BIO Locations thru 2011

The future locations of the BIO International Convention will be Chicago, IL in 2010 and Washington, DC in 2011.

“We are excited to return to these cities to build upon the success of BIO 2003 in Washington, DC and BIO 2006 in Chicago,” stated Jim Greenwood, president and chief executive officer of BIO. “These cities were very accommodating, as were the state governments in both regions. We look forward to collaborating with them again to showcase the strengths of the biotechnology industry.”

The 14th International Convention held in Chicago in April 2006 drew a record 19,479 attendees, including 12 Governors, from 62 countries. The exhibition at BIO 2006 included more than 1,700 companies, organizations, and institutions representing every aspect of the biotechnology industry. Speakers included former President Bill Clinton, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency R. James Woolsey; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson; actor Bernie Mac, journalist Neil Cavuto.

BIO 2007 thru 2009 will be held in Boston, San Diego, CA, and Atlanta, GA, respectively.