The Welsh Government would like to invite your company to participate in BIO International Convention in Boston (USA).

This Welsh Government supported event offers an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to increase their export activity by connecting with businesses in the Life Sciences sector from around the world.

Why Bio International Convention?
The Biotechnology Innovation Organisation (BIO) represents more than 1,100 biotechnology 
companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centres and related organisations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.

Last year, BIO 2024 showcased four days of inspiring programming, welcomed attendees from 19,600+ registrants from 68 countries, 61,500 partnering meetings.

Why Attend? 
This visit will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your company, gain valuable contacts and build your exports in this sector.
By participating in this visit, you will benefit from:

•    Cost effective means of visiting the market. 
•    Network and engage with key businesses and decision makers in the market
•    Sharing knowledge and information with other participants
•    Assistance with travel arrangements through appointed travel agent
•    Attend networking events
•    Inclusion in any marketing material

The Cost
The Welsh Government is supporting* companies to take part in BIO International Convention. For this event, you can attend either as an exhibitor or as a visitor: 

Exhibitor
The cost is £5,200.00* which includes:
•    Space on the Wales stand 
•    Return flights
•    In-market transfers
•    6 night’s accommodation with breakfast
•    Attendance at in-market events, including business networking events
•    Inclusion in any marketing material

The offer is available to two representatives per company.

Visitor
The cost is £2,000.00. This includes:

•    Return flights
•    In-market transfers
•    5 night’s accommodation with breakfast
•    Entrance to the trade show
•    Inclusion in any marketing material 
•    Access to meeting space on the Wales stand
•    Attendance at in-market events, including business networking events

This offer is available to one representative per company.

Event Details
When: 15-20 June 2025
Sector: Biotechnology and pharma  
Where: Boston

Itinerary 
15 June - Depart for Boston
16-19 June - BIO International Convention / Opportunity for companies to have their own meetings / pre-arranged meetings programme
20 June - Return to Wales

Arrangement of meetings services 
If you would like to maximise your time at the event, we can offer support for a programme of 3-4 meetings to be arranged for you by one of our business consultants. This service is available from £500.

Please note, if you would like this support, then you must submit your application 10 weeks before the export market visit or exhibition departs.

If your application is submitted after 6 April 2024 then we cannot guarantee that there is sufficient time to effectively provide this additional support.

Deadline for applications:
4 April 2025 (Travel and pre-arranged meetings)
18 April 2025 (Travel only)

Once you have submitted an application you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours – if you do not receive this or if you have any questions about the trade mission, please contact our International Trade box - internationaltrade@llyw.cymru

*Subject to eligibility.