Why Exhibit at BIO?

Connect with Thousands of Companies and Attendees 

There are a variety of reasons to exhibit with BIO. The quality of attendees are unparalleled and the networking opportunities are endless. BIO provides you with the tools to access and target the leads you need. An investment in exhibiting at BIO will pay off all year long. 

In 2012, of the more than 16,500+ qualified attendees, 41% of the attendees came for the first time and 59% were veterans. 27% can be considered regular attendees (attended at least three consecutive years). 

Meet attendees from more than 4,000 companies at BIO: pharmaceutical, service providers, R&D and therapeutic companies, finance and investor firms, and much more.

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    Showcase your innovations, applications and services for these industry sectors:

    • Human Health
    • Therapeutics
    • Devices
    • Diagnostics
    • Industrial/Environmental
    • Food & Agriculture

    Biggest Value Exhibitors Receive

    The BIO Exhibition proves to generate new business with the global industry at your fingertips. It’s where participants create partnerships, showcase new innovations and products, network, and much more. 

    Of the many important values in attending the BIO Exhibition, partnering/networking meetings were the single greatest in 2012. The 2012 Attendee & Exhibitor Summary  has more information on who exhibits and attends the BIO International Convention.

    How do I book my booth at BIO?


    BioProcessExhibitorsRead the Space Contract

    View the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

    View the Exhibit Display Guidelines

    $40/square foot for BIO Members

    $44/square foot for non-BIO Members


    Exhibitor Benefits:

    • FREE access to the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system to schedule appointments in your booth before you even arrive at BIO
    • 6 Exhibition Booth Personnel (EBP) badges
    • For BIO Members: 1 complimentary Convention Access pass per 100 square feet (up to 4)
    • Company Directory listing in the online myBIO event planner
    • Discounts on booth services, supplies, and utilities

    Have questions before you book? Give us a call at +1.202.312.9264 or email exhibit@bio.org

    Pavilion Space

    Pavilion Space is available at $42 per sqft with a minimum of 400sqft. For more information on organizing a pavilion please contact Eric Misic +1.202.312.9264 or exhibit@bio.org. Pavilion benefits include:

    • One (1) complimentary Convention Access registration for Small Pavilions (400-1,900 sqft); Two (2) complimentary Convention Access registrations for Large Pavilions (2,000 sqft+)
    • Six (6) Exhibit Booth Personnel Passes (per 100 sqft of exhibit space) included with your exhibit space – provides access to the show floor
    • One (1) Exhibitor Partnering Account is included per 100 sqft
    • Pavilions with more companies sharing space than one company per 10’ x10’ will be able to purchase additional Exhibitor Partnering Accounts for $99 per additional account needed
    • 20 BIO Exhibition passes to give to prospective clients
    • Online exhibitor listing for all participating companies with descriptions
    • Pavilion name included in Pavilion promotions – in advance and onsite
    • Opportunity to host a BIO Exhibitor Hospitality Reception 
    • Access to the Attendee Mailing Label Program
    • 10% Discount on BIO official list of Promotional Opportunities & Branding, print advertising and myBIO advertising

    New at BIO: Exhibitor Booth Partnering

    Expanded BIO One-on-One Partnering™  will provide exhibitors access to a bigger array of attendees for more booth traffic, and pre-qualified leads.

    • BIO Business Forum participants will have the option of meeting in exhibitors' booths
    • Exhibitors will have free access to BIO One-on-One Partnering™ to schedule appointments in their booths
    • BIO Business Forum will be centrally located within the BIO Exhibition