Virginia Biotechnology Association

Events

February 17

Event: Biotech at the Beach Luncheon
When: Friday, February 17, 12:30-2:00 pm
Where: Virginia Beach Economic Development conference room, 222 Central Park Ave., Ste 1000
Program: TBD
Complimentary Registration

February 29

Event: 2012 Legislative Reception & “Biotech and Beer” Richmond
When: Wednesday, February 29, 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Intelliject, Turning Basin Bldg., 111 Virginia St., Richmond
Description: Join us for VABIO’s 2012 Virginia Bioscience Legislative Reception featuring elected officials and policy-makers interested in the biosciences. Meet other researchers, lab workers and government officials. Complimentary admission for all employees of life science companies and university researchers with advance registration. Others may purchase tickets.
Hosted by: Intelliject
Sponsored by: Health Diagnostic Laboratory, PhRMA, Eli Lilly, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Third Security, Amgen, Genentech, Sunovion, Daichii Sankyo, GlaxoSmithKline, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, LeClair Ryan, AdvaMed, ATCC, Merck, BIO, Virginia Biotechnology Research Park and Sanofi.

March 8

Event: VaBIO Greater Richmond Bioscience Luncheon
When: Thursday, March 8, networking 11:30-12:00 pm, Program 12:00-1:30 pm
Where: Robert Ball Conference Center, Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, 800 E. Leigh St., Richmond
Program: “Major Bioscience Employers in Greater Richmond” Hear first hand from some of the largest bioscience and health technology employers in the Richmond region about their outlook on the industry, trends in the marketplace, joint ventures, workforce development and regional collaboration.
Speakers: David Dwyer, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing, MWV Healthcare; Scott Denicourt, Managing Director, Fareva; and Gregory Wingfield, President and CEO, The Greater Richmond Partnership.
Sponsors: Alliance Biosciences, The Greater Richmond Partnership, VCU Tech Transfer, LeClair Ryan and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park.
Registration: Coming soon. VCU faculty and students and VBRP tenants contact Sherri Halloran for special instructions.

March 16

Event: Biotech at the Beach Luncheon
When: Friday, March 16, 12:30-2:00 pm
Where: Virginia Beach Economic Development conference room, 222 Central Park Ave., Ste 1000
Program: TBD
Registration: Coming soon

March 22

Event: Charlottesville ‘Biotech & Beer’
When: Thursday, March 22 5:00-7:00pm
Where: HemoShear, 1115 5th St. SW, Charlottesville
Description: Join us for food, fun and a cold beverage. Meet other life science professionals, students and university researchers from the area in a casual social environment.
Sponsored by: Keiter and LeClair Ryan
Registration: Coming soon

March 23

Event: Biotech & Beer Northern Virginia
When: Friday, March 23, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Mediatech, 9345 Discovery Blvd., Manassas
Description: Enjoy a cold beverage and some snacks in a casual atmosphere. Meet other researchers, lab workers and life science professionals at our ‘Biotech & Beer’. Complimentary admission for all employees of life science companies, and university researchers with advance registration. Others may purchase tickets.
Registration: Coming soon!
Sponsored by: Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Supported by: Avison Young
Additional Sponsorships Available

April 5

Event: VaBIO Greater Richmond Bioscience Luncheon
When: Thursday, April 5, networking 11:30-12:00 pm, program 12:00-1:30 pm
Where: Robert Ball Conference Center, Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, 800 E. Leigh St., Richmond
Program: Tonya Mallory, CEO, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.
Sponsors: Alliance Biosciences, The Greater Richmond Partnership, VCU Tech Transfer, LeClair Ryan and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park.
Registration: Coming soon. VCU faculty and students and VBRP tenants contact Sherri Halloran for special instructions.

April 24-25

Event: BIO Legislative Fly In
Where: Washington, D.C.
Description: Engage with Members of Congress and their senior staff on the most important legislative issues facing the biotechnology industry. More information

June 18-21

Event: 2012 BIO International Convention
When: June 18-21, 2012 • Monday-Thursday
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA
Registration: Click here for more information.

October 1-3

Event: AdvaMed 2012
When: October 1-3
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Description: The MedTech conference, click here for more information.