WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- General registration is now
available for the 2007 BIO International Convention, sponsored by the
Biotechnology Industry Organization. The global event for biotechnology will
take place May 6-9, 2007 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, with
more than 19,000 industry leaders from 1,700 companies as well as public
officials representing 60 countries expected to attend. Furthermore, the BIO
Business Forum, held May 7-9, 2007 is expected to host in excess of 10,000
partnering meetings during the event.
"We are thrilled to be returning to Boston, the cradle of biotechnology,"
stated Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of BIO. "On our last visit to Boston
in 2000, the BIO International Convention attracted just over 10,000
attendees. In the last seven years, the International Convention has
experienced phenomenal growth, reflecting the continued growth and underlying
strength of the global biotechnology industry. This year's event promises to
be our best ever with outstanding speakers, 'must attend' program sessions,
partnering meetings and, of course, the latest advancements in all aspects of
biotechnology."
The theme, "New Ideas. Bold Ventures. Global Benefits," will feature a
program packed with sessions and speakers focusing on the global aspects of
biotechnology, including business development, global health, clinical
research/clinical trials, policy, bioethics, devices and diagnostics,
biopreparedness, intellectual property/legal, food and agriculture, and
industrial and environmental issues. International seminars will spotlight
national-level developments from more than 30 countries and regions worldwide.
A 250,700 square foot exhibit hall will showcase a record number of
state, regional and international pavilions, and the BIO Business Forum
partnering sessions promise to be the most successful to date. Networking
opportunities will abound at evening and special events. The annual BIO
Career Fair will be held Sunday, May 6, 2007 at the World Trade Center,
Boston.
General registration for the BIO International Convention is now
available at http://www.bio2007.org/Registration/index.html . Early-bird
discounted registrations of more than 30% are available until March 23, 2007.
For more information about the global event for biotechnology, including
housing and program updates, please visit the event homepage at
http://www.bio2007.org .
BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic
institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across
the United States and 31 other nations. BIO members are involved in the
research and development of healthcare, agricultural, industrial and
environmental biotechnology products.
Upcoming BIO Events
BIO Drug, Device & Diagnostic Summit
December 4-5, 2006
San Diego, CA
BIO CEO & Investor Conference
Feb. 12-14, 2007 New York City
2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
March 21-24
Orlando, FL
BIO International Convention
May 6-9, 2007
Boston, MA