Overview

The third annual BioBay Investor Forum to be held in Suzhou is expected to attract more than 250 attendees and 50 VCs to see 20 of China's top life science companies present. The event is organized by ChinaBio^® and BioBay, China's fastest growing biotech park.  Located in the beautiful Suzhou Industrial Park less than one hour from Shanghai, BioBay has attracted over 170 companies in just three years.

The BioBay Investor Forum 2010 will host 20 early stage biotechnology, diagnostics and services companies developing novel technologies to addressing unmet needs. Attendees will have the opportunity to screen these companies in a fast-paced two day forum that also features over 20 industry experts and investors speaking on the life science industry and VC investment in China.

So join us at the BioBay Investor Forum 2010 in Suzhou on November 3-4 to see some of the best early stage life science companies in China present to more than 50 top tier VCs from around the world.

Why Attend: 

• Learn how to build a global biotech in China and attract venture funding
• Meet executives of early and mid-stage companies seeking investment 
• Connect with VCs and other investors from the U.S.,  China and around the world 
• Understand the opportunities and challenges facing the biotech industry in China 
• Network with other entrepreneurs, industry executives and investors

Who Should Attend: 

• U.S. & China VCs, fund managers and angel investors looking for investment opportunities 
• Global pharma executives and business development managers seeking partnerships
• China biotech entrepreneurs wishing to connect with investors 
• Industry analysts, media, etc. wanting to know more about China's biotech industry

Tentative Program: 

• Multiple networking opportunities
  -- Welcome Reception - Tuesday, November 2
  
  -- Gala Banquet Dinner - Wednesday, November 3
  
  -- Networking breaks, lunches, etc.
  -- Closing Reception - Thursday, November 4
  
• Speakers and panels on
  -- The State of China's Biotech Industry
  -- Accelerating the Biotech Industry in Suzhou
  -- Growing a Global BioBusiness in Suzhou
  -- R&D Partnerships in China - Beyond Cost Savings
  -- Navigating the SFDA - Getting Approval 
  -- Funding Growth in Challenging Times
  -- Suzhou Success Stories - From Local to Global
• 20 early stage companies present their business plans
• Raffle of valuable prizes (must be present to win)
• "Most Promising Company" awards - two companies selected by VC panel
• Tour of the BioBay facilities, now over 200,000 sq. ft.

Apply to Present:

Interested in presenting at the event for FREE? Learn how to apply and submit your application now!
Deadline: Friday, September 17.

Registration:

• Early Bird Individual Registration: USD150 / RMB1,050 (after September 30: USD250 / RMB1,750 )
• Group Registration: register 3 attendees and get a 4th registration for free!
• CBMS (ChinaBio^® Messaging System): where you can see who's attending the event and connect with them easily.

>> Register now!