Free
Member-only
Event Bookings
Can I book and confirm the attendee details later?
Yes, you can book onto our events and complete the attendee details at another time. The attendee details need to be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the event.
Can I book on behalf of a colleague?
Yes, tick the 'add another delegate' button option when registering for the event. You will remain the main booking contact and will receive all booking information, such as the invoice and the attendee will receive their booking confirmation and all event logistic emails, such as joining instructions in the lead up to the event.
I can no longer attend an event, am I able to swap with a colleague?
Yes, you can swap your ticket with someone else. Please email [email protected] to make us aware and include all the below details for the new attendee.
Full Name
Email Address
Job Title
Company
Dietary & Accessibility Requirements (if any)
Can you accommodate dietary or accessibility requirements?
If you have any dietary or accessibility requirements, please let us know at least 3 weeks before the event, unfortunately we cannot guarantee we can accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
What is my membership category and what is the cost of my ticket?
Membership catergory information can be found within your company profile in our membership directory. Ticket pricing for members is clearly outlined on each event page.
If you’re interested in becoming a member, please contact our membership team at [email protected]
Can I pay by credit card?
Payment options vary depending on the size of the event and the total ticket value. For bookings under £100, payment is by card only. For larger events where the total exceeds £100, you can choose to pay by card or request an invoice at checkout.
Can I add a PO number to my booking?
Yes, you can add a PO number during the checkout process when making your booking. If you’ve already completed your booking, please email Asamoah to have it added.
General
Can I get access to an attendee list in advance?
We do not share attendee lists in advance. Attendee lists will be available the day of the event, either through our event app, printed brochure or linked URL.
Will I receive a ticket?
Our events are not ticketed – upon arrival please make your way to the registration desk where you will check-in and collect your badge for the event.
Can I attend all types of BIA events?
Most of our events are open to both our members and non-members. However, some of our events are invite-only to service specific communities.
We would recommend checking each event listing carefully. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel bookings that do not meet the criteria outlined for a particular event.
Invoices
When will I receive my invoice?
Once you’ve completed your booking, you’ll receive a booking confirmation email, followed by a separate email with your invoice within 24 hours. If you haven’t received your invoice after this time, please email Asamoah.
Can I change/amend the address on the invoice?
If you have any changes to your invoice, please email [email protected]
What is your cancellation policy for event bookings?
Our cancellation policy can differ depending on the event, please refer to the individual event page to double check the cacnellation details which can be found on the Costs and T&C's section.
What is your cancellation policy for event sponsorship?
Our cancellation policy can differ depending on the event, please refer to the confirmation form that is sent out to each supporter. We also take confirmation via email as acceptance of our terms and conditions.
See the upcoming BIA events and contact our events team for more information.
Upcoming events
Sam Care
What does your role at BIA involve?
Sam leads the events team at BIA, working on developing and expanding BIA's extensive events programme as well as evolving BIA's existing sector-leading events. Sam overseas the end-to-end event logistics, marketing strategy, planning and execution of the events programme and is also responsible for building exciting event supporter opportunities for BIA members. She also helped establish the Women in Biotech mentoring programme and is responsible for the smooth running of the scheme.
Previous experience & achievements
Sam has extensive experience in events and business development roles, having previously worked at the Chartered Governance Institute developing and delivering their event & training programme. She also worked on a joint project with Sport England helping to establish the Sports Governance Academy and has previously worked in recruitment. Sam has a degree in Business Studies from the University of Liverpool.
Heloise McCulla
What does your role at BIA involve?
Heloise oversees the planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of events, ensuring every event is well-planned, seamlessly executed, and valuable for attendees. Heloise manages all logistics, collaborates closely with partners and speakers, and focuses on crafting engaging experiences that support networking, learning, and industry connection.
Previous experience & achievements
Heloise brings extensive experience in planning and delivering events, having managed high-profile launches such as Goodwood Festival of Speed to major conferences and large-scale award shows. Heloise’s achievements include developing impactful event concepts, enhancing attendee experience, building strong relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders, and delivering seamless onsite management – consistently ensuring high-quality, well-executed events.
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Anjali Joshi
What does your role at BIA involve?
My role involves the planning and execution of the BIA Webinars, our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshops, dinners/lunches, and some of our smaller-scale events at BIA. My role also involves helping my team with tasks leading up to the larger events, and to help with on-the-day-coordination at these conferences & exhibitions.
Previous experience & achievements
I have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice law and criminology. I previously worked at British Airways Pensions where I was a part of the Committee Servies team and oversaw the Governance and Operations Committee. My role started to shift into overseeing the end-to-end event logistics for in-house corporate events at British Airways Pensions. In this role, I had the opportunity to liaise with large stakeholders in the business would work on various exciting projects with them throughout the year. I also have experience as a wedding event planner and would help with on-the-day-coordination for these events.
If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?
I would invite Marie Curie as she was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and the only woman to receive two Nobel prizes. Marie Curie also has a huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer and has fundamentally changed our understanding of radioactivity.