2009 One-on-One Partnering is a Success!

The BIO Business Forum conducted a record-setting 14,202 30-minute partnering meetings (with 190 companies presenting), in addition to the 15-minute company presentations. Packed sessions (170 total in 22 tracks), lively receptions, inspirational keynoters and an energetic exhibition across 176,000 net square feet, helped create a spirited event.

Never before have collaboration and creative business models been so important. And nothing beats face-to-face interaction when it comes to having productive discussions, formulating financial and strategic plans, and making deals. Use the efficiencies of BIO Business Forum One-on-One Services to investigate your options, tap a wide range of strategic alternatives and drive your business objectives forward.

• Learn noteworthy trends in the biotech M&A market
• Define success from a pharma and VC point of view
• Access and acquire new products and technologies

2010 Business Forum Hours

Check-In and Partnering Desk
Tuesday, May 4 - 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 - 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 - 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Partnering Meeting Times
Tuesday, May 4 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Company Presentations
Tuesday, May 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m./2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m./2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Wine and Cheese Reception
Wednesday, May 5 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 

Partnering - What can you expect in Chicago?

Dates and Location TBD
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Thousands of discussions between major industry players, including:

• Academic/Research Institutions
• Banks
• Biotechnology Companies
• CMOs/CROs
• Consulting/Legal/Accounting Firms
• Finance/Investment Firms
• Food & Agriculture Companies
• Foundations/Patient Advocacy Groups/Global Health Organizations
• Government/Economic Development Professionals
• Industrial & Environmental Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Tech Transfer Offices from Leading Universities around the World

Company Presentations

Dates and Location TBD
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
2009 Company Presentations were a hit with more than 170 companies presenting. View the List of 2009 Presenting Companies! Please email biopartnering@bio.org for more information about company presentations.

Executive Presentation Workshop

Dates and Location TBD
Chicago, IL

BIO’s Executive Presentation Workshop has been developed to enhance the presentations and presentation skills of executives that have been selected to present at BIO’s various partnering, investor and venture capital meetings. Courses are taught by faculty that have decades of life-sciences industry experience and are specialists in advising senior executives in presentation skills. Attendance is limited to ensure an optimal faculty/student ratio that provides hands-on experience. The workshop includes a panel of leading Venture Capitalists that share their secrets about the courting process of fund raising.

We offer a session at the BIO International Convention (usually the day before the event opens) that focuses specifically on developing better partnering presentations, on the day prior to the opening of the BIO Business Forum. There is an additional charge for this workshop beyond the registration fee to attend the convention.

Topics covered include:

• Positioning your company to build value
• Creating an effective elevator pitch
• Presenting your company in 15 slides or less
• Effectively delivering your story
• Making the most out of your presentation opportunity