The BPCR conference (August 29, 2018 9AM - 4PM) is a free, 1-day scientific networking conference hosted by Akina, Inc. which focuses on research companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, and broader life-science fields. The conference is located at the Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC), right in the heart of the Purdue Research Park, and is open to the public. This networking and scientific event allows for Purdue Research Park companies and start-ups to meet with potential customers, investors, and collaborators, as well as, to get to know one another.

Booth space in the exhibit hall is available and Soap-Box presentations slots are currently open. 8'x8' exhibit booths each include a 6' table and two chairs setup in the exhibit hall located in the conference rooms at KPTC. Soap-Box sessions consist of 30 minute slide presentations about your company and research. Presentations will be given in Conference Room A. Audio-visual support will be provided. Booth space and Soap-Box sessions are free of charge and an excellent way to gain extra exposure and promotion for your company and research. Space for each of these is limited, as there are a total of 23 exhibit booths and 12 speaker slots. Apply for booth space and register to attend here. Note that the Soap-Box speaker slots have been filled.