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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. 

Join 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 live web event will cover:  

• 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

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.

From secure data sharing to executive expertise and workflow automation, this session highlights the digital and strategic tools that help life science companies scale efficiently. Presentations from ShareVault, PSC Software, and BiotechExec will showcase real-world use cases and member-driven results.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO Business Solutions Overview – unlocking value and savings
• ShareVault – Learn how secure document sharing can accelerate due diligence, streamline fundraising, and safeguard your most critical files.
• PSC Software – Discover how intuitive, scalable platforms like ACE Starter support end-to-end audit workflows, reduce risk, and boost productivity.
• BiotechExec – See how executive-level, fractional leadership can fill critical talent gaps and provide strategic direction for growing companies.
• 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.

Explore financial and HR services that empower life science companies to grow with confidence. Hear from Brex, Aon Risk, and ADP R&D Tax Credit on how to simplify expense management, access turnkey HR support, and capitalize on valuable tax credits.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO Business Solutions Overview - unlocking value and savings.
• Brex – Discover how to streamline company spending and optimize your financial runway with powerful, founder-friendly tools.
• ADP Tax Credits – See how your company’s activities may qualify for valuable federal R&D tax credits and how ADP can help you claim them.
• Aon Risk Insurance – Learn how to manage risk across the life sciences enterprise, from directors & officers (D&O) insurance to data privacy, cyber liability, and clinical trial protection.
• 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.

Explore lab optimization strategies, streamlined contract consolidation, and how to connect with the right experts for regulatory submissions and audit readiness. Hear from American Laboratory Trading (ALT), SU Group, and PSC Biotech as they present cost-effective approaches to enhancing lab operations and ensuring compliance at every growth stage.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO VP of Business Development kicks off the session with practical ways members can unlock value and savings through BIO Business Solutions.
• American Laboratory Trading (ALT) – Discover the benefits of sourcing refurbished lab equipment to lower capital costs while maintaining quality and performance.
• SU Group LLC – Learn how to consolidate equipment service contracts for greater efficiency, cost control, and vendor management.
• PSC Biotech – Get insights into tailored consulting support for regulatory planning, audit readiness, and quality systems implementation.
• 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.

View this webinar to learn about the many exciting opportunities available at the 2025 BIO Asia-Taiwan International Conference & Exhibition. 

This webinar covers: 

• Overview of the event schedule 
• Preview of conference sessions and programming 
• Live demo of the BIO Partnering system, including new features such as Saved Search Notifications and Batch Responses for Meeting Requests, to enhance your business partnering experience 
• Q&A with the speakers 

Learn more and register for the event at 

https://bioasiataiwan.com/

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for an exclusive webinar introducing a transformative approach to biologics development and clinical scale-up. Their "Path to IND for Biologics" method accelerates the journey from DNA to IND/IMPD submission and first-in-human clinical trials in as few as 9 months. Dr. Elena Gontarz, a leading expert in the biologics industry, will guide you through this innovative process, leveraging AI/ML, transposase technology, and integrated solutions during the session: "Path to IND for Biologics: From DNA to First-in-Human in 9 Months." Following the presentation, Dr. Gontarz will answer audience questions and discuss how these novel strategies can streamline the development of complex biologics, such as Fc-fusion proteins and bispecific antibodies, driving them swiftly from development to commercialization.

Get a sneak peek on this novel platform 

Terms and Conditions: Titer levels provided are estimates based on third party results and may vary depending on molecule type or other factors. Timeline from DNA to drug product and start of clinical trials for all path to IND for biologics options may vary depending on molecule type or other factors and are estimates to be finalized after third party cell line development dates are available and confirmed. 9-month timeline will incur additional risk.

Learn more about Dr. Elena Gontarz's expertise and background:

https://www.patheon.com/us/en/insights-resources/blog/navigating-the-complexities-of-process-performance-qualification.html

https://www.patheon.com/us/en/insights-resources/blog/choosing-a-cdmo-who-is-a-true-bioproduction-expert.html

Is this the first time you’re attending BIO International Convention? This webinar is for you! We’ll cover all the basics of where to go and what to do - plus, you’ll get some insider tips from the BIO team on this year’s exciting event. 

If you haven't already registered, please learn more and register at convention.bio.org