PIUG 2024 Joint Annual and Biotechnology Conference

Sunday, May 5 - Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Drake Hotel

140 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
+1-(312) 787-2200

As you make your plans to attend, be sure to check out the many ways you can make the most out of your conference experience. 

The plenary sessions with General Sessions Monday through Wednesday and Biotech Plenaries on Thursday, but you’ll have many great opportunities to learn and connect throughout the conference. Be sure your travel plans account for: 

• Sunday, May 5: Pre-conference Workshops and the Opening Reception! 
• Monday, May 6: General Plenary Sessions and Opportunities for informal dine-arounds in the evening. Bring your curiosity!
• Tuesday, May 7: General Plenary Sessions and some Workshops during the day.  Food and drinks with colleagues and friends aboard a yacht in the evening.   
• Wednesday, May 8: More General Plenary Sessions in the morning and Workshops in the afternoon. More Opportunities for informal dine-arounds in the evening. 
• Thursday, May 9: Biotech Plenary Sessions.

What's a visit to Chicago without watching a game at Wrigley Field? We are so excited to announce this new opportunity for conference attendees that we are extending the Early Bird Registration deadline to March 29 to make sure you can join us at the best price!  Seating Section 216 3D View

Join a group of fellow conference attendees at historic Wrigley Field on Monday evening, May 6th, to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the San Diego Padres. The game starts at 6:40 pm Central Time. Come out to relax and reflect on a great day at the conference!
Tickets for the game are $53 (including tax) per person. Plus, PIUG is covering "rain out insurance" so you will be refunded in case the game is rained out! The deadline to secure your seat at the game is Friday, March 29.

This event is planned as an Additional Social Event with your PIUG conference attendance, but you must obtain the Special Code when you register for the conference. 

Registration Deadline is March 29th, 2024 at Midnight EDT!

Conference attendees are welcome to bring guests for an additional fee.

PIUG 2025 Annual Conference

Saturday, May 3 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Westin Alexandria

400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
+1-703-253-8600

As you make your plans to attend, be sure to check out the many ways you can make the most out of your conference experience. 

The plenary sessions run from Monday to Wednesday, but you’ll have many great opportunities to learn and connect throughout the conference. Be sure your travel plans account for: 

• Saturday May 3: Possible pre-conference workshops. Deepen your expertise and extend your impact.
• Sunday May 4: Vendor workshops, Conference Warm-up For First Time Attendees, and the Opening Reception! Plus, a chance to check out the inner workings of PIUG at the annual Business meeting. 
• Monday, May 5: Our Annual Gala and Awards Dinner. Dinner and drinks with colleagues and friends.
• Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday May 7: Opportunities for informal dine-arounds in the evenings. Bring your curiosity!
• Thursday May 8: Post-conference workshops. Because you really can’t be too much of an expert.   

Some details, such as vendor workshop registration links, still need to be finalized. Bookmark the link and return often.