As the largest global trade association dedicated to the innovative life science and biotechnology industry, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) represents a membership across the biotechnology industry that helps to heal, fuel, and feed the world. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial, and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, the premier event for the industrial biotech industry.

BIO invites you to an information session on U.S. and global industrial biotechnology trends. Join us for a "lunch and learn" session featuring speakers from the biotech investment community at The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Regent Room, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. The briefing is on Thursday, October 4, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. **RSVP is required to attend**  If you have any questions or concerns, please email international@bio.org. Please limit attendance to two attendees per organization.