 "BIO 2008 provides an international platform to showcase the success of
the Kansas approach to advancing the biosciences. The public-private partnership of the KBA in conjunction with the Kansas Legislature, private companies, universities and economic development organizations across the state presents a stunning model for research and commercialization of the biosciences. As an adopted Kansan living in San Diego, I'm proud of the way Kansas is championing innovative strategies for leading-edge research, job creation and economic growth through the biosciences."
- Ray Smilor
KBA Board of Directors
MAY 15
5 – 6:30 p.m. Kansas Bioscience “Big Thinkers” Announcement & Reception, Stowers Institute*
MAY 16
Sponsors! Deadline for room block at Hotel Solamar
MAY 23
Deadline to register for Exhibit Booth Passes through KansasBio More...
JUNE 17 - 20
BIO 2008 in San Diego at the San Diego Convention Center More...
JUNE 17
1 p.m. National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Briefing, Hotel Solamar*
3:15 – 6:30 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
5 – 6:30 p.m. Exhibitor Hospitality Receptions, San Diego Convention Center
5:30 - 7 p.m. BIO Public Officials Reception, University Club
6:30 – 10 p.m. Kansas Bioscience Industry Champions Celebration, Hotel Solamar*
7:15 – 9 p.m. BIO Welcome Reception Welcome Reception, USS Midway
JUNE 18
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open, San Diego Convention Center
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kansas “Home of Champions” Reception, Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego*
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
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
 KansasBio has partnered with Hotel Solamar in San Diego, and negotiated a rate of $349 per night plus tax. The room block is open to $10,000 level (and above) sponsors and public officials. To make a reservation, call 877.230.0300.
Mention that you are part of the "KansasBio" group to receive the rate and have a credit card on hand to guarantee the room. The deadline is May 16.
KansasBio has arranged another room block for sponsors and Kansas delegation volunteers at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Space in this additional room block is reserved for our sponsors and delegation volunteers only. Please contact us at rsvp@kansasbio.org or 785.296.3363 to get your name on the list! We will need your name, what nights you would like to stay and a credit card number to guarantee your room.
You can also book your reservations directly with BIO. CLICK HERE to view BIO hotels.
 KansasBio has also partnered with Midwest Airlines, and you can take up to an additional 6%* off your airfare to San Diego. Three easy ways to save: Visit midwestairlines.com and enter promo code CMZ1632. Call 800-452-2022 and provide CMZ1632 to the agent. Purchase ticket through a travel agent and mention CMZ1632.
The Kansas Pavilion offers a semi-private meeting area on the second floor of the Kansas Pavilion, suitable for up to 16 people.
As a member of our Kansas Delegation, you can reserve the Sky Box for private meetings. Reservations can be made at anytime by calling 785.296.3363.
We want you to be as informed and prepared as possible when you go to BIO 2008. In each issue of BIObuzz, we will highlight different features of the convention, but we also recommend you visit the BIO 2008 Web site regularly to determine what programs are best for you.
CLICK HERE to view the agenda.
 CLICK HERE to watch the video
from BIO 2007 in Boston.
Check out Kansas' BIO moments from Boston. CLICK HERE to visit the 2007 Press Kit.
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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 |
Check out Kansas' BIO moments from Boston. 
Kansas Bioscience Industry Champions Celebration 
You’ll enjoying networking with your colleagues from Kansas, as well as professionals from across the country looking to learn more about the biosciences in our state and opportunities to grow in Kansas. This invitation only, exclusive reception will be a chance for us to show how we can help bioscience professionals grow if they “Come Home to Kansas.”
The KTEC PIPELINE will sponsor four Life Science Innovators at BIO 2008. They will attend the BIO Boot Camp and be available at the Kansas Pavilion to visit with show attendees and talk about their ventures.
