Wednesday, October 22 to Friday, October 24

 “The 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference,” co-hosted by MdBio/Tech Council of Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association and the Virginia Biotechnology Association.  Oct. 22 — 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Oct. 23 — 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 24 — 7 a.m. to 2p.m. at Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles, Chantilly. Cost: $450 to $825.  www.techcouncilmd.com.