Rev It Up for Boston!

Message from Angela Kreps, KansasBio President

After such BIG success at BIO 2006 in Chicago,
I often am approached with a the same question - "So what are you going to do this year to top 2006?" My reply is simple - our strategy in 2007 is not to "top" our presence from last year, but rather to move to Step Two in our overall BIO strategy.

Step One: Get the bioscience industry's attention, showcase our industry strength and growth, convey a fresh and innovative image of Kansas -- and bring a motivated, talented and collaborative group of professionals to speak for our state's dedication to making our bioscience vision into a reality.
BIO 2006 has been coined as our "coming out party" but it was certainly much more than that - as I am sure our delegation can strongly attest.

Step Two: Now that we have the bioscience industry's attention, it's time to dig deep and show what Kansas brings to the table in the biosciences. We have to consistently tell the world where we have strengths, opportunities and a path for growth.

I know that each of you shares my enthusiasm and drive to bring the best possible presence for Kansas to this "Olympics" of biosciences. In order to that, we need you. How can you get involved? You can connect with us right away about signing up for BIO 2007, you can become an important part of our sponsor team and you can help us all get the word out to others who may have an interest in becoming part of BIO 2007.

I know Kansas is "Thinking Big In Bioscience." Let's go show the world once again, we are serious, aggressive and ready to grow!



Why I'm going to BIO 2007
Tom Thornton - President & CEO, Kansas Bioscience Authority

"Kansas is thinking big in bioscience. We're at the forefront of the convergence of health, food and agriculture and industrial and environmental bioscience. Our state is home to world class research institutions; innovative startups; and leaders in drug discovery, animal health, plant sciences, bio-fuels and bio-composites. The Kansas Bioscience Authority will invest over $580 million to expand our position in these areas to make our state an international bioscience leader. I'm going to BIO to help Kansas companies raise capital and develop partnerships. More importantly, I’m going to BIO to tell the rest of the world the big things Kansas is doing in the biosciences."

KansasBio receives statewide support

Each of our partners from last year has indicated they are fully committed and excited to be part of a "return" trip to BIO. We couldn’t be more pleased with our statewide support.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will once again donate its premium two-story pavilion to Kansas for BIO 2007. The central focus of the Kansas Pavilion will be both the strength and diversity of our bioscience industry and its potential growth under the Kansas Economic Growth Act.

Thank you to the following statewide partners who have already committed to BIO 2007:

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Kansas Department of Commerce
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Bronze Sponsors:
Junction City & Geary County Economic Development
Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI)
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas
Shawnee Economic Development Council
Topeka Chamber of Commerce

University Sponsors:
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Wichita State University

We have a lot of work to do and hands to shake in Boston. We need your support. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Kansas Delegation at BIO 2007, where Kansas will shine in an international setting, please contact Angela Kreps, KansasBio President, akreps@kansasbio.org or call at (913) 495-4334.

Apply to present at the Business Forum

Two hundred and seventy-five companies from around the world will be selected to make 15-minute partnering-oriented presentations at the Business Forum at BIO 2007 in Boston. The Business Forum offers an unparalleled opportunity for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and investors from around the world to gather in one place at one time to learn about each other, meet one-on-one and discuss business opportunities of mutual interest. More than 4,250 people, representing 1,476 companies, scheduled a record 11,018 partnering meetings at last year's forum in Chicago.

CLICK HERE to request a presentation slot.

Call for abstracts for Innovation Corridor poster session

Don't miss the opportunity to present a poster displaying your academic research or development efforts to an audience of more than 19,000 attendees that will have direct access from the Exhibit Hall, Keynotes and the Business Forum at BIO 2007 in Boston. Innovative ideas will be shared with industry professionals from around the world that are actively seeking ground-breaking technology and collaborations with academia and early-stage research organizations. Poster abstract applications will be accepted until February 7.

CLICK HERE to find more information and submit an abstract.