 "Biotechnology is growing at incredible speed, and it can be difficult to keep abreast of the state-of-the-art developments in the area both nationally and internationally. BIO 2008 is an excellent venue to become familiar with the pioneering technologies, products, economics and policies that will be discussed. It is crucial for Kansas to be a prominent part of BIO 2008 to showcase our biotechnology leadership in research and business arenas, as well as the unsurpassed collaborative spirit between our industry, academia and governmental entities. It is essential that we convey the message that Kansans are working in unison to grow the biosciences in the state."
- Olga Koper
NanoScale Corporation
Monday, June 16
1 - 5:30 p.m. Leadership Summit on Biofuels and Cleantech, San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 28 A-C
3 – 8 p.m. BIO Career Fair
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Ground Level, Douglas Pavilion, 5187 College Avenue, San Diego
Kansas Booth is #733
Tuesday, June 17
1 – 2:30 p.m. KANSAS National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Briefing, Hotel Solamar, Solstice A, 435 6th Avenue, San Diego
3 p.m. KANSAS Tip-Off to BIO 2008, San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, Kansas Pavilion
3:15 – 6:30 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
5:30 - 7 p.m. BIO Public Officials Reception, University Club, 750 B Street, San Diego
6:30 – 10 p.m. KANSAS Bioscience Industry Celebration, Hotel Solamar, Pool Deck, 435 6th Avenue, San Diego
7:15 – 9 p.m. BIO Welcome Reception USS Midway, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
Wednesday, June 18
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
11 a.m. KANSAS News Conference, San Diego Convention Center, 7B
2:30 p.m. BIO 2008 Business Forum San Diego Convention Center, Room 5B, KansasBio Jim Laufenberg, ImmunoGenetix, to present
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. KANSAS “Home of Champions” Reception, Kansas City Barbeque, 610 West Market Street, San Diego
7 p.m. Council of State Bioscience Associations & State Government Relations Committee Dinner, Osetra, 905 5th Avenue, San Diego
Thursday, June 19
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
7:45 – 9:30 p.m. BIO Gala Reception, Gaslamp Quarter Block Party, 5th Avenue, San Diego
Friday, June 20
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
*Please note: the above KANSAS events are Kansas specific events hosted by KansasBio and our BIO 2008 sponsors
Getting Around San Diego - Transportation
If you are staying at the Hotel Solamar, the San Diego Convention Center is within walking distance. It is about a 5 - 10 minute walk.
If you are staying at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, the San Diego Convention Center is about four miles away – about a 10 minute cab ride. BIO will also offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina and the San Diego Convention Center. There will be a detailed shuttle bus schedule available at the front desk or concierge of the Sheraton.
Both hotels are within eight miles of the San Diego International Airport – the best mode of transportation will be a taxi cab.
Promotional Materials
The Spring/Summer BIO 2008 edition of the Kansas Bioscience Magazine will be available for distribution. The magazine features the 2008 Kansas Bioscience Big Thinkers, the 2008 Kansas Bioscience Scorecard and other bioscience related articles including a feature on the “Come Home to Kansas” initiative.
KansasBio will feature a video highlighting the “Come Home to Kansas” initiative and testimonials from business professionals and university leaders.
We will be encouraging attendees to visit the “Come Home to Kansas” Web site on one of our two laptop stations and sign up to view current job openings.
CLICK HERE to read the BIO 2008 Information Kit!
BIO Registration is located on the Ground Level, Lobby D of the San Diego Convention Center.
Registration Hours
June 16: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 17: 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
June 18: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 19: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 20: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BIO Exhibit Hall Hours
June 17: 3:15 – 6:30 p.m.
June 18: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 19: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 20: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Kansas Bioscience Organization
8527 Bluejacket Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66214
Phone 913.495.4334
Email: akreps@kansasbio.org
KansasBio Hotline: 785.296.3363 |
Plus, special appearances will be made by Baby Jay and Willie the Wildcat!
Singer/songwriter Shevy Smith
Michael Beckloff
Dream Team of Sponsors 
