WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the companies confirmed to present at the 2009 BIO International Convention’s Business Forum. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in partnering meetings, executive training workshops, and a full program of sessions geared toward life science professionals. The global event for biotechnology will take place May 18-21, 2009 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.