October 5, RE: Exhibit Invitation to 9 th Expert Strategies Conference

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1 October 5, 2017 RE: Exhibit Invitation to 9 th Expert Strategies Conference It is our pleasure to inform you that the previously successful conference 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases will be held on March 10, 2018 in Kansas City. As you recall, this successful venture was held in March 2017 and had more than 250 attendees. This meeting encompasses various common and controversial topics in gastrointestinal diseases and endoscopy that will be discussed by top notch international and national faculty. The key highlights of this CME/CNE accredited meeting include: State of the Art Lectures Hands on session Expert International and National faculty Interactive audience polling The highlight of the conference is the state of the art lectures given by national and international experts on common GI and Liver issues including IBD, Functional Bowel, Gastroparesis, Hepatitis C, Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity, GERD, Barrett s, Esophagus, GI Cancers, ETC. The hands on session was by far the most popular item; clipping, stenting, closing perforations, cryotherapy, RFA, hemostasis, cauterization, argon gas, EMR, ESD, ablation, snare techniques, injection needles, use of HD endoscopes, etc. are all going to be highlighted again. We also plan a separate nurses and GI fellows hands on session this year for them to gain familiarity with various endoscopic tools and techniques (Continuing education will be provided). The attendees have rated this conference highly specifically to the point lectures on practical aspects to manage IBD, functional bowel diseases, liver diseases, constipation and endoscopic cases. We anticipate 300 attendees (175 clinical gastroenterologists, endoscopists, hepatologists; 125 gastroenterology nurses and advanced practice registered nurses and other health care professionals. We sincerely hope you will consider supporting this worthwhile event by exhibiting. Different levels of exhibitor sponsorship, with marketing opportunities, have been set up which includes platinum, gold, silver or bronze levels. See exhibitor levels detailed information on next page. The enclosed Exhibitor Application forms and prospectus include further details. All exhibit space will be located in the Rooftop Bar this year, which is adjacent to the educational activities with maximum exposure to attendees. Levels of Exhibit Participation: Platinum: ($9,750) Gold: ($7,750) Silver: ($5,250) Bronze: ($2,750) To reserve your space today, the completed exhibitor application form to mfloyd2@kumc.edu or via fax at We have limited space for each level. Payment for the exhibit fee must be paid with a separate check in advance in order to exhibit at the program. Make Exhibitor check payable to KU Medical Center-CM If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or the KUMC Office of Continuing Education with any questions. Monya Floyd, program manager, can be reached at or mfloyd2@kumc.edu Best wishes, Kenneth Wang, MD ASGE President Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Prateek Sharma, MD University of Kansas School of Medicine

2 9th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders: March 10, 2018 InterContinental Hotel, Kansas City, MO Levels of Exhibit Participation Exhibit Space: Up to 3 exhibit tables (6 each) in premium location with 6 passes to attend the entire program and the hands on session 5 invitations to Welcome Reception Friday evening March 09, 2018 Acknowledgements: Syllabus, Signage and from Podium at opening and closing of program blasts: Company name in acknowledgements (Up to 2: time sensitive opportunity) Priority representation on printed materials with 150 word paragraph describing company mission * Exhibit Space: Up to 2 exhibit tables (6 each) in large space assigned with 4 passes to attend entire program and the hands on session 4 invitations to Welcome Reception Friday evening March 09, 2018 Acknowledgements: Syllabus, Signage and from Podium at opening and closing of program blast: Company name in acknowledgements (Up to 1: time sensitive opportunity) Priority representation on printed materials with 100 word paragraph describing company mission * Exhibit Space: 1 exhibitor table (6 table) assigned with 3 passes to attend entire program and the hands on session 3 invitations to Welcome Reception Friday evening March 09, 2018 Acknowledgements: Syllabus, Signage and from Podium at opening of program Priority representation on printed materials with 50 word paragraph describing company mission * Exhibit Space: 1 exhibitor table (6 table) assigned with 2 passes to attend entire program and the hands on session 2 invitations to Welcome Reception Friday evening March 09, 2018 Acknowledgements: Syllabus and Signage Platinum Exhibit Level: $ 9,750 Gold Exhibit Level: $ 7,750 Silver Exhibit Level: $ 5,250 Bronze Exhibit Level: $ 2,750 * Limited space available at the Friday night Welcome Reception. Available on a first come basis.

3 Application for Exhibit Space Part 1 of 2 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases March 10, 2018 InterContinental Hotel, Kansas City, MO Name of Organization: Address of Organization: Name of Main Contact Exhibiting: Business Telephone: EXHIBIT FEE: Please make checks payable to KU Medical Center-CM Federal Tax ID: Exhibit Set-Up Time: Friday, March 19 th from 3:00 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 th from 6:00-7:00 a.m. Exhibit Breakdown Time: Saturday, March 10 th, beginning at 2:15 p.m. Exhibit fee must be paid in advance in order to exhibit at the program. Confirmation sent once payment is received. To reserve your space today, fax completed form to Monya Floyd, Program Manager, at Levels of Exhibitor Participation: Platinum ($9,750) Up to 3 exhibit tables in premium location (6 representatives) No# of tables needed Silver ($5,250) 1 exhibit table (3 representatives) Gold ($7,750) Up to 2 exhibit tables in larger space (4 representatives) No# of tables needed Bronze ($2,750) 1 exhibit table (2 representatives) Method of Payment: Exhibit Fee: $ Exhibit Check Payable to "KU Medical Center-CM Please send check with copy of this form. PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitor check must be separate from contributor check. Specify special needs in part 4 below; extra fees may be charged to the exhibitor. Charge to credit card below Hold spot with credit card only until check arrives MC/V Number: Exp. Date: / (no other cards accepted) Name on card (print): Signature: (Required if paying with credit card) Please complete and return with application for exhibit space to: Mail to: University of Kansas Medical Center, Continuing Education ATTN: Lynn Malleck 3901 Rainbow/MS 4001, Kansas City, Kansas lmalleck@kumc.edu to: Fax to: Questions? Call Lynn Malleck at or call Monya Floyd, Sr. Program Manager at

4 Application for Exhibit Space Part 2 of 2 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases March 10, 2018 InterContinental Hotel, Kansas City, MO 1. COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES AT EXHIBIT BOOTH: (6 for Platinum level, 4 for Gold level, 3 for Silver level, 2 for Bronze level) PLEASE PRINT: Name Name Name Name Name Name Any Additional company representatives must register online and pay the Industry Representative registration fee. 2. Please list any competing companies you do not want to be place next to. We will do our best to accommodate requests on a first come basis. 3. Shipping: Are you shipping equipment? Yes No What type of equipment are you shipping? 4. Space Dimensions: 1 table = 6 ft. long and 30 in. wide and 2 chairs SPECIAL SET-UP NEEDS: There is limited access to electrical outlets. Number of Outlets If not standard wattage needed, note Wattage requested below. Other needs: 5. Sign here to acknowledge the following statement: We agree to abide all requirements as outlined on this application and the prospectus. Proprietary company representatives may not engage in sales activities where the educational activity occurs. Authorized Signature Title Date For CE Office Use Only: Project #: CM Application Received on Payment Received on Confirmation Sent on

5 The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education & Professional Development P R O S P E C T U S F O R E X H I B I T O R S The following practices are prohibited: GENERAL CONDUCT 1. Use of volatile or flammable fluids, substances, or any materials prohibited by city fire regulations or insurance carriers. 2. Use of noisy electrical or mechanical apparatus interfering with other exhibitors. 3. Canvassing or distributing any material outside the exhibitor's own space. 4. Subleasing exhibit space. 5. Use of billboard advertisement and/or display of signs outside of the exhibit area without prior approval. 6. Failure to comply with fire restrictions; all aisles and exits should be kept clear, clean and free from obstructions. LIABILITY It is agreed that individual exhibitors will protect, save and keep the University of Kansas Medical Center, Continuing Education from any damage or charges imposed for violation of any law or ordinance whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitor or those holding under the exhibitor, and will strictly comply with the applicable terms regarding the exhibition premises. Further, the exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and keep harmless the above parties against and from any and all loss, cost, damage, liability, or expenses arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or other occurrence to anyone, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees and business invitees, which arise from or out of or by reason of said exhibitor's occupancy and use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof. INSURANCE Exhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider, which is available at a nominal cost on their own insurance policy to protect them against loss through theft, fire, damage, etc.

6 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders State-of-the-art lectures Live endoscopy Hands-on endoscopy sessions International faculty MARCH 10, 2018 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL ON THE PLAZA, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Faculty Todd Baron, MD Michael Camilleri, MD Donald Campbell, MD Doug Faigel, MD Michael Fried, MD Wei Gong, MD (China) Haru Inoue, MD (Japan) Greg Haber, MD Sreeni Jonnalagada, MD Moji Olyaee, MD Bret Petersen, MD Alessandro Repici, MD (Italy) Doug Rex, MD Thomas Rosch, MD (Germany) David Rubin, MD Ahmed Saeed, MD Irving Waxman, MD Karen Woods, MD Course Directors: Prateek Sharma, M.D., and Kenneth Wang, M.D. Jointly provided by The University of Kansas School of Medicine, the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education & Professional Development

7 GREETINGS We would like to welcome you to another issue of our Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastroenterology and Liver Disorders program to be held on March 10, Based on feedback received from several of you who have attended this program in the past, we have kept our focus on the important hands-on sessions dealing with important technological advances in endoscopy, as well as having you learn from the Masters in Endoscopy. We also feature a post-graduate course format of brief, to-the-point, state-of-the-art lectures by international and national experts in the field of inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology and endoscopy. Our state-of-the-art course will include a full day of clinically relevant topics that will be extremely useful as we strive to update you in the ever changing field of medicine. We are pleased to invite you to attend this program in the heart of the Midwest Kansas City at the InterContinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza. We look forward to seeing you and sharing the exciting developments in this field. Kenneth Wang, M.D. Past President ASGE Mayo Clinic College of Medicine OVERVIEW The program s goal is to improve participants competence and practice performance by providing cutting edge information on endoscopy, gastroenterology and liver diseases through state of the art lectures and hands on endoscopy sessions taught by an international faculty of experts in the field. The hands on session in the afternoon is by far the most needed educational session based on performance gap analysis. This popular session includes demonstration of the following techniques, with opportunities for participants to practice techniques learned: clipping, stenting, closing perforations, cryotherapy, RFA, hemostasis, cauterization, argon gas, EMR, ESD, ablation, snare techniques, injection needles, use of HD endoscopes, etc. We also plan to have a nurses and GI fellows hands on session for them to gain familiarity with various endoscopic tools and techniques. The morning educational session presentations will educate participants on common and controversial topics in endoscopy, gastrointestinal and liver diseases in preparation for afternoon hands-on sessions. Morning sessions will include interactive audience polling and Q&A sessions where participants can receive expert feedback. TARGET AUDIENCE This is a conference targeted towards clinical gastroenterologists, endoscopists, hepatologists, advanced practice registered nurses, nurses and other health care professionals. OBJECTIVES At the completion of this symposium, participants should be able to: Practice acquired skills using endoscopic diagnostic tools for proper placement of endoluminal stents, mucosal ablation, hemostasis, endoscopic resection and advanced techniques to improve accuracy in making diagnoses, through hands-on workshops. Use appropriate therapy for patients with viral hepatitis, and colon cancer screening and surveillance, utilizing the most recent guidelines to improve patient outcomes. Formulate an evidence-based approach to inflammatory bowel disease, GERD and functional bowel management by utilizing new therapies. Prateek Sharma, M.D. University of Kansas School of Medicine Create and implement patient education tools utilizing new evidence based approaches to patients experiencing gastrointestinal and hepatic disease processes. Demonstrate successful techniques for assisting the physician with endoscopic procedures. PROGRAM GOALS AND DESIRED OUTCOMES The program s goal is to improve physician competence and practice performance by providing cutting edge information on endoscopy, gastroenterology and liver diseases through state of the art lectures and hands on endoscopy sessions taught by an international faculty of experts in the field. Use appropriate endoscopic tools and techniques for optimal patient care Use current guidelines to select best therapy for the management of their patients Use new and available therapies with an evidence-based approach for improving patient outcomes

8 FACULTY Todd Baron, MD Director of Advanced Endoscopy Department of Medicine University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Michael Camilleri, MD Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota Donald Campbell, MD Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine University of Missouri Kansas City, MO Doug Faigel, MD Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona Michael Fried, MD Department of Medicine University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Wei Gong, MD Nanfang Hospital Guangzhou, China Haru Inoue, MD Professor and Chairman Digestive Diseases Center Showa University Koto-Toyosu Hospital Japan Greg Haber, MD Director of Endoscopy NYU, Langone Medical Center New York, NY Sreeni Jonnalagada, MD Chief of Gastroenterology Director of Therapeutic & Biliary Endoscopy, Saint Luke s Campus Kansas City, MO Moji Olyaee, MD Norton J. Greenberger Distinguished Professor Director of Division of Gastroenterology/ Hepatology University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Bret Petersen, MD Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota Alessandro Repici, MD Director of the Digestive Endoscopy Department at the Research Humanitas Hospital IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas Milano, Italy Doug Rex, MD Distinguished Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana Thomas Rosch, MD Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy University Hospital Eppendorf Hamburg, Germany David Rubin, MD Joseph B. Kirsner Section Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center University of Chicago Chicago, IL Ahmed Saeed, MD Director of Endoscopy Kansas City VAMC Kansas City, MO Irving Waxman, MD Sara and Harold Lincoln Thompson Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director of the Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT) University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois Karen Woods, MD President: ASGE Methodist Hospital Houston, TX

9 CONFERENCE AGENDA SATURDAY, MARCH 10, :00-7:45 a.m. Registrations, Breakfast, and Exhibits 7:45-7:55 a.m. Introduction: Kenneth Wang, MD and Prateek Sharma, MD Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases: Moderators: Todd Baron and Doug Faigel 7:55-8:10 a.m. Management of GERD: what s new in medical and endoscopic therapy Irving Waxman 8:10-8:25 a.m. How should we survey and treat Barrett s esophagus in 2018 Thomas Rosch 8:25-8:40 a.m. POEM: Achalasia and Beyond Haru Inoue 8:40-8:55 a.m. Gastroparesis what s new in management Michael Camilleri 8:55-9:35 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibits Lower Gastrointestinal Diseases: Moderators: Karen Woods and Greg Haber 9:35-9:50 a.m. IBD therapy: what should we be using and how do we monitor therapy David Rubin 9:50-10:10 a.m. IBS related diarrhea and constipation: what s working in 2018? Michael Camilleri 10:10-10:25 a.m. Is a TNF inhibitor alone sufficient therapy in IBD David Rubin 10:25-10:40 a.m. Advanced colonoscopy techniques: The defiant polyp and the difficult colon Doug Rex 10:40-11:10 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibits Challenges Encountered in Practice: Moderators: Thomas Rosch and Haru Inoue 11:10-11:25 a.m. Transmission of infection during endoscopy: still of concern? Bret Petersen 11:25-11:40 a.m. Measuring quality in your practice: why and how Karen Woods 11:40-11:55 a.m. The Obesity epidemic: What should the gastroenterologist do? Greg Haber 11:55-12:10 p.m. How to Approach Colonic ESD: Wei Gong 12:10-1:10 p.m. Lunch and Visit Exhibits Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Diseases: Moderators: Irving Waxman and Bret Petersen 1:10-1:25 p.m. Changing landscape of HCV treatment Michael Fried 1:25-1:40 p.m. Therapeutic EUS: what should I be doing? Doug Faigel 1:40-1:55 p.m. NAFLD: the next epidemic? Michael Fried 1:55-2:10 p.m. Pancreaticobiliary approach in altered anatomy patients Todd Baron Break and Visit Exhibits 2:10-5:10 p.m. Hands on Sessions for Physicians and Nurses: Hands on Session Moderators and Faculty: Moderators: Aline Moore, Moji Olyaee, Prateek Sharma and Ken Wang Faculty: Todd Baron, MD; Donald Campbell, MD; Doug Faigel, MD; Wei Gong, MD; Haru Inoue, MD; Greg Haber, MD; Laura Habighorst, RN; April Higbee, RN; Sreeni Jonnalagada, MD; Lori Lutzke, CRC, CCRP; Bret Petersen, MD; Doug Rex, MD; Thomas Rosch, MD; Ahmed Saeed, MD; Irving Waxman, MD; Karen Woods, MD 1. EMR techniques (cap technique, multi band ligation, and different knives) 2. ESD and POEM (techniques, and different knives) 3. Colonoscopy and polypectomy (polyps, tattoo, sub mucosal injection) 4. Hemostasis (clip, injection, spray, cauterize, APC) 5. Nurse Station A: Cautery Settings 6. Nurse Station B: Hemostasis 7. Ablation (RFA, hybrid APC, cryotherapy) 8. Nurse Station C: Ablation/EMR 9. Stenting (esophageal, colonic) 10. New Techniques (WATS brushings, 3D-OCT) 11. Bariatric endoscopy station 12. Anti-reflux therapies (TIF, Radiofrequency)

10 PLANNING COMMITTEE Prateek Sharma, M.D.,, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas; Kenneth Wang, M.D.,, Department of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota; April Higbee, RN, Department of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Lori Lutzke, CRC, CCRP, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota; Aline Moore, RN, MSN, CGRN, North Kansas City Hospital, President-Elect, Heartland SGNA, Kansas City, Missouri; Monya Floyd, Program Manager, Continuing Education & Professional Development, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. PENDING APPROVAL APRNs and Nurses: The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, presents this offering for a maximumof 8.4 contact hour credit applicable for relicensure of APRNs, RNs and LPNs. Kansas Provide Number LT Continuing education credit will be prorated according to documented attendance. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Financial contributions and exhibitors of this program will be acknowledged in print and on signage at the conference. EXHIBITS Commercial vendors are invited to exhibit at this meeting. Limited exhibit space will be available. Call exhibit coordinator Lynn Malleck at or lmalleck@kumc.edu for an application and exhibit level information. ACCREDITATION All participants are required to sign attendance rosters at the beginning of each day. A certificate of completion will be provided to all activity participants based on completion of the program evaluation, documentation of actual attendance time, and meeting minimum attendance requirements specific to the activity. Physicians: The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

11 REGISTRATION AND FEES Payment is required at the time of registration. Only registrations accompanied with payment will be accepted. Please register in advance. Fees include course materials, three continental breakfasts, record of attendance and continuing education credit. REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund of registration fees, less a $15 administrative fee, will be available if requested in writing and received by February 26, No refunds will be made after that date. A $30 fee also will be charged for returned checks. (Please note that if you fail to cancel by the deadline and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.) KU Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel the 9th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders and return all fees in the event of insufficient registration. The liability of the University of Kansas is limited to the registration fee. The University of Kansas will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. LOCATION & PARKING All events will take place at the InterContinental Hotel, 401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, There is no charge for parking for conference attendees. Please bring a sweater or jacket since temperatures can be difficult to control in large rooms. Go to VisitKC s website, for more information about Kansas City area events. LODGING A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the InterContinental Hotel, 401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City Missouri, 64112, at the daily rate of $165 for single or double occupancy. To take advantage of the special rate, call by February 7, 2018 and mention that you will be attending the KU Medical Center Expert Strategies program. After that date, room availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Use block code: EXP.

12 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders Saturday, March 10, InterContinental Hotel on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri 1 ATTENDEE INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) FULL NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST, SUFFIX) LICENSE NUMBER/STATE NPI NUMBER (YOUR CONFIRMATION AND RECEIPT WILL BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS) JOB TITLE PRIORITY CODE (LOCATED ABOVE YOUR NAME ON THE MAILING LABEL) CREDENTIALS SPECIALTY INSTITUTION OR FIRM ADDRESS ( HOME OR WORK) CITY, STATE, ZIP DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE (IN CASE OF LAST MINUTE EVENT CHANGES) I need special accommodation. Please have a Continuing Education staff member contact me. Please do not include my information on the participant roster. Please remove my name from the mailing list. 2 FEES Payment is required at the time of registration. Only registrations accompanied with payment will be accepted. Please register in advance. Fees include online course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and continuing education credit. Printed handouts will be an additional fee. Physician $100 Physician assistant $50 Advance practice registered nurse $50 Other health care professional $50 Nurse $50 Industry representative $375 Total due $ 3 PAYMENT Registrations will not be processed until payment is received. Payment for early bird registrations must be received on or before the early bird deadline. Check enclosed, payable to KU Medical Center MasterCard Visa (NO OTHER CARDS ACCEPTED) CARD# EXPIRATION DATE NAME ON CARD (PRINT) CARD HOLDER S PHONE # 4 Mail SEND REGISTRATION The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education Registrations 3901 Rainbow Blvd., MS 4001 Kansas City, KS Phone Fax Web

13 9 th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders March 10, 2018 InterContinental Hotel on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri CME/CNE credit available