Canadian Biotech Industry Ready to Wave the Flag at BIO Digital

June 8, 2021 (BOSTON & OTTAWA) – Canada has become a destination for international
collaborations and partnerships, as the long-standing reputation for the quality and caliber
of research underway in Canadian SMEs, and research institutions drives awareness.

“The annual BIO convention is unique in that unlike other traditional trade shows, it is not
companies selling products but rather countries, regions, and states competing to attract
companies, talent and investment. This is a difficult competition during ordinary times, but
the pandemic has heightened awareness globally of the value of developing domestic
biotech innovation capacity. Accordingly, the competition amongst nations to attract ideas,
companies and people is even more intense at this year’s BIO. Importantly, with Acuitas’
technology central to Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine and the emergence over the course of the
pandemic of AbCellera, Precision Nanosystems, VBI Vaccines, IMV Inc, and Medicago,
Canadian companies and technologies have rightly attracted significant global attention. In
this context, the BIO convention platform presents an important and timely opportunity to
showcase Canadian companies, innovation and talent,” commented Andrew Casey
President and CEO BIOTECanada.

Canadian programming highlights include the following. Register here.

Wednesday June 9
10AM ET – Showcasing Canadian Biotechnology Innovation
A time to celebrate the remarkable scientific achievement for which the global biotech
industry, the scientific community and regulators should be recognized. Incredible
accomplishment of developing vaccines and therapies in extreme circumstances. The
discussion will look forward toward the potential of the role the industry is playing during the
economic rebuild in keeping Canada at the forefront of the world of biotech discovery,
innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Opening chat between Minister Champagne and Andrew Casey.
Panel discussion follows, featuring:
Dr. Trina Racine, Associate Director, Vaccine Development, VIDO
Dr. Thomas Madden, President and CEO, Acuitas Therapeutics
Adam Buckley, Senior Vice President Business Development, VBI Vaccines Inc

Thursday June 10
10AM ET
BIOTECanada in partnership with the Government of Canada present the Canada Café
featuring presentations by Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. This is an opportunity to
enhance Canadian companies’ level of knowledge and understanding of the European,
North American, and Asian markets followed by a chance to network with Trade
Commissioners.

Friday June 11
11:00-12:00 PM ET Bio+ech Connec+ featuring Biogen
Bio+ech Connec+ is a unique forum for early-stage Canadian biotech companies to connect
directly with the business development and investment leaders of multinational
pharma/biotech companies. This virtual forum will include a plenary session led by senior
Biogen representatives who will provide an overview of the company, its R&D priorities
including its pipeline and corresponding investment priorities for the period ahead. Biogen
representatives will then engage in a question and answer session.

Tuesday June 15
1:00-2:30 PM ET BIOTECanada, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati present the Annual Coast
to Coast Competition
Five companies from across Canada will present to a judging panel of key life science
investors. The prize is a coveted presentation spot at BIOTECanada’s Investor Summit held
in Whistler March 2022. There will also be a unique presentation from Caroline Huang, the
2021 National Champion from Sanofi Biogenius Canada showcasing her award-winning
project.

Contact:
Nadine Lunt
BIOTECanada
613-793-6338