Frequently Asked Questions
1) What are the benefits of the One-on-One Partnering system?
2) How do I gain access to the One-on-One Partnering system?
3) What browser works best with the One-on-One Partnering system?
4) What if I cannot upgrade my current browser?
5) How can I publish my company’s profile?
6) Can I make edits to my company profile?
7) How can I change my company name?
8) When and where will the One-on-One Partnering meetings take place?
9) How are my meetings scheduled?
10) How can I request a meeting?
11) How can I agree/decline incoming meeting requests?
12) How do I know which companies are participating in One-on-One Partnering meetings?
13) Why is my company profile not attached to my company under search?
14) How can I add delegates to my company’s partnering account?
15) When will my agreed-to meetings be displayed on my schedule?
16) When will my schedule be available?
17) How can I remove my name or a duplicate account from the partnering system?
1) What are the benefits of the One-on-One Partnering system?
The One-on-One Partnering system allows attendees to utilize on- and off-site database tools to evaluate potential collaborations and funding opportunities between attending companies. The software helps attending participants to:
- Search company and delegate profiles
- Search database of licensing opportunities provided by attendees
- Communicate and schedule meetings directly with prospective investors and senior business and scientific management, directly responsible for deal-making
- Pre-schedule private one-on-one meetings in private rooms provided by the conference.
2) How do I gain access to the One-on-One Partnering system?
As a registrant for the 2009 BIO National Venture Conference, a partnering account will be created if you 1) qualify as either an investor or a registered life science company, and 2) have indicated upon registering for this event your desire to partipate in one-on-one partnering meetings. Once the system has been launched, the account will be activated and your login credentials will be emailed to you. Accounts are typically approved within 1-2 business days of registering for this event.
3) What browser works best with the One-on-One Partnering system?
Based on user feedback, we have found the One-on-One partnering system functions optimally in Internet Explorer 7. While the website is compatible with IE 6 users, the modern coding used to design the system was created within IE 7. Mozilla Firefox and safari are not compatible with the system. To upgrade your browser to IE 7 use the link, download IE 7
4) What if I cannot upgrade my current browser?
If you are currently using IE 6 and have not been able to upgrade your computer we have found that enhancing your computers javascript has helped participants increase functionality within the partnering system.
5) How can I publish my company’s profile?
To publish your company’s profile, you will need to:
- Log into the partnering system.
- Select the “Profile” section on the homepage. Then select “Company Profile” on the left side of the Profile menu.
- Select “10. Publish/Save Profile” on the Company profile menu.
- On the screen, select “Yes” under “Publish Now” and select the “Save” Button underneath.
- A red message should appear at the top of the screen that says “Profile has been published”
6) Can I make edits to my company profile?
Yes, edits can be made at anytime. However, please note that any edits made to your company profile after March 13, 2009 will only be reflected within the partnering system and not in the conference materials.
7) How can I change my company name?
Send an email to biopartnering@bio.org with the requested change so that the system can be updated in the back end.
8) When and where will the One-on-One Partnering meetings take place?
The One-on-One meetings will take place on Tuesday, March 31st from 2:15pm -3:00pm and Wednesday, April 1st from 10:15 am – 3:15 pm in private numbered rooms on the 5th floor of the Sheraton Boston Hotel in 25-minute intervals with 5 minute breaks between meetings throughout the conference. Please check the program for the exact time blocks allocated for the partnering meetings.
9) How are my meetings scheduled?
Meetings are scheduled based on the mutual availability of the participating delegates, and, if the requested meeting has been "agreed to" through the online system by both parties. The Partnering Team will assign a date, time and location for all meetings.
10) How can I request a meeting?
To request a meeting, select the message center on the menu page then
Step 1 -- Select request a meeting on the left hand side.
Step 2 – Select “Search for a Company” located in the “To” field of the message and select the first letter of the company, this will cause the name to populate the meeting request.
Step 3 – Select a priority level, this information will not be displayed on the requested meeting
Step 4 – Select the participants that you would like to include in the meeting, note that one participant must be required in order for a meeting to be scheduled. Also the required delegates must have set their availability.
Step 5 – add a message to be sent with the request.
Step 6 – select “Submit Request” located at the bottom of the page.
11) How can I agree/decline incoming meeting requests?
To accept/decline incoming meeting requests, click on the request from the specific company in the “Incoming Message” section of the Message Center. Using the drop down menu, select “agree”, “decline” or “reply” and select submit at the bottom of the message. Please ensure that each participant has been selected and that their availability has been set so that the meeting can be scheduled according to mutual availability. To decline a meeting that has already been accepted, select the meeting and select ‘Cancel Meeting” located next to “Status” on the meeting.
12) How do I know which companies are participating in One-on-One Partnering meetings?
The One-on-One system has a company located under the ‘Search’ menu icon. This section will allow you to search all the companies’ profiles by first letter of the company name. Beneath the company directory there is a “New Companies” section that will allow you to view all the newly registered companies within the last five days.
13) Why is my company profile not attached to my company under search?
In order for your company profile to be displayed within the search results, you must publish your profile. Please refer to Question 5 on how to publish your company profile.
14) How can I add delegates to my company’s One-on-One Partnering account?
To add a delegate to your company account, each delegate must individually register for the conference and indicate they want to participate in partnering. At that time, the delegates name will be added to the company’s existing partnering profile (if your company has attended a past BIO conference). Company profiles will need to be created for companies that have not attended past BIO conferences.
15) When will my "agreed-to" meetings be displayed on my schedule?
After a meeting has been agree to, the meeting will need to be manually scheduled by us during a mutually available time slot. Once we begin scheduling meetings, the calendar will be populated with the time and date that your meeting will take place. If you need to reschedule a meeting, please select the specific meeting and select “Reschedule Meeting” at the top of the message.
16) When will my schedule be available?
Pre-conference schedules will be available 1-2 weeks prior to the conference. Meetings will still be scheduled after the initial schedule has been distributed.
17) How can I remove my name or a duplicate account from the One-on-One partnering system?
You may contact our customer service line directly at 866.356.5155 or internationally at +1.202.962.6666. You may also send an email to biopartnering@bio.org .