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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can I get a list of registered attendees?
If you are registered and paid, you can pull up-to-date attendee lists at any time from biopartnering.com.
- Log on to biopartnering.com with a user name and password.
- Under the Profiles box click on Personal, at the bottom- click on the Show All.
- You can then sort by title, country, company or name simply by clicking on the headers.
- Once you’ve sorted to your liking, simply scroll over with your mouse to copy all and paste special into an excel document.
- (Use Paste Special and select Text Only so you don’t have little icons in your view).
- How do I enter a profile into biopartnering.com?
Upon receipt of your login details, please login to your account and click on the "Edit Company Profile" link. If you are unable to view the Edit Company Profile link, it means you are not the account manager for your company. Only account managers can upload a company profile. To become an account manager please contact Jaro Dockalova.
- How do I obtain access to biopartnering.com?
You must register and submit payment for your registration. Your username and password will then be emailed to you.
- How do I print my schedule?
To print a copy of your schedule, please login to your biopartnering.com account and click on the Print Schedule link located in the My Meetings module. To print a copy of your meeting availability, please click on the Meeting Availability link. Alternatively, you can obtain your final meeting schedule, which may include last minute changes and additional meetings, onsite from the Meeting and Message Desk.
- I lost my username/password, what should I do?
To have your username and password resent, please click here and enter your email address. Alternatively, you can email your request to Jaro Dockalova.
- I submitted a company profile as part of my presenter application. Will that profile be imported into biopartnering.com?
No, the profile you submitted is only used by the selection committee and the information gathered is reflective of the selection process. You will need to upload a company profile into biopartnering.com once you have received your login details.
- My username/password doesn’t work, what should I do?
Only registered and paid attendees are granted access to biopartnering.com. We recommend that you check with your account/finance department to verify payment was submitted and received. If you need further assistance, please contact Saskia Baur.
- What are the company profiles in biopartnering.com used for?
Company profiles are used by attendees to determine which companies to contact. Additionally, company profiles uploaded to biopartnering.com prior to January 9 are included in the conference CD; and in the conference handbook if you are a presenter and/or sponsor.
- What is biopartnering.com?
biopartnering.com is web-based partnering software that among other things, enables you to pre-arrange your one-to-one meetings prior to attending BioPartnering North America.
- I would like to ship my corporate materials to the Westin. What is the shipping address?
Ship materials as follows:
The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina
Attn: Lerrin Dunn for BioPartnering North America
February 3 – 5
Box X of X (ie. Box 1 of 4)
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6G 2V4
Canada
Please indicate on the shipping label whether you are a sponsor, an Emerging Company presenter, Open House presenter, or an attendee.
- What dates should any packages arrive if shipped to the venue?
Shipments should arrive between January 30 and February 1 at the venue.
- Are there any restaurants at the Westin?
Yes. There are a few options at the Westin Bayshore, from casual to more formal dining options. Click here for more information.
- Can I register on-site?
Yes. On-site registration is available which will include a CAD$200 service charge of $200.
- How can I ship any conference materials back to my office?
FedEx will be on-site during conference hours. Other couriers can be arranged for via the business center.
- How can I stay informed onsite about my meetings?
Stay informed about your onsite meetings with SMS text messaging. By entering your mobile number into the Mobile text field into your biopartnering.com personal profile, the system will send a text message to your mobile phone to inform you about a new incoming request, a newly scheduled meeting, and a cancelled meeting. If you receive a text message, please follow the instructions stated in the text message.
Please check your biopartnering.com account to verify your mobile number. To receive the SMS messages, you must enter the country code for your mobile number, as well as the number itself. Attendees are responsible for any costs associated with using the SMS notification system. SMS messages will originate from a US telephone number. Please contact your wireless carrier for more information.
- Is there a business center on-site to send/receive faxes or make copies?
Yes, the business center is located on the first floor of the Westin.
- What do I need with me to check-in/register?
If you have pre-registered, some form of I.D. is required to register (i.e. a business card, passport, or drivers license).
- When can I check-in?
Registration opens Sunday, February 3 at 5:30pm. The Opening Drinks Reception will begin at 6:00pm.
- Where do I check-in onsite?
The registration/check-in area is located on the first floor of the Westin Bayshore Resort.
- Can I have a list of past presenters?
For a complete list of past presenters, contact Lila Taylor.
If you would like a list of all 2008 companies, please click here.
- How do I apply for a company presentation? Is there a deadline?
Applications to present are accepted online. There is no deadline to apply, but presenting company opportunities are limited in number and reviewed in the order received, so it is recommended to apply early to ensure the best chance for acceptance.
- How many presenting companies are featured in the program?
Seventy-eight (78) biotech presentations are offered: 56 Open House presentations and 22 Emerging Company presentations.
- How much does it cost to have a company presentation?
The cost of a company presentation varies with the type of presentation and the current exchange rate. Please contact Lila Taylor at +1.831.464.4230 ext. 137 for current presenter fees.
- I have submitted my presenter application. What happens now?
The first thing that will happen is that you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your application has been received. Please note: this receipt is not a confirmation of acceptance; only a confirmation that the committee has received your application. Please be sure to submit an up to date e-mail and phone number with your application; the committee may be contacting you to request additional information before your application is approved. If your application is approved, you will receive an e-mail from our Client Manager, Lila Taylor. This email will have a link which you must click on to register and confirm your presentation at BioPartnering North America. If you do not complete your presenter registration using this link, you are not confirmed as a presenter and your presentation may be assigned to another company.
- What benefits will I receive as an Emerging Company presenter?
A comprehensive list of Emerging Company format benefits can be found online.
- What benefits will I receive as an Open House presenting company?
A comprehensive list of Open House format benefits can be found online.
- What kind of company would benefit from a company presentation?
If your company has one or more of the following business development goals, a company presentation can give you face-time with industry decision makers that can make your goal a reality:
- Partnering of a drug, device, discovery platform or delivery device with a pharmaceutical or biotech company
- A merger, acquisition or new entity spin-out
- Fund raising for any stage of company development both public and private
- In-licensing of new products to enrich your development pipeline
- Informing the biotech, pharma and investment community of new milestones your company has recently achieved and new developments in your pipeline.
- What sort of information should I include in my application?
The two most important things to include in your presenter application are:
- Company’s goals for the conference; are you coming to partner a program, raise funds, in-license a drug delivery technology. Take the time to explain why you would benefit from a company presentation.
- What makes your product or program unique. What is it about your company’s work that makes it stand out from the rest? Is it an underserved application? Exceptional efficacy data? A large profit potential?
- Who should I contact for more information about a presentation?
For questions or to check your application status, contact Lila Taylor at +1.831.464.4230 ext. 137.
- As a speaker, who do I contact about my biograghy, program logistics, location, timing, etc...?
All speakers will receive a letter which outlines details of preparing for your speaking role. You may also find most schedule information on the program online.
If you have specific questions, please contact Nancy Connelly.
- When will program details be made available online?
Program details will be made available in mid-December. Check the online program for updates.
- Are there any discounts for multiple registrations?
Some trade associations/organizations may qualify for a discount. Please contact Nancy Connelly for details.
- Do you have a privacy policy for e-mail addresses?
Yes. We do not rent, sell, nor distribute e-mail addresses outside our company. E-mail addresses may be used internally for event communication and periodical news only.
- How do I take advantage of the pharma rate?
The pharma rate is available only to companies with products on the market and a sales team. The pharma rate is a “2-for-1” ticket which entitles you to bring 2 attendees for the price of one. For more details, please email Saskia Baur.
- I have registered but have not received my e-confirmation and invoice. Why?
If you have not received your e-confirmation and invoice, please check your Spam filter to see if the e-confirmation was routed to your junk mail folder. If the e-confirmation has been routed to your junk mail folder, please add: @biopartnering.com and @techvision.com to your “Safe Senders” list. If the e-confirmation is not in your junk email folder, please email Saskia Baur to have it re-sent.
- I have registered, but haven’t received my log-in details for the partnering system.
If you have not received your log-in details to access biopartnering.com, please confirm that payment for your registration has been sent. Log-in details for biopartnering.com are emailed when payment is received.
- Is it possible to obtain a “one day only” pass?
No. We do not sell single day tickets.
- May I make a substitution on my registration?
Yes. If you cannot attend the conference, you may send a substitute in your place. Please email Saskia Baur for arrangements.
- May I register by phone?
No. All registrations must be submitted online. Registration is not accepted by phone, fax nor email.
- May I share my registration with a colleague?
No. Your registration may not be transferred to another attendee once you have checked in at the conference.
- What are the methods of payment?
As of January 18th, all registration payments must be made by credit card (American Express, Visa, or MasterCard) only.
- What happens if I have not paid my registration before the conference?
Registrations that are not paid 28 days after the invoice date will be cancelled.
- What if I cannot locate my user name and password in order to register?
If you cannot remember your user name and password, or you would like to bypass the “Login to register” step, enter your direct email address and click “I am a new user to biopartnering.com”. Then click on the “Continue” button. You will receive the message “The email entered is already associated with a biopartnering.com account”. You can either have your user name and password emailed to you, or you can continue registering without logging in.
- What is included in the price of a general registration ticket?
Registration includes access to all company presentations, leadership sessions, workshops, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, dinner, a conference handbook & cd and up to 4-months access to biopartnering.com, the partnering software.
- What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be submitted in writing; please email Saskia Baur if you are unable to attend. No refund of the registration fee will be given. However, you may send a substitute from within your company to attend in your place. Please email Saskia Baur to arrange for a substitution.
- What is the last day I can register for the event before arriving?
There is no registration deadline. However, there is a deadline to receive the discounted early rate (January 2). Registrations will be accepted online through February 2. On-site registration will include a fee of $200.
- When will I receive an invoice?
An e-confirmation with your invoice will be sent within 24-hours of receipt of your registration. If you have not received your e-confirmation and invoice, check your spam/junk folder or filter. If the e-confirmation has been routed to your spam/junk folder, please add @biopartnering.com and @techvision.com to your “safe senders” list. If the e-confirmation is not in your spam/junk folder, contact Saskia Baur to have it re-sent.
- When will I receive my conference badge?
You will receive your name badge and handbook when you check-in on-site.
- While registering, my credit card was declined. Why is this?
There can be a number of reasons why a credit card can be declined. One of which is if the bank which issued the card does not recognize Technology Vision Group LLC as a vendor. Banks may decline the transaction even if there are sufficient funds in the account. This will require a phone call to the bank for pre-authorization of the transaction. Another reason for a “declined" message can be that the billing address does not match the billing address for the card. The billing address must match the address to where the bill is sent.
- Do I receive an ad in the conference handbook?
Certain levels of sponsorship include ads in the conference handbook. Contact Nancy Connelly for details.
- How do I access the attendee list?
All paid attendees are listed in biopartnering.com and can be downloaded and printed.
- What sponsorship packages are available and what benefits are included with each?
A variety of sponsorship packages at different price levels which offer exceptional promotional opportunities to a targeted audience of decision makers. For details, please contact Nancy Connelly.
- Who do I contact for sponsorship opportunities?
Please contact Nancy Connelly to discuss sponsorship package options.
- How do I reserve a hotel room?
You may reserve a room at the conference hotel online via the travel page. As the Westin will
very likely sell out, you can refer to the list of alternative, nearby hotels on
the travel page or via your travel agent.
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