BIO International Convention

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe. Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profit organization, or government agency; or you work as a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships. 

Once again, Connecticut will exhibit with a delegation of partners, showcasing our growing life sciences industry to a global audience. Plan to visit the Connecticut Pavilion at booth #635 to network with colleagues to show your support for Connecticut.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, June 17th

~Breakfast Reception Hosted by Wiggin and Dana • Time: 9AM

~Panel Discussion – Quantum Applications in Drug Discovery & Development • Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Speakers: Dr. Victor Batista, Yale University & Dr. Bodhi Chaudhuri, University of Connecticut • Moderator: Dr. Albert Green, QuantumCT

~Yale Club of Boston’s Life Sciences Happy Hour • Location: Harpoon Brewery • Time: 6:30PM
Registration Fees: $15 for Yale Club Members, $25 for non-members

Wednesday, June 18th

~Special Appearance by Yale’s Handsome Dan • Time: 10AM – 3PM

~Evening Reception Hosted by Wiggin and Dana • Location: Foster’s Pavilion, Boston Harbor Hotel • Time: 5PM
This is an invitation-only event. Please rsvp to Jennifer Hill at jhill@wiggin.com.

Representatives from BioCT and AdvanceCT will be in attendance. Please reach out if you would like to schedule a meeting.

• • • Jodie Gillon – President & CEO, BioCT
    • Kelley Gipson – COO, BioCT
    • Kim Kelly – Vice President, BioCT Incubators
    • Cathy Scangarella – EVP, Business Development, AdvanceCT
    • Tim Miller – VP, Business Development, AdvanceCT

The Pavilion is being supported by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Innovations, BioCT, AdvanceCT, and many other state partners.