Published: June 15, 2010
Our conferences attract thousands of people and weneed executive-level experience to manage it all.” The DIA`s 45th Annual Meeting will be held June 21-25, 2009 at the San DiegoConvention Center. This year`s theme is “Better Medicines: Improving Safety withEvery Step”, and the event includes networking, exhibits, speakers, educationalsessions, a student forum and a keynote address from Dr Nancy L Snyderman,Chief Medical Editor at NBC News. Clearpoint is also establishing awell-equipped press room for qualified members. DIA has selected a Southern California venue this year providing an opportunityfor the regional biopharmaceutical and medical device industry to exhibit,network and shine in its own backyard, while meeting participants from aroundthe world. Attendees will enjoy the balmy weather and friendly atmosphere insunny San Diego. Clearpoint Agency is a San Diego-based public relations firm that specializes inPR strategy, media relations, and creative marketing communications forbusiness-to-business biotech, tech, and professional services organizations.
The DIA is a global, membership-driven association of professionals who areinvolved in the lifecycle management of biopharmaceuticals and medical products.The organization fosters the global exchange of information, education andtraining, and its Annual Meeting is the largest, longest running event in thebiopharmaceutical industry. This year`s conference will host approximately 8,500people from around the globe with more than 800 exhibiting companies, 350 topicsessions and 26 content areas. For more information on DIA or to register – http:// About Clearpoint Agency, Inc.Clearpoint Agency, an award-winning PR and marketing firm, provides expertstrategy, targeted media and analyst relations, skilled writing and creativetactics to clients in high-tech, retail and service industries. Clearpoint haslanded numerous awards, speaking engagements and coverage for clients in outletssuch as WSJ, Washington Post, Forbes , Wired, PC Magazine, CNET, NBC, CBS,ABC, FOX and many more.
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