The Academy for Clinical Debates & Controversies in Medicine COGI - The 13th World Congress on Held jointly with The German Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology NOVEMBER 4-7, 2010 BERLIN, GERMANY Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus A comprehensive Congress fully devoted to clinical debates and controversial issues in a wide spectrum of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility. cogi@comtecmed.com www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin
WELCOME LETTER Dear Friends and Colleagues We are happy to invite you to attend the 13th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI) which will be jointly organized with German Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to be held in November 4-7, 2010 at the Berliner Congress Center (BCC), Berlin, Germany. The groundbreaking series of COGI Congresses provide a unique platform to discuss controversial issues in all fields of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility. The ability to discuss just controversial topics with emphasis on clinical solutions in cases where no agreed-upon answers or consensus exist, provides clinicians with an insight and a take-home message that ameliorates treatment in the most difficult cases. The high level of discussions has already placed COGI as a gathering site for experts from various subdisciplines, and a forum where physicians with more general clinical interest in several fields may find solutions that would otherwise require many monothematic congresses. The joint meeting promises the finest scientific program, with heated discussions and more durable material, such as webcasting and publications, for the benefit of all participating physicians and industry alike. Meeting attendees will be able to enjoy the sweeping views, historic charm, and outstanding dining and shopping that make Berlin world-renowned. We believe that you will join us at what we believe will be an outstanding scientific event. Sincerely Prof. Zion Ben-Rafael Prof. Klaus Diedrich Prof. Zeev Shoham Congress Co-Chairpersons On behalf of the Organizing Committee Sections Heads ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Gynecology & ART & Feto-Maternal Menopause & Oncology Infertility Medicine Family Planning Günter Emons Robert Fischer Gian Carlo Di Renzo Santiago Palacios Walter Jonat Ludwig Kiesel Joachim W. Dudenhausen Thomas Rabe Rolf Kreienberg Askan Schultze-Mosgau Klaus Friese Felice Petraglia Thomas Strowitzki Klaus Vetter 2
COGI CONGRESS PROFILE Since its launch in 1999, COGI has become established as the only meeting where physicians can meet with outstanding experts in all Ob/Gyn fields, and be updated on the most pressing clinical questions of the day. COGI is a true educational experience that presernts the major changes in these rapidly evolving fields. The program of the COGI Congress is designed to provide an effective forum for discussing and debating unresolved controversies, by allowing ample time for speakers/audience discussion. The goal of the COGI Congress is to reach actual and agreed-upon answers to some of these controversies, through evidence-based medicine COGI is among the largest international OB/GYN congresses in the world, and the only Congress of its kind that focuses mainly on controversial issues in form of debates respecting the EBM principles. Past Congresses 11th World Congress - COGI Paris, France November 27-30, 2008 2nd Asia Pacific Congress - COGI Shanghai, China November 8-11, 2007 9th World Congress - COGI Barcelona, Spain March 22-25, 2007 7th World Congress - COGI Athens, Greece April 14-17, 2005 1st Asia Pacific Congress - COGI Bangkok, Thailand November 25-28, 2004 5th World Congress - COGI Las Vegas, USA June 3-6, 2004 4th World Congress - COGI Berlin, Germany April 24-27, 2003 3rd World Congress - COGI Washington D.C. USA June 20-23, 2002 2nd World Congress - COGI Paris, France September 6-9, 2001 1st World Congress - COGI Czech Republic October 28-31, 1999 3
Statistics COGI Europe Barcelona 2007 Paris 2008 Sessions 35 36 Debates 13 21 Posters Abstracts 115 520 Participants 2094 1958 Countries 86 77 Speakers/Chairs 86 92 Demographics 4
Venue Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstrasse 26 10785 Berlin Tel: +49 030 2065-1432 Fax: +49 030 2065-1013 www.maritim.de Sponsorship and Exhibition contact ComtecMed Tel: +972 3 5666166 Fax: +972 3 5666177 E-mail: COGI@comtecmed.com Website: www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin Accommodation and Registration ComtecMed Tel: +972 3 5666166 Fax: +972 3 5666177 Email: cogi@comtecmed.com Language The official language of the Congress is English. 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. Registration Fees Participants - Physicians and scientists GENERAL INFORMATION Until July 31, 2010 From August 1, 2010 From November 1, 2010 540 590 650 Nurses, Students/Trainees 385 430 470 Residents* 320 380 420 Accompanying Persons 140 *Non-tenured junior scientists. Registration form must be accompanied by a letter from the head of the department, confirming their status. The letter should be printed on department letterhead and addressed to the Registration Department of the congress. 5
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES As outlined below, a number of opportunities for sponsorship are available. In addition to the individual benefits of each package, all Sponsors will be acknowledged on the official Congress Website and in the final Congress Program. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) APPROVED SESSION 30,000 The Sponsor may donate 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 Session s chairpersons and speakers (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 12 sq.m Additional space may be obtained at a special reduced price of 400 per sq.m Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors Additional exhibitor s registrations may be purchased at 350 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 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 Symposium s chairpersons and speakers (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 16 sq.m exhibition space Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of 400 per sq.m Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors Additional exhibitor s registrations may be purchased at 350 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
PRE/POST-CONGRESS SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM (NON-CME APPROVED) (This option is particularly suited for drug launching and other special events) 50,000 The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-cme approved Pre/Post-Congress Satellite Symposium, for 3-4 hours (or more) on Thursday (Nov. 4, 2009), before the official opening of the Congress, or on Sunday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the end of the Congress. The expenses of the Symposium s chairpersons and speakers (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 20 sq.m exhibition space Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of 400 per sq.m Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors Additional exhibitor's registration may be purchased at 350 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 25,000 (per lunch) The Sponsor may subsidize in part a buffet lunch served on Friday, (Nov. 5, 2009) and/or on Saturday (Nov. 6, 2009). 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 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 7
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the major sponsorship opportunities, a range of other sponsorship packages is available to meet various needs. WELCOME RECEPTION 15,000 A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening (Nov. 4, 2009) 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 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags CONGRESS PROGRAM 15,000 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 10,000 An E-Poster is an electronic version of the traditional poster board. Posters will be displayed on monitor screens. The E-Poster will include text, figures as well as videos. Abstracts will be displayed as an electronic poster (e-poster) 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 period of time. 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
FACULTY DINNER 10,000 A Faculty Dinner will be held for invited speakers of the Congress. The Sponsor s logo will appear on a special board at the Faculty Dinner venue INTERNET CENTER 10,000 The Internet Center will be outfitted with Internet workstations for participants of the Congress to check their email and stay updated in-between sessions. The sponsorship package provides: workstations, areas for corporate logo display, technical support, furniture, adequate space for the workstations and Internet set-up and connection. 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 The Sponsor will provide the participants Congress bags. provided-in-kind + 10,000 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 10,000 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
CONGRESS WEBSITE 8,000 The Congress Website is www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin. Participants can register and book their accommodation on-line. Submission of abstracts will only be possible via the Congress Website. During and after the Congress, all abstracts will be available on the Website, which will be maintained for a year following the Congress. AUDIO WEBCAST 4,000 The Congress will provide an audio webcast of the sponsor s session/symposium, which can be placed on the official COGI Website at www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin (pending the speakers approval). Audio 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 audio webcast represents outstanding material for distribution through representatives of your affiliates in the different countries. The Sponsor s edited webcast with the sponsors logo will be uploaded on the Congress Website, providing a twoway link (if necessary) MINI POCKET PROGRAM 5,000 A Mini Pocket Program will be distributed to all participants with their registration kits. 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 separate Sponsor logo page 10
WRITING PADS AND PENS provided-in-kind + 5,000 The Sponsor will provide all participants with notepads 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 notepads and pens will bear the Sponsor s company product/logo CONGRESS LANYARD The Sponsor provides printed lanyards for the name badges The Congress provides printed lanyards for the name badges 3,000 6,000 This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Platinum and Gold Sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional 1/2 A4 page advertisement, full color, will be included in the final Congress Progam EUROPEAN SPEAKER 3,000 The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited European Speaker. Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel. One half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program separate Sponsor logo page The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants bags NON EUROPEAN SPEAKER 6,000 The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited American Speaker. Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel. One half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program separate Sponsor logo page The Sponsor s brochure will be inserted in the participants bags 11
PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ABSTRACTS 3,000 Six prizes of 500 each will be awarded to 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. COFFEE BREAKS 2,000 Coffee will be served during breaks between sessions on each day of the Congress. BROCHURE INSERT 2,000 A brochure provided by the Sponsor will be inserted in the participants bags, which will be distributed to all of the participants of the Congress. All prices are quoted in Euro and are subject to VAT It is the Sponsors' and Exhibitors' responsibility to comply with the local authority's regulations, EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceuticals Industries & Associations) www.efpia.org and IFMPA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations) www.ifpma.org Code of Practice on the Promotion of Medicines. 12
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES The following are the sponsorship levels according to the total amount of sponsorship, which includes Satellite Symposia, Sponsorship Items and Exhibition. Platinum Euro 50,000 and up Gold Euro 25,000 50,000 Silver Euro 10,000 25,000 Sponsor Euro 0 10,000 13
EXHIBITION Exhibition A professional exhibition will be held at the Congress venue, 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. Space/Booth Rental Sponsors may rent additional exhibition space at Є400 per sq.m. Non-sponsors may obtain exhibition space at Є800 per sq.m. Exhibitor s Technical Manual Welcome Reception and lunch on Friday and Saturday for registered exhibitors A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program Cleaning service for public area and gangways 24-hour security Booth Shell Rental This includes: Booth shell, basic lighting, electrical socket (500 W) Fascia panel with standard lettering. Please note that booth shell rental does not include furniture, or cleaning. Furniture, cleaning and other services may be ordered at a later stage in accordance with the offers shown in the Technical Manual. Allocation of Exhibition Booth Space/booth allocation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. The exhibition plan will be mounted on the Congress website: http://www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin Exhibitor Registration All exhibitors are required to be registered and will receive a badge displaying the exhibiting sponsor s name The sponsor will receive two badges as part of their exhibiting package Additional exhibitor s badges may be purchased at Є350 each 14
SPONSORSHIP BOOKING FORM ComtecMed Medical Congresses Fax: +972 3 5666177 53 Rothschild Boulevard Tel: +972 3 5666166 P.O. Box 58 Email: COGI@comtecmed.com Tel Aviv 61000, Israel Website: www.comtecmed.com/cogi/berlin Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Post/Zip Code: Telephone: Country: Fax: Email: Website: I would like to book the following sponsorship items: Sponsorship item Price CME-Approved Session 30,000 Satellite Symposium (Non-CME approved) 40,000 Pre/Post- Congress Satellite Symposium (Non-CME approved) 50,000 Lunch 25,000 Welcome Reception 20,000 Congress Program 15,000 E-Posters 10,000 Faculty Dinner 10,000 Internet Center 10,000 Participants Bags 10,000 CD-ROM 10,000 Congress Website 8,000 Mini/Pocket Program 5,000 Writing Pads and Pens 5,000 Audio Webcast 4,000 Lanyards (sponsor provides) 3,000 Lanyards (congress provides) 6,000 European Speaker 3,000 Non-European Speaker 6,000 Prizes for Outstanding Abstracts 3,000 Coffee Break 2,000 Brochure Insert 2,000 All sponsorship and exhibition prices are subject to VAT I would like to book exhibition space: Sponsor Booth at 400 per sq. meter Non-Sponsor booth at 800 per sq.m. (minimum booth size: 12 sq.m) Please call me to discuss the sponsorship package Please send me a sponsorship contract and first 50% deposit invoice. Signature: Date: 15
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