BIO International Conference
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Date: June 5 to June 8, 2023
Venue: Boston Convention Centre
Location: Boston, MA, United States of America
Target Audience: Life sciences biotech companies that focus on research, therapeutic development, and technology for drug discovery, as well as diagnostic, digital health and medical technology companies.
Sector: Life sciences
Event Description:
The BIO 2023 International Convention, taking place in-person from June 5-8. The event will provide:
- an unparalleled partnering venue
- expert-level education
- keynote sessions
- extensive networking events.
It is a key event for stakeholders looking for partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as those involved with global pharmaceutical supply chains. Canada often has the largest foreign delegation with participants from across Canada.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will have a strong presence at BIO 2023 within the Canada Pavilion and will host an Export Café, where Trade Commissioners from around the world will be present to inform Canadian companies on business opportunities in their markets.
The Export Café will take place on:
- Tuesday, June 6 (1-3pm)
- Wednesday, June 7 (1-3pm)
Register to attend
- Register now to participate in this event
- Contact Natalie Zahkem, Natalie.Zakhem@international.gc.ca, to participate in the Export Café component
Why your organization should participate:
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet academic or research entities
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Meet key regulatory bodies
- Participate in networking events
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement:
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Export Café (individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets)
- Networking event
- Pavilion/exhibit
- Site visits
The Trade Commissioners active in the following markets will be present at the conference and participating in the Export Café:
- Cheryl Rogers, Cheryl.Rogers@international.gc.ca, Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Canada, San Diego, CA, USA
- Karen Miller, Karen.Miller@international.gc.ca, Trade Commissioner, The Embassy of Canada to the United States of America, Washington, DC
- Zaineb Kubba, Zaineb.Kubba@international.gc.ca, Trade Commissioner, The Consulate General of Canada, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Philip Bunsick, Philip.Bunsick@international.gc.ca, Trade Commissioner, The Consulate General of Canada, Boston, MA, US
- Nitchawan Sriviboone, Nitchawan.Sriviboone@international.gc.ca, Trade Commissioner, The Embassy of Canada to Thailand, Bangkok
The Trade Commissioner, Philip Bunsick, specializes in the Life Sciences sector for the Boston and New England market and can provide information on this and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. Services from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service are offered free of charge to Canadian companies and organizations.