General Registration
Participants of the 7th Annual BIO Investor Forum are required to pay a registration fee.
Registration Fees & Categories:
| By September 29, 2008 | After September 29, 2008 or On-Site | |
| Research & Development: Corporations or other entities that use biotechnology or related technologies for research and development of products or information. | ||
| BIO Member | US $1,165 | US $1,495 |
| BIO Member - Additional Attendee* | US $765 | US $995 |
| Non-Member | US $1,965 | US $2,395 |
| Non -Member - Additional Attendee* | US $1,265 | US $1,695 |
*After you register the first individual at the full conference rate, your company is eligible for the additional attendee rate. Please send an e-mail to BD_Registration@bio.org to request a unique registration code number for each additional individual from your company. BIO will e-mail a unique registration code number for each additional individual to register via the Web form only.
| By September 29, 2008 | After September 29, 2008 or On-Site | |
| Industry Service Providers: Corporations or other entities that provide services or products to biotechnology companies. Industry service providers include investment and merchant bankers and representatives of law, accounting, consulting, real estate development, and economic development organizations. | ||
| BIO Member | US $2,995 | US $3,995 |
| Non-Member | US $3,995 | US $4,995 |
For service providers to access the conference's online partnering system, the organization must sponsor at a specific level. Sponsorship provides an efficient and economical means for organizations to send representatives to the conference. Sponsorship opportunities are available at varying levels and may provide complimentary registrations in addition to other benefits. For information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Susanna Ling at (202) 312-9277 or sling@bio.org.
| By September 29, 2008 | After September 29, 2008 or On-Site | |
| Other**: See below for each category's specific descriptions. | ||
| Academic/Tech Transfer | US $635 | US $635 |
**A unique registration code number is required to register for these categories. If you are eligible for this rate, please send an e-mail to BD_Registration@bio.org to obtain your unique registration code number. BIO will e-mail a unique registration code number for each additional individual to register via the Web form only.
Academic & Technology Licensing Officers: Senior members of the academic sector including university technology licensing officers, principal investigators, and university department heads.
Investors: Institutional and venture investors whose primary activity is direct investment in research and development companies. Equity research analysts qualify as investors. Qualified investors receive complimentary registration. All registrations are subject to verification of credentials. Please select the investor registration under register tab.
For the purposes of registration for any BIO event, conference or meeting, the classification of a registrant as a research and development company, an industry service provider, an academic & technology licensing officer or a qualifying investor is subject to review by BIO. In its sole discretion, BIO reserves the right to make the determination of the proper classification of a registrant. Depending on this classification, an additional registration fee maybe required. BIO reserves the right to publish materials and restrict conference and/or partnering system access consistent with these determinations.
Presenting Companies & Presentation Fees:
| Presentation Fee: Presenters must register to attend the conference and pay a registration (rates listed above) and a company presentation fee. Applications will begin on August 4, 2008. Please note all applications will go onto a waitlist and will be reviewed upon space availability. | |
| BIO Member | US $2,865 |
| Non Member | US $3,695 |
Registration Policy:
- Registration fee includes access to all sessions, breakfasts, luncheons, and receptions. Everyone must be register and wearing their name badge onsite to participate in conference activities. Registration may not be shared.
- Cancellation: Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing on or before September 29, 2008, (5:00 pm Central Time) to receive a refund. A $195 administrative fee will be deducted from all cancellations received on or before September 29, 2008. Approved refunds will be processed after the conference. Cancellation requests received after September 29, 2008, will NOT be honored. Email cancellations requests to BD_Registration@bio.org.
- You may make changes to your record or transfer your registration to another individual by clicking on the URL provided in your confirmation email. This feature is available up until your name badge is printed on-site.
- A government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) is required at check-in. Badges will not be issued without proper identification.
- Your company must be a BIO Member in good standing on or before October 31, 2008, to receive the BIO Member Rate.
How to Register:
Register Online
Printable Registration Form (161 KB PDF)
QUESTIONS?
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