Please see the important note below about bags not being allowed in this session.

We’re honored to host special guest George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, on the Main Stage at BIO 2025. President Bush served from 2001 to 2009, leading the country through major domestic and global challenges. His administration advanced education reform, tax relief, Medicare modernization, and life-saving global health initiatives. In the wake of 9/11, he launched a comprehensive strategy to protect the U.S. and promote freedom worldwide.

After leaving office, President and Mrs. Bush established the George W. Bush Presidential Center – a nonpartisan institution dedicated to advancing freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion through policy, education, and leadership programs.

This special session will include remarks from distinguished leaders in biotech, including BIO CEO John F. Crowley, BIO Board Chair Ted Love, and Genentech’s Fritz Bittenbener, along with a musical performance by violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa.

The President Bush Featured Program on Main Stage is open to Premier Access and General Access registration types only. The session is closed to the media.

Seating is first come, first served. Doors will close at 9:15 AM. No admittance to the room after 9:15 AM.

No bags will be permitted into the session with the exception of clear bags no larger than 12"by 12", and medically necessary items (subject to review by security onsite).

Laptops, iPads or other tablets, camcorders, or other video/audio recorders are not permitted. In addition to the event bag-check location in room 156 of the Convention Center, BIO will offer a bag check location near the queue-lines for Tuesday morning's session from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM.