2016 BIO International Convention. seeks sessions, speakers.
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BIO is calling on biopharmaceutical, business development, life sciences, and policy experts to submit proposals for sessions and speakers at 2016 BIO International Convention, which will take place June 6–9, 2016 in San Francisco, CA. Program will address topics relevant for biopharmaceutical industry and related sectors. Upon review, qualified speakers will be considered to fill remaining slots in their knowledge area. This Call for Sessions is open September 17 through October 15.
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BIO Issues 2016 BIO International Convention Call for Sessions & Speakers
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) calls on biopharmaceutical, business development, life sciences and policy experts to submit thought-provoking and timely proposals for sessions and speakers at the 2016 BIO International Convention. BIO 2016 will be held June 6-9, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
“We are planning to make this year’s event our best Convention ever by providing attendees with the education and inspiration to help advance the next generation of breakthrough technologies,” said Scott Whitaker, President of the BIO International Convention. “We rely on submissions from industry experts to help us create sessions that will share promising research developments, policy analysis, and the latest on developments transforming the global industry.”
The BIO 2016 program will address a wide variety of topics relevant for the biopharmaceutical industry and related sectors, including healthcare, intellectual property, environmental issues, business development, cross disciplinary issues, and more. Prospective session organizers are encouraged to submit comprehensive proposals with suggestions for panelists. Preference will be given to session proposals that foster interaction.
New this year, BIO is inviting all prospective speakers to submit their credentials during the BIO 2016 Call for Sessions & Speakers. Upon completion of the proposal review process, the BIO 2016 Program Committee will evaluate submitted speakers’ expertise. Qualified speakers will be considered to fill remaining slots in their knowledge area. Note: Proposal submissions will be given priority in the review process. To be considered submit your name, bio, and focus area of your expertise.
All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Convention Program Committee, which includes both domestic and international industry professionals, editors from major publications, and BIO staff. The Call for Sessions will be open September 17-October 15. The session proposal guide, sample proposal form, list of potential topic areas and more can be found at convention.bio.org/pitch.
The BIO International Convention is the largest, most influential global event for the biotechnology industry and regularly attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. The event features keynotes and sessions from leading policymakers, scientists, and CEOs. The Convention also offers the chance to connect with thousands of companies through BIO One-on-One PartneringTM meetings as well as the world’s largest biotechnology exhibition – the BIO Exhibition. Join the global biotech community and discover where the BIO International Convention can take you. Learn more at convention.bio.org.
Upcoming BIO Events
BIO IP & Diagnostics Symposium
September 18, 2015
Alexandria, VA
BIO Latin America Conference
October 14-16, 2015
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PMC/BIO Solutions Summit
October 14, 2015
Washington, D.C.
BIO Investor Forum
October 20-21, 2015
San Francisco, Calif.
BIOEurope
November 24, 2015
Munich, Germany
BIO IP Counsels Committee Conference
November 16-18, 2015
Cary/Raleigh, NC
BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 8-9, 2016
New York, New York
13th Annual BIO Asia International Conference
March 15-16, 2016
Tokyo, Japan
BIO International Convention
June 6-9, 2016
San Francisco, Calif.
About BIO
BIO is the world's 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. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIOtechNOW is BIO's blog chronicling “innovations transforming our world” and the BIO Newsletter is the organization’s biweekly email newsletter. Subscribe to the BIO Newsletter.
