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Missouri Biotechnology Association
2012 Calendar of Events
* Note, not all of the following are MOBIO events, but those of allied partners that draw from larger life sciences community and members should be aware of.*
If you have an event that you would like
to post, please e-mail tony@mobio.org
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| April 3,
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MOBIO Life Sciences Day at the Capitol- Welcome Lunch (G2 Gallery, 102 E. High Street) and Legislative Recognition Reception (G2 Gallery, 102 E. High Street) - Join with leaders in biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, agri-biotech, animal health and biomedical research to build support for the issues that matter most to Missouri's bioscience innovators and advocate the collective economic impact and scientific value of our work.
• Click here for Schedule
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| April 4-5,
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InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum - Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis - InvestMidwest is a venture capital conference that showcases 40-45 companies from throughout the Midwest in the three industry tracks of life sciences, technology and clean energy/sustainability. The 300+ attendees include investors from top venture capital firms.
Results - InvestMidwest has helped generate over
$850 million of investment in 12 years
The final deadline for applications is Friday, January 7th.
• Click here for more information
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| April 10, 2012- |
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Kansas City Area Life Sciences Annual Dinner- Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Kansas City - This premier event is the Kansas City Life Sciences Institute’s opportunity to brief community leaders on the progress made in the regional life sciences initiative.
• Click here for more information
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| April 24-25, 2012- |
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BIO Legislative Day Fly-In - Washington, DC - This annual event will provide an opportunity for the biotechnology industry to meet with the members of Congress and to advocate the BIO legislative agenda.
• Click here for more information
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| May 21-23, 2012- |
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ILSI Biomed - Tel Aviv, Israel - MOBIO has represented Missouri’s biotech community for the last four years at this conference, raising the state’s profile and making business development connections. MOBIO’s continued involvement is dependent upon sponsorship support, and the willingness of member companies to accompany this trade-oriented mission.
• Click here for more information
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| June, 2012- BIO International Convention Send-off Breakfast with MOBIO and KansasBIO |
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| June 18-21, 2012- |
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BIO International Convention - Boston, MA- Join MOBIO, the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Partnership as BIO returns to Boston for the 2012 Convention with new opportunities for attendees and exhibitors. BIO’s Business Forum is the industry’s largest partnering event and the expanded BIO One-on-One Partnering will provide access to a bigger array of exhibitors for meetings. With the BIO Business Forum centrally located within the BIO Exhibition, participants will have the option of meeting in exhibitors’ booths and exhibitors will have free access to BIO One-on-One Partnering to schedule appointments in their booths. The Missouri Breakfast at BIO is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19th at the Harvard Club.
• Click here for more information
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| July 15-19, 2012- |
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BIO Benchmarking Missouri Tour - Missouri- MOBIO will host state legislators on a five-day, in-state tour on Missouri’s life sciences and biotechnology assets. This fact finding education tour is geared toward deepening the relationships between the industry and legislators in hopes of finding new priorities for the long-term good of the state and Missouri’s approach to biotechnology issues. |
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| August 27, 2012- Animal Health Homecoming Dinner - Kansas City, MO |
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| September 5-7, 2012- Missouri Governor's Conference on Economic Development- St. Louis, MO |
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| September, 2012- Annual Conference / MOBIO Innovation and Leadership Dinner- St. Louis, MO |
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| September 10-12, 2012- |
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Ag Innovation Showcase - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis- A world-class gathering of entrepreneurs and key players in the agriculture industry, the Ag Innovation Showcase is a joint effort of BRDG Park at Danforth Plant Science Center, Larta Institute, St. Louis County Economic Council, MOBIO, RCGA, and Missouri Technology Corporation. This Showcase will promote new technologies from entrepreneurial companies, originate strategic deals and relationships among the participants, encourage discussions on critical issues in the agriculture arena, and expand participants’ network in the ag space.
• Click here for more information
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| September 19-21, 2012- |
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BIO's Livestock Biotech Summit - Kansas City, MO- This unique conference, hosted by BIO, features cross-cutting discussions on genetically engineered animals. Topics include case studies of products in the regulatory process, food and biomedical applications and funding opportunities for animal biotech research. Attended by industry leaders and academic scientists in biomedical and agricultural research, R&D, regulatory and animal care as well as sales executives, tech transfer offices and other investors.
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| January 5,
2011 - March 10-21, 2011 |
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The First Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly begins 12:00pm January 5th, 2011.
Spring break begins March 10, 2011 upon adjournment. Spring break ends March 21, 2011. |
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| February 8-10,
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Medical Design & Manufacturing West Conference - Anaheim, CA. For over 26 years, Medical Design &Manufacturing West has provided an unparalleled array of resources for the design and manufacture of both current and next-generation medical devices. MD&M delivers a comprehensive resource venue for medical manufacturers and showcases the latest advances in medical grade materials, assembly and electronic components, computer aided design and manufacturing, production equipment, automation and controls, packaging materials and machinery, medical device software and validation solutions, enterprise-wide IT, sterilization systems, for a full range of contract service providers.
In 2009, MOBIO received strong support from Missouri State University, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, St. John's Medical Technology Initiative, Inveno Health, and U.S. Photonics at MD&M Minneapolis. Following this success, MOBIO plans to lead a medical device delegation to this conference in Anaheim.
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| February 15,
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MOBIO Board of Director's Meeting - Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jefferson City
The Board of Director's Meeting will be held in conjuction with the Fourth Annual MOBIO Life Sciences Day at the Capitol.
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| February 15,
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Fourth Annual MOBIO Life Sciences Day at the Capitol - Jefferson City
Make plans now to assist in advancing our legislative outreach efforts and ensure open dialogue with key Missouri policy makers. The day will begin with a lunch and the afternoon will be reserved primarily for Capitol office visits, and leadership briefings. We will round out the evening with a dinner at the Jefferson City Country Club, providing life sciences leaders and legislators an additional opportunity to deepen relationships. The Biotech Caucus and other members of leadership will be honored guests at the dinner that evening, and this endeavor is an important step in inspiring other legislators to follow their leadership.
• Click here for schedule and to register
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| March 30-31,
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InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum - Kansas City - InvestMidwest is the annual showcase for the best technology and high-growth companies throughout the Midwest and surrounding states. Now entering its 12th year, InvestMidwest, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 30th and 31st in the Kansas City metro area, continues to attract participation by growing Midwestern entrepreneurial companies seeking investment. The selected companies present to some of the nation's top venture capitalists and angel investors. Companies that presented at InvestMidwest over its first 11 years have raised more than $400 million in equity investment. The host site is the Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS.
The final deadline for applications is Friday, January 7th.
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| April 13, 2011- |
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Kansas City Area Life Sciences Annual Dinner- Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City - This premier event is the Kansas City Life Sciences Institute’s opportunity to brief community leaders on the progress made in the regional life sciences initiative.
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| April 14, 2011- |
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Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute Human Health Symposium- Kauffman Foundation Conference Center - This morning Research Symposium will provide a more in-depth look at maximizing the impact of therapy on a patient's health and minimizing the differences that can exist in health care delivery to patient subgroups. The symposium will bring together both national and regional experts to discuss their efforts to improve the health of all patients.
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| May 3-4,
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BIO Legislative Day Fly-In - Washington D.C. - This annual event will provide an opportunity for the biotechnology industry to meet with the Members of the 112th Congress and to advocate BIO's legislative agenda
The 2011 Fly-in will begin on Tuesday, May 3 with registration being held from 2:00-3:30 PM. Registration will be held at the Reserve Officers Association (One Constitution Ave., NE Washington DC, 20002). A 3:30 PM briefing on BIO's key legislative issues before the U.S. Congress will follow, also at the Reserve Officers Association. Following the briefing, BIO will host a welcome reception at 6:00 PM on Capitol Hill. The following morning, Wednesday, May 4, begins with an 8:00 AM plenary breakfast on Capitol Hill. Afterwards, participants will be organized into small groups for individual meetings with legislators and their senior staff.
If interested in participating contact Kelly Gillespie
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| May 23-24, 2011- |
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Ag Innovation Showcase -Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis- A world-class gathering of entrepreneurs and key players in the agriculture industry, the Ag Innovation Showcase is a joint effort of BRDG Park at Danforth Plant Science Center, Larta Institute, St. Louis County Economic Council, MOBIO, RCGA, and Missouri Technology Corporation. This Showcase will promote new technologies from entrepreneurial companies, originate strategic deals and relationships among the participants, encourage discussions on critical issues in the agriculture arena, and expand participants’ network in the ag space.
• Contact Mark Gorski at BRDG Park if you are interested in receiving involvement information.
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| May 23-25, 2011- |
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ILSI Biomed -David InterContinental Hotel, Tel Aviv, Israel- This international conference covers the fast-growing field of innovation in the biomedical, health care and life sciences industries, annually attracts over 6,000 local and international CEOs, experts, academics, scientists, researchers, venture capitalists, and angel investors. It is an essential opportunity to learn from international experts the latest healthcare trends, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and therapies. A vast variety of Israeli BioPharma and Medical Device players will also receive exposure.
MOBIO has attended the ILSI Biomed conference for the past three years and exhibited on behalf of Missouri for the previous two years.
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| June 21, 2011- |
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MOBIO Innovation & Leadership Dinner-St. Louis, MO- This year's dinner provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear Jordan's most successful entrepreneur, Dr. Samih T. Darwazah, share his strategies in building one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world and his philosophy on innovation and globalization. This event has grown into an indispensable gathering of the leading players in the St. Louis biotech market.
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| June 27-30, 2011- |
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BIO International Convention 2011-Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.- The Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) and the MIssouri Department of Economic Development / Missouri Partnership serve as co-coordinators in leading this statewide delegation and annually supporting the Missouri Pavilion effort. Special events will include the Missouri Governor's Breakfast on June 28th.
If interested in participating contact Jessica Winschel
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| July 10-14, 2011- |
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BIO Benchmarking In-State Tour - The BIO Benchmarking journey immerses legislators into the biotech field with member company site visits and executive leadership briefings designed to highlight biotechnology's breadth, Missouri's skilled workforce and our scientific innovations.
If interested in participating contact Alex Eaton
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| September 8, 2011- |
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Missouri Technology Expo 2011 - On Thursday, September 8, 2011 the University of Missouri will host its second annual Technology Expo and I hope that you can join us in advancing inventions and innovations developed from University research. Last year, the Technology Expo brought nearly 300 inventors, entrepreneurs, and business representatives to the University of Missouri in an effort to translate our important research discoveries to advance economic development.
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| October 17-18, 2011- |
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Missouri Biotechnology Association '2012 and Beyond' Strategic Planning - This strategic planning meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Columbia, MO on October 17th with a reception at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:30pm and October 18th, 8am - 4pm. Registration form below.
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For a list of events and meetings in the Kansas City
area, go to Kansas
City Area Life Sciences Institute calendar.
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