The Academy for Clinical Debates & Controversies in Medicine announces. The 1st World Congress on

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1 The Academy for Clinical Debates & Controversies in Medicine announces The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (C-GOLD) INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS CME APPROVED CONGRESS A comprehensive Congress fully devoted to clinical debates and controversial issues in the fields of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases cgold@comtecmed.com

2 Welcome Note Dear Friends and Colleagues, Over the years the field of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases has witnessed enormous expansion in clinical and basic data. Conferences are becoming more and more informative but there is often only limited time for thorough discussion. This development has created a great need to debate the many controversial issues and crystallize them into clinical conclusions. This controversies Congress stems from the fact that current congresses fail to promote true clinical discussion between practicing physicians and researchers on unresolved pressing issues. Allowing ample time for speaker-audience discussion, the congress aims at reaching upto-date and agreed-upon answers to ongoing debates even when proof is lacking, through evidence-based medicine and expert opinion. The purpose of the Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases congress is to disseminate information in our field by debating the multiple controversial issues and reaching consensus when possible. We invite you to take part in The First World Congress on Controversies in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (C-GOLD) which will be a milestone for future congresses. We look forward to an exciting scientific event in the beautiful city of Prague. Sincerely, Guido Costamagna Jacques Deviere Chirstian Trepo On behalf of the Scientific Board

3 Scientific Board S. Bar-Meir, Israel G. Costamagna, Italy J. Deviere, Belgium J.-P. Galmiche, France D.G. Karamanolis, Greece COLORECTAL CANCER Capsule: Colorectal cancer screening policies vary significantly Debate: What is the best screening method for colorectal cancer? Capsule: No agreement exists on the optimal treatment of metastatic colon cancer Debate: Metastatic colorectal cancer should be treated upfront with chemotherapy and biologicals Debate: Colorectal cancer liver metastases: Aggressive oncologists and surgeons: Are they right? BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS Capsule: Screening for Barrett's esophagus, ablation of nondysplastic metaplasia, and treatment of superficial carcinoma remain highly controversial Debate: Detect and treat for all cases of Barrett's esophagus/metaplasia and/or low-grade dysplasia Debate: Endoluminal therapy is the standard of care for superficial adenocarcinoma PERIOPERATIVE THERAPY IN ESOPHAGOGASTRIC AND RECTAL CANCERS Capsule: The impact and timing of perioperative therapy for esophagogastric and rectal cancer remains controversial Debate: Perioperative therapy is the standard of care F. Pallone, Italy W. Schmiegel, Germany C. Trepo, France N. Tozun, Turkey E. Van Cutsem, Belgium Preliminary Program HEPATOCARCINOMA Capsule: Policy for early detection and management of hepatocarcinoma remains debatable Debate: Ultrasound and alphafetoprotein are sufficient for early detection Debate: Molecular-targeted therapies are the standard of care PANCREATIC NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS Capsule: The role and time of resection, chemotherapy and antihormonal therapy remain unclear Debate: Management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors CHEMOPREVENTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) CANCERS Capsule: Does chemoprevention have a role in GI cancer? Debate: Chemoprevention in GI cancer: Myth or fact? Debate: Complications and therapy of chemotherapy in GI cancers GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING Capsule: Controversies remain regarding optimal timing and management tools for upper GI bleeding Debate: Peptic ulcer bleeding: A consensual algorithm for treatment? Debate: Variceal bleeding: Immediate drugs or endoscopy? 3

4 Preliminary Program cont. Debate: Debate: Debate: Debate: The bleeding anticoagulated patient in the endoscopy room: Is there consensus on management? Who benefits from pharmacological prevention of upper GI bleeding? Is there a consensus? Obscure GI bleeding: Capsule for everyone, or push and pull endoscopy upfront? Upper GI bleeding: Pharmacological prevention for whom? CHRONIC PANCREATITIS. OPTIMAL THERAPY REMAINS CONTROVERSIAL Debate: Debate: Painful chronic pancreatitis: A tailored multidisciplinary approach or a surgical disease? Assessing acute relapsing pancreatitis: What is the controversy? SEVERE ACUTE PANCREATITIS Capsule: Medical management of severe acute pancreatitis is controversial Debate: Acute pancreatitis: Early enteral feeding for everyone Debate: Antibiotic prophylaxis for pancreatic necrosis CYSTIC INCIDENTALOMES OF THE PANCREAS Capsule: Progress in imaging leads to more frequent identification of pancreatic cystic lesions in asymptomatic patients Debate: Selective therapy or surgery as the mainstay INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES (IBDs) Capsule: Predicting the natural history and response to treatment of Crohn's disease is potentially of major clinical importance Lecture: Can we predict the natural history of Crohn's disease? Debate: Biomarkers for diagnosis, prediction course, prediction / monitoring treatment TREATMENT OF IBDs Capsule: Biologics are the cornerstone therapy in IBDs. The place of other drugs is changing Debate: Is early treatment of CD with biologics more effective in the short or long term? Debate: Is there still a place for 5 ASA in IBD? Debate: Chemoprevention of colon cancer in IBD: Myth or fact? Debate: The role of (small bowel) capsule endoscopy in IBD: Are jejunal lesions clinically relevant? Lecture: Is there still room for surgery in IBD? MINI-SYMPOSIUM Immunosuppression in the era of biologics: when and how should we use "conventional" immunosuppressive drugs in IBD patients? Risk benefit of comedication Treatment duration Why immunosuppressants may fail ENDOSCOPY AND DIAGNOSIS Capsule: New technologies allow tissue characterization and histological diagnosis Debate: Narrow band imaging: Electronic colorations in addition to highdefinition endoscopy: Do they improve our routine diagnosis? Debate: Confocal microscopy, endocytoscopy: Will they revolutionize endoscopic / pathological diagnosis? ENDOSCOPIC THERAPY FOR THE GI TRACT Capsule: Therapeutic endoscopy still offers new possibilities: Major questions will be who, how and where Debate: Endoscopic submucosal dissection: Are the Japanese standards applicable in Europe? Debate: Metabolic endoscopy for the treatment of obesity and diabetes: Will the endoluminal approach become a credible alternative to surgery? Debate: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): Will this become practice? 4

5 Preliminary Program cont. Debate: Advanced techniques of imaging/tissue characterization in endoscopy: Toys for expert centers, or useful tools? ENDOTHERAPY OF THE BILE DUCTS Capsule: Extended applications of stenting and newly-established indications Debate: Is biliary stenting a technological evolution? GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Capsule: Refractory and atypical GERD symptoms remain a challenging clinical problem Lecture: Refractory GERD: Is there an accepted definition? Debate: Atypical GERD symptoms: How can the link be proven? Debate: Management of the nonresponder: Is there room for surgery and/or endoluminal therapy in refractory GERD Debate: Bariatric and GERD surgery: Is the endoluminal approach a credible alternative to surgery? DYSPEPSIA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASES Capsule: The role of Helicobacter Pylori is established, but management remains controversial Debate: Dyspepsia: Test and treat? Treat and test? Or perform endoscopy first? Capsule: Knowledge of IBS is changing and it may have major consequences in management Debate: IBS: Sensory motor disorder or low-grade IBD? NUTRITION Capsule: Nutritionists are playing an increasing role in gastroenterology and GI oncology, but their role remains debatable in several indications Debate: Bariatric surgery and the bariatric patient: Should the nutritionist be the major decision maker of treatment options? Debate: Nutritional support in IBD: Is it useful, and when? Debate: Cancer-related malnutrition: To be prevented, or to be treated? HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) Capsule: Treatment algorithm remains controversial Lecture: Current treatment overview Debate: Guidelines of the EASL vs. AASLD issue: Indication for initiating nucleosides in mild disease: Is Hbe Ag still relevant? Debate: Add-on vs. switch for resistances to nucleosides Lecture: Nonresponder HBV: For what duration should the domino game be played? HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) Capsule: Indications for treatment and treatment options remain controversial Debate: HCV-positive patients with normal liver enzymes: To treat or not to treat? Debate: Non-responder genotype 1b with advanced fibrosis Lecture: Current and future treatments: The impact of decision-making today LIVER CIRRHOSIS Capsule: Diagnostic strategy is changing, and clinical course is a topic for debat Debate: Assessment of fibrosis: Invasive vs. noninvasive methods Debate: Controversies in pathology: Is cirrhosis of the liver a reversible disease? MISCELLANEOUS Lecture with debate: Drug-induced liver injury vs. necessity for treatment: How do you cope? Lecture with debate: NAFLD/NASH: Is there a consensual algorithm for diagnosis and treatment? Capsule: Prompt adequate management of severe liver failure is mandatory, but may vary with etiology Debate: Acute vs. acute-in chronic liver failure: Prompt management is more important that differential diagnosis 5

6 Major Sponsorship Opportunities CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) APPROVED SESSION 30,000 Euro The Sponsor may provide an unrestricted grant to support an existing session or suggest a CME-approved session (1.5-2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program. The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the session (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor. Session hall and standard audiovisual equipment Four complimentary registrations (for session chairpersons and speakers) A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program Exhibition space of 10 sq.m (Additional space may be purchased at the reduced price of 400 Euro per sq.m) Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors (Additional exhibitors registrations may be purchased at 350 Euro per person) One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be included in the final Congress Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM (NON-CME APPROVED) 40,000 Euro The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-cme Satellite Symposium (1.5-2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program. Organizing Committee approval of the content and speakers is required. The date and time of the Symposium will be mutually agreed upon. The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the Symposium (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor. Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment Five complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers) A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program Approximately 12 sq.m exhibition space (Additional space may be purchased at the reduced price of 400 Euro per sq.m) Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors (Additional exhibitors registrations may be purchased at 350 Euro per person) One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants bags 6

7 Major Opportunities Sponsorship cont. PRE/POST-CONGRESS SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM (NON-CME APPROVED) 50,000 Euro (This option is particularly suited for drug launching and other special events) The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-cme approved Pre/Post-Congress Satellite Symposium, for 3-4 hours (or more) on Thursday (September 23, 2010), before the official opening of the Congress, or at the end (September 26, 2010) of the Congress. The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the Symposium (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor. Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment Six complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers) A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program Approximately 16 sq.m exhibition space (Additional space may be purchased at the reduced price of 400 Euro per sq.m) Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors (Additional exhibitors registration may be purchased at 350 Euro per person) One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants bags LUNCH [per lunch] 25,000 Euro The Sponsor may subsidize a buffet lunch served on Friday, (September 24, 2010) and/or on Saturday (September 25, 2010). Four complimentary registrations (for the Sponsor s staff) The Sponsor's logo will appear on a special board at the lunch venue A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program One A4 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags LUNCH SYMPOSIUM (NON-CME APPROVED) 25,000 Euro The Sponsor may organize an industrial lunch-tailored Symposium, for up to 1 hour as part of the Scientific Program. Please contact the Congress Organizer for further details. 7

8 Sponsorship Opportunities In addition to the major sponsorship opportunities, a range of other sponsorship packages is available to meet various needs. WELCOME RECEPTION Sole Sponsorship CONGRESS PROGRAM Sole Sponsorship 20,000 Euro A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening (September 23, 2010) at the Congress venue. The Sponsor s logo will appear on a special board at the Welcome Reception venue A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program One A4 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags 15,000 Euro The final Congress Program will include the Scientific Program and the Scientific Abstracts of the Congress. The Congress Program will be distributed to all participants and will be an invaluable reference book after the Congress. One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published on the back cover of the final Congress Program A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website providing a two-way link E-POSTERS Sole Sponsorship An E-Poster is an electronic version of the traditional poster board. The posters will be displayed on monitor screens and will include text, figures as well as videos. Abstracts will be displayed as electronic posters (e-posters) during the days of the Congress. The electronic version of the posters will be uploaded to a virtual conference library (VCL), where they can be viewed during and after the Congress for a limited period of time. the opportunity to Display Sponsor logo/information on screensaver Display Sponsor logo/information on screen background Distribute mouse pads and related promotional gifts The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page 8

9 Sponsorship Opportunities cont. FACULTY DINNER Sole Sponsorship A Faculty Dinner will be held for the invited speakers of the Congress. The Sponsor s logo will appear on a special board at the Faculty Dinner venue INTERNET CENTER Sole Sponsorship The Internet Center will be outfitted with internet workstations for participants of the Congress to check their and stay updated in-between sessions. The sponsorship package includes: workstations, areas for corporate logo display, technical support, furniture, adequate space for the workstations and internet set-up and connection. the opportunity to Display Sponsor logo/information on screensaver Display Sponsor logo/information on screen background Distribute mouse pads and related promotional gifts at the internet center The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page PARTICIPANTS BAGS Sole Sponsorship The Sponsor will provide the participants Congress bags. provided-in-kind + The Sponsor's brochure/s will be inserted in the participants' bags The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link The Sponsor s logo will appear on a Special Board on site CD-ROM Sole Sponsorship The CD-Rom will contain all of the Scientific Abstracts of the Congress and will be distributed to all the participants. The CD-Rom may include the Sponsor s logo. An exchange voucher (printed by the Sponsor) will be placed in the participants bags. Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the voucher Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the CD-ROM 9

10 Sponsorship Opportunities cont. CONGRESS WEBSITE Sole Sponsorship VIDEO WEBCAST 8,000 Euro Participants can register for the Congress as well as book their accommodation on-line. Submission of abstracts will only be possible via the Congress Website, and all abstracts will be available on the Website, both during and after the Congress. The Website will be maintained for the year following the Congress. The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link 5,000 Euro The Congress will provide a Video Webcast of the Sponsor s session/symposium, which can be placed on the official Website of the Congress: (pending speakers' approval). A webcast is a media file distributed over the internet using streaming media technology. The Webcast will be greatly beneficial for the Sponsor s visibility and targets. The Webcast is outstanding material for distribution through representatives of the Sponsor s affiliates in the different countries. The Sponsor's edited Webcast with the Sponsor s logo will be uploaded to the Congress Website, providing a two-way link (if necessary) The Congress will provide the Sponsor with a CD of the Video Webcast MINI/POCKET PROGRAM Sole Sponsorship A Mini/Pocket Program will be distributed to all participants with their registration kits. 5,000 Euro The Sponsor s exclusive advertisement on the back cover of the Mini/Pocket Program The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link TRANSLATION Simultaneous translation from English to any required language. [per hall, per day] 5,000 Euro The Sponsor s logo will appear on a special board in the session hall The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link 10

11 Sponsorship Opportunities cont. WRITING PADS AND PENS Sole Sponsorship provided-in-kind + 5,000 Euro The Sponsor will provide all participants with writing pads and pens, which will be included in the participants bags. This can be an effective high-profile sponsorship opportunity for a drug launch or for immediate brand recognition. The writing pads and pens will bear the Sponsor s company product/logo CONGRESS LANYARDS Sole Sponsorship The Sponsor provides printed lanyards for the name badges The Congress provides printed lanyards for the name badges 3,000 Euro 6,000 Euro The Sponsor/product name, logo or text printed on lanyards The Sponsor s logo will appear on a Special Board on site EUROPEAN SPEAKER The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited European Speakers. Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel. 3,000 Euro A half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program NON-EUROPEAN SPEAKER 6,000 Euro The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited Non-European Speakers. Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel. An A4 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags 11

12 Sponsorship Opportunities cont. PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ABSTRACTS Sole Sponsorship BROCHURE INSERT 3,000 Euro A brochure provided by the Sponsor will be inserted into the participants bags, which will be distributed to the participants of the Congress. COFFEE BREAK Coffee will be served during the breaks between the sessions on each day of the Congress. 3,000 Euro Six prizes of 500 Euro each will be awarded to the authors of the six most outstanding abstracts/posters. The winners will be announced at the Congress and will appear on the Website after the Congress. The Sponsor s representatives will be invited to attend the prize-giving. [per coffee break] 2,000 Euro 12

13 Sponsorship Exhibition A professional exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Congress. The floor plan has been designed so as to maximize the exhibitors exposure to the delegates. Coffee breaks will be held in this exhibition area. Exhibition Space Sponsors may obtain additional exhibition space at 400 Euro per sq.m. Non-sponsors may obtain exhibition space at 800 Euro per sq.m. The minimum booth size is 5x3 sq.m Additional information about the exhibition will be available on the official website of the Congress. All sponsorship and exhibition prices are subject to VAT. 13

14 General Information CONGRESS SECRETARIAT AND SPONSORSHIP/ EXHIBITION CONTACT ComtecMed 53, Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68 Tel Aviv, 61000, Israel Tel: Fax: c-gold@comtecmed.com Website: LANGUAGE The official language of the Congress is English. REGISTRATION LIABILITY AND INSURANCE The organizer carries no liability whatsoever for injuries or damages involving persons and/or property during the Congress. Participants are advised to issue their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip. 14

15 Company Name: Contact Name: Address: SPONSORSHIP BOOKING FORM Post/Zip Code: Telephone: Country: Fax: Website: I would like to book the following sponsorship items: SPONSORSHIP ITEM PRICE Continuing medical education (CME) Approved Symposium 30,000 Euro Satellite Symposium (Non-CME approved) 40,000 Euro Pre/Post- Congress Satellite Symposium (Non-CME approved) 50,000 Euro Lunch 25,000 Euro Lunch Symposium 40,000 Euro Welcome Reception 20,000 Euro Congress Program 15,000 Euro E-Posters Faculty Dinner Internet Center Participants Bags CD-ROM Congress Website 8,000 Euro Video Webcast 5,000 Euro Mini/Pocket Program 5,000 Euro Translation 5,000 Euro Writing Pads and Pens 5,000 Euro Lanyards (sponsor provides) 3,000 Euro Lanyards (Congress provides) 6,000 Euro European Speaker 3,000 Euro Non-European Speaker 6,000 Euro Prizes for Outstanding Abstracts 3,000 Euro Brochure Insert 3,000 Euro Coffee Break 2,000 Euro I would like to book exhibition space: Sponsor Booth at 400 Euro per sq. meter Non-sponsor booth at 800 Euro per sq. meter (minimum booth size: 5x3 meter) Please call me to discuss the sponsorship package Signature: Date: ComtecMed Medical Congresses 53 Rothschild Boulevard P.O. Box 58 Tel Aviv 61000, Israel Fax: Tel: c-gold@comtecmed.com Website:

16 The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (C-GOLD) Headquarters and Administration: 53 Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68, Tel Aviv 61000, Israel Tel: Fax: Comtec Spain: Bailén, 95-97, pral. 1. a Barcelona, Spain Tel: Fax: spain@comtecmed.com Comtec China: 175 Xiang Yang Road South, Shanghai China Tel: Fax: china@comtecmed.com