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BIO International Convention


  • Philadelphia Convention Center Philadelphia, PA (map)

Why Attend?

The BIO International Convention (BIO) attracts 16,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders who come together for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. We bring together a wide spectrum of life science and application areas including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, biofuels, nanotechnology and cell therapy.   

8 Reasons to Attend the BIO International Convention

  1. Find endless partners, sustain projects and find funding in the BIO One-on-One Partnering System

  2. Ability to connect efficiently: Meet with 5,000+ attending companies and 1,800+ exhibiting companies  

  3. Network with 2,500 CEOs and 16,000+ attendees from 76 countries

  4. Explore solutions and meet patient groups and service providers in one of our 7 product focus zones or specialty zones. 

  5. Super Sessions and Fireside Chats exploring the latest on biotechnology's hot button issues

  6. Attend one of our 20 education tracks featuring new topics: including Opioids, One Health, Business Development

  7. Attend an array of networking events and high-end parties showcasing the best of the region.

  8. Hear the latest in the Start-Up Stadium and don't miss hundreds of company presentations

Earlier Event: May 23
Monetize Your Patent II
Later Event: July 16
Southeastern IP Job Fair