2007 BIO International Convention Offers Numerous Media Events and Opportunities

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will host several
events and activities specifically for reporters attending the 2007
BIO International Convention.

The schedule begins Sunday with the media-only brunch that will
highlight results of a one-of-a-kind public opinion research project
conducted by two premier U.S. polling firms:

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WHAT: BIO industry survey comparing biotech insiders' view of the
industry with the general public's view

WHEN: Sunday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: BIO International Convention in Boston, Level 3 Ballroom

WHO: Neil Newhouse, Public Opinion Strategies
Geoff Garin, Peter D. Hart Research Associates
Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of BIO
Biotech CEOs
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There will also be a press room and onsite media registration for
reporters and editors working full-time for print or broadcast news
with valid media credentials. Below are further details.

Press Room

Located in Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Rooms 151 A&B

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Hours:
Saturday, May 5th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday, May 7th, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Onsite Media Registration

Located in Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Level 0 in the
East Registration Hall

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Hours:
Saturday, May 5th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6th, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 7th, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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This year's BIO International Convention will feature a program
packed with more than 200 sessions and speakers focusing on the global
aspects of biotechnology, including business development, global
health, clinical research/clinical trials, policy, bioethics, devices
and diagnostics, biopreparedness, intellectual property/legal, food
and agriculture, and industrial and environmental issues.
International seminars will spotlight national-level developments from
more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. To view the full
conference program, please visit
www.bio2007.org/attendees/educational_sessions/index.html.

About BIO

Founded in 1993, BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology
companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and
related organizations across the United States and 31 other nations.
BIO members are involved in the research and development of
health-care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology
products. BIO produces the annual BIO International Convention, the
world's largest annual gathering of the biotechnology industry.

Upcoming BIO Events

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-- BIO International Convention
May 6-9, 2007
Boston, MA

-- BIO VentureForum-East 2007
June 18-20, 2007
Montreal, Canada

-- BIO Mid-America VentureForum 2007
Sep. 24-26, 2007
Milwaukee, WI
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2007 BIO International Convention
Day-By-Day Media Events

Please note that this agenda is a snapshot only of the BIO
International Convention. For full list of conference sessions and
events, please visit www.bio2007.org.

Sunday, May 6 Time Venue
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Media Brunch and CEO 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Level 3, Pre-Function
Roundtable: BIO Area, Ballroom,
Releases results of Boston Convention
national voter poll Center
and industry executive
survey on
biotechnology
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bioBUS tour of 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Level 0, Northeast
Cambridge and Human Loading Bay
Genome Trail (RSVP
only)
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Welcome Reception 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Quincy Market Building
& Faneuil Hall
Marketplace
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Monday, May 7 Time Venue
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Thought-Leader 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Level 3, Ballroom,
Breakfast: How Much Boston Convention
Does Washington Value Center
Biotech Innovations?
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Business Forum: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Level 1
Partnering & Investor
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Ribbon Cutting 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. TBD
Ceremony/Grand Opening
of BIO Exhibition
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Breakout Sessions and 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 200 Level/Boston
International Seminars Convention Center
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BIO Exhibition Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Halls A, B, C, Boston
Convention Center
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Meeting the Need: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Room 152, Press
Individuals Suffering Conference 2
from Devastating Boston Convention
Diseases to Discuss Center
Need for Continued
Innovation
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Luncheon Keynote: 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Level 3, Ballroom,
Senator Edward Kennedy, Boston Convention
chairman, Senate Center
Committee on Health,
Education, Labor and
Pensions. Driving the
Development and
Availability of Novel
Therapies: Mr. Michael
J. Fox, founder,
Michael J. Fox
Foundation for
Parkinson's Research
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Super Session: Burrill 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 210 B/C, Boston
Report - Biotechnology Convention Center
State of the Industry
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Tuesday, May 8 Time Venue
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Thought-Leader 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Level 3, Boston
Breakfast Convention Center
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Business Forum: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Level 1, Boston
Partnering & Investor Convention Center
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Super Session: 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Room 210 B/C, Boston
Ministerial Seminar Convention Center
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Breakout Sessions and 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 200 Level/Boston
International Seminars Convention Center
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BIO Exhibition Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Halls, A, B, C, Boston
Convention Center
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CEO Forum: Is FDA 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Westin - Commonwealth
Properly Positioned to Ballroom A, B & C
Evaluate New Drug
Models?
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Press Conference on 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Room 205A, Boston
Global Health: Convention Center
Biotechnology Industry
Organization and
Biotechnology Ventures
for Global Health
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Luncheon Keynote 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Level 3/Ballroom,
Her Majesty Queen Noor Boston Convention
Center
(At the request of Her
Highness, this event
will be closed to the
media)
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Media Briefing 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Room 152, Press
Green Fuels and conference 2, Boston
Plastics: The Convention Center
Environmental and
Consumer Benefits of a
Biobased Economy
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Super Session: Ernst & 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 210 B/C, Boston
Young 2007 Global Convention Center
Biotechnology Report
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Exhibition Hall 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Halls A, B, C, Boston
Hospitality Reception Convention Center
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Gala Reception 7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Seaport World Trade
Center, 200 Seaport
Blvd.
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Wednesday, May 9 Time Venue
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Thought-Leader 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Level 3/Ballroom,
Breakfast: From Fuel Boston Convention
to Food: The Global Center
Benefits of
Biotechnology
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Business Forum: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Level 1, Boston
Partnering & Investor Convention Center
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Super Session: 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Room 210 B, Boston
Improving Convention Center
Biotechnology Industry
Access to Underserved
Populations
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Breakout Sessions 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 200 Level/Boston
Convention Center
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BIO Exhibition Open 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Halls, A, B, C, Boston
Convention Center
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Media Briefing 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Room 152, Press
Grow: Conference 2
Farmer Success Stories Boston Convention
From Around the World Center
From Planting Biotech
Crops
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Luncheon Keynote: A 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Level 3/Ballroom,
Hopeful Future: Boston Convention
Gaining the Edge with Center
Biotechnology
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Closing Reception 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jillian's Boston
Entertainment
Universe & Lucky
Strike, 145 Ispwich
St.
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