WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announces the Plenary and Business Roundtable program for the 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum – an international meeting focused on investment trends and opportunities in the life-sciences with a focus on public and venture-stage growth companies. Hosted by BIO, the event will take place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. on October 5-6.