About BIOThe Biotechnology Innovation Organization

BIO is the worlds largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. Our members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial, and environmental biotechnology products

Our Mission: We are a global community encouraging investment in biotechnological innovation. We support networking, partnering, and educational opportunities to promote progressive thinking across the world. For leaders, policy-makers, and industry professionals, the future of biotechnology starts here.

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Why Attend BIO 2017?To Build Breakthrough Connections

16,000+ Global Attendees Timely Topics & Discussions Thousands of Companies Breakthrough Innovation Endless Business Partnering

There’s no better place to

meet and partner with the best

in biotech than at BIO 2017

#BIO2017

ENDLESS

NETWORKINGThroughout the week

18+Education Tracks and

Cutting Edge Topics

800+Speakers and

Thought-leaders

1,800Exhibitors and 50

International and US

Pavilions

7Product Focus Zones

76Countries

Represented

2,500CEOs

35,700+BIO One-on-One

Partnering™ Meetings

15,900+Global attendees

(1/3 from outside the US)

BIO 2017 Preview

Attendee Stats

BIO By The Numbers

More than 1/3 of BIO attendees come from outside the U.S.

Global Appeal

MONDAYJUNE 19

TUESDAY JUNE 20

WEDNESDAYJUNE 21

THURSDAY JUNE 22

BIO Business Forum Partnering MeetingsAfternoon

BIO Business Forum Partnering MeetingsAll Day

BIO Business Forum Partnering MeetingsAll Day

BIO Business Forum Partnering MeetingsAll Day

Special ProgrammingAfternoon

KeynoteMorning

KeynoteMorning

Courses & BootcampAll Day

BIO Exhibition Open & Booth PartneringAll Day

BIO Exhibition Open & Booth PartneringAll Day

BIO Exhibition Open & Booth PartneringAll Day

Education TracksAfternoon

Education TracksAll Day

Education TracksAll Day

Education TracksAll Day

Super SessionAfternoon

Super SessionsMid-Day

Super SessionsMid-Day

Super SessionsMid-Day

Welcome Reception at Petco Park

Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions Evening

Wednesday Reception in San Diego Gaslamp

BIO Talent Connect

Partnering kicks

off Monday – stay

through Thursday

to maximize ROI

convention.bio.org/schedule

2017Schedule

Attend the Largest Biotech Partnering Event in the World

Partnering Opens Mid-April: Contact our Sales Team

exhibit@bio.org • +1.202.312.9264

BIO One-on-One Partnering™ makes it easy to identify potential partners to secure licensing, investment and procurement deals.

Meet and schedule meetings with these power players at BIO 2017:

23% 35,700Growth over 2015

Partnering meetings in 2016

BIO Partnering Growth

Small biotech companies average 23 partnering meetings at the BIO International Convention

Did You Know?

Companies Pitching in the Start-Up Stadium @ BIO 2017 have…

• Raised less than $10 million since inception

• Fewer than 20 full-time employees

• Previous business pitch or competition experience

• Must have no experience in BIO One-on-One Partnering™

How Does It Work?Start-ups give their best pitch andinvestors provide live feedback & judge sessions for an exciting and interactive experience!

Startup Stadium

Visit convention.bio.org/startup for details

7 Product Focus Zones

50+ Pavilions (State & International)

1,800 Exhibitors

76 Countries

BIO Exhibition Highlights

Gene/Cell Therapy • Bioinformatics • Genomics • Biomanufacturing • Devices • Cell Biology Innovation • Clinical Research • Lab Services • Contract Research • Stem Cell Research

Drug Delivery • Tech Transfer • Drug Discovery & Development • Digital Health

Pavilions: International & State

Argentina • Australia • Austria • Belgium • Brazil • CanadaChina • Czech Republic • EBD Group • Europe • FranceGermany • Israel • Italy • Japan • Korea • MexicoNetherlands • Northern Ireland • Ontario • Québec • PortugalScotland • Spain • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • UnitedKingdom • Arizona • California • Delaware • Georgia • HawaiiMaryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York StateOhio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Puerto Rico • TexasWashington

convention.bio.org/exhibit

BIO Exhibition 80% Sold Great Space Still Available

Contact our sales team to discuss your goals and ideal location!

exhibit@bio.org • +1.202.312.9264

BIO Tracks Announced • Biofuels & Renewable Chemicals

• Brain Health

• Business Development & Finance

• Critical Cross Disciplinary Issues

• Digital Health

• Emerging Opportunities in Global

Markets

• Food & Agriculture

• Global Innovation Hubs

• Harnessing Big Data to Drive

Innovation in Drug Discovery & Dev

#BIO2017 Session Details & Speakers in February

• Infectious Diseases & Vaccines

• Intellectual Property

• Next Generation Biotherapeutics

• Oncology

• Orphan & Rare Disease

• Personalized Medicine & Diagnostics

• Regulatory Science

• Translational Research

• Value, Patient Access, &

Commercialization

Patient AdvocacyBIO 2017 is the platform for companies who are accelerating the pace of innovation to bring breakthrough treatments to patients

• Expand BIO Talent Connect (Career Fair) to have a focus on veterans

• Develop educational content at Career Fair with specific focus on military / vets interested in working within the life sciences community

• Provide complimentary Exhibition Access to specific veteran groups; exhibit floor tour Thursday

Meet 45+ patient advocacy and venture philanthropy organizations in the BIO Patient Advocacy Pavilion during 30+ hours of exhibiting, Patient Advocacy Wine Social, and hundreds of BIO Partnering meetings

Monday Welcome Reception* at Petco Park 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

*Open to Convention Access registrants and higher

Wednesday Reception* in San Diego Gaslamp 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday BIO Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions BIO Exhibition (open to all attendees)5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

BIO 2017 REGISTRATION

Is Now Open

convention.bio.org/register

BIO 2017 Housing is Openconvention.bio.org/book_housing

San Diego Snapshot

Southern California has evolved into one of the world’s largest life science hubs:

• More than 1,100 life sciences companies

• 80+ independent and university affiliated research institutes

• With one of the highest concentration of biotech companies, academic research institutions and talented labor forces in the world, SoCal is a major driver of global life sciences research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization

What’s Next for BIO 2017

Sessions & Speakers Late-February

Partnering Opens:Mid-April

Early Bird Deadline:April 27

Call for Sessions is Closed

Still time to apply to present a

Global Innovations Hub

Registration and Housing

are Open!

convention.bio.org

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