1. Women In Bio at the 2018 BIO Convention
June 4-7, 2018
Boston, MA

2. History and Mission
Founded in 2001 to support women in the Life Sciences from the Classroom to the Boardroom
Mission statement: Women In Bio is an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of women in the life sciences

3. BIO 2018 WIB Hosted Events EWIB Executive Breakfast Plenary Event
WIB Booth
WIB Meet-Up
BioProcess International Stage

4. EWIB Executive Breakfast
Executive Women In Bio (EWIB) is delighted to bring senior executive biopharmaceutical leaders together during this exclusive, invite-only breakfast
This event is intended for senior executives, Boardroom Ready alumni, sponsors, and venture & equity investors

5. Annual WIB Plenary Event
Theme: “Lift While You Climb”
Speakers: Penny Heaton & Nora Volkow
When: Evening of Monday June 4th, 2018
Where: Westin WaterFront Hotel in Boston
2017 WIB Plenary Event
~ 250 attendees - both women and men
Pitch Perfect Challenge- women executives to women investors, who will critique, coach and mentor leaders toward fundraising success.
KeyNote Speaker & Panelist: Carol Gallagher, NEA
Moderator: Simone Fishburn, BioCentury Innovations
Judges Panel:
Nina Kjellson, Canaan Partners
Margarita Chavez, AbbVie Ventures
Kristina Burow, ARCH Partners
Heather Behanna, Sofinnova Ventures
Marianne De Backer, Johnson & Johnson

6. 2018 WIB BIO Booth (#2501) in the Exhibition Hall
Increased brand visibility in high-traffic location
20+ volunteers to staff the booth, answer questions, and increase awareness

7. WIB Meet-Up in 2018
Join life sciences colleagues at the WIB Meet-Up event on the BIO Exhibit floor!

8. BioProcess International Stage

9. Value Proposition
WIB is the only organization for women that integrates all career levels and fields in the Life Sciences
WIB is a unique organization with focused membership that allows its members a very close and trustworthy networking environment
WIB is Nationally recognized among our industry
WIB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your contribution may be tax-deductible
Numerous events and touchpoints make a BIO package a good source of visibility and recognition for your organization

10. BIO 2018 Sponsorship Marie Curie………...……………………...$6,000
Rosalind Franklin…….………………...…$5,000
Elizabeth Blackwell…………………….....$4,000
Rachel Carson….………………………....$2,500
Intro remarks at any BIO 2018 event
Highlighted as a feature sponsor, signage at WIB booth
Intro remarks at Plenary event
Company logo on marketing announcements
Verbal recognition of your specific sponsorship
Signage at all events
Company logo on WIB website
10/8/5/2 Passes to Plenary
4/3/2/1 WIB memberships

11. Marie Curie Bio package
National Sponsorship
Premier………………….………………....$25,000 P
Elite………..……………………………….$12,500
Signature……….…………………….….....$8,000
National YWIB sponsor…………………...$7,500
One day women’s leadership workshop at sponsor site
Marie Curie Bio package
Rosalind Franklin Bio package
Recognition at WIB National and Chapter keynote events
Access to WIB job board; special feature in WIB eNewsletter
Exhibit table space at approved WIB events
Speaking opportunities for sponsor’s leadership at WIB events
20/10/5/4 Women In Bio memberships
45/20/10/8 Annual number of tickets to WIB events

12. What We Do Host Professional Development programs, Workshops, Seminars
Organize Events centered on current Trends in the Life Sciences
Encourage Networking with investors, attorneys, researchers, and other Industry Executives (ex. Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Communications)
Encourage women of all ages (Young and Established Professionals, as well as Students) to develop and maintain an interest in the Life Sceinces

13. 13 Chapter Locations

14. Distribution of Membership
By Sector

15. Distribution of Membership
By Degree
Undisclosed 10%
Bachelor’s Degree, 25%
Professional Degree (JD/MD/Other)11%
Master’s Degree 15%
Business Degree (MBA), 5%
Doctorate Degree (PhD), 33%

16. Membership Benefits
Access to influential women entrepreneurs and bioscience industry leaders
Inside track on issues that affect women in bioscience-related careers
Special opportunities to attend unique non- WIB events and programs
Far-reaching networking and relationship building
Targeted community-service involvement
Professional development programs
Opportunities in top leadership roles
Mentorship at all levels

17. Each Chapter creates their own committees to mirror this structure
WIB Committees
Committees
Develop and Manage
Programming
Networking, Educational and Professional Development programs
Young Women In Bio
STEM events for middle and high school girls.
Executive Women in Bio (EWIB)
Boardroom Ready exclusive executive development platform, designed to fuel women’s participation on corporate boards in the life sciences.
Special Events
Unique events such as BIO International, NIH science festival, career fairs.
Member Benefits
Establish partnerships with vendors to provide discounted rates on products and services to our members.
Marketing & Communications
All information that goes public, WIB brand standards.
Sponsorship
Budget, sponsorship, funding outreach, scholarships.
Grants Procurement
Identify and apply for national and chapter grants.
Membership
Ensuring maximum participation of membership and enrollment.
Mentors, Advisors, Peers (MAP)
Formation of groups with common interests and desire to connect with Mentors, Peers, and Advisors.
Each Chapter creates their own committees to mirror this structure

18. Important Statistics Women in Biotech*
43% of the life science jobs in the US are held by women (MdBio.org)
20% are founders
8% form start-ups
7+ million people work for women-owned companies bringing in about $1.3 trillion in revenue in the USA
Equal patent and invention rates as men
50% of all the Ph.D.s in the life sciences discipline are held by women
Have less access to Venture Capital funds
Slate, The Biotech Advantage, Jill Priluck,
Smartbrief,

19. Thank you for your support!