Episode 89: Preparing for BIO 2025 – Key Strategies to Maximize Biotech Conference Success

Are you ready to make the most of your time at BIO 2025? In this episode, hosts Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, break down everything biotech leaders need to know about the spring conference season and how to strategically prepare for the BIO International Convention in Boston this June. From building long-term relationships and mastering partnering systems to smart use of AI and personal branding, they cover the real-world tips that will help you turn conversations into collaborations. In this episode, you’ll discover: What spring conferences revealed about current biotech funding trends—and how to adapt. How to prep for BIO 2025 like a pro, from building meeting packets to using AI to streamline follow-up. The overlooked value of sessions, receptions, and personal branding for biotech success. Whether you're heading to BIO for the first time or you're a seasoned conference veteran, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you stand out and connect. Links: Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the conferences: JPM, BIO CEO & Investor Forum, BIO Europe, BioTrinity, and BIO International. Connect with Alexis Ducote, PhD, Carolyn Scofield, MPS, Kimberly Gramm, PhD, MBA, Tari Suprapto, PhD, Bruce Booth, PhD, and Carol Curtis, PhD. Learn more about Cadenza Bio, Otologic Pharmaceutics, Maykr, and The Bullpen. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.