BIO-Europe 2007 Plays Host to the Largest Number of International ...

BIO-Europe 2007 Plays Host to the Largest Number of International Delegations in its 13 Year History

Globalization is the nature of the life sciences industry. EBD Group and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announce that BIO-Europe 2007 will include an even greater number of international delegations of biotech companies seeking strategic biotech partnerships than previous years.

"We are very pleased that delegations from so many countries will participate in BIO-Europe this year," said Sara Jane Demy, vice president of business development and investor relations at the Biotechnology Industry Organization. "Our attendees seek the best deal making opportunities without regard to national borders. There is no geographical stronghold for the best science."

Part of the anticipated 2,000 attendees from 40 countries - making BIO-Europe 2007 the world's largest stand alone biotech partnering event outside the U.S. - will comprise 21 international delegations including India, Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia, Spain and Hungary. This provides delegates with an unprecedented opportunity to access and collaborate with key executives and stakeholders from leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and financial organizations from around the world.

"The BIO-Europe 2007 partnering conference is a unique nexus for biotech companies and deal makers from all parts of the world seeking to identify new business opportunities and strategic relationships essential to their future success," said Carola Schropp, managing partner of EBD Group.

About BIO-Europe 2007 (www.ebdgroup.com)

BIO-Europe 2007 is the preeminent stand alone or ex-U.S. partnering conference for the biotechnology industry developed by EBD Group in partnership with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Delegates from all parts of the biotechnology value-chain come to BIO-Europe to efficiently identify, engage and enter into the strategic relationships that drive their business successfully forward. It is anticipated that this year's BIO-Europe partnering event will draw 2,000 industry attendees from almost 40 countries, representing more than 1,100 companies for three days of high-level networking. BIO-Europe features the industry's most advanced Web-based partnering system that delegates will use to generate in excess of 7,000 partnering meetings. BIO-Europe features an exceptional international exhibition where companies, organizations and biotech regions can showcase their offerings. Additional networking opportunities will abound at evening and special events. BIO-Europe is co-organized by EBD Group and BIO, in partnership with European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises.