Comic-Con isn’t the only downtown event drawing crowds this summer. The Convention Center will be packed with thousands of scientists and biotech executives from around the world for the Bio International Convention in June. It draws big names—Richard Branson and Hillary Clinton were there in 2014, and this year former British Prime Minister David Cameron is giving the keynote speech.
16,500
Expected attendance for the four-day event
76
Number of countries attendees hail from
$23.8 million
How much attendees will spend while they’re in town
$40.4 million
Total estimated economic impact of San Diego hosting the event
Source: San Diego Convention Center Corporation
Tags: Bio International Convention, Biotech, David Cameron, Hillary Clinton, Richard Branson
