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THE ACADEMY FOR CLINICAL DEBATES & CONTROVERSIES IN MEDICINE

CONTROVERSIES INSTEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION

AND CELLULAR THERAPIES

The International Congress on

SPONSORSHIP

PROSPECTUSand exhibition

A comprehensive Congress fully devoted to clinical debates and controversial issuesin the fields of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies

[email protected] | www.comtecmed.com/costem

BERLIN • GERMANY • SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2011

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Dear Friendsand Colleagues,

Over the years, the fields of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapieshave undergone enormous expansion in clinical trials and basic research aswell as in cutting-edge technology.

The International Congress on Controversies in Stem Cell Transplantationand Cellular Therapies (COSTEM) will function as an exclusive forum forinternational experts to share and compare experiences, in order to outlinethe right treatment for patients. This innovative Congress is unique in itsexplicit focus on resolving controversies in best clinical care of patients.

Academically, the Congress will raise the most dynamic and controversialtopics facing clinicians in an exciting and engaging debate forum. The Congresswill promote excellence by seeking to shed light on ongoing and challengingdebates and to bridge gaps between the expansion of information and itsconsolidation in clinical practice.

Participants will have the advantage of discussing and debating these unresolvedissues with leading world experts in all fields of Stem Cell Transplantation andCellular Therapies. Allowing ample time for speaker-audience discussion, theCongress aims at reaching up-to-date and agreed-upon answers to ongoingdebates even when proof is lacking, through evidence-based medicine andexpert opinion.

We invite you to take part in the 1st COSTEM Congress which is intendedas the inaugural event of future editions.

We look forward to an exciting event in the beautiful city of Berlin.

Prof. N. Kröger and Prof. A. NaglerCo-Chairpersons

On behalf of the Organizing Committee

The International Congress on Controversies in Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies (COSTEM)Berlin, Germany, September 15-18, 2011

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OrganizingCommittee

Jürgen Finke, Germany

Alejandro Madrigal, UK

Dietger Niederwieser, Germany

Jacob M. Rowe, Israel

Local OrganizingCommittee

Renate Arnold, Germany

Lutz Uharek, Germany

CO-CHAIRPERSONSNicolaus Kröger, Germany

Arnon Nagler, Israel

AIMS OF THECONGRESS

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• To promote excellence in the field of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, by discussing, in a debate forum, evidence-based medicine and expertopinions on current controversial issues

• To bridge gaps between expansion of basic science and information, and their consolidation into clinical practice

• To promulgate ethics and standards of practice and treatment

• To reach consensus on certain controversial issues, through debates, round tablediscussions and plenary lectures

• To make it possible for the industry to meet with outstanding experts in the field,and to update international participants on pressing clinical and technological questions of the day

The Program• Controversial topics

• Debates and discussions on unresolved controversies

• Cohesive and integrative sessions

• World eminent speakers

• Audience/speaker discussions

• Continuing Medical Education (CME)-approved program

Preliminary SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

HALL A HALL B

08:30-10:00 PLENARY SESSION 1SCT IN MYELOMA AND MDSAutologous SCT in Myeloma as first line?Yes \ NoShould elderly patients (>60 y) with MDS be allo-transplanted?Yes \ No

10:00-10:30 Coffee Break

10:30-12:30 SESSION 2 SESSION 5RELAPSE PREVENTION INDICATION FOR ALLO SCTProphylactic DLI Unrelated SCT in AML1. CR?Yes \ No Yes \ NoCan we prevent relapse be novel conditioning regimen? Allo SCT in CML after failure to 1. TKIYes \ No Yes \ No

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

13:30-15:30 SESSION 3 SESSION 6RELAPSE AFTER ALLO SCT INDICATION FOR AUTOSecond transplant for relapse Autologous SCT for MS?Yes \ No Yes \ NoCan relapse be prevented by non depletive manipulation Autologous SCT for lupus erythematodes?of T-Cells in the graft? Yes \ NoYes \ No


16:00-18:00 SESSION 4 SESSION 7TREATMENT DECISIONS GvHDAllo SCT for refractory acute leukemia Can Treg prevent GvHD without loosing GvL?Yes \ No Yes \ NoAllo SCT for elderly patients (>60 y) with Photopheresis for treatment of GvHDmyelofibrosis Yes \ NoYes \ No

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

HALL A HALL B

08:30-10:00 SESSION 8 SESSION 12CORD BLOOD PEDIATRICSingle vs. double BMT Should ALL MRD positive patients receive allo SCT?Single \ Double Yes \ NoSelection of unitCell-based \ HLA-based


10:30-12:30 SESSION 9 SESSION 13DONOR SELECTION CELL THERAPYIn case of no MUD: Haplo-SCT with T-cell depletion?Haplo \ Cord blood Yes \ NoDonor selection to prevent relapse according: Targeting mHAG by CTLsKIR \ HLA Yes \ No

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

13:30-15:30 SESSION 10 SESSION 14AUTO SCT IN LYMPHOMA INFECTIONAutologous SCT in FL CMV infectionYes \ No Cellular \ Drug-basedAuto or allo SCT in T-cell lymphoma Treatment of fungal infectionAuto \ Allo Single agent \ Combined therapy


16:00-18:00 SESSION 11 SESSION 15ALLO IN LYMPHOID MALIGNANCIES GvHD COMPLICATIONPlace for allo in myeloma GvHD preventionYes \ No ATG \ CampathPlace for allo in Hodgkins' lymphoma Is there a possibility to separate GvHD for Gvl?Yes \ No Yes \ No

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

HALL A HALL B

08:30-10:00 SESSION 16 SESSION 17SCT IN MYELOMA CELLULAR THERAPY IN ALLO SCTShould molecular CR be the target? T-cell depletion and T-cell add backYes \ No Yes \ NoDuration of posttransplant therapy MSC for GvHDConsolidation \ Maintenance Yes \ No


10:30-12:30 PLENARY SESSION 18ALL: Role for allo in standard risk ALLYes \ NoAML: Reduced intensity vs. myeloablativeRIC \ Standard

Categories ofSponsorship

€75,000 +

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE

€50,000

PLATINUM

€25,000

GOLD

€10,000

SILVER

€2,000

SPONSOR

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

SPONSOR

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SCIENTIFIC SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) APPROVED SESSION €30,000

An unrestricted grant to support an existing session, or to suggest a CME-approved session (60-90 minutes)as part of the Scientific Program.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESSEducational Session• Session hall and basic audiovisual equipment• Four complimentary registrations for Session Chairpersons and SpeakersExhibition• 6 sq.m exhibition space (additional space available at reduced rates)• Two exhibitor registrations (additional registrations available at reduced rates)Advertisement Package• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bagsPromotion• Optional webcast of Session at reduced rates• Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database

The expenses (travel, accommodation and registration) of the Chairpersons and Speakers of a supportedCME-approved session are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) APPROVED SESSION €30,000


INDUSTRIAL SYMPOSIUM €40,000

An industrial non-CME approved symposium (60-90 minutes) as part of the Scientific Program. The contentand Speakers will be subject to approval by the Organizing Committee.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESSEducational Session• Symposium hall and basic audiovisual equipment• Five complimentary registrations for Session Chairpersons and SpeakersExhibition• 12 sq.m exhibition space (additional space available at reduced rates)• Two exhibitor registrations (additional registrations available at reduced rates)Advertisement Package• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bagsPromotion• Optional webcast of Symposium at reduced rates• Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database• Specially-designed mailshots announcing Industrial Symposium to Sponsor's subsidiaries and affiliates

The expenses (travel, accommodation and registration) of the Chairpersons and Speakers of a sponsoredIndustrial Symposium are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor.

NON-CME APPROVED

INDUSTRIAL SYMPOSIUM €40,000

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PRE/POST-CONGRESS SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM €50,000

An industrial non-CME-approved Pre or Post-Congress Satellite Symposium (3-4 hours). This option isparticularly suited for drug launching and other special events.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESSEducational Session• Symposium hall and basic audiovisual equipment• Six complimentary registrationsExhibition• 6 sq.m exhibition space (additional space available at reduced rates)• Two exhibitor registrations (additional registrations available at reduced rates)Advertisement Package• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bagsPromotion• Optional webcast of Symposium at reduced rates• Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database• Specially-designed mailshots announcing Industrial Satellite Symposium to Sponsor's subsidiaries and

affiliates

The expenses (travel, accommodation and registration) of the Chairpersons and Speakers of an IndustrialPre or Post-Congress Satellite Symposium are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor.

NON-CME APPROVED

An unrestricted grant to cover, in part, the expenses of one invited one European Speaker. Expenses includetravel, accommodation and registration.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage

NON-EUROPEAN SPEAKER €6,000

EUROPEAN SPEAKER €3,000

An unrestricted grant to cover, in part, the expenses of one invited European Speaker. Expenses includetravel, accommodation and registration.


PRE/POST-CONGRESS SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM €50,000

EUROPEAN SPEAKER €3,000

NON-EUROPEAN SPEAKER €6,000

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PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ABSTRACTS €3,000

Six prizes of €500 each will be awarded to the authors of the six most outstanding abstracts/posters.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Company representatives will be invited to attend the Award Ceremony

SOLE SPONSORSHIP


PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ABSTRACTS €3,000

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FACULTY DINNER €10,000

A dinner will be held for the invited speakers of the Congress.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Two complimentary registrations• Two seats at the honorary faculty table• 5-minute greeting at the Faculty Dinner• Company logo on the official invitation• Acknowledgment on special board on-site during the Faculty Dinner• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bags

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

FACULTY DINNER €10,000

SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

WELCOME RECEPTION €10,000

A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Two complimentary registrations• 5-minute greeting at the Welcome Reception• Company logo on the official invitation• Acknowledgment on special board on-site during the Welcome Reception• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bags

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

WELCOME RECEPTION €10,000

LUNCH €25,000

To subsidize, in part, a buffet lunch to be served to all participants of the Congress.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Four complimentary registrations• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants' bags

(per lunch)

LUNCH €25,000

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CONGRESS PROGRAM BOOK €10,000

The Congress Program Book will include the Scientific Program and the Scientific Abstracts, and will bedistributed to all participants.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Full page color advertisement on the back cover of the Congress Program Book• Additional full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

E-POSTERS €8,000

Electronic versions of the traditional poster boards that can be viewed during and after the Congress onthe official Congress Website for a limited period.

THE SPONSOR MAY:• Display logo as a screensaver• Display logo on screen background


SOLE SPONSORSHIP

E-POSTERS €8,000

INTERNET CENTER €10,000

The Internet Center will be outfitted with internet workstations for participants of the Congress to stayupdated between sessions.

THE SPONSOR MAY:• Display logo as a screensaver• Display logo on screen background

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

INTERNET CENTER €10,000

PARTICIPANTS’ BAGS provided-in-kind + €10,000

The opportunity to provide branded bags for all participants of the Congress.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

PARTICIPANTS’ BAGS provided-in-kind + €10,000

CONGRESS PROGRAM BOOK €10,000

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POCKET PROGRAM €5,000

A Pocket Program will be distributed to all participants in their Congress Kits.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Exclusive advertisement on the back cover of the Pocket Program• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

POCKET PROGRAM €5,000

TRANSLATION €5,000

Simultaneous translation from English into any required language.


(per hall, per day)

TRANSLATION €5,000

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS ON USB STICKS €10,000

The Scientific Program and Abstracts of the Congress will be placed on USB sticks and distributed to allthe participants of the Congress.

PROVIDED BY THE CONGRESS• Company logo on the USB sticks• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Option to distribute the USB sticks from the Sponsor’s exhibition booth (branded exchange voucher in

the participants’ bags)

SOLE SPONSORSHIP

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS ON USB STICKS €10,000

ABSTRACTS ON THE WEBSITE €8,000

The Scientific Abstracts of the Congress will be placed on the Congress Website and will be available fora limited period.


SOLE SPONSORSHIP

ABSTRACTS ON THE WEBSITE €8,000

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COFFEE BREAK €3,000

There will be daily coffee breaks between sessions throughout the Congress.


(per coffee break)

COFFEE BREAK €3,000

CONGRESS LANYARDS The Sponsor will provide printed lanyards for the name badges €5,000The Congress will provide printed lanyards for the name badges €8,000

This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Presidential Circle and Platinum Sponsors, and will be availableon a first-come, first-served basis.


SOLE SPONSORSHIP

WRITING PADS AND PENS provided-in-kind + €5,000

The opportunity to provide branded writing pads and pens that will be included in the participants’ bags.


SOLE SPONSORSHIP

WRITING PADS AND PENS provided-in-kind + €5,000

CONGRESS LANYARDS The Sponsor will provide printed lanyards for the name badges €5,000The Congress will provide printed lanyards for the name badges €8,000

BROCHURE INSERT €3,000

Company brochure to be inserted into the participants’ bags, which will be distributed at the Congress.


BROCHURE INSERT €3,000

TAILOR-MADE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Sponsorship packages may be tailored to suit the Sponsor’s marketing strategy in order to maximizevisibility, and to best promote products and services. Please contact the Congress Organizer for furtherdetails on creating the appropriate package.

TAILOR-MADE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

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EXHIBITIONAn exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Congress. The exhibition floorplan is designed tomaximize exposure to the participants. All lunches and coffee breaks will be held in the exhibitionarea.Exhibition space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to PresidentialCircle and Platinum Sponsors.

Exhibition space will be available at €800 per sq.m.The minimum booth size is 2x3 sq.m.

Please visit www.comtecmed.com/costem to view the exhibition floorplan.

Exhibition space rental is priced according to size (per sq.m) and includes:• Net stand area• Company profile in Congress Program Book• Two exhibitor registrations• Exhibitors’ Manual• General cleaning of public areas• Venue security

Stand equipment and additional services may be ordered by means of the forms in the Exhibitors’Manual:Furniture, partition walls, carpets, telephone and data lines, electricity, stand cleaning, exhibitors'insurance, logistics, among other services.

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GENERALINFORMATION

LOCATIONMaritim Hotel BerlinStauffenbergstrasse 2610785 Berlin

LANGUAGEThe official language of the Congress is English.

CONGRESS ORGANIZER AND SPONSORSHIP / EXHIBITION CONTACT:ComtecMed53, Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68Tel Aviv, 61000, IsraelTel: +972 3 5666166Fax: +972 3 5666177E-mail: [email protected]: www.comtecmed.com/costem

REGISTRATION FEES

LIABILITY AND INSURANCEThe Congress Organizer cannot accept liability for personal accidents, or for loss of or damage to private property of participants,either during or directly arising from the Congress. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to healthand travel insurance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:• All sponsorship and exhibition prices quoted are in € and are subject to VAT• Time slot allocation will be based on level of sponsorship and approval from the Scientific Committee• It is the responsibility of the Sponsors and Exhibitors to comply with the regulations of the local authorities, EFPIA (European

Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries & Associations) www.efpia.org and IFMPA (International Federation of PharmaceuticalManufacturers & Associations) www.ifpma.org Code of Practice on the Promotion of Medicines.

• The Congress Organizers reserves the right to accept or decline offers of sponsorship and application for exhibition space• The Congress Organizer reserves the right to amend the published floorplan should it be felt that such an amendment would

benefit the exhibition and the Congress as a whole• Please note that the Congress Organizer must approve all exhibition stand designs

Registration fees include: Participation in scientific sessions, Congress bag, program and abstract book, all printed material of the Congress,invitation to the Welcome Reception, coffee breaks, lunch on Friday and Saturday.

Early Registration Late Registration From September 1, 2011Until May 18, 2011 May 19 – Aug 31, 2011 and On Site

Participants - Physicians and Scientists Є490 Є540 Є590

Residents, Nurses, Students Є365 Є410 Є450

Accompanying Persons Є140

CONTROVERSIES INSTEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION

AND CELLULAR THERAPIES

The International Congress on

[email protected] | www.comtecmed.com/costem

BERLIN • GERMANY • SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2011

Headquarters and Administration:53 Rothschild Boulevard,PO Box 68,Tel Aviv 61000, IsraelTel: +972-3-5666166Fax: +972-3-5666177Email: [email protected]

Comtec Spain:Bailén, 95-97,pral. 1. a - 08009Barcelona, SpainTel: +34-93-2081145Fax: +34-93-4579291Email: [email protected]

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