BIO Returns to Chicago in 2010 and Washington, DC in 2011
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of
the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), announced today the future
locations of the BIO International Convention will be Chicago, IL in 2010
and Washington, DC in 2011.
"We are excited to return to these cities to build upon the success of
BIO 2003 in Washington, DC and BIO 2006 in Chicago," stated Greenwood. "The
cities of Washington, DC and Chicago were very accommodating, as were the
state governments in both regions. We look forward to collaborating with
them again to showcase the strengths of the biotechnology industry."
The 14th International Convention held in Chicago in April 2006 drew a
record-breaking 19,479 attendees, including 12 Governors, from 62
countries. The exhibition at BIO 2006 was the largest gathering of
biotechnology exhibitors in history, encompassing more than 1,700
companies, organizations, and institutions representing every aspect of the
biotechnology industry. Within 176,000 net square feet of exhibit space,
the exhibition housed the world's largest cornfield, an Indy Racing League
racecar and driver, and exhibitors from 43 states and 36 nations. Speakers
included former President Bill Clinton, former director of the Central
Intelligence Agency R. James Woolsey; NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson;
actor Bernie Mac, journalist Neil Cavuto and top biotechnology industry
leaders.
"Scientists are using biotechnology to try and find solutions to
everything from cancer and Alzheimer's to safer food for our children. This
research is cleaning our air and fighting crime. We are also putting
science to work in Illinois by taking discoveries and turning them into new
companies, marketable products and high-paying, high-tech Illinois jobs.
Our state has been recognized as a national leader in this emerging
science, and BIO 2006 is going to help us achieve things we haven't even
thought of yet," Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich stated. "Bringing BIO
2010 back to Chicago is going to make an even greater impact as biotech
continues expanding in companies, laboratories and universities across
Illinois."
"Having Chicago selected again to host BIO 2010 demonstrates a great
vote of confidence for our region as a major player in the biotech
industry," said Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. "We look forward to
welcoming BIO back to Chicago and Illinois to showcase the depth and
breadth of biotechnology in the Midwest to the international leaders of the
industry."
BIO 2003 was held in Washington, DC and attracted an unprecedented
number of foreign and U.S. government leaders, including President George
W. Bush, Majority Leader Bill Frist and the Secretaries of Health and Human
Services and Homeland Security.
"Washington, DC is honored to host BIO 2011 which will draw
biotechnology executives from around the world," said Mayor Anthony A.
Williams. "We look forward to showcasing our city and our region as the
biotech industry expands in the area."
As previously announced, BIO 2007 will be held in Boston, MA, BIO 2008
in San Diego, CA, and BIO 2009 in Atlanta, GA.
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 healthcare, agricultural, industrial and
environmental biotechnology products.
SOURCE Biotechnology Industry Organization
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