Frequently Asked Questions
Presenter
How do I request a presentation slot?/ Is there a deadline? 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? 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 an additional attendee? Can I register on site? Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues? Fees What are the costs as a regular attendee? As as presenting company? What is included in the presentation slot fee? What is included in the registration fee? Are there any discounts for multiple attendees? How do I qualify for the member rate? 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? 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?Answers
How do I request a presentation slot?/ Is there a deadline?Biotech Company Presenters
The deadline to request a presentation slot is October 29, 2010.
If you are interested in presenting and would like to be placed on our waiting list, please contact:
Lawrence Joseph
Demy-Colton Life Science Advisors
+1 646 895 0981
ljoseph@demy-colton.com
We are asking all presenters to use Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Each company has 15 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 request for a presentation slot. 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?| Biotech Showcase 2011 | USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation fee per company | 1,600 | by October 29, 2010 |
| Early registration fee | 850 | until November 30, 2010 |
| Regular registration fee | 1,050 | after November 30, 2010 |
| On-site registration fee | 1,250 | January 10–12, 2011 |
| Investors and research analysts | - | Complimentary |
Online registration will close on January 7, 2011, 5:00 pm PST, after which all registrations will be handled on site.
Note: Presenters are required to pay presentation fee prior to December 3, 2010.
How do I submit a copy of my presentation (tech specs)?To ensure a technically flawless Biotech
Showcase 2010 event, we are asking all presenters to submit their
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations 48 hours prior to the conference.
Please send a copy of your presentation to biotechshowcase@gmail.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 for compatability
with the Audio/Video staff on site before your presentation is
held.
- The deadline to submit your presentation is 48 hours prior to your presentation
slot.
Please contact Sara Demy at +1 917 902 4148 or via email at sdemy@demy-colton.com
Who should sponsor the event?For sponsorship information and a list of benefits please visit the sponsor information page.
What sponsorship levels are available and what benefits are included?See the Sponsor Information page.
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 deadline to request a presentation slot for Biotech Showcase™
will be in October 29, 2010.
For more information please visit our corporate presentations page.
If you are interested in presenting please use our online application or contact:
Lawrence Joseph
Demy-Colton Life Science Advisors
+1 646 895 0981
ljoseph@demy-colton.com
For more information please visit our corporate presentations page.
How do I register as an additional attendee?Please complete a separate regular registration form for each additional attendee. Each additional attendee will be charged the registration fee.
Can I register on site?Yes. Note, that the on-site registration fee is USD for members of a supporting biotechnology association and USD for non-members. Payment is required on site, by credit card (VISA, Master) or cash in US Dollars. We do not accept AMEX cards.
Can I share my registration pass with my colleagues?No sorry. Conference passes are non transferable.
Fees What are the costs as a regular attendee? As as presenting company?| Biotech Showcase 2011 | USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation fee per company | 1,600 | by October 29, 2010 |
| Early registration fee | 850 | until November 30, 2010 |
| Regular registration fee | 1,050 | after November 30, 2010 |
| On-site registration fee | 1,250 | January 10–12, 2011 |
| Investors and research analysts | - | Complimentary |
Online registration will close on January 7, 2011, 5:00 pm PST, after which all registrations will be handled on site.
Note: Presenters are required to pay presentation fee prior to December 3, 2010.
What is included in the presenter fee?Your registration will include:
- 15 corporate presentation with PowerPoint slides
- One general attendee registration for the presenter
- Breaks, luncheon and networking reception
- Access to the speaker ready room
- Company profile in handbook and company listing in presentation schedule
- Link to company website from the event website
- Access to meeting space for investor or business development meetings
Your registration will include:
- Access to all areas of the meeting including: breaks, luncheon, corporate presentation rooms, meeting space and networking reception
- Ability to request meetings and reserve meeting space
We do not offer any discounts for this conference for multiple attendees.
How do I qualify for the member rate?In order to qualify for the member rate, you must be a member of a supporting biotechnology association.
Invoicing When will I receive an invoice?We will send you an invoice with
information on methods of payment shortly after your registration.
Presenting companies will receive an invoice shortly after they
have been approved to present. Presenters are required to pay
presentation fee prior to the event.
You have the choice to pay by credit card, check or wire transfer. Details can be found on the invoice you will receive shortly 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 on-site registration fee, either USD for members of a supporting biotechnology association or USD for non-members) when arriving at the conference venue.
Can I send a replacement?Yes. Please register your replacement online and mention in the comment field "replacement for XY".
Cancellation What is the cancellation policy?Cancellations must be sent by November 30, 2010, to Gail Bendert at gbendert@ebdgroup.com to receive a refund (minus a USD 200 processing fee) or the full registration fees will be charged. Refunds will be processed after Biotech Showcase.
After November 30, 2010, the full registration and presentation fees are applicable (except in the case of cancellation following non-selection for presentation). However, a paid up registration is transferable to a replacement delegate from your company. Please note that no-shows will be billed for the full registration fee and if applicable the full presentation
Hotel How do I reserve a hotel room?Please visit our Hotel and Travel page for more information.
Company profiles What are the profiles used for?Company profiles will be made available
to all other participants on the conference website.
Printed handouts of presenting companies profiles will be distributed
on site.
Presenting companies will be selected based on the corporate profiles
they submitted.
Please visit the partneringONE® section to edit your company profile. You'll have to enter the username and password you submitted while registering. Your confirmation email contains your username and password.
Can I send my company profile as a Word document/PDF/etc.?No. We accept only those profiles 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.
Your confirmation email contains your username and password.