2020 BIO International Convention is Now Virtual

We are living in unprecedented times, as cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly increase while the world struggles to contain the pandemic. The biotechnology industry has stepped up to help combat this public health threat, working tirelessly to develop potential treatments, diagnostics and vaccines. 

BIO has been weighing these factors as we look ahead to the annual BIO International Convention scheduled for June 8-11 in San Diego. Given the impact of COVID and global health recommendations regarding large, in-person gatherings, we have made the decision to transition the traditional in-person BIO International Convention to a new, virtual event, BIO Digital 2020. 

Now, more than ever, we must organize, connect and collaborate to advance research to combat this public health threat, and nothing stops innovation. BIO Digital 2020 will focus on collaboration and partnership. BIO One-on-One Partnering™ will now launch in late April with new features that allow attendees to schedule virtual meetings using their preferred method– whether it is via a teleconference system, video meeting service or other medium. 

BIO Digital will also feature expert-level educational content featuring panel and fireside chats across four days, complete with both live and on-demand sessions. Programing will focus on the most pressing industry topics including COVID-19, digital health, business development, oncology, gene editing, and the latest therapeutic advancements in biotech. As BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood noted in this video release, “BIO is committed to bringing the forces of this great industry together as we always have. At this critical juncture in our history, we stand ready to combat this pandemic and continue to improve and save lives because nothing stops innovation.”