With over 125 sessions along 15 topic areas, BIO Chicago will offer some of the most compelling discussions about the challenges and business opportunities within the biotech industry.

Celebrating its 20^th anniversary, the global event for biotechnology will be held in Chicago April 22-25, 2013. This year’s BIO International Convention offers over 800 speakers throughout four days of educational and business development sessions hosted by thought leaders whose knowledge and insight is key within the biotech industry.

Hot Topics to Expect:
• Achieving Regulatory Approval & Compliance
• Market Access & Commercialization
• Drug Discovery & Development
• Food & Agriculture
• Innovations & Opportunities in Vaccines
• Biofuels & Bio-based Chemicals
• Biotech Patenting & Tech Transfer
• International Spotlights & Policy
• International Market Briefings
• Manufacturing of Biologics & Drugs
• Personalized Medicine & Diagnostics

One of the many highlights this year will be a focus on the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) during several half-day sessions. Attendees will get a closer look into these increasingly innovative countries through discussions around their new strategies for biotechnology growth and development.

This year’s BIO will also be hosting a one-day Alzheimer’s Forum on Wednesday, April 24. The forum will address the issues in finding treatments and cures for this disease.  Subject matters during this panel discussion will include:

• Biosciences & Future Hope
• Regulatory Considerations & Challenges
• Societal & Economic Impact of Alzheimer’s

The exhibit is also a vibrant part of BIO where you can explore business partnership opportunities through the variety of country and state pavilions. You will also experience first-hand the latest breakthroughs in research techniques and product development through dynamic live presentations, video and self-guided iPad applications.

BIO International offers a concentrated opportunity to learn about the R & D of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products worldwide. The learn more about how to get involved or attend this year’s BIO International Convention, visit the BIO website today.