THE JOINT EUROCMR*/ SCMR MEETING 5 th EDITION Barcelona, Spain 31 January - 3 February 2018 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS www.cmr2018.org 1
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INDEX WELCOME... 4 EACVI AND SCMR BOARDS & COMMITTEES... 5 KEY NUMBERS... 6 HIGHLIGHTS... 7 PREVIOUS SUPPORTING INDUSTRY PARTNERS... 7 IMPORTANT DATES... 8 WHY SUPPORT CMR 2018... 8 GENERAL BENEFITS... 8 EXHIBITION GENERAL INFORMATION... 9 EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP... 10 SOFTWARE SPONSORSHIP... 12 ENHANCED COMPANY VISIBILITY... 13 FEATURED AREAS... 13 RECOGNITION PROGRAMME... 14 SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITION APPLICATION FORM... 15
WELCOME The international CMR community will gather in Barcelona at CMR 2018, a joint EuroCMR*/SCMR meeting organised by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR). CMR 2018 will focus on the theme of, emphasising the common goal of improving clinical outcomes in cardiovascular disease through innovation in basic MR development and medical engineering. By providing a space where experts from all over the world with different experience and background share knowledge, the meeting offers more than 35 hours of presentations and cutting-edge information both on a novice and advanced level. Particular care is given to guarantee time for discussions, specialised topics, case presentations, speed mentoring and focused pre-conferences as well as sessions for non-physicians and basic scientists. Attendees new to CMR will have the opportunity of pursuing a Level 1 Certification Track and learn the basic foundation required for a research or clinical career in the field. The Live Case Session of this year will highlight the potential of CMR guided arrhythmia ablation, a particularly relevant and timely topic in the city of Barcelona. In addition to the main meeting, a co-hosted ISMRM workshop will focus on Ischemia Imaging, from pathophysiological models, to advancements in imaging sequences and clinical applications. Top leaders in the field of Cardiology and Radiology will provide the important context for this exciting event. Let CMR 2018 expose you to state-of-the-art technological advances and innovative clinical imaging trials while generating new ideas to allow CMR to flourish worldwide! Robin Nijveldt Juliano Fernandes Jose Francisco Allison Hays Programme Co - Chairpersons Rodríguez Palomares Abstract Co-Chairpersons *The annual EACVI meeting on CMR 4 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
EACVI AND SCMR BOARDS & COMMITTEES EACVI EACVI Presidents Bogdan A. Popescu, Assoc. Prof., EACVI President Bucharest, Romania Thor Edvardsen, PhD, EACVI President-Elect Oslo, Norway Gilbert Habib, PhD, EACVI Past President Marseille, France EACVI CMR Section Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, MD, Section Chair Bristol, UK Steffen Petersen, PhD, Section Vice-Chair London, UK Sven Plein, PhD, Section Past Chair Leeds, UK Robin Nijveldt, MD, CMR 2018 Programme Chair Amsterdam, Netherlands Mark Westwood, MD, Section Nucleus member London, UK SCMR Officers/Executive Committee Matthias G. Friedrich, MD, President Montreal, Canada Matthias Stuber, PhD, Vice President Lausanne, Switzerland Andrew Powell, MD, Secretary-Treasurer Boston, USA James Carr, MD, Vice Secretary-Treasurer Chicago, USA Jeanette Schulz-Menger, MD, Past President Berlin, Germany Board Members Timothy S. Albert, MD Carrollton, USA Wiphada Patricia Bandettini, MD Bethesda, USA Stephen Darty Kernersville, USA Juliano L. Fernandes, CMR 2018 Programme Chair Campinas, Brazil Vanessa Ferreira, MD DPhil Oxfordshire, UK Tim Leiner, MD, PhD Utrecht, Netherlands Karen Ordovas, MD San Francisco, USA Warren J. Manning, Editor of JCMR Boston, USA Reza Nezafat, PhD Boston, USA Lilia M. Sierra-Galanm, MD Mexico city, Mexico Robert G. Weiss, MD Baltimore, USA Alistair A. Young, PhD Auckland, New Zealand 5
KEY NUMBERS Total Attendance Top 5 Countries Represented 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 1117 1451 United States United Kingdom Germany Netherlands France 600 400 200 0 2011 2015 2015 Attendees Primary Specialty Top 10 Attendees Activities 2015 Membership 2016 SCMR: 2.600 EACVI: 8.656 6 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
HIGHLIGHTS - International experts from all over the world - More than 35 hours of presentations and discussions on CMR - Ischemia imaging workshop - Interventional course - Live cases, face-off session and dedicated time for discussions - Walkthrough review case sessions and case presentations - Oral abstract presentations as well as moderated posters, quick-fire presentations and traditional poster sessions - Focused Congenital and Pediatric track - Focused sessions for non-physicians and basic scientists - Level I track cases sessions for CMR certification - EACVI CMR certification exam for adult and also pediatric cardiology - Special courses on 3D printing, anatomy of the heart and the heart s shape in relation to function - An exciting outreach session on the link between imaging and outcome, and also well-known experts to discuss ischemic and inflammatory heart disease PREVIOUS SUPPORTING INDUSTRY PARTNERS We would like to sincerely thank our industry partners who have contributed to the previous joint meetings. Anatomage Arterys Bayer Bracco Italy Cardiovascular Imaging Solutions Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Galgo Medical Genzyme GE healthcare Guerbet Heart Imaging Organization Heart Imaging Technologies Heart Vista Imricor Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) JCMR Master Libri Materialise Medis Medical Imaging Systems Medtronic Medviso Medtron Myocardial Solutions Nano Imaging Neosoft Oxford University Press Philips Healthcare PIA Medical Pie Medical Imaging Siemens Healthcare Terarecon Tomtec Toshiba 7
IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission deadline: 8 September 2017 Early fee deadline: 12 December 2017 Late fee deadline: 12 January 2018 WHY SUPPORT CMR 2018 As a sponsor or exhibitor, CMR 2018 offers you a strong platform to: Reach key international decision makers in CMR Meet your target group with the potential to gain 1500 strong business leads Be associated with the latest medical research in the field of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Have the fundamental face-to-face conversation Promote new products Benefit from exhibit hall traffic boosters: coffee breaks held in the hall, posters displayed in the hall, prize draw with exhibitors stamps collection. GENERAL BENEFITS Company name and logo on sponsored item(s) Acknowledgment in promotional material Acknowledgment on the CMR 2018 website Acknowledgment in Final programme Acknowledgment in the mobile app Company name and logo on sponsors acknowledgment boards which will be prominently displayed throughout the congress venue 8 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
EXHIBITION GENERAL INFORMATION Location The exhibition area will be located on the ground floor of the venue, close to 2 lecture rooms, poster area and refreshments. Catering Hall 6 Lecture room Case room Hall 8 Expo Main Entrance Networking Opportunities The exhibitors visibility and the interaction with delegates will be enhanced as participants will need to walk through the exhibition area to access two main lecture rooms and the poster area. Registration LEVEL 0 Commercial Booth Exhibition Space Stands will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The minimum exhibition space is 9 m² Exhibitors are entitled to a certain number of free badges. Benefit from exhibit hall traffic boosters: coffee breaks held in the hall, posters displayed in the hall, prize draw with exhibitors stamps collection. A deposit of 60% will be required upon signing the contract and the remaining 40% payable by December 2017. Price includes: - Shell scheme package: Modular stand and fascia board (only for booth size 9 m2). - Company logo and free editorial entry (50 words) in the final programme and the mobile app. - Exhibition technical manual. Charity/Non-Profit Booth Registered charities and Non Profit Organisations are offered exhibition space at 345 + VAT for a 6 m² booth. There are a limited number of charitable booths available. Provisional exhibition opening hours: 31 January: build up (09:00-18:00) 1 February: (08:00-16:30) Open 16:30-19:00 2 February: 10:00-16:30 3 February: 10:00-16:30 Dismantling: 16:30-22:00 Exhibition Terms and Conditions Terms and conditions are available on the reverse of the Exhibition and Sponsorship Application Form which you will find on the website in due course. A Technical Manual giving further general and technical information, advice and full details about the exhibition, venue, organisers and ancillary services available to exhibitors will be circulated in due course. 9
EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP Satellite symposium Participating companies may organise scientific sessions during dedicated time slots, known as Satellite Symposium. These one hour sessions are the perfect forum through which you may reach your target audience in an educational format designed to provide attendees with insights into new developments and product offerings impacting CMR practice. Satellite Symposia will be held within the congress centre in lecture rooms with capacity ranging from 200 to 400 seats. Duration: 60 min. The following items are included in the price: - Room rental - Dedicated listing in the Scientific Programme, Final Programme and Mobile App - 1 Delegate Bag Insert (production not included) - Logo and link to your company website on CMR 2018 website - 1 Hostess dedicated to the Access and use of audiovisual equipment in lecture room Note: The full list of equipment will be communicated upon room assignment Costs of additional equipment, furniture, food and beverage will be at the expense of the sponsor Satellite Symposia organisers may organise receptions or distribute lunch boxes before or after the session. Satellite Symposia will be assigned on a first come, first served basis Satellite Symposia scientific programmes are subject to Congress Programme Committee approval Sponsored sessions Industry Partners are invited to associate with the Scientific Programme of CMR 2018, or a specific session through an Educational Grant which demonstrates a company s support and association with an aspect of the Scientific Programme. The following items are included in the price: - Room rental - Dedicated listing in the Scientific Programme, Final Programme and Mobile App - 1 Delegate Bag Insert (production not included) - Logo and link to your company website on CMR 2018 website - 1 Hostess dedicated to the Access and use of audiovisual equipment in lecture room 10 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP Product theatre Non-accredited 30 minutes slot during the coffee break for industry partners to present their company, demonstrate products, conduct focus groups or show brief educational presentation. The following items are included in the price: - 30-minute access to host room space for up to 125 attendees - Supply of standard audiovisual equipment in the room - Inclusion in the final programme, meeting app and conference website * Food and beverage, internet access and additional AV needs are not included and can be ordered separately ordered separately by company if needed Face-off session The Face - off session is a friendly competition between Industry Partners on a specific topic. This session is very popular, well attended ( included in the level 1 track) and offers great vendor visibility. - Dedicated listing in the Scientific Programme, Final Programme and Mobile App - 1 Delegate Bag Insert (production not included) - Logo and link to your company website on CMR 2018 website Case sessions with workstations (exclusive) Case sessions with workstations offer a means to associate with the educational requirements of delegates to collect 15 cases for their level 2/3 certification, mainly in the specific topics of congenital and stress perfusion, in an exclusive and intimate environment on the pre-conference day (Wednesday). These exclusive Industry sponsored sessions provide participants with an opportunity for hands-on programme. Case sessions with workstations are organised in dedicated rooms for a limited number of delegates (pre-registration is mandatory and included in the congress registration fee). Audiovisual, computer rental and other necessary equipment must be covered by the supporting company and one-to-one learning from your appointed experts and exhibitors The following items are included in the price: - Basic room set-up (basic electricity, audiovisual, seating for 40 pax classroom style). - Dedicated listing in the Scientific Programme, Final Programme and Mobile App - One delegate bag insert - Logo and link to your company website on CMR 2018 website 11
SOFTWARE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Mobile App Sponsorship Being the main sponsor of the CMR 2018 App, you will get exclusive access to the most prominent screen real-estate for your brand. An innovative way for a sponsor to reach delegates by offering a mobile version of the Final Programme to enhance their onsite experience via this environmentally and user-friendly application. An exclusive sponsorship agreement is available offering sponsor visibility with a dedicated page accessible from the home page. Approximately 60 seconds of brand exposure via initial full-sized splash screen for every attendee starting the App for the first time (load- and activation procedure). The following items are included in the price: - All graphics work (in both landscape and portrait mode) to be provided by the sponsor - Logo on main screen - Enhanced company description, push notification before your Satellite Symposium (if applicable) included in this package Excluding artwork and customisation Mobile App Advert - Banner size: 600x250p. All graphics work (in both landscape and portrait mode) to be provided by the sponsor - Enhanced company description included in this package - Excluding artwork and customisation Screencast The screencast will capture a speaker s voice (no video) and panel discussion of your session, in a standard format. Screencast files will be sent to Industry Partner after the congress. You are obliged to use the services of the Speaker Service Centre to avail of this price. Pricing includes full and unrestricted use of the recorded video. Webcast The webcast will capture the live video and panel discussion of your session, in a standard format. Webcast files will be sent to Industry Partner after the meeting. You are obliged to use the services of the Speaker Service Centre to avail of this price. Pricing includes full and unrestricted use of the recorded video. 12 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
ENHANCED COMPANY VISIBILITY Programme Advertising The Final Programme will be inserted in each congress bags, offering maximum exposure to the sponsor - Inside half page - Inside full page - Inside back cover page Conference bag insert Opportunity to insert one item into the conference bag given to all attendees at registration. A highly popular insert which can promote your onsite activities during the congress. When the delegates collect their congress bag, the promotional inserts/invitations will be visible by 1500 delegates. Production costs of the conference bags remain at the Sponsor s charge. Conference bags Your company name, along with the conference logo, will be imprinted on the conference bag distributed to all attendees at registration. Production costs of the congress bags remain at the Sponsor s charge. Visual to be validated by EACVI/ SCMR prior to production. Lanyards Your one-color company name, along with the conference logo, is on the lanyard distributed to all attendees at registration and offers great exposure throughout of the meeting (CMR 2018 to produce lanyards). Production costs included FEATURED AREAS Industry meeting room rental (2 hours) Meeting rooms will be available to hire for companies to use as a hospitality suite. The suites can be rented for 2 hours and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The rooms are conveniently located on the first floor as most of the session rooms. They come in two sizes 96 sqm or 192 sqm. Exclusive brand exposure is possible in front of and inside the suite. ON OPTION Industry Meeting rooms LEVEL 1 CMR 2018 CCIB 5 th joint EuroCMR/ SCMR Meeting 116 115 129+130 131 122 120+121 Speaker Service Centre & staff 114 113 133+134 Lecture room Course room ISMRM/SCMR workshop Lecture room Focus room Lecture room Lecture room Catering Hall 6 Case room Hall 8 Expo Registration Main Entrance 13
RECOGNITION PROGRAMME Recognition programme provides additional benefits and marketing opportunities at no extra cost. If you reach or exceed the amounts mentioned below by purchasing individual items listed in pages 8-13, you will be entitled to either Silver, Gold or Platinum level and their associated benefits. PLATINUM LEVEL (reached or exceeded) Recognition of Platinum Level at the conference with prominent signage and acknowledgement in the Final Programme Recognition of Platinum Level on the CMR 2018 website (home page) including web link Private meetings with EACVI and SCMR leadership 1 day meeting room rental at congress venue Complimentary one-time use of the final attendee registration mailing list.opportunity to provide three non-product related questions for the Post Congress Survey and summary of the results GOLD LEVEL (reached or exceeded).recognition of Gold Level at the conference with prominent signage and acknowledgement in the Final Programme Recognition of Gold Level on the CMR 2018 website (home page) including web link Private meetings with EACVI and SCMR leadership 4 hours meeting room rental at congress venue Complimentary one-time use of the final attendee registration mailing list Opportunity to provide two non-product related questions for the Post Congress Survey and summary of the results SILVER LEVEL (reached or exceeded) Recognition of Silver Level at the conference with prominent signage and acknowledgement in the Final Programme Recognition of Silver Level on the CMR 2018 website (home page) including web link Complimentary one-time use of the final attendee registration mailing list Opportunity to provide one non-product related question for the Post Congress Survey and summary of the results. 14 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
THE 5TH JOINT EUROCMR*/ SCMR MEETING Barcelona, Spain 31 January - 3 February 2018 www.cmr2018.org 5 th EDITION Sponsorship Application Form PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS Name of the company VAT / Tax Id. Number (for invoicing purposes) Address Postcode City and country Contact person Position Telephone (including country area code) Fax (including country area code) E-mail Please tick the items which you would like to sponsor : EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP SOFTWARE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1. Satellite symposium 2. Product theatre 3. Face-off session 4. Case sessions with workstations (exclusive) 5. Sponsored sessions [ ] 12. App Main Sponsor (excluding artwork and customization) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 13. App Supporting Sponsor (excluding artwork and customization) 14. Webcast [ ] 15. Screencast [ ] ENHANCED COMPANY VISIBILITY Program Advertising 6. Inside half page [ ] 7. Inside full page [ ] 8. Inside back cover page [ ] 9. Conference bag insert [ ] 10. Conference bags [ ] FEATURED AREAS [ ] 11. Lanyards [ ] All prices are subject to VAT Terms of payment 60% of total fees due with contract at the time of application. 40% remaining will be invoiced in January 2018. All companies are required to pay VAT at the prevailing rate. Cancellation policy Cancellation received in writing up until 9 months before the congress: 10% cancellation fee of total amount. Cancellation received in writing up until 6 months before the congress: 50% cancellation fee of total amount. Cancellation received in writing later than 3 months before the congress: the sponsor will be liable for the total charge. This application is legally binding Signature of applicant Name printed Date Barceló Congresos Pl. Europa, 17-19 1st Floor 08908 L Hospitalet del Llobregat - Barcelona Telf.: +34 93 882 38 78 CMR 2018@barcelocongresos.com www.cmr 2018.org 15
THE 5TH JOINT EUROCMR*/ SCMR MEETING Barcelona, Spain 31 January - 3 February 2018 www.cmr2018.org 5 th EDITION Exhibition Application Form PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS Name of the company VAT / Tax Id. Number (for invoicing purposes) Address Postcode City and country Contact person Position Telephone Fax (including country area code) (including country area code) E-mail I would like to apply for exhibition space at CMR 2018. Size of the area: Preferred booth number: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd m 2 [ ] Regular booth 445 + VAT per m 2 x Stand size All prices are subject to VAT Exhibition layout circumstances to amend or alter the exact site of the location and / or booth and the Exhibitor undertakes to agree to any alteration the site or the space re-allocated by the organizers. Terms of payment 60% of total fees due with contract at the time of application. 40% remaining will be invoiced in January 2018 All companies are required to pay VAT at the prevailing rate. Cancellation policy Cancellation of square metres in writing up until 9 months before the congress: 10% cancellation fee of total amount. Cancellation of square metres in writing up until 6 months before the congress: 50% cancellation fee of total amount. Cancellation of square metres in writing later than 3 months before the congress: the sponsor will be liable for the total char This application is legally binding Signature of applicant Name printed Date Barceló Congresos Pl. Europa, 17-19 1st Floor 08908 L Hospitalet del Llobregat - Barcelona Telf.: +34 93 882 38 78 CMR 2018@barcelocongresos.com www.cmr 2018.org 16 THE 5 th JOINT EUROCMR* / SCMR MEETING
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