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Frequently Asked Questions

Presenters
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 (tech specs)?
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?
Do I get an ad in the Conference Book?
Registration
How do I register as a BiotechPresenter?
How do I register as a Regular Attendee?
How do I register as an Additional Attendee?
How do I register as a Next Generation Presenter?
Can I register onsite?
Is it possible to obtain a "one day only" pass?
Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues?
When is the deadline for profiles to be included in the conference book?
Fees
What are the costs as a regular attendee/presenter/poster display company?
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?
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 file/etc.?
Forgot your password?
My username/password doesn't work. What now?
Can I paste text from our website into the profile?
Shipping Information
Where do we send company brochures?
 
Presenters
How do I apply? Is there a deadline for applications?

A - Biotech Company Presentation
Please submit the Application to Present form on our website. The deadline is June 6, 2008. Selected companies will be notified by the beginning of July 2008.

B - Next Generation Biotech Presentation
Please submit the Application to Present form on our website. The deadline is June 6, 2008. Selected companies will be notified by the beginning of July 2008.

 
What kind of presentation is expected? How long are they?

Please use Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows. Include all fonts and graphics. Videos should be in an .AVI (Mediaplayer) or .MOV (Quicktime) format. Each company presenter of a regular biotech company will be allocated a total of 14 minutes for the presentation. Each presenter from a Next Generation Biotech company will be allocated a total of 7 minutes for the presentation.

If you need guidance for your presentation you may download our presenter guidelines (PDF).

 
Can I edit my company's profile?
Yes. Please go to the Edit Profile section of the Partnering page. 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 US$ 1,050.
Each company representative will be charged the registration fee of US$ 1,295 before or on June 6 and 1,495 after June 6, 2008.
With your Application to Present you are automatically registered for the conference. There is no need to register separately.

 
How do I submit my presentation (tech specs)?

To ensure a technically flawless BioPharm America 2008 event, we are asking all presenters to submit their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations by September 3, 2008 via email to Claire Macht cmacht@ebdgroup.com .

  • Videos should be in a .AVI (MediaPlayer) or .MOV (Quicktime) format.
  • If you want to bring a MAC presentation please let us know before the conference and make sure you check your presentation with the AV staff onsite before your presentation is held.
  • Your presentation must be received by April 30, 2008 at the latest.
 
Sponsors
Who do I contact for Sponsorship Opportunities?

Please contact:

Anna Chrisman
EBD Group
Phone +1 (760) 930 0500
Fax +1 (760) 930 0520
achrisman@ebdgroup.com

 
Who should sponsor the event?

Companies interested in:

  • Positioning themselves as deal makers
  • Networking with U.S./European companies
  • Showcasing their technology and products
  • Gaining visibility in the industry

For additional sponsor information and a list of benefits please visit the Sponsor Benefits Page of this site.

 
How can I exhibit at the Conference?

You can exhibit at BioPharm America 2008 by becoming an official sponsor of the event.
As you will see (click on link above), the Sponsorship also includes a variety of other benefits such as complimentary tickets and exposure in all conference-related marketing materials.

 
What Sponsorship Levels are available and what benefits are included?
See the Sponsor Benefits page of this site.
 
Do I get an ad in the Conference Book?

Yes. This year's conference book will include a one-sided full page advertisement for each sponsoring company.
Please submit your ad to Elaine Bundy ebundy@ebdgroup.com in pdf/jpg format. The deadline for submitting your file to be included in the printed conference book is August 8, 2008.

 
Registration
How do I register as a Biotech Presenter?

Please submit the Application to Present form through this website. Your registration will be confirmed via email to the email address you submitted in the Application to Present. The application deadline is June 6, 2008. Selected companies will be notified by the beginning of July 2008.

 
How do I register as a Next Generation Presenter?

Please submit the Application to Present form through this website. Your registration will be confirmed via email to the email address you submitted in the Application to Present. The application deadline is June 6, 2008. Selected companies will be notified by the beginning of July 2008.

 
How do I register as a Regular Attendee?

Please submit the online registration form on this website. Your registration will be confirmed via email to the email address you submitted in the registration form.

 
How do I register as an Additional Attendee?

Please complete a separate regular registration form for each additional attendee.

 
Can I register onsite?

Yes. Please note that the onsite registration fee is US$ 1,595. Payment is required onsite, by credit card (VISA, Master) or cash in euro.

 
Is it possible to obtain a "one day only" pass?

No. Only full conference passes are available.

 
Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues?

No. Conferences passes are not transferable.

 
When is the deadline for profiles to be included in the conference book?

Company profiles received after April 11, 2008, will not be included in the BioPharm America 2008 conference book. However, your company profile will be published in the password-protected Partnering section of the BioPharm America website.

 
Fees
What are the costs as a regular attendee/presenter?

Presentation Fee

US$ 1,050

Early Registration Fee (before or on June 30, 2008)

US$ 1,295

Regular Registration Fee (after June 30, 2008)

US$ 1,495

Onsite Registration Fee (after September 5, 2008)

US$ 1,595

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  Online registration will close on September 5, 2008. After September 5, all registrations will be handled onsite.
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  Companies with 2 full paying delegates will receive 1 complimentary ticket for the 3rd attendee from that company.

 
What is included in the price?

Your registration includes:

    * Participation in the Partnering process
    * Unlimited access to Biotech Company Presentations
    * Admission to the Exhibition Area
    * Access to the Panel Discussions
    * Breakfast, lunch and coffee
    * Conference book
    * Dinner events during the conference

 
Are there any discounts for multiple attendees?
Shortly after your registration we will send you an invoice with information on methods of payment.
Presenting companies will receive an invoice shortly after they have been selected.
 
Invoicing
When will I receive an invoice?

You will receive an invoice with information on methods of payment shortly after your registration. Presenting companies will receive an invoice shortly after they have been selected. To guarantee the early registration discount (deadline June 30, 2008) payments must be received by July 30, 2008.

 
What are the methods of payment?

Payments may be made by credit card, check or wire transfer. Details can be found on the invoice which will be sent to you a few days after your registration.

 
What happens if I have not paid my registration fee before the conference?

You will have to register again onsite and pay the higher onsite registration fee of US$ 1,595.

 
Can I send a replacement?
Yes. Please register your replacement via the online registration form and mention in the comment field "replacement for XY".
 
Cancellation
What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be sent in writing by July 18 , 2008, to fax number +1 (760) 930-0520 to receive a refund (minus a US$ 250 processing fee). Refunds will be processed after the BioPharm America 2008 conference.

After July 18 , 2008, the full registration fee is applicable (except in the case of non-selection for presentation). However, a paid up registration is transferable to a replacement from your company.

NB: No-shows will be billed for the full registration fee.

 
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. You will receive confirmation of your reservation directly from the hotel.
 
Company Profiles
What are the profiles used for?

Company profiles will be made available to all participants on the password protected partnering pages of the conference website mid September 2008.

Presenting companies will be selected based on the corporate profiles they have submitted.

 
What's the deadline for submitting a profile?

Companies that applied to present must submit a profile by June 6, 2008.

 
Can I edit my company profile?

Yes. Please go to our Edit Profile page. You have to enter the username and password you submitted when entering your registration/application. Please note, that usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.

 
Can I send my company profile as a Word document/PDF file/etc.?
No. We only accept profiles which are submitted through our website.
 
Forgot 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. Note, that usernames and passwords are case-sensitive (A is not equal to a, etc.).Your confirmation email contains your username and password.
 
Can I paste text from our website into the profile?
Please don't. Text copied from websites often contains invisible codes that cause problems.
 
Shipping Information
Where do we send company brochures?

All companies are welcome to send up to 100 company kits for distribution at the BioPharm America 2008 conference. They will be displayed in alphabetical order on the literature table. Materials will not be returned after the conference. Please make sure your kits are shipped to arrive between Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8, 2008, since storage is limited. Thank you!

All charges and fees associated with the shipment of packages to the hotel are the sole responsibility of the shipper. If you are shipping from outside of the United States, please check with your preferred courier for international guidelines required to ship your package(s).

For shipping details please contact Elaine Bundy at ebundy@ebdgroup.com.

 

 
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