The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will be holding its annual BIO International Convention on June 17-20, 2008 in San Diego, CA.  Founded in 1993, BIO is a nonprofit association seeking supportive biotechnology policies on behalf of more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, state and international affiliates, and related organizations, as well as providing business development services for many emerging biotech companies.  According to BIO, the BIO International Convention serves to educate the public and policymakers about biotechnology, while fostering partnering meetings and other business development activities to keep the biotech industry growing.  A preliminary schedule of events
for the Convention can be obtained here.  As part of the Convention, more than 1,700 biotech companies, organizations, and institutions will participate in the BIO Exhibition.  A list of exhibitors can be found here.  Information regarding registration pricing can be obtained here.