Call for Breakout Sessions

The session application tool is now closed

Thanks to those of you that submitted a session. Our panel of experts are now reviewing the applicants and you will be notified early November as to whether you have been accepted. There are still a few other speaking opportunities for you to consider.

Two new programs announced and call for proposals is open until September 28! 
Career Services Program and Contract Services Summit!

• Passionate about career planning or recruiting? We're facilitating a variety of Career Services at BIO -  we're accepting your ideas now! 
• NEW! Contract Services Summit and we want you to share the latest in Contract Research and Tech Transfer! Interested?  Find out more.   

There’s real value in participating as a session organizer and speaker 

Below are some of the benefits that you receive from speaking at the BIO International Convention:
 

• Superior Networking
  Unparallel business-to-business and deal-making which puts you in a position to gain credibility and further establish yourself as an industry thought leader.
   
• Publicity and Recognition
  Speakers receive pre-event publicity and recognition online on the event website and in the printed materials.  On-site recognition includes the printed program and highlights in event coverage such as the BIO Show Daily. We also conduct extensive media outreach and promote the sessions to trade and consumer media.
   
• Complimentary Registration and Discounts
  All speakers and session chairpersons receive a complimentary registration for the day of the confirmed session. Speakers have the option to expand their registration to a Full Convention Access for a separate registration fee of a discounted rate of $595. 
  

Please note the online submission tool closed Thursday, September 10, 2009. If you have questions about the process, please email speak@bio.org.

Helpful Information on Submitting a Session Proposal 

• Questions To Consider Before Submitting Your Proposal
• Proposal Submission Deadlines & Timeline
• Review & Selection Criteria
• Education Program Format
• How are Proposals Submitted? 
• Policies Governing Accepted Proposals  
• Download a PDF of everything you need to submit a session 

Submit a Session Along One of These Tracks

To best arrange the program to facilitate discussions, we organize the education sessions into the following 17 tracks.  Tracks can include 4-12 sessions depending on the topics. Tracks can be scheduled on one, two or three days.  

Managing Your Pipeline Tracks (6 Tracks)
Healthcare and More

- Biomarkers
- Devices and Predictive Diagnostics
- Delivery & Manufacturing of Biologics (New Track)
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Global Drug Development & Marketing  (New Track) 
           Where Business Meets Policy: Barriers and Incentives for Drug Development and Marketing across Regions
- Innovations in Vaccines   (New Track) 
           This track covers everything from Prevention to Cures

The Business of Biotech Session Tracks (6 Tracks, 2 Topic Areas)
Building Global Companies, Navigating the Issues

- Achieving Regulatory Approval
- Business Development
- Finance
- Legal/Intellectual Property
- Policy
- Technology Transfer/Licensing

You can also submit sessions along the following topic areas:
        - NEW! Commercial Management-Marketing/Brand Management
        - Workforce Issues
    

Growing the Future of Biotech Tracks (5 Tracks)
A World of Possibilities

- Exciting Science 2010
- Food & Agriculture
- Global Biotechnology Issues
- Industrial and Environmental
- MarketPlace Watch (New Track)
          This new track covers trends, overviews and insights on all areas of life science including biomedical, biofuels, personalized medicine, agriculture and other innovations and application areas.         

Next Steps?

1. Consider these questions before you begin the submission process.
2. Choose your track and topic from the 17 tracks listed above.
3. Submit your session idea, description and speakers and you will be notified in October.

If you have questions at any time, please email speak@bio.org.