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2007 BIO International Convention Registration Now Available Online

Biotechnology Industry Organization
2006-12-05 09:33 1356

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

Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization
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