2009 BIO International Convention: Call for Session Proposals is Open

May 18-21, 2009
(Monday-Thursday)
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia World Congress Center

As the state with the nation's seventh largest biotech industry, Georgia boasts 270 life sciences companies-all leaders in developing and manufacturing products and processes that help heal, fuel and feed the world.

In 2006, their combined product sales totaled $7 billion. The Atlanta metro area alone provides the promise and foundation for new startups and continued growth in biotechnology - making it the perfect location for the 2009 BIO International Convention.

Don't miss our world-class exhibition, engaging session and panel discussions, and endless networking opportunities at the global event for biotechnology - next May in Atlanta!

2009 Registration and Housing Opens October 15, 2008.

View the 2009 interactive floorplan

Call for Session Proposals

·Our 2008 event included 175 thought provoking sessions across 22 breakout session tracks with 1,200 speakers
·For our 2009 event, we want you - the industry experts to present on the hottest ideas, topics, with engaging speakers and panelists at our 2009 event!
·Presenting at BIO provides you great visibility, provides you to share your expertise and address common business issues.
·The call for session proposals is open and closes Thursday, August 28.
  Review the session application criteria with tips on how to get started.

>> Read posts from the 2008 BIO International Convention

We value your feedback on our event - thank you for taking the time and completing our exhibitor and attendee surveys! Congratulations to the winners who received American Express Gift Certificates!
Kate Cox, The University of Iowa
Cindy Clark, Bell South
David Russell, Monsanto
Ann E. Schmierer, Georgia Institute of Technology

Exhibitors

Accelerate your business goals by exhibiting at BIO! The BIO International Convention Exhibition is designed to help attendees find you. Below are the different areas available to help increase your exposure.

·Product Focus Zones include the latest in Biofuels, Drug Delivery, BIO IT, BIO Process, Clean Rooms and more! See full descriptions here
·70+ Domestic and International Pavilions represent every aspect of the biotechnology industry
·The Emerging Technologies Zone offers entrepreneurs and start-up companies a unique opportunity you can find only at BIO's Exhibition
·Follow these links to our floor plans to further explore where you should exhibit!

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Who Attends?
More than 20,000 business leaders, scientists, executives, investors and industry leaders who are the drivers behind new medicines, fuels, materials, foods, processes, etc. In addition we expect more than 6,000 attendees from more than 60 countries.

Submit a Space Contract Today!

Brand Builders
We have a variety of innovative ways to showcase your company at our event in Atlanta. We have exciting signage locations and promotional opportunities for any price point. Contact Eric Misic at emisic@bio.org or call +1 202.962.9224 and ask me about our brand builders.

Contact Us
We're here to answer your questions about exhibiting or extending your brand at our event. Contact us at +1.202.312.9264 or at exhibit@bio.org with questions on how to exhibit.