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2 Table of Content Invitation to Participate... 2 About APDW Reasons for Sponsorship... 9 Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibition Information How to Apply Application Form

3 Invitation to Participate Message from the President On behalf of the Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan, I would like to announce that APDW 2015 will be held at TaipeiInternationalConvention Center in Taipei, Taiwan from December 3th to 6th, APDW 2015 in Taiwan is organized by The Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan, The Digestive Endoscopy Society of Taiwan, Taiwan Surgical Society of Gastroenterology, and Taiwan Association for the Study of the Liver. These societies have common interests in basic research and clinical practice in the field of digestive diseases. We had experience in hold APDW 2009, which had over two thousand participants attending the important annual meeting. We are preparing program with more diversity for all of you. Experts from Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and North American will give us cutting-edge knowledge about research and clinical practice in hepatology and gastroenterology. Friends from whole world will share the exciting and unique experience of digestive diseases with global dimension. We can also witness Asian Pacific experience in the field of viral hepatitis, Helicobacter pylori studies, GERD, biliopancreatic diseases, screening program of gastrointestinal malignancy, as well as surgical treatment of digestive diseases. During such grand assembly, your contribution will be extremely meaningful and fruitful. The participants shall be impressed by your achievements and hospitality as they savor every moment of the event and wonders of Taipei. The congress provides you with the best opportunity to network with decision makers, top researchers and practitioners, too. I am looking forward to seeing my old friends and new friends soon and hope everyone will like the energetic and beautiful city of Taipei and Taiwan. Best regards, President Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2015 President Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan Professor Emeritus Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine, NationalTaiwanUniversity, Taipei, Taiwan 2

4 About APDW 2015 About APDWF The Asian Pacific Digestive Week Federation (APDWF) is a registered organisation set up to organise an annual scientific meeting common interest in diseases of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestine and bowel in Asia Pacific countries. The Federation comprises of four professional medical non-profit organisation, namely, the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE), the Asian Pacific Society of Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE), the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), and the International Society for Digestive Surgery-Asian Pacific Section (ISDS) in collaboration with the member societies. 3

5 General Information Name Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2015 (APDW 2015) Date December 3-6, 2015 Venue Chair Organizer Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) Prof. Jaw-Town Lin, M.D., Ph.D. Asian Pacific Digestive Week Federation (APDWF) Hosts The Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan The Digestive Endoscopy Society of Taiwan Taiwan Surgical Society of Gastroenterology Taiwan Association for the Study of the Liver Congress Language Estimated Number of Participants Official Website Contact English Around 2,500 Congress Secretariat General Innovation Service Co., Ltd (GIS Congress) 2F, 316, WenChang St., Xinyi District, Taipei 110, Taiwan Tel: Fax: For sponsorship opportunity, please contact: 4

6 Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2015 Local Organizing Committee President Vice-Presidents Secretary General Treasurer Jaw-Town Lin Hsiu-Po Wang Chih-Hsiung Wu Rong-Nan Chien Chun-Jen Liu Ming-Jong Bair Chun-Ying Wu Chia-Yen Dai Han-Mo Chiu Hsih-Hsi Wang Ming-Te Huang Chun-Yen Lin Ming-Chih Hou Scientific Committee Chair Jia-Horng Kao Vice Chairs Ming-Shiang Wu (GI) Wei-Chen Lee (Surgery) Yen-Hsuan Ni (Pediatric) Cheng-Tang Chiu (Endoscopy) Chun-Jen Liu (Liver) Tsann-Long Hwang (Surgery) Scientific Sub-Committees Gastroenterology Chaired by Ming-Shiang Wu Bor-Shyang Sheu Chi-Sen Chang Deng-Chyang Wu Chao-Sheng Liao Ping-I Hsu Ming-Yao Su Hsih-Hsi Wang Chun-Chao Chang Ching-Yang Tsai Kuan-Yang Chen Yi-Chia Lee Ching-Liang Lu Chi-Sin ChangChien Full-Young Chang Han-Mo Chiu Rong-Yaun Shyu Ming-Jong Bair Chun-Ying Wu Xi-Zhang Lin Chi-Tan Hu Wei-Chih Liao 5

7 Liver Chaired by Chun-Jen Liu Chia-Ming Chu Fa-Yauh Lee Guan-Tarn Huang Jaw-Ching Wu Mei-Hwei Chang Ming-Lung Yu Pei-Ming Yang Teh-Ia Huo Wan-Long Chuang Yee Chao Chau-Ting Yeh Horng-Yuan Wang Yi-Hsiang Huang Shi-Ming Lin Sheng-Nan Lu Tsung-Hui Hu Huey-Ling Chen Shiou-Hwei Yeh Chien-Jen Chen Endoscopy Chaired by Cheng-Tang Chiu Hsiu-Po Wang Kwok-Hung Lai Maw-Soan Soon Wen-Ming Wang Han-Mo Chiu Wei-Kuo Chang Hong-Zen Yeh Seng-Kee Chuah Yung-Chih Lai Chien-Hua Chen Kuan-Yang Chen Chi-Yang Chang Yang-Yuan Chen Surgery Chaired by Wei-Chen Lee Yi-Ming Shyr Gin-Ho Lo Han-Chieh Lin Jia-Horng Kao Ming-Chih Hou Pei-Jer Chen Rong-Nan Chien Ting-Tsung Chang You-Chen Chao Ann-Lii Cheng Yen-Hsuan Ni Chun-Yen Lin Sien-Sing Yang Chung-Kwe Wang Tzy-Yen Chen Jee-Fu Huang Chiun Hsu Chi-Ling Chen Hwai-I Yang Chia-Long Lee Hwai-Jeng Lin Lein-RayMo Wen-Hsiung Chang Chun-Che Lin Chi-Tan Hu Keng-Liang Wu Shui-Yi Tung Ming-Yao Su Gi-Shih Lien Chi-Chieh Yang Yi-Chun Chiu Chun-Jung Lin Gar-Yang Chau 6

8 Rey-Heng Hu Jaw-Yuan Wang Chung-Bao Hsieh Mei-Due Yang Yenn-Hwei Chou Chiung-Nien Chen Ming-Te Huang Ming-Che Lee Yao-Li Chen Jie-Jen Lee Administration Committee Chair Chun-Jen Liu Vice Chairs Hsih-Hsi Wang Chun-Yen Lin Members Ming-Jong Bair Han-Mo Chiu Jiing-Chyuan Luo Ming-Yao Su Jee-Fu Huang Ming-Te Huang Chun-Ying Wu Chia-Yen Dai Keng-Liang Wu Cheng-Yuan Peng Ching-Yao Yang Financial Committee Chair Ming-Chih Hou Members Ming-Jong Bair Chun-Jung Lin Ming-Lung Yu Yung-Chih Lai Kuan-Yang Chen Wei-Kuo Chang Chung-Jye Hung Yi-Hsiang Huang Public Relations Committee Chair Chia-Yen Dai Vice Chair Wei-Kuo Chang Members Cheng-Hsin Chu Ming-Chih Hou Hung-Chih Yang Chun-Yen Lin Kuan-Yang Chen Ming-Yao Su Huey-Ling Chen Tsang-Pai Liu 7

9 Important Dates Abstract submission Online abstract submission opens 31 December 2014 Online abstract submission closes 30 April 2015 Notification of abstract acceptance 30 June 2015 Registration Registration opens 31 December 2014 Closing date for early bird fee 30 September 2015 Closing date for pre-registration 15 October 2015 On-site registration 2~6 December 2015 Sponsorship/Exhibition Cut-off date for premier sponsor priority 31 January 2015 Full payment for sponsorship& exhibition 31 May 2015 Set-up of exhibition 2 December 2015 Exhibition open 3~6 December 2015 Registration fee Early bird (31 Dec 2014 to 30 Sept 2015) Regular (1 Oct 2015 to 15 Oct 2015) On-site (16 Oct 2015 to 6 Dec 2015) Main Meeting US$ 600 US$ 700 US$ 800 Postgraduate Course US$ 100 US$ 150 US$ 200 Only participants who register the Main Meeting as a Delegate may register to attend the Postgraduate Course and Live Endoscopy Session on 3 December, Program Overview Thursday, 4 Dec 2015 Friday, 4 Dec 2015 Saturday, 5 Dec 2015 Sunday, 6 Dec 2015 Endoscopy Directors' Workshop Upper GI Symposium Postgraduate Course Endoscopy Live Demo Lower GI Symposium Liver Disease Symposium Free Paper Sessions Industry Sponsored Symposium Technical Exhibition/ Poster Exhibition Welcome Reception Faculty Dinner 8

10 Reasons for Sponsorship Sponsoring APDW 2015 will provide a wide range of ongoing benefits for your organization. 1. The eyes of Asian elites are upon you. More than 2,500 specialists region-wide will appreciate your contribution. The historical gathering takes place in just one congress venue, but your presence and influence can be far-reaching. 2. Valuable stimuli. Impress Asia s most distinguished researchers and practitioners. Access high-profile international speakers and keep up with latest findings and insights. It is also a great opportunity to network with key industrial figures. 3. Have your say in this summit and reinforce your corporate position, demonstrating your commitment to the study and practice of digestive medicine. 4. Seeing is believing. Seize the opportunity to demonstrate your latest research and development using the exhibition area, or grab audience s full attention in a sponsored luncheon or evening symposium. 5. Special mention and recognition of your organization will be constantly conveyed throughout APDW The sponsorship is the most unique branding opportunity for your products and services. 6. Refresh connections. Strengthen, renew, and establish new or existing business relationships with direct access to decision-makers of your target markets. 7. Smooth sharing experience. Dynamic oral and poster presentations, workshops, exhibits, dinners, breakfast, lunch and evening symposiums provide plenty of opportunities for information sharing. 8. Attend to customers of your business. Customers can be approached within arm s length. Be there to engage them eye-to-eye, shoulder-to-shoulder. You will also establish adatabase of potential partners and clients. 9. Partake in changes. Witness global decision-makers, change the face of digestive medicine andmake a difference before it is too late. 10. It is Taiwan! The location is expected to attract participants from every corner of the region, as the island-country is full of natural and cultural wonders. 9

11 Sponsorship Opportunities You can become a Premier Sponsor, Singular Sponsor, or an Exhibitor of APDW Premier sponsors, i.e. Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors enjoy exclusive benefits, including wide acknowledgement and priority to select certain sponsorship items. You can also become a Singular sponsor and target certain items to customize your contribution; once the aggregate amount of your individual contribution exceeds any level of Premier Sponsorship, you will be automatically upgraded and thus enjoy the rights and benefits of that corresponding level. To be noted, slots of sponsorship opportunities are given on a first-confirmed-first-served basis. So do reserve your sponsorship as soon as possible. Details of each level of Premier sponsorship are shown on next page, followed by events and individual items that are open for sponsorship. Categories of Sponsorship Premier Sponsorship Price (US$) Slots Platinum 250,000 Gold 200,000 Silver 150,000 Singular Sponsorship Price (US$) Slots Events Luncheon Symposium (Large) 50,000 3 Luncheon Symposium (Medium) 40,000 6 Evening Symposium 40,000 4 Symposium Session 30,000 - Endoscopy Live Demonstration 150,000 2 Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception 60,000 exclusive Faculty Dinner 42,000 exclusive Printing Printing of Final Announcement 25,000 exclusive Printing of Program Handbook 25,000 exclusive 10

12 Advertisement Advertisement in the Final Announcement / Program Handbook Back Page 13,000 Inner Front Page 10,000 Inner Back Page 10,000 Inner Page (Specified) 5,000 Inner Page (Run of Book) 4,200 Banner Advertisement above Main Escalators 10,000 per escalator Pocket Program Leaflet 10,000 exclusive JGHF Abstract Supplement 10,000 exclusive Delegate Material Sponsorship Congress Satchel 45,000 exclusive Congress Lanyards 40,000 exclusive Congress Pen and Notebook 35,000 exclusive Corporate Leaflet Insert 3,500 per insert Abstract USB Thumb Drive 30,000 exclusive Speakers and Delegates Engagement APDW 2015 Meeting APP 25,000 exclusive Blast 10,000 Cozy Corner 16,000 2 Speakers Lounge 45,000 exclusive Hospitality Suites 45,000 Registration Area 35,000 exclusive Poster Session 35,000 exclusive Coffee Breaks 25,000 per day Speaker Preparatory Room 25,000 exclusive Grants And Subsidies Educational Grants 2,000 per delegate Delegates Registration Fees 600 per delegate Postgraduate Course Registration Fees 100 per delegate Speakers Sponsorship 8,000 per speaker Exhibition Space Price by 31 Jan 2015 (US$) Price from 1 Feb 2015 (US$) Slots Zone A (9mx7m) 55,000 60,000 2 Zone B (9mx6m) 50,000 55,000 2 Zone C (3mx3m) 10,000 12,

13 Premier Sponsorship Premier sponsors may offer outright contributions to the congress or secure a selective items under Singular Sponsorship and Exhibition to achieve a cumulative amount or higher for the respective premier sponsorship status. Premier sponsors will enjoy exclusive privileges listed below at no extra costs. Premier sponsors with the highest-value of sponsorship shall have priority over other sponsors. Summary of Privileges Summary Platinum Gold Silver (US$) 250,000 (US$) 200,000 (US$) 150,000 Entrance Free registrations to APDW Complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Acknowledge and Logo Positioning Right to use the endorsement Premier Sponsor of APDW 2015 Acknowledgement on the stage backdrop in the Plenary Hall Acknowledgement on the directional signage at the congress venue Acknowledgement in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook Recognition on the official website Verbal recognition during Opening Ceremony Advertisement Insert one printed material (maximum four A4 pages) into congress satchel One E-Marketing Blast to registered participants one month before APDW Company logo and profile in the Program Handbook 300-word 250-word 200-word Priority Selection of sponsorship items Enjoy Priority selection of sponsorship items 5 items 3 items 1 item 12

14 Platinum US$ 250,000 Benefits of Platinum Sponsors are: Entrance 200 free registrations to APDW 2015 Five complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Acknowledge and Logo Positioning Right to use the endorsement Platinum Sponsor of APDW 2015 Acknowledgement on the stage backdrop in the Plenary Hall Acknowledgement on the directional signage at the congress venue Acknowledgement in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on official website with your corporate logo, linked to your company site Verbal recognition as Platinum Sponsor during Opening Ceremony Advertisement Insert of one printed material (maximum four A4 pages) into congress satchel, with content approval by the Organizing Committee. One E-Marketing Blast to registered participants one month before APDW 2015 with your own article and design of the /html layout Company logo and 300-word profile in the Program Handbook Priority Selection Enjoy priority selection of up to FIVE of the following sponsorship items: Priority in the selection of exhibition space at prime location Priority to sponsor the Satellite Lunch Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor the Satellite Evening Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor a Symposium session Sponsor the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Priority to sponsor a Faculty Dinner Priority tosponsor the Congress Lanyards Priority tosponsor the Congress Satchels Priority tosponsor the printing of Program Handbook Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Final Announcement Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Program Handbook 13

15 Gold US$ 200,000 Benefits of Gold Sponsors are: Entrance 50 free registrations to APDW 2015 Four complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Acknowledge and Logo Positioning Right to use the endorsement Gold Sponsor of APDW 2015 Acknowledgement on the stage backdrop in the Plenary Hall Acknowledgement on the directional signage at the congress venue Acknowledgement in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook Recognition as Gold Sponsor on official website with your corporate logo, linked to your company site Verbal recognition as Gold Sponsor during Opening Ceremony Advertisement Insert of one printed material (maximum four A4 pages) into congress satchel, with content approval by the Organizing Committee. One E-Marketing Blast to registered participants one month before APDW 2015 with your own article and design of the /html layout Company logo and 250-word profile in the Program Handbook Priority Selection Enjoy priority selection of up to THREE of the following sponsorship items: Priority in the selection of exhibition space at prime location Priority to sponsor the Satellite Lunch Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor the Satellite Evening Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor a Symposium session Sponsor the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Priority to sponsor a Faculty Dinner Priority tosponsor the Congress Lanyards Priority tosponsor the Congress Satchels Priority tosponsor the printing of Program Handbook Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Final Announcement Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Program Handbook 14

16 Silver US$ 150,000 Benefits of Silver Sponsors are: Entrance Three complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Acknowledge and Logo Positioning Right to use the endorsement Sliver Sponsor of APDW 2015 Acknowledgement on the stage backdrop in the Plenary Hall Acknowledgement on the directional signage at the congress venue Acknowledgement in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook Recognition as Sliver Sponsor on official website with your corporate logo, linked to your company site Verbal recognition as Sliver Sponsor during Opening Ceremony Advertisement Insert of one printed material (maximum four A4 pages) into congress satchel, with content approval by the Organizing Committee. Company logo and 200-word profile in the Program Handbook Priority Selection Enjoy priority selection of up to ONE of the following sponsorship items: Priority in the selection of exhibition space at prime location Priority to sponsor the Satellite Lunch Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor the Satellite Evening Symposium on the preferred date Priority to sponsor a Symposium session Sponsor the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Priority to sponsor a Faculty Dinner Priority tosponsor the Congress Lanyards Priority tosponsor the Congress Satchels Priority tosponsor the printing of Program Handbook Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Final Announcement Priority topurchase advertisement space on the back page, inner back page, or inner front page of the Program Handbook 15

17 Singular Sponsorship Options Events Industry Sponsored Symposium Symposium Slots Amount Room Capacity Meal Boxes Luncheon Symposium (Large) 3 US$ 50, Not included Luncheon Symposium (Medium) 6 US$ 40, ~350 Not included Evening Symposium 4 US$ 40, ~350 Not included Symposium Session - US$ 30, Topics and speakers of the above symposiums must be approved by the Organizing Committee. Maximum 4 concurrent sessions per time slot. The sponsors will be provided with the following: Specific acknowledgement with Symposium supported by a grant from Company on the introductory slide and on the signage at the entrance of the ballroom. Use of space with standard audio-visual equipment--one LCD projector, up to 3 microphones, one screen, and one notebook Access to the Speaker Preparatory Room Inclusion of the symposium title, schedule and program in the Final Announcement, website and Program Handbook after approval by the Organizing Committee (if known at the time of printing) Use of APDW logo on the invitation cards after submission for endorsement by the Organizer Complimentary insertion of invitation cards into congress satchel if the cards reach the Congress Secretariat before November 1, The cost of design and printing of the cards is borne by sponsor Table for display of materials at the entrance of the hall during the session Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook The sponsor will bear the costs of speakers travel expenses, hotel accommodation, registration fees and honoraria (if any) and the meals. The sponsor will bear the costs of meal boxes for delegates. The estimated price of each meal box is US$10. Priority is given to premier sponsors till 31 January Thereafter, the time slots are offered to other sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors with higher amount of total sponsorship have the priority to choose their preferred symposium slot. 16

18 Endoscopy Live Demonstration US$ 150,000 per sponsor Topics and speakers are to be specified by the Organizing Committee, independent of the sponsoring company. The sponsors will be provided with the following: Specific acknowledgement with Workshop supported by an educational grant from Company during the session Acknowledgement in the Program Handbook Sponsors will have more airtime and their equipment/ products will be prominently displayed during transmission Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception US$ 60,000, exclusive This is the major social and networking event of APDW It will be open to all the attendees and their accompanying persons. The cost is for food, beverage, and entertainment for up to 1,000 delegates. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Ten invitation cards for the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Announcement of sponsor by the MC during Welcome Reception Faculty Dinner US$ 42,000 This is the major networking event of APDW 2015 for the invited faculty of the Congress and the key international and regional gastroenterologists. The cost is to cover the event for up to 200 participants. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Five invitation cards for the Faculty Dinner Announcement of sponsor during the Faculty Dinner Acknowledgement of sponsor on the signage at the entrance of the venue Acknowledgement of sponsor on the dinner menu Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Final Announcement and Program Handbook Opportunity to provide corporate merchandise for placement on all dinner tables (sponsor to supply) 17

19 Printing Printing of Final Announcement US$ 25,000, exclusive The sponsor will be provided with the following: Exclusive acknowledgement in the Final Announcement Advertisement space on prime inner page Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Program Handbook Printing of Program Handbook US$ 25,000, exclusive The sponsor will be provided with the following: Advertisement space on prime inner page Exclusive acknowledgement in the Program Handbook Advertisement Advertisement in the Final Announcement/Program Handbook Circulation Final Announcement: 5,000 copies Program Handbook: 3,000 copies to be distributed on-site. Advertisement rates per page 1. Back Page US$13, Inner Front Page US$ 10, Inner Back Page US$ 10, Inner Page (Specified) US$ 5, Inner Page (Run of Book) US$ 4,200 Advertisers for the Program Handbook are required to supply the color separations and progressive proofs to the APDW 2015 Congress Secretariat by 1 November Banner Advertisement above Main Escalators US$ 10,000 per escalator Two 5m x 1.5m, double-sided banners above the escalator at the North or South side Excellent corporate exposure with your own design and production 18

20 Pocket Program Leaflet US$ 10,000, exclusive The sponsor will be provided with the following: Exclusive acknowledgement of the sponsor s status in the Pocket Program Leaflet Exclusive advertisement space for the sponsor Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook JGHF Abstract Supplement US$ 10,000, exclusive The sponsor will be provided with the following: Exclusive acknowledgement of the sponsor s status in the JGHFAbstract Supplement Exclusive advertisement space for the sponsor Delegate Material Sponsorship Congress Satchel US$ 45,000, exclusive The type and design of the satchel will be selected by the Organizer. An initial estimate of 3,000 satchels will be required. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Immediate recognition of the sponsor s status with the company name and logo on the satchels Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Congress Lanyards US$ 40,000, exclusive The type and design of the lanyards will be selected by the Organizing Committee. An initial estimate of 3,000 lanyards will be required. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Acknowledgement of the sponsor s status with the company name or logo on the lanyards Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook 19

21 Congress Pen and Notebook US$ 35,000, exclusive Branded customized souvenirs for all delegates Designed and produced by the organizer Corporate Leaflet Insert US$ 3,500, per insert To allow the advertisers an opportunity to publicize their product to the delegates, Congress may insert their A4 size leaflet into the Congress Satchels. The leaflets are provided by the advertisers. Contents and format of the A4 leaflet must be approved by the Organizing Committee. It should be in English with an initial distribution of 3,000 copies which must reach the Secretariat by 1 November Abstract USB Thumb Drive US$ 30,000, exclusive Produced by the organizer, which contains congress materials as well as your own promotional vehicles Participants may exchange the souvenir with a voucher at your booth where you could further engage them face-to-face The specs of the flash drive are subject to technological advancement. Please consult the organizer for availability and technical issues Speakers & Delegates Engagement APDW 2015 Meeting APP US$ 25,000, exclusive Premium access to the official meeting application (APP). The APP is a dynamic interface, designed and highly-customized for the sponsor, which allows participants to check congress information and interact with speakers and registered delegates. The APP is the best way to engage the participants and showcase your vision for technology and willingness to facilitate effective communication and innovation. Your company logo can appear on the home page of the app and be available to delegates each time they turn to the main menu. 20

22 Blast US$ 10,000 Opportunity to send an blast to all registered participants, with your own writing and design Cozy Corner US$ 16,000 per unit The sponsor can help create a warm retreat in which participants can socialize, do business, surf on the Internet, or simply relax. Chairs, refreshment, USB chargers, 4 computers, and internet access shall be provided by the sponsor. Subject to approval, sponsor may also customize this area at their own expenses. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Speakers Lounge US$ 45,000, exclusive This room will be specially reserved and equipped for speakers networking and discussion. Refreshments will be provided in the room. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Use of the room 203AB (113 square meters) on second floor of the venue. Sponsor s company name/logo in the Speaker s Lounge Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Subject to approval, sponsor may also customize this area at their own expenses and display corporate literature within this Area Hospitality Suite US$ 45,000 This private room is a dedicated and branded environment created to hold meetings, celebrate ground breaking product launches, and networking events. Thesponsor will use the room 202AB (113 square meters) on second floor of the venue or other equivalent space in the convention center. 21

23 Registration Area US$ 35,000, exclusive The registration area is used during all days of the Congress. This area is used to distribute the Congress registrations to groups, and all pre-registered participants. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Opportunity to place signage in the pre-registration area Sponsor s company logo will be prominently displayed at the Registration Area Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Poster Session US$ 35,000, exclusive Up to 100 panels will be put up on display for the poster sessions for the duration of the congress. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Immediate recognition of the sponsor s status on the bottom right hand corner of every poster panel Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Coffee Breaks US$ 25,000 per day Logo exposure at the coffee breaks sessions Refreshments expenses will be covered by the organizer Subject to approval, sponsor may also customize this area at their own expenses and display corporate literature within this Area Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Speaker Preparatory Room US$ 25,000, exclusive This room will be specially reserved and equipped for speakers. It will be equipped with computers and free flow of coffee and tea. Technicians and staff will be at hand to assist the speakers. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Sponsor s company name/logo in the Speaker Preparatory Room Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook 22

24 Grants and Subsidies Educational Grants US$ 2,000, per delegate This educational grant is to support outstanding young professionals based on scientific merit in the oral/poster presentation or delegates determined by the donors to attend the congress. The 2,000 shall cover registration fees, up to 4 nights accommodation and partial or full traveling expenses. The sponsor will be provided with the following: Award recipient will be formally informed of the sponsor s identity by the Organizing Committee as follows: This Educational Grant is supported by an educational grant from. Sponsors may also choose to remain anonymous. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook Naming Rights to the Educational Grant if the sponsor contributes to cover 300 participants or above Delegates Registration Fees for Main Meeting US$ 600 per delegate Airfares, accommodation and incidentals are borne by the sponsors. The Organizer will honor this rate if the sponsors submit the number of delegate they will sponsor before1 January 2015, and paid off the amount before 31 March The names may be submitted at a later date. Postgraduate Course Registration Fees US$ 100 per delegate Admission to scientific session on 3December 2015 Only participants who register the Main Meeting as a Delegate may register to attend the Postgraduate Course and Live Endoscopy Session on 3 December Speakers Sponsorship US$ 8,000 per speaker The sponsoring company will be responsible for covering all costs associated with the Speaker s visit, including travel expenses, hotel accommodation, registration fees, honoraria (if any) and so on. The sponsors will be provided with acknowledgement of sponsor in the Program Handbook 23

25 Exhibition Information There will be a bio-medical exhibition area adjoining the main convention hall during the APDW By participating in this mega event as an exhibitor, your organization will have an opportunity to showcase the latest technology, new products and a chance to interact with more than 2,500 participants including renowned doctors, researchers and medical professionals in one place. Location: 1st floor, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) Exhibition Open: December 3~6, 2015 Price List Area Measurement Quantity Price by 31 January 2015 Price from 1 February 2015 A01-A02 9m x 7m 2 US$55,000 US$60,000 B01-B02 9m x 6m 2 US$50,000 US$55,000 C01-C41 3m x 3m 41 US$10,000 US$12,000 Note: The above reservation and number of vacancies may be subject to future changes. Floor Plan 1 st Floor 24

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27 Standard Shell Scheme Stall Facilities to be provided to the Exhibitors A standard exhibit stall, prime & corner stall (size 3m x 3m) will entitle to the following: Partition wall as per Exhibition layout plan =1 set Fascia board with the company name in English or Chinese =1 set Needle punched carpet (Grey, 9 sqm)= 1set One Reception table (180cm x 60/ H75cm) =1 pc Folding chairs =2 pcs Spot lights (18W)=3 pcs Socket(110V/5A)=1 pc Note: An exhibitor can book standard stall of 9 sqm or a larger area in its multiple stall scheme. Allocation of Exhibition Space Premier Sponsors registered before 31 January 2015 have the priorities to chose their preferred spaces. Priority of the allocation of exhibition space with the Premier Sponsors will be offered to the highest bidder. Other Sponsors will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Product to be Exhibited Exhibits include pharmaceutical drugs, medical equipment, nutritional products, medical publications etc. Note: All exhibits are subject to the approval of the Organizing Committee. Exhibitor Manual A technical Manual outlining all technical aspects of the exhibition will be circulated three months before the Congress. It will include the following: Technical details about the Venue Final exhibition details and information Contractor details Services available to exhibitors and order forms 26

28 How to Apply Decisions regarding the admission of exhibitors, exhibits and the allocation of space will be conveyed by the Congress Secretariat. While sponsorship contracts will be concluded by the date of payment with exhibitors giving their preferred booth number(s), the final allocation of exhibition space will be made after 31 May Please fill in the attached Sponsorship Booking Application Form and send it by , mail or fax to the Congress Secretariat. For further details on the opportunities available please contact: Conference Secretariat General Innovation Service Co., Ltd. (GIS Congress) 2F, 316, WenChang St., Xinyi District, Taipei 110, Taiwan Tel: Fax: Application Deadline: 1. 50% of the total amount as a deposit at the time of booking. 2. Cut-off date of Premier Sponsor Priority: 31 January Balance 50% amount should be paid by 31 May A completed application form accompanied by advance payment should be mailed/ faxed to ensure reservation of your desired sponsorship. Upon receipt of the application form with payment, your reservation will be confirmed and an invoice for the balance due will be mailed. Payment Methods Payment should be made by cash check or by telegraphic transfer (TT) to the following: Beneficiary s Name: Bank Name: SWIFT Code: The Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Tai-Da Branch TACBTWTP Account No.: Telephone No.:

29 The Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan accepts no responsibility for any loss or interception of this information during transmission by any medium. Cancellation Policy 1. Cancellation on or before 31 May 2015: 50% of total sponsorship value 2. Cancellation after 31 May 2015: No Refund Terms and Conditions 1. All major sponsorships will be acknowledged in the Program Handbook. 2. The number of representatives of sponsors at the congress venue will be limited depending upon the extent and area of sponsorship at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. 3. All the sponsors should register names of their representatives with the Organizing Committee one month before the start of congress and all such persons will be required to wear the ID badges provided. 4. Stalls will be allocated on first come, first served basis with priority given to the premier sponsors. 5. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan or any part thereof at any time. An official receipt towards provisional booking amount shall be issued within three weeks of receipt of payment. 6. The site of the stall shall be made available to the participants on the afternoon before the exhibition begins. If the sponsor fails to occupy the stall by 12 noon on the first day of the congress, the Exhibition Committee reserves the right to allot the vacant stalls to the waiting applicants. 7. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the venue and date of exhibition in case of unavoidable circumstances. 8. The Organizing Committee shall in no way be responsible for any tax liability incurred for any sale/booking transaction undertaken by the exhibitors. 9. Cancellation or reduction of stall space must be made in writing to the Congress Secretariat. 50% of the total cost of stall, sponsorship will be deducted if cancellation is made before 31 Mary No refund will be made after this date. Force Majeure 1. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss or damage occasioned by or arising out of Act of God (such as epidemics, floods, volcanic eruption, earthquakes or other convulsions of nature and other acts) and other unprecedented events such as general strike, invasions, hostilities, war, rioting or similar situations which prevent performance of the contract and which could not have been foreseen or avoided by a prudent person/actions. 2. No sale in cash or credit of products and services shall be allowed at the stalls. However, booking could be done for delivery at a later date. The Organizing Committee shall in no way be responsible for any tax liability incurred for any sale / booking undertaken by the exhibitors. 28

30 Application Form Symposium slot and exhibition space will be assigned in accordance with the total amount of sponsorship of each sponsor on a first-come, first-served basis. Please return the application form to the Congress Secretariat. Conference Secretariat General Innovation Service Co., Ltd. (GIS Congress) 2F, 316, WenChang St., Xinyi District, Taipei 110, Taiwan Tel: Fax: SponsorAPDW2015@gisgroup.com Organization Name Contact Person Telephone Address Website Position Mobile Please choose from the following items Unit Price (US$) Unit Total Premier Platinum 250,000 Gold 200,000 Silver 150,000 Singular Events Luncheon Symposium (Large) 50,000 Luncheon Symposium (Medium) 40,000 Evening Symposium 40,000 Symposium Session 30,000 Endoscopy Live Demonstration 150,000 Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception 60,000 Faculty Dinner 42,000 Printing Printing of Final Announcement 25,000 Printing of Program Handbook 25,000 Advertisement Advertisement in the Final Announcement/Program Handbook

31 Back Page 13,000 Inner Front Page 10,000 Inner Back Page 10,000 Inner Page (Specified) 5,000 Inner Page (Run of Book) 4,200 Banner Advertisement above Main Escalators 10,000 per escalator Pocket Program Leaflet 10,000 JGHF Abstract Supplement 10,000 Delegate Material Sponsorship Congress Satchel 45,000 Congress Lanyards 40,000 Congress Pen and Notebook 35,000 Corporate Leaflet Insert 3,500 per insert Abstract USB Thumb Drive 30,000 Speakers and Delegates Engagement APDW 2015 Meeting APP 25,000 Blast 10,000 Cozy Corner 16,000 Speakers Lounge 45,000 Hospitality Suite 45,000 Registration Area 35,000 Poster Session 35,000 Coffee Breaks 25,000 per day Speaker Preparatory Room 25,000 Grants And Subsidies Educational Grants 2,000 per delegate Delegates Registration Fees 600 per delegate Postgraduate Course Registration Fees 100 per delegate Speakers Sponsorship 8,000 per speaker Exhibition Zone A (9m x 7m) by 31 Jan, ,000 from 1 Feb, ,000 Zone B (9m x 6m) by 31 Jan ,000 from 1 Feb ,000 Zone C (3m x 3m) by 31 Jan ,000 from 1 Feb ,000 Total Amount (US$) Signature: Date:

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