FAQS

For access to BIO Partnering™ you must register for the Premier Access registration pass.

If you are exhibiting, you can purchase Exhibitor Booth Partnering for access to BIO Partnering. The BIO Partnering system will open mid-April and you can expect to receive your partnering login information and access to the system within 1-2 business days of your completed registration. Be sure to add biopartnering@bio.org  to your safe senders list to receive your login credentials.

Gain inspiration and critical insights from global thought leaders addressing critical topics at the intersection of science, business and policy. The 2025 BIO International Convention will feature 100+ interactive sessions across 4 days covering a variety of therapeutic areas: business development, digital health, patient advocacy, public policy, and next-generation biotherapeutics, and the latest updates on infectious diseases and vaccines. See the program here.

In order to attend the conference program, you must register for a Premier Access or General Access registration.

You can expect to find senior biotech executives and business development leaders from thousands of companies from around the globe participating in BIO Partnering™. See which companies are participating in BIO Partnering™ this year.

BIO 2025 will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Learn more about the venue.

Many of the hotels in the BIO room block are within walking distance to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. We also provide a complimentary shuttle bus service.

See the shuttle bus schedule

You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the BIO International Convention. As there are a few exceptions, if you are under the age of 21, you will need to fill out the required waiver when you visit the registration desk for your credentials.

Yes, guests will have access to a private space in our Lactation Lounge, located in Room 105 (Level 1) during the hours of the event. 

You can check your coat and/or luggage in Room 156ABC.

Please come to the Registration Solution counter at the Convention Center (North Lobby).  Note: There is a lost badge replacement fee of $700. 

Food Concessions:

Hours of Operations:

Water Coolers are readily available at the Convention Center, so we encourage you to bring your own water bottle and reduce the number of single-use plastic.

If you’re venturing outside of the Convention Center visit the Boston Restaurants in the Seaport District open during the BIO 2025 for lunch.

If you have a PREMIER or GENERAL access registration pass, you’re invited to grab lunch in the Ballroom on Level 3 starting at 11:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. First-come, First-served.

The Reflection Room, located in Room 213, will be available to all attendees who wish to meditate, pray, or reflect in a quiet environment. Attendees can expect low lighting, chairs, and a privacy partition.

• Registration and General Questions: CustomerCare@bio.org
• Partnering: Biopartnering@bio.org
• Exhibitors: Exhibit@bio.org
• Sponsorship: Sponsor@bio.org
• Company Presentations: Present@bio.org
• Educational Sessions: Program@bio.org
• Media: eventmedia@bio.org
• Membership: Biomember@bio.org

Yes, the government/academic rate is less than the non-member rates. Please go to our registration page for more information about pricing.

We are only accepting credit card and wire transfer payments only.

You must first register. Once you arrive at the checkout page, send your request to CustomerCare@bio.org, and a team member will send the invoice within 3 business days. Wire payments will not be accepted after May 15, 2025.

Corrections to your name or title, etc., should be emailed to customercare@bio.org; Please allow up to 4 business days for a new confirmation to be sent. 

Corrections to your email address should be emailed to customercare@bio.org, please allow up to 4 business days for a new confirmation to be sent.

All confirmations are HTML (Web) pages at the conclusion of your registration and are printable. Additionally, an email confirmation is sent immediately following the completion of online registration. If you have not received a confirmation, please check your spam or junk mail folder. 

Please email customercare@bio.org to request your confirmation.

Please come to the Registration Solution counter at the Convention Center (North Lobby).  Note: There is a badge replacement fee of $700. 

Registration is complimentary for qualified media. Please review the media credentials.

When registering you can only pay by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express).  Wire transfer will be accepted upon request.

Yes, BIO members receive reduced rates at all BIO events. To learn more about member benefits and to join, please click here.

You should contact the BIO International Convention team at customercare@bio.org, and after verification from the BIO Membership department, the proper adjustment will be made to your record, and a refund will be processed by the same payment method (credit card/wire transfer)

Great, we’re glad you’ll be joining us! Registration will open in January. Please visit the registration page to see our offerings, and be sure to subscribe to all BIO International Convention 2025 Updates here.

Cancellations

• Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing on or before Thursday, May 1, 2025, to receive a partial refund.
• A $600 administrative fee will be deducted from all cancellation refunds.
• Approved refunds will be processed after the conference. BIO regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows/non-participants.
• Exhibition Access registrations or additional Exhibitor Booth Staff registrations cannot be canceled and are non-refundable.
• Cancellation requests received after May 1, 2025, will not be honored.  Additionally, funds cannot be transferred/credited to future events. 

Substitutions

• To transfer your registration to another individual from your company, please follow the instructions below:
  • Select the "Click here to access your record" link located in your confirmation email.
  • On the Dashboard select the " I would like to request a substitution" button
  • Follow the instructions and submit the required information. 
  • Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • Registrations can only be substituted once.

No, the 2025 Convention will be held in person at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center June 16-19.

My Show Planner is how you can access the BIO mobile app and favorite sessions and exhibitors at BIO 2025. You must have a My Show Planner account to use the BIO mobile app and to view any session recordings that are made available to attendees after the event.

We encourage you to create a My Show Planner account now so you can favorite sessions and speakers online. Anything that you favorite online will sync to the BIO Events app.

To create a My Show Planner account online:

Go to https://bio2025.mapyourshow.com/8_0/#/login/login.cfm

Create an account by clicking the orange button that says "Create Your My Show Account" (shown below)

To create your account, you will need your registration confirmation number. You can find this number in your confirmation email, or on your badge under the QR code.

Once you create your account, you can add sessions to your planner, mark exhibitors you want to visit, and add your own personal events. Anything that you favorite online will sync to the BIO Events app and vice versa.

For access to BIO Partnering™, you must register for the Premier Access registration pass.

If you are exhibiting, you can purchase Exhibitor Booth Partnering for access to BIO Partnering™. The BIO Partnering system will open for scheduling meetings in early April 2025. After the system opens, you can expect to receive your partnering login information and access to the system within 1-2 business days of your completed registration. Be sure to add  noreply.partnering@bio.org  to your safe senders list to receive your login credentials.

Yes! The BIO Partnering mobile app will be released in May. We will email all registered attendees with information on how to download the app.

Please note: the BIO Partnering mobile app is separate from the overall event app.

Each company profile is allowed 150 outstanding outgoing meeting requests. Once a meeting request is accepted, declined, or canceled, it no longer counts against that limit. There is no limit on the total number of requests a company can send, only a limit on how many can be outstanding at any one time.

1) Business Forum Partnering meetings are held in the Business Forum, which is a separate, dedicated meeting area only accessible to registrants with a Premier Access registration badge.
 
2) Exhibitor Booth Partnering is available for purchase to exhibitors that are independent or within a pavilion. These meetings are conveniently scheduled in meeting points within individual exhibit booths and pavilions in the Exhibition. Exhibitor Booth Partnering meetings can only be scheduled during exhibition hours.

Both levels of partnering use the same BIO Partnering™ system, which allows all partnering participants to schedule face-to-face meetings with senior level management.

All Exhibitor Booth Partnering meetings take place in the Exhibition. This means that when an exhibitor has a meeting with a Business Forum delegate, the Business Forum delegate exits the Business Forum and meets with the exhibitor in the exhibitor’s booth. Exhibitor Partnering Contacts (EPCs) and Exhibitor Booth Personnel (EBP) may not enter the Business Forum.

You can find guides and videos here: 

BIO Partnering Resources

There are several new, unique ways you can elevate your company’s visibility at BIO 2025. Showcase thought leadership via a regional presentation, maximize your deal-making experience and access your target audience through BIO Partnering™, deliver a Company Presentation, spotlight your company via digital advertising, boost brand visibility through convention and city-wide signage, and other promotional opportunities, and more.

For more information on ways to showcase your company, request the sponsorship prospectus.

BIO offers unique ways for start-ups to engage. Start-ups are encouraged to apply to participate in the Start-Up Stadium. This program is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage with key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology event. 

Exhibiting and Sponsoring the event provides the best opportunity for bioprocess, service providers CROs/CMOs to showcase their company's brand, help them identify new partners, and strengthen their business connections. Learn More about how to get involved here.

Company Presentations are 13-minute presentations given by senior-level executives. They showcase a company’s pipeline, R&D activities, business objectives, and investment goals.  See the innovators already signed up to present at BIO 2025.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted for review until May 15, 2025. 

Yes, at least one person from your company must be registered with a Premier Access registration package in order to apply to present. There is an additional fee for a presentation. Learn more.