The Industry Panel Series is a four-part series dedicated to bringing together a coalition of leading industry experts to discuss topics that are critical to the industry today. This year’s series will present the financing and partnership opportunities available to our burgeoning industry while examining how to identify, close and manage the right deal. Our Panel discussions are interactive, informal, and intend to be a conversation more than a presentation. We aim to get you something you can act on. So bring your questions with you!

• Thursday, March 20, 2008: Sourcing and Negotiating Deals with Big BioPharma
• Thursday, May 22, 2008: Financing Alternatives - What Can You Get and How to Get it?
• Thursday, September 18, 2008: Overcoming M&A Challenges - Planning a Good Deal and Your Exit
• Thursday, December 11, 2008: Holiday Celebration & Trends In Financing Investor Panel

The one-day BioBriefing class provides a concise overview of modern biology concepts and an introduction to industry technology and terminology. This class is for those with limited time who want a succinct summary of the science and applications.

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pricing: $545.00

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The Business Development Series is produced in partnership with Orrick, our Premier Legal Sponsor that provides pro-bono assistance to our client companies. The Series is composed of one "Primer", followed by two in depth workshops. Please note that workshops are by invitation only. However, only executives who have registered for the Primer will be considered for attendance.

• Wednesday, March 5, 2008: How to Pick your Investor?
• Thursday, March 6, 2008: Anatomy of an Equity Financing Term Sheet
• Thursday, March 13, 2008: Anatomy of a Bridge Financing Term Sheet

Pricing:

• Regular Price ~ $40
• Partners' Network ~ $30
• BioCenter Clients, Sponsors, Mentors, and Partners ~ Free
• On-site Registration: add $10 to the above

The Open House Tour is an opportunity for anyone interested in the BioCenter to tour the facility and the Core Labs, to meet the management, and learn more about the BioCenter history and its clients. The Tour starts at 2:30 and lasts around an hour depending on attendance and how curious you are!

• Wednesday, February 27, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, March 26, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, May 7, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, June 4, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, August 6, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, November 5, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]
• Wednesday, December 3, 2008 [2:30pm-3:30pm]

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Special Tour on June 12-13: Northern CA Life Sciences Tour»

These events are free and reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).


Orrick Legal Office Hours
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP provides the BioCenter clients with pro-bono office hours once a month. In addition to IP, Corporate, and other usual legal advices, Orrick's relationships create a web of resources for the BioCenter clients. Their lawyers have relationships with over 100 venture capital firms that have funded Orrick’s clients. But the network doesn't stop there: Orrick lawyers have strong ties with many investment banks and accounting firms, national laboratories, universities, private equity funds and public companies. Orrick puts its network to work for you, be sure to secure a spot to increase you VC visibility and outreach.

• Monday, February 25, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, March 17, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, April 21, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, May 19, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, September 15, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, October 20, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]
• Monday, November 17, 2008 [9am-10am & 10am-11am]

CEOs Workshops

• Wednesday, January 30, 2008: Learn the Key HR Essantials for your Start-Up
• Wednesday, March 12, 2008: Business Basics 101 - Tax Season Special
• Tuesday, April 22, 2008: Best Practices for Identifying & Hiring Biotech Talent

BioCenter CEO Lunch
The CEO lunch is an opportunity for all BioCenter CEOs and top managers to meet to discuss business issues and concerns, create new partnerships, to catch up generally, etc. An experienced facilitator conducts all meetings and ensures efficient, productive use of your time.

• Thursday, January 10, 2008
• Thursday, October 2, 2008

Annual BioCenter BBQ
The annual BioCenter BBQ is an opportunity for all BioCenter clients to meet, catch up, and relax around good food. Our 2008 BBQ is schedule for Wednesday, August 27.