BioFocus: Biotechnology for the Non-Science Professional
Westin Boston Waterfront
Hancock, Stone, Webster Rooms, Lobby Level
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Level 0, East Lobby
Sunday, May 6, 2007
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Registration Open
Level 0, East Lobby
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
BIO Store Open
Level 1, North Lobby
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fourth Annual Community College Program at BIO
Cityview Ballroom, Seaport World Trade Center
8:00 am –6:45 pm
Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Level 2, 259 A/B and 260
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
BIO Executive Presentation Workshop
The Lighthouse at Seaport Hotel
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
International Seminars
Level 2
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Basics of Biotech: Learn Enough Biotech to be Dangerous!
Level 2, 210A
10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Translational Research Forum: Focus on Funding from Medical Foundation and NIH
Level 2, 258 A/B/C
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
International Seminars
Level 2
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Career Fair *FREE*
Commonwealth Complex, Seaport World Trade Center
Salons A, B, C, D, E
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Super Session - Biotech Investing: What Has and Has Not Worked in the Past Two Decades
Level 2, 210 B/C
(Box lunch will be provided)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Super Session - Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Bio-Economy: The European Economy
Level 2, 253 C
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Monday, May 7, 2007
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Level 0, East Lobby
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
BIO Store Open
Level 1, North Lobby
7:15 am – 8:45 am
Thought-Leader Breakfast Session
How Much Does Washington Value Biotech Innovations?
Level 3, Ballroom
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Business Forum: Partnering & Investor Forum
Level 1
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Innovation Corridor Poster Sessions
Level 1, North Lobby
9:15 am – 9:30 am
Exhibition Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9:15 am – 10:45 am
Super Session - The Pandemic Influenza: Are We Prepared and How Are We Getting There?
Level 2, 259 B/C
9:15 am – 10:45 am
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
9:15 am – 5:45 pm
Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Level 2, 258 A/B
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibition Open
Level 0, Halls A, B, C
(Food Service in Hall C)
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
BioGENEius Student Display
Level 0, Adjacent to North East Lobby Escalators
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
BIO Patient & Health Advocacy Displays
Level 0, Hall A, Adjacent to BIO Membership Booth
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Keynote Luncheon and Program
Michael J. Fox-Driving the Development and Availability of Novel Therapies
(Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow seating will be available at the Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom.)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Super Session - Burrill Report-Biotechnology State of the Union
Level 2, 210 B/C
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Breakout Sessions/International Seminars
Level 2
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Think & Drink Discussion Forum #1
Level 1, North Lobby
Open Night
