Frequently Asked Questions
Presenter
How do I apply?/ Is there a deadline for applications? What kind of presentation is expected? How long are they? Can I edit my company's profile? How much is the presentation fee? Does it include registration? Do I have to register separately? How do I submit my presentation (Presentation Guidelines for Speakers)?Sponsors
Who do I contact for sponsorship opportunities? Who should sponsor the event? How can I exhibit at the conference? What sponsorship levels are available and what benefits are included?Registration
How do I register as a regular attendee? How do I register as a biotech presenter? How do I register as a midsize pharma presenter? How do I register as an additional attendee? Can I register onsite? Is it possible to attend the conference only for one day? Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues?Fees
What are the costs as a regular attendee/presenter/poster display company? VAT Reclaim What is included in the price? Are there any discounts for multiple attendees?Invoicing
When will I receive an invoice? What are the methods of payment? What happens if I have not paid my registration fee before the conference? Can I send a replacement?Cancellation
What is the cancellation policy? Can I send a replacement?Previous Conferences
How many participants attended last year?Hotel
How do I reserve a hotel room?Company Profiles
What are the profiles used for? What's the deadline for submitting a profile? Can I edit my company profile? Can I send my company profile as a Word document/PDF/etc.? Forgot your password? My username/password doesn't work. What now?Shipping Information
Where do we send company brochures?Answers
Presenters How do I apply?/ Is there a deadline for applications?A: Biotech Company Presenters
The deadline for submitting applications has already passed.
Companies will be notified about the status/outcome
of their application by end of August, 2010.
If you are interested in presenting and would like to be placed on our waiting list, please contact:
Contact:
Philipp Mueller
EBD Group
+49 89 2388 7560
pmueller@ebdgroup.com
B: Midsize Pharmaceutical Presenters
The deadline for submitting applications has already passed.
Companies will be notified about the status/outcome
of their application by end of August, 2010.
If you are interested in presenting and would like to be placed on our waiting list, please contact:
Contact:
Philipp Mueller
EBD Group
+49 89 2388 7560
pmueller@ebdgroup.com
We are asking all presenters to use Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Each company has 14 minutes allocated for their presentation.
Can I edit my company's profile?Yes. Please go to the Partnering page of this site. You'll have to enter the username and password you submitted while entering your registration/application. Please note, that usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.
How much is the presentation fee? Does it include registration? Do I have to register separately?The presentation fee is EUR 850/USD 1,050 for BIO members
and EUR 1,150/USD 1,350 for non-members.
Each company representative will be charged the registration fee
of EUR 1,895/USD 2,195.
With your Application to Present you are automatically registered
for the conference. There is no need to register separately.
To ensure a technically flawless BIO-Europe 2010 event, we
are asking all presenters to submit their Microsoft PowerPoint
presentations prior to the conference.
Please send a copy of your presentation to pmueller@ebdgroup.com. Deadline will be November 11, 2010.
Please read the Presentation Guidelines for Speakers (PDF) for further infomation.
Please contact Florian Schoenhammer at +49 89 2388 756 - 11 or via email at fschoenhammer@ebdgroup.com.
Who should sponsor the event?Companies interested in:
- Positioning themselves as deal makers
- Networking with U.S./European biotechnology companies
- Showcasing their technology and products
- Gaining visibility in the industry
For additional sponsor information and a list of benefits please visit the Sponsor Information.
How can I exhibit at the conference?You can exhibit at BIO-Europe 2010 by becoming
an official sponsor of the event.
As you will see (click on link above), the Sponsorship packages also include
a variety of other benefits such as complimentary
tickets and exposure in all conference-related marketing
materials.
We also have a limited number of exhibition booths available
for non-sponsoring companies.
The price for a 3x2 meter exhibition space is EUR 4,900/USD 5,950.
For information please contact Petra Fischer at +49 345 522 6222 or via email at pfischer@ebdgroup.com or
see the Exhibits website.
See the Sponsor Information.
Registration How do I register as a regular attendee?Please submit the online registration form on our website. You will receive a registration confirmation via email.
How do I register as a biotech presenter?
The online application form will be available soon.
Contact:
Philipp Mueller
EBD Group
+49 89 2388 7560
pmueller@ebdgroup.com
The online application form will be available soon.
Contact:
Philipp Mueller
EBD Group
+49 89 2388 7560
pmueller@ebdgroup.com
Please complete a separate regular registration form for each additional attendee. Each additional attendee will be charged the registration fee.
Can I register onsite?Yes. Note, that the onsite registration fee is EUR 1,995/USD 2,295 + 19% VAT. Payment is required at the time of registration and can be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard). If using euro, company check or cash are also accepted.
Is it possible to attend the conference for one day?No. Only full conference passes are available.
Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues?No. Conferences passes are not transferable.
FeesWhat are the costs as a regular attendee/presenter?
| BIO-Europe 2010 | EUR | USD | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Fee per company | 1,150 | 1,350 | (Non-member) |
| Presentation Fee per company | 850 | 1,050 | (BIO or EBE members) |
| Early registration fee | 1,695 | 1,995 | until August 31, 2010 |
| Early registration fee BIO members | 1,495 | 1,795 | until August 31, 2010 |
| Regular registration fee | 1,895 | 2,195 | after August 31, 2010 |
| Regular registration fee BIO members | 1,695 | 1,995 | after August 31, 2010 |
| On-site registration fee | 1,995 | 2,295 | November 15–17, 2010 |
- The registration fees are excluding VAT, 19% VAT will be added as applicable.
- North American registrants will be invoiced in USD. All others please remit in EUR.
- Online registration will close on November 12, 2010. After November 12, 2010, all registrations will be handled on site.
- Additional attendees from the same company will be invoiced for the registration fee.
- Companies with three full-paying delegates will receive one complimentary ticket for the fourth attendee from their company.
Multiple attendee discount:
Companies with three full paying delegates will receive
one complimentary ticket for the fourth attendee of that company.
More information will be avalaible soon.
What is included in the price?Your registration includes:
- Participation in one-to-one partnering meetings
- Unlimited access to all workshops, presentations and panel discussions
- Admission to the Exhibition Area
- Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks
- Conference guide
- Dinner events during the conference
Companies with three full paying delegates will receive one complimentary ticket for the fourth attendee of that company.
Invoicing When will I receive an invoice?You will receive an invoice with information on the methods of payment by end of July. The invoice is payable within 15 business days. To guarantee the early bird registration discount (deadline August 31, 2010) payments must be received by September 18, 2010.
Presenting companies will receive an invoice shortly after they have been selected to present.
What are the methods of payment?You have the choice to pay by credit card, check or wire transfer. Details can be found on the invoice you will receive after your registration.
What happens if I have not paid my registration fee before the conference?You will be asked for payment (of the higher onsite registration fee EUR 1,995/USD 2,295 + 19% VAT when arriving at the conference venue.
Can I send a replacement?Yes. Please register the new person who will attend the conference in your place at www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/registration/index.php and note “replaces (your name) who will no longer attend” in the comment field within the online registration form.
We will then activate the new registration, deactivate your registration and transfer your payment (if already submitted). Meeting requests and scheduled meetings will be transferred as well.
Please do NOT update your personal profile page with the name and contact data of the new attendee.
Please contact Tom Voigt at tvoigt@ebdgroup.com for further questions.
Cancellation What is the cancellation policy?Cancellations must be sent by October 1, 2010, to Tom Voigt at tvoigt@ebdgroup.com to receive a refund (minus a EUR 250/USD 250 processing fee) or the full registration and presenting fee will be charged. Refunds will be processed after BIO-Europe 2010.
After September 18, 2010, the full registration fee is applicable. However, a paid up registration is transferable to a replacement from your company.
Please note that no-shows will be billed for the full registration fee and if applicable the full presentation fee.
Can I send a replacement?Yes. Please register the new person who will attend the conference in your place at www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/registration/index.php and note “replaces (your name) who will no longer attend” in the comment field within the online registration form.
We will then activate the new registration, deactivate your registration and transfer your payment (if already submitted). Meeting requests and scheduled meetings will be transferred as well.
Please do NOT update your personal profile page with the name and contact data of the new attendee.
Please contact Tom Voigt at tvoigt@ebdgroup.com for further questions.
Previous Conferences How many participants attended last year?2,500 participants - For more information see our Previous Conferences page.
Hotel How do I reserve a hotel room?Please visit our Hotel & Travel page, complete the form and fax it directly to the hotel of your choice. The hotel will send you a reservation confirmation.
Company Profiles What are the profiles used for?Company profiles will be made available to all other participants
on the conference website October 4, 2010.
They will also be published on the conference CD.
Presenting companies will be selected based on the
corporate profiles they submitted.
The selection committee will review your application for a company
presentation based on the profile that is submitted. We therefore
ask you to enter an up to date profile online by July 15, 2010 at the
very latest. Submit your company profile here.
Changes made after November 5, 2010 will only be reflected on the website
but not on the conference CD. However, your company profile will
be published in the password-protected
partnering section of the BIO-Europe website.
Please visit the Partnering section to edit your company profile. You'll have to enter the username and password you submitted while entering your registration/application. Your confirmation email contains your username and password.
Can I send my company profile as a Word document/PDF file/etc.?No. We accept only those profiles submitted through our website.
Lost your password?Please use the password reminder. Your username and password will be sent to your address immediately.
My username/password doesn't work. What now?Please enter your username and password
exactly as entered on the registration/application form.
Your confirmation email contains your username and password.
BIO-Europe 2010 offers all participating companies the opportunity to display collateral materials at the conference. Company literature will be displayed in alphabetical order in the main conference area.
Please contact Tom Voigt at tvoigt@ebdgroup.com for further information.