CEOC 2009 6th Central European Oncology Congress Hotel Kvarner, Opatija, Croatia June 24-27, 2009 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT Under the high patronage of Mr. Stjepan MesiÊ, President of the Republic of Croatia
2 Organizing Committee Chairman: Branimir I. Sikic, Stanford, California, USA Co-chairs: Tanja»ufer, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jacek Jassem, Gdansk, Poland Robert Pirker, Vienna, Austria Mirko amija, Zagreb, Croatia Umberto Tirelli, Aviano, Italy Scientific Advisory Committee Branimir I. Sikic (USA) Tanja»ufer (Slovenia) Jacek Jassem (Poland) Antonio JuretiÊ (Croatia) Zvonko KusiÊ (Croatia) Damir Nemet (Croatia) Bojana Pajk (Slovenia) Steven PavletiÊ (USA) Robert Pirker (Austria) Marko Snoj (Slovenia) Ian Tannock (Canada) Umberto Tirelli (Italy) Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia) Local Organizing Committee Mirko amija Lidija BeketiÊ-OreπkoviÊ Mladen SolariÊ Hrvoje obat Central European Oncology Congress Secretariat University Hospital for Tumors Ilica 197, Zagreb 10000, Croatia Phone 385-1-3783-520, Fax 385-1-3775-536 e-mail: mirko.samija@kzt.hr Technical Organizer Official PCO PENTA LTD. Miss Danijela urëiê / Mr. Frano Falkoni A.Hebranga 20 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Telephone: +385 1 4553 290, +385 1 462 86 17 Fax: +385 1 4553 284 E-mail: danijela@penta-zagreb.hr Website: www.penta-zagreb.hr/ceoc2009 GOLD SPONSOR: ROCHE
3 We are pleased to announce the 6th Central European Oncology Congress CEOC-2009 at the Hotel Kvarner, Opatija, Croatia on June 24-27, 2009. CEOC-2009 is an outstanding continuing medical education program, with three days featuring updates of the ASCO meeting, multidisciplinary tumor panels, and satellite symposia, in the beautiful setting of Opatija. Poster presentations of clinical research results are invited. Brief oral presentations by selected poster presenters will be held and discussed with a panel of members of the Scientific Advisory Committee. Please mark your calendars, save the date for CEOC-2009, and don t forget to register early! On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Branimir I. Sikic Mirko amija
4 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 2:00-7:00 pm Registration: Hotel Kvarner 4:30-5:30 pm Satellite Symposium: Tobe announced 5:30-6:30 pm Satellite Symposium: To be announced 7:00-10:00 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner, Kvarner Hotel THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 8:30-8:35 am Welcome and Introduction. Branimir I. Sikic (USA) Morning session, 8:35 to 10:15 am Lung Cancers Chair: Branimir I. Sikic (USA) 8:35-9:05 am Robert Pirker (Austria): Update on Therapy of Lung Cancers 9:05-10:15 am Thoracic Cancers Combined Modality Tumor Board Four cases to be moderated by Prof. Pirker (Austria) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: David Gandara (USA), Miroslav Samaræija (Croatia), Rudolf Tomek (Croatia) Radiation Oncologists: Jacek Jassem (Poland), Antonio JuretiÊ (Croatia) Surgical Oncologists: Zoran Slobodnjak (Croatia) 10:15-10:45 am Coffee break 10:45-11.45 Plenary Lecture - David Gandara (USA): Targeted and Individualized Therapies in Lung Cancer 11.45-12:45 pm Satellite Symposium: To be announced 12:45-1:30 pm Buffet Lunch 1:30-2:30 pm Satellite Symposium: To be announced 2:30-6:00 pm Free time Evening session, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Genitourinary Cancers Chair: Tanja»ufer (Slovenia) 6:00-6:45 am Ian Tannock (Canada): Update on Therapy of Genitourinary Cancers 6:45-8:00 pm Genitourinary Cancers Combined Modality Tumor Board
5 Four cases to be moderated by Prof. amija (Croatia) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: Mislav GrgiÊ (Croatia), Ian Tannock (Canada) Radiation Oncologists: Pavol Dubinsky (Slovakia), Mladen SolariÊ (Croatia) Surgical Oncologists: Robert Djavan (Austria) FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 Morning session, 8:30 to 10:30 am Head and Neck Cancers Chair: Robert Pirker (Austria) 8:30-9:00 am Jacek Jassem (Poland): Update on Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer 9:00-10:30 am Head and Neck Cancers Combined Modality Tumor Board Four cases to be moderated by Prof. Sikic (USA) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: Laura Locati (Italy) Radiation Oncologists: Jacek Jassem (Poland), Primoz Strojan (Slovenia) Surgical Oncologists: Adam Maciejewski (Poland), Miso Virag (Croatia) 10:30-11:15 am Coffee break and poster viewing 11:15 to Noon Branimir I. Sikic (USA): New Cancer Therapies Noon-1:00 pm Satellite Symposium: to be announced 1:00-2:00 pm Buffet Lunch Afternoon session, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Forum for Young Oncologists Chair: Jacek Jassem (Poland) 2:00-2:30 pm Ian Tannock (Canada): Pharmacoeconomics in Oncology 2:30-3:00 pm Steven Pavletic (USA): Cancer Survivorship Studies and Clinical Approaches 3:00-4:00 pm Short Oral Presentations of Selected Abstracts Six abstracts will be selected for 10-minute oral presentation and discussion. 4:00-8:00 pm Free Time
6 8:00 pm-midnight Gala Congress Dinner Dinner and Dancing, Kvarner Crystal Ballroom SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009 Morning session, 8:30 to 10:30 am Breast Cancer Chair: Mirko amija (Croatia) 8:30-9:00 am Tanja»ufer (Slovenia): Update on Therapy of Breast Cancers 9:00-10:30 am Breast Cancer Combined Modality Tumor Board Four cases to be moderated by Prof.»ufer (Slovenia) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: Martin Pechersdorfer (Austria), Klaus Porzig (USA), Damir Vrbanec (Croatia) Radiation Oncologists: Lidija BeketiÊ-OreπkoviÊ (Croatia), Jacek Jassem (Poland), Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia) Surgical Oncologists: Marko Snoj (Slovenia) 10:30-11:00 am Coffee break 11:00-12:15 pm Lymphoma Tumor Board Chair: Umberto Tirelli (Italy) Four cases moderated by Prof. Tirelli (Italy) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Steven Pavletic (USA), Henning Bredenfeld (Germany), Barbara Jezerπek-NovakoviË (Slovenia), Damir Nemet (Croatia), Renata Zaucha (Poland) 12:15-12:30 pm Closing ceremony. Announcement of awards for young investigators
POSTER INFORMATION Poster presentations of clinical research results are encouraged. Abstracts will be reviewed by the scientific advisory committee, and presenters of selected abstracts will be asked to give a brief verbal presentation of their results (2-3 minutes) during a poster discussion session at the congress. Three outstanding posters will be announced at the end of the meeting, with prizes of $500 each to be awarded to the presenter. Only presenters under the age of 40 will be eligible for the poster awards. Poster Instructions Abstracts for posters should be printed in standard format, single spaced, on one side of a sheet of paper. Separate lines should be used for the Title, Authors (full first name, middle initial, and last name), Institutional Affiliation, Address, and Body of Abstract. The Body of the abstract should be limited to 200 words. Submission of Poster Abstracts to morana.simat@kzt.hr Deadline for Poster Abstracts - April 15, 2009 The poster session will be held at the Kvarner Hotel. Poster display starts on June 25, 2009 at 8.00 am and ends (dismantling) on June 27, 2009 after 1.00 pm. Each accepted poster will be assigned a number corresponding to the poster board assignment in the poster display area. Poster board size: height 180 cm / width 120 cm. REGISTRATION FEES Regular Fees: Prior to December 31, 2008: EUR 350 December 31, 2008 - May 1, 2009: EUR 450 May 1, 2009 or later: EUR 550 One-Day Registration Fees: Prior to December 31, 2008: EUR 150 December 31, 2008 - May 1, 2009: EUR 200 May 1, 2009 or later: EUR 250 Reduced Fees - Students and Trainees: Prior to December 31, 2008: EUR 150 December 31, 2008 - May 1, 2009: EUR 200 May 1, 2009 or later: EUR 250 Accompanying persons: EUR 100 7
8 Registration fee for participants includes: admission to all scientific sessions, poster session and exhibition, congress badge, congress bag with congress materials, book of abstracts, coffee breaks and refreshments, welcome reception, 2 lunches, 2 dinners with music and certificate of attendance. Registration fee for accompanying persons includes: admission to all scientific sessions, poster session and exhibition, congress badge, coffee breaks and refreshments, welcome reception, 2 dinners with music and 1 half-day tour. GENERAL INFORMATION CONGRESS VENUE Kvarner Hotel, Opatija, Croatia - Crystal Ballroom LANGUAGE The official language of the Congress is English. REGISTRATION DESK Registration and information desk will be located in the entrance hall of the Kvarner Hotel. Opening hours: Wednesday, June 24, 2009: 02.00-07.00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2009: 08.00 am - 02.30 pm and 05.30-08.00 pm Friday, June 26, 2009: 08.00 am - 04.00 pm Saturday, June 27, 2009: 08.00 am - 02.00 pm EXHIBITION SATELLlTE SYMPOSIA - ADVERTISEMENTS Technical and trade exhibitions will be held in conjunction with the Congress. Exhibition of pharmaceutical companies, drugs and equipment will be held at the Kvarner Hotel during the Congress. All interested parties may contact the Technical Organizer Penta Ltd or visit the Congress website www.penta-zagreb.hr/ceoc2009 for more detailed information. All reservations for exhibition satellite symposia advertisements will be made on a first come, first served basis.
9 PROJECTIONS 1. Data Presentation If using a PowerPoint (or any other computer) presentation, please bring your presentation on a CD or disk on key, using the USB port in the computer and load it on one of the Congress computers at the main Congress Hall, at least 1 hour before the start of the session. You may supply your own laptop computer as a back-up. If combining video films with PowerPoint, please make sure to check it in the Congress hall during a coffee or lunch break prior to your session, at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. Please note that the Congress computers are being supplied with Windows XP and Office XP (at least). Important note for Macintosh users If using a Macintosh laptop computer, please note that you need to supply your own, confirm that it has a VGA socket for external signal and check it in the session hall where your lecture is taking place during the coffee or lunch break prior to your session, at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. 2. Video If you need to use a video for your presentation (VHS multisystem format only), please advise us by e-mail or fax, no later than June 1, 2009. 3. Overhead projection (projection of transparencies) If using transparencies, please advise us by e-mail or fax, no later than June 1, 2009. Please note that slide projection will not be available.
10 As a recognized leader in professional congress organization in the Republic of Croatia, OPATIJA will greet you with excellent restaurants and comfortable accommodation at a variety of price categories available for this meeting through the Technical Organizer: Penta Ltd., Zagreb. LIST OF HOTELS HOTEL NAME STAR RATING ROOM RATE SINGLE DOUBLE MILENIJ 5 EUR 110 EUR 82 AMBASADOR 5 EUR 102 EUR 75 GRAND 4 OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4 EUR 100 EUR 72 AGAVA 4 EUR 100 EUR 72 VILLA AMBASADOR 4 EUR 91 EUR 65 BRISTOL 4 EUR 89 EUR 63 IMPERIAL 3 EUR 55 EUR 40 KVARNER 3 EUR 55 EUR 40 PALACE-BELLEVUE 3 EUR 55 EUR 40 Hotel rates are stated per person per night. Prices include overnight with buffet breakfast, all taxes and service charge. Tips are not included.
All hotels are within 5-8 min walk from the Congress venue. On arrival day, check in is 3.00 pm. On departure day, check out is 11.00 am the latest. Hotel bookings will be confirmed on a first come first served basis. Deadline for hotel booking is: April 15, 2009. After the mentioned date, accommodation may only be confirmed according to the hotels availability. Every hotel reservation must be accompanied by payment (credit card details or bank transfer copy) and will be confirmed in writing by the Technical Organizer Penta Ltd. PAYMENT Payment of registration fees and hotel accommodation is done through Penta Ltd. please see REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION FORM. CHANGES AND/OR CANCELLATIONS All changes or cancellations of paid and used registration fees and hotel accommodation must be sent in writing to Penta Ltd. Any change (name, hotel or room type, arrival/departure date) or cancellation is possible under following conditions: by April 15, 2009: no charges Apr il15-june 1, 2009: EUR 50.00 per any change after June 1, 2009: EUR 75.00 per change of arrival/departure date or room type. In case of cancellation of registration or hotel accommodation no refund will be made. Name change for registration or hotel accommodation is not possible after June 1, 2009. Any new name or hotel reservation is treated as new application and is subject to prices and terms valid on date of change. The same conditions apply for changes on the spot. All refunds will be made after the Congress. 11
12 For any additional information about hotel accommodation, registration, exhibition, satellite symposia, advertisements please contact Technical Organizer Official PCO: PENTA LTD. Miss Danijela urëiê / Mr. Frano Falkoni A.Hebranga 20 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Telephone: +385 1 4553 290, +385 1 462 86 17 Fax: +385 1 4553 284 E-mail: danijela@penta-zagreb.hr Website: www.penta-zagreb.hr/ceoc2009