1. Biotechnology companies looking to attract investors and update shareholders and the investment community;

2. Institutions, fund mangers, financial advisers and private investors looking to invest in the sector, meet senior management or     simply be better informed;

3. Banks and stockbrokers looking to find business leads, new clients and the opportunity to meet CEO's of biotechnology     companies;

4. Universities and associations looking to make contact with the industry;

5. Professional service groups looking to advise biotechnology companies on research and development, capital raisings and legal     agreements;