FAQ
- What is BIO VentureForum East?
This is the second time we've held BVFEast using this format, with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) in partnership with 11 state biotechnology associations and BIOTECanada. The event will bring venture capitalists together with promising seed, early- and late-stage private biotechnology product and platform companies from the East Coast. The conference will showcase up to 100 individual company presentations to leading North American venture capital firms in the life sciences field. Workshops and plenary sessions will be offered on trends in the biotech industry, with special focus on key success factors for early-stage companies, R&D, market trends, and financing. In addition, there will be formal and informal networking opportunities with industry CEOs and venture capital leaders. - Who should attend?
- Venture capital investors
- Institutional investors
- CEOs and other senior pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry executives
- Tech transfer managers at research universities and principal investigators moving toward product commercialization
- Other professionals and experts who support the biotechnology industry
- I want to present my company at this event. How can I apply?
Please set up a conference account and create a profile. Your firm will be evaluated by our VC advisory board to see whether your firm should be invited to present. Companies selected to present at BIO VentureForum East 2006 will be privately-held companies from the life science sector. Broadly defined, this includes products relating to biotechnology (e.g. genomics, proteomics, drug discovery and development), medical devices, bioinformatics, as well as other related technologies. Companies encouraged to apply include seed, early-stage, late-stage, and pre-IPO. The typical company will be in the A/B round of funding. Presenting companies will be selected by a committee composed of qualified venture capitalists serving on the conference's Advisory Board. - Do participants need to be members of BIO or a State Association Partner to register?
No, but members of these organizations do get a discount. - How much does it cost to register?
A complete list of fees is on the registration page. - How do participants register?
You can register yourself online on the registration page of this website. - What are the conference dates?
Monday June 12 - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - What is the recommended attire?
Business formal or Business casual attire is acceptable. - Will there be any networking opportunities?
The Networking reception, breaks, meals and breakout sessions are excellent ways to network with other professionals. - Where is the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson Hotel?
The Hyatt is located at:
2 Exchange Place,
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: 201 469 1234
Hotel website: http://jerseycity.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp - What are the room rates?
Reduced room rates are available through May 15, 2006. Regular rooms are available for 225.00 per night (plus any applicable taxes). - How do I reserve a room at the Hyatt Regency?
Call the hotel directly using the contact information above. Please specify that you are with BIO VentureForum East to get the reduced rate. - Is there a reduced fee for attending only one day?
No. - What is the guest policy?
Only registered participants will be permitted to attend the course and meal functions. - Are substitutions permitted?
Substitutions are permitted but must be made in writing to gbutera(at)bio.org before the start of the course. - What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be received in writing by May 26, 2006 and faxed to 202-589-2543 or send an email to gbutera(at)bio.org in order to receive a refund (minus $150 processing fee). Refunds will be processed after the meeting. After May 26, 2006, no registration fees will be returned.