The MichBio Expo is the largest single gathering of biosciences professionals in the state, attracting more than 500 biosciences professionals and service providers, and more than 60 exhibitors last year. The follow-up survey revealed that over 80 percent of attendees had a high level of satisfaction with the event.

This year's two-day program offers ample time for networking as well as a packed schedule of sessions and workshops.

Conference Highlights:

• Keynote Address: "The Amazing Evolution of Medical Devices" by Dr. Robert Fischell, Chairman and Founder of New Jersey-based Svelte Medical Systems, a clinical-stage medical device company with a novel “stent on a wire" delivery system
• One-on-one Business Partnering Meetings
• NEW International Business Showcase: Israel's Innovative BioMed Industry
• Michigan Emerging Biosciences Showcase featuring new and emerging biosciences companies
• Exclusive MichBio Bio CEOs-only Dinner Forum
• Concurrent workshops and track sessions
• "Legislator of the Year", "Good to Great" and "Innovator of the Year" Awards