The BIO International Convention is the world’s largest and most significant biotechnology event worldwide.
The Belgian delegation is among the 10 largest international delegations attending BIO and the number of attendees is increasing every year; reflecting the growing importance of the sector in Belgium. Innovation, scientific excellence and international partnerships provide a thriving ecosystem for the industry. The country concentrates on a small territory (30,528 km2) more than 300 life sciences companies. Health related products and services are at the top of the list of our exports, accounting for 27 % of the total