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Why Attend BIO?

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The BIO International Convention (BIO) attracts 16,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders who come together for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. We bring together a wide spectrum of life science and application areas including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, biofuels, nanotechnology and cell therapy.  

Want to learn more about the BIO International Convention? Download the BIO 2018 Convention Summary

Here's What Happened at BIO 2018 

• 47,000+ BIO One-on-One Partnering Meetings
• 1,800+ Exhibitors including 50 State and International Pavilions
• 10+ Networking Receptions, Meetups, and more
• 180+ Education Sessions
• 300+ Company Presentations (Record number of company presentations in 2018!)
  

8 Reasons to Attend the BIO International Convention

1. Find endless partners, sustain projects and find funding in the BIO One-on-One Partnering System
2. Ability to connect efficiently: Meet with 5,000+ attending companies and 1,800+ exhibiting companies  
3. Network with 2,500 CEOs and 16,000+ attendees from 76 countries
4. Explore solutions and meet patient groups and service providers in one of our 7 product focus zones or specialty zones. 
5. Super Sessions and Fireside Chats exploring the latest on biotechnology's hot button issues
6. Attend one of our 20 education tracks featuring new topics: including Opioids, One Health, Business Development
7. Attend an array of networking events and high-end parties showcasing the best of Boston
8. Hear the latest  in the Start-Up Stadium and don't miss hundreds of company presentations

Want to know more? 
View the BIO 2018 Infographic

Come to BIO Ready to Have Fun and Network!

Whether you are patiently waiting for the highly-anticipated morning keynote to begin, standing in line for lunch, or walking the halls of the Convention Center looking for a place to charge your laptop, you will quickly find that every opportunity turns into a networking opportunity.

 During the four days of the convention, Philadelphia will be filled with 16,000+ biotech leaders from around the world. You never know who you'll run into in the Starbucks on the corner or the hottest local restaurants. 

There are endless opportunities to meet new people,but make sure you don't miss these amazing parties!

Questions?

Our Customer Service Team is ready to help. Email us at convention@bio.org or call us +1.202.962.6655.