The BIO International Convention 

June 27-30, 2011 | Washington DC, USA

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and 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 key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. Past speakers include President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Sir Elton John, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, and General Colin Powell, among many others. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum (One-on-One Partnering), hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations, and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition.

In 2007, 2008, and 2009 Tradeshow Week (TSW) named the BIO International Convention as one of the Fastest 50, a list of the fastest-growing trade shows. TSW editorial and research staff selected the Fastest 50 based on 50 percent total net square footage growth and 50 percent net growth between 2004 and 2008. In 2009, the BIO International Convention won the award for the fastest-growing Convention owned by a not-for-profit trade association.