BIO 2017 returns to San Diego - inside you will find details on our keynote, session topics, evening events, partnering and more!

2. 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

3. 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

4. ENDLESS
NETWORKING
Throughout the week
18+
Education Tracks and
Cutting Edge Topics
800+
Speakers and
Thought-leaders
1,800
Exhibitors and 50
International and US
Pavilions
7
Product Focus Zones
76
Countries
Represented
2,500
CEOs
35,700+
BIO One-on-One
Partnering™ Meetings
15,900+
Global attendees
(1/3 from outside the US)
BIO 2017 Preview

5. Attendee Stats

6. BIO By The Numbers

7. of BIO attendees are
high level executives:
CEOs, C-Level, or VPs
More Than 42%
#BIO2017

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

9. MONDAY
JUNE 19
TUESDAY
JUNE 20
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 21
THURSDAY
JUNE 22
BIO Business
Forum Partnering
Meetings
Afternoon
BIO Business
Forum Partnering
Meetings
All Day
BIO Business
Forum Partnering
Meetings
All Day
BIO Business
Forum Partnering
Meetings
All Day
Special
Programming
Afternoon
Keynote
Morning
Keynote
Morning
Courses &
Bootcamp
All Day
BIO Exhibition
Open & Booth
Partnering
All Day
BIO Exhibition
Open & Booth
Partnering
All Day
BIO Exhibition
Open & Booth
Partnering
All Day
Education Tracks
Afternoon
Education Tracks
All Day
Education Tracks
All Day
Education Tracks
All Day
Super Session
Afternoon
Super Sessions
Mid-Day
Super Sessions
Mid-Day
Super Sessions
Mid-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
2017
Schedule

10. 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

11. BIO 2017 Housing is Open
convention.bio.org/book_housing

12. 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:

13. 23% 35,700Growth
over 2015
Partnering
meetings in 2016
BIO Partnering Growth

14. 2017 Sponsorship Highlights
Great
opportunities
still available
DOUBLE HELIX
HELIX
Contact our sales team to
discuss your goals
exhibit@bio.org • +1.202.312.9264

15.  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

16. Pavilions: International & State
Argentina • Australia • Austria • Belgium • Brazil • Canada
China • Czech Republic • EBD Group • Europe • France
Germany • Israel • Italy • Japan • Korea • Mexico
Netherlands • Northern Ireland • Ontario • Québec • Portugal
Scotland • Spain • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • United
Kingdom • Arizona • California • Delaware • Georgia • Hawaii
Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York State
Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Puerto Rico • Texas
Washington
convention.bio.org/exhibit

17. 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

19. 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

20. Patient
Advocacy
BIO 2017 is the platform
for companies who are
accelerating the pace of
innovation to bring
breakthrough treatments
to patients

21. 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 and
investors provide live feedback &
judge sessions for an exciting and
interactive experience!
Startup
Stadium
Visit
convention.bio.org/
startup for details

22. BIO 2017
REGISTRATION
Is Now Open
convention.bio.org/register

23. 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 give a
company presentation
Registration and Housing
are Open!

24. convention.bio.org
#BIO2017