members.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO Business Solutions Overview by BIO Vice President of Business Development, Jeff Vallerga
• Avantor – Learn how to drive purchasing efficiency and lab performance with one of the life science industry's leading suppliers. From everyday consumables to capital equipment, discover how member companies leverage Avantor’s flagship program for exclusive pricing, custom sourcing support, and supply chain optimization.
• Q&A
• Closing Remarks & Next Steps

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

Optimize day-to-day operations with cost-saving insights from leaders in office supplies, logistics, and travel. Hear from ODP and Corporate Traveler on how to stretch your budget while supporting your team’s productivity and mobility.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO VP of Business Development, Jeff Vallerga kicks off the session with practical ways BIO members can unlock value and savings through BIO Business Solutions.
• ODP Business Solutions – Explore recently enhanced savings on everyday office and facility supplies, plus flexible procurement options that fit the way your team works.
• Corporate Traveler – Learn how to simplify travel planning and reduce costs with personalized travel management services built for biotech teams.
• UPS Healthcare – Discover streamlined shipping and logistics solutions tailored for life sciences—from regular and small package shipping to cold chain support and customs expertise.
• Live Q&A
• Closing Remarks

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.