INVITATION TO INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO SPONSOR AND EXHIBIT AT

THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESSTM 2017 ON APRIL 19 – 23, 2017 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS www.easl.eu

MANY WAYS ONE AIM: BEATING LIVER DISEASE

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 EASL GOVERNING BOARD...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 USEFUL ADDRESSES................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 ILC 2016 CONGRESS REPORT............................................................................................................................................................ 7 HISTORY OF EASL........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 CONGRESS KEY DATES.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 PRELIMINARY CONGRESS TIMETABLE.....................................................................................................................................12 BMI INDUSTRY BOARD.............................................................................................................................................................................14 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS ...........................................................................................................................................................................14 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 SPONSOR PACKAGES OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................................. 18 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP ITEMS ............................................................................................................................................... 20 EXHIBITION......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESSTM 2017 SPONSORSHIP BOOKING FORM .................................................................................................................................................... 39 THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESSTM 2017 EXHIBITION BOOKING FORM ............................................................................................................................................................. 40 PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS BALLOT...........................................................................................................41 CODE OF PRACTICE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

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EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER

WELCOME LETTER The European Association for the Study of the Liver invites you to become a sponsor and exhibit at The International Liver Congress™ 2017 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands – April 19 – 23, 2017

At EASL we are committed to providing our industry partners with a variety of solutions to facilitate your presence at The International Liver Congress™. Our offering should give you flexibility to create your own tailor-made package.

Join the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to Hepatology! Generate interest, make connections, boost awareness, and build relationships at the largest international hepatology expert meeting. Choose from a range of sponsorship packages that can help you connect with our growing community in the way that fits your marketing strategy and your budget.

EASL has decided to return to the renowned congress center, the RAI in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from April 19-23, 2017. The venue has been carefully chosen to enable EASL to offer all supporting companies and exhibitors a comfortable working environment to showcase their products and services, as well as a platform suitable for networking activities.

THE CONGRESS AT A GLANCE

1-2-3

5 DAYS

1620 10,100+ ACCEPTED DELEGATES ABSTRACTS

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FROM 128 COUNTRIES

65 EXHIBITING COMPANIES

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

EASL GOVERNING BOARD EASL is an association driven by Governing Board members dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in liver research, in the clinical practice of liver disorders, and in providing education to all those interested in Hepatology. The EASL Governing Board is composed of 12 experts (the Secretary General, Vice-Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director, 5 Scientific Committee members, the EU Policy Councillor, and 2 Educational

Councillors). The Governing Board’s role is to progressively take EASL and liver disease research into the future. While the roots of the association were grounded in Europe, EASL engages globally with all stakeholders in the liver wherever they are based, and spreads best practices and the latest scientific knowledge on Hepatology across the globe.

SECRETARY GENERAL

VICE-SECRETARY

TREASURER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Clichy, France DR. LAURENT CASTERA

Oslo, Norway PROF. TOM HEMMING KARLSEN

Bologna, Italy PROF. MAURO BERNARDI

Aclens, Switzerland GRÉGOIRE PAVILLON

EU POLICY COUNCILLOR

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Lisbon, Portugal PROF. HELENA CORTEZ-PINTO

Bern, Switzerland DR. ANNALISA BERZIGOTTI

Ancona, Italy DR. MARCO MARZIONI

Aachen, Germany PROF. FRANK TACKE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Barcelona, Spain DR. ALEJANDRO FORNER

Birmingham, United Kingdom PROF. PHILIP N. NEWSOME

EDUCATIONAL COUNCILLOR

EDUCATIONAL COUNCILLOR

London, United Kingdom PROF. MASSIMO PINZANI

Geneva, Switzerland PROF. FRANCESCO NEGRO

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USEFUL ADDRESSES EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER The EASL Building THE HOME OF HEPATOLOGY 7, rue Daubin 1203 Geneva Switzerland Tel +41 22 807 03 60 Fax +41 22 328 07 24 [email protected]

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Sébastien Prettre +41 22 807 29 72 [email protected]

REGISTRATION

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION

MCI Suisse SA 75, rue de Lyon 1211 Geneva 13 Switzerland +41 22 339 96 19 [email protected]

Devi Mey +41 79 870 28 25 +41 22 807 03 69 [email protected]

ACCOMMODATION

ILC (EASL) ORGANISING SECRETARIAT CONTACTS Nathalie Huguenin +41 22 807 29 76 [email protected]

RAI Hotel Services Susan Boogert Europaplein 22 1078 GZ Amsterdam The Netherlands + 31 20 549 19 27 [email protected]

CONGRESS VENUE RAI Amsterdam Europaplein 22 1078 GZ Amsterdam The Netherlands

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ILC 2016 CONGRESS REPORT OVERWHELMING SATISFACTION WITH THE EXHIBITION FROM OUR DELEGATES What was your overall impression of The International Liver CongressTM 2016

Did you visit the exhibition hall? 3%

1% 1% 6%

Yes No

48%

97%

44%

Where you satisfied by the exhibition? 4%

Yes No

Average

Excellent

Poor

N/A

Good

96%

OVERVIEW PER CONTINENT

EUROPE 57.76% MIDDLE EAST 7.03% NORTH AMERICA 17.24%

AFRICA 1%

ASIA 12.2%

SOUTH AMERICA 3.34% OCEANIA 1.61%

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STATISTICS PREVIOUS CONGRESS STATISTICS (ILC 2016) YEARS

VENUE

NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS

2017

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

10,100+

2016

Barcelona, Spain

10,064

2015

Vienna, Austria

10,127

2014

London, United Kingdom

10,810

2013

Amsterdam, Netherlands

9,212

2012

Barcelona, Spain

9,417

2011

Berlin, Germany

8,062

2010

Vienna, Austria

7,602

2009

Copenhagen, Denemark

7,017

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DELEGATES

2,983 ABSTRACTS SUBMITTED

370+

TOP 10 COUNTRIES COUNTRIES

10,064

SPEAKERS

NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS 1,322

1.

USA

2.

UNITED KINGDOM

722

3.

SPAIN

691

4.

GERMANY

670

5.

ITALY

600

6.

FRANCE

512

7.

EGYPT

306

8.

SWITZERLAND

300

9.

CHINA

249

10.

CANADA

197

770

YOUNG INVESTIGATORS

128

COUNTRIES

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

HISTORY OF EASL The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) was founded in Marburg, Germany on 23-25 April 1966. More than 70 participants from 15 European countries attended the first Congress of European specialists in liver disease organized by Prof. Gustav-Adolf Martini. The name of the new society, EASL, was inspired from the already existing International Association for the Study of the Liver (IASL). It was agreed that the new society should be a loose association of physicians and scientists with an interest in liver research and should have neither fixed membership nor a board of directors. It was agreed that the Congress should be held annually with the venue rotating through different European countries. The rapidly increasing number of participants and abstracts submitted for presentation at the Congress developed the formerly «loose» association to a more official frame of organization with solicitors, scientific committee and set congress structure within a couple of years. The number of abstracts submitted for presentation at the first Congress in 1966 was 45. It increased in the year 2002, to over 500 presented abstracts with an acceptance rate from 40-50%. In 2012, 2300 regular abstracts were submitted together with 95 late-breakers and the acceptance rate has remained between 4050% to guarantee a high standard scientific program.

In 1985 Journal of Hepatology became the official journal of EASL. Under the first editorin-chief, Dame Sheila Sherlock and her successors, Prof. Jean-Pierre Benhamou, Prof. Gustav Paumgartner, Prof. Juan Rodés, Prof. Massimo Colombo, Prof. Didier Samuel and Prof. Rajiv Jalan together with associate editors and the editorial board, the journal has continued to develop as one of the leading journals in Hepatology with an ever increasing scientific impact factor. EASL has become an influential and major international organization not only within Europe, but indeed worldwide. The International Liver Congress™ currently attracts over 10,000 participants from all over the world; all European countries, the Americas, the Middle East, Japan and China. Over the past 50 years, the Congress has been held in over 20 different European countries. Today EASL is a large society with over 4,500 members. The Association remains dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in liver research and in the clinical practice of liver disorders and has given rise to a large number of international clinical trials and research collaborations in liver disease for the benefit of patients all over the world.

The submitted and accepted abstracts of The International Liver Congress™ have also been published in various journals such as Digestion, Liver, and Italian Journal of Gastroenterology.

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THE GOALS OF EASL To promote research in the science of liver disease (Hepatology) To promote the education of physicians and scientists and the public awareness of liver diseases and their management To foster public awareness of liver diseases and their management

To facilitate scientific exchange and to foster European multi-center controlled trials To encourage and support the participation of young investigators at The International Liver Congress™ and other educational events hosted by EASL

To act as an advisor to European Health authorities concerning liver diseases, provision of clinical services and the need for research funding

CONGRESS KEY DATES REGISTRATION & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENING 30.09.2016

ABSTRACT LATE BREAKER SUBMISSION OPENING 13.02.2017

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES 22.11.2016

ABSTRACT LATE BREAKER SUBMISSION CLOSING 22.02.2017

INDUSTRY SATELLITE SYMPOSIA PROGRAMME SUBMISSION 28.11.2016

END OF EXHIBITION SALES 24.02.2017

REGISTRATION: END OF EARLY FEE 31.12.2016

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CONGRESS DATES 19-23.04.2017

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

ILC SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME In 2015, the Governing Board has redesigned the programme to highlight specialties and fields enabling visitors to make informed choices on sessions of interest based on the scientific content to be presented rather than just on the type of session being held.

This was implemented for the first time at The International Liver CongressTM 2016.

Regardless of your interests and specialty, this redesign has been done with your needs in mind, and will ensure that every participant

has the richest possible scientific experience during our annual congress.

The programme will be organised according to the following specialties:

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PRELIMINARY CONGRESS TIMETABLE* WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL

THURSDAY 20 APRIL

FRIDAY 21 APRIL

Industry sponsored satellite symposia

Early morning workshops

07:30 - 08:00 08:00 - 08:30 08:30 - 09:00

Joint Workshops Post-graduate course cont.

09:00 - 09:30 09:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30

Basic science seminar

General session II and Awards ceremony I

Poster Tour Joint Workshops

10:30 - 11:00

State of the Art Post-graduate course cont.

11:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00

Poster Tour

Basic science seminar Grand rounds

12:00 - 12:30

Post-graduate course

12:30 - 13:00

Basic science seminar

Poster Tour Poster Tour

13:00 - 13:30

Oral ePoster sessions

EU and impact on general health

Fellowship and registry grant results

13:30 - 14:00

YI Seminar

Poster Tour Oral ePoster sessions

General assembly

Poster Tour

14:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:30

Nurse and associates forum

Post-graduate course

General session I and opening ceremony Symposia

Basic science seminar

15:30 - 16:00

Poster Tour

Poster Tour

16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:00 17:00 - 17:30

Nurse and associates forum

Post-graduate course

Basic science seminar

Parallel sessions

Fusion Hepatology

Parallel sessions

Literature highlights

17:30 - 18:00 18:00 - 18:30 18:30 - 19:00 19:00 - 19:30 19:30 - 20:00

*subject to change

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Major sponsor industry satellite symposia Abdominal sonography course

Major sponsor industry satellite symposia

Abdominal sonography course

Major sponsor industry satellite symposia

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

APRIL

FRIDAY 21 APRIL

SATURDAY 22 APRIL

SUNDAY 23 APRIL

Early morning workshops

Industry sponsored satellite symposia

Early morning workshops

General session II and Awards ceremony I

General session III and Awards ceremony II

State of the Art

State of the Art

mposia

c science eminar

Journal of Hepatology session

Best Poster

Major sponsor industry satellite symposia

Poster Tour

Poster Tour

c science eminar Grand rounds

impact neral lth

Fellowship and registry grant results

General assembly

EASL-EFSUMB Workshop Lecture

Poster Tour

General session IV Major sponsor industry satellite symposia Oral ePoster sessions

eremony Symposia

Poster Tour

Symposia

Poster Tour

Symposia

Parallel sessions

YI Seminar

Poster Tour Oral ePoster sessions

Poster Tour

YI Forum

Poster Tour

Poster Tour

Ultrasound Hands on I

Ultrasound Hands on II

Ultrasound Hands on III

Fusion Hepatology

onsor industry te symposia

Parallel sessions

Literature highlights

Late-breaker session Ultrasound Hands on IV

Abdominal sonography course

Major sponsor industry satellite symposia

HCV-recommendations Abdominal sonography course

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BMI INDUSTRY BOARD The BMI Board, composed of The International Liver Congress™ Sponsors, meets two times a year. Once at The International Liver Congress™ for a meeting debrief, once in the spring before the following Congress at the forthcoming venue site visit. The ultimate aims of this collaboration are as follows: To organise and plan The International Liver Congress™ ensuring that the available budget from the commercial companies is used to provide the basis for the best scientific content to be organised in line with the EASL Constitution and the Code of Practice. To ensure that The International Liver Congress™ is of high scientific value, professionally organised and planned, thereby generating a reasonable financial surplus to support all the costs involved in the organisation of such a Congress. To provide the means for regular dialogue between the EASL and the commercial companies, and thereby to promote a clear understanding of mutual problems to avoid potential conflicts.

To jointly contribute towards creating and maintaining a positive and professional public image of The International Liver Congress™. To ensure that no major sponsors or other exhibitors at The International Liver Congress™ organise social or other events which does not conflict with the Congress Programme, Postgraduate Course, official activities or Satellite Symposia. Representatives of commercial companies in this context are also deemed to be responsible for the activities of their local affiliates.

** T he commercial companies reserve the right within the daily schedules of The International Liver Congress™ to hold company staff Meetings, symposium slide previews involving company staff and invited speakers only, and a clinical trial investigator Congress, provided that attendance is restricted to a limited number of investigators (up to 75 pax maximum). Should the latter involve a large number of investigators; the commercial companies agree that these be held outside the scheduled hours of The International Liver Congress™.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS INTRODUCTION Industry is invited to sponsor The International Liver CongressTM 2017 by choosing various options which are set out in the following pages of the prospectus. Taking feedback from Industry we have taken the time to build sponsorship packages which include

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the key elements which we have found to be required by the majority of our past sponsors. In addition we have taken into account restrictions from compliance and regulatory bodies and will continue to do so as these are ever changing.

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

You are welcome to select a pre-built sponsor package or add to it with additional items and exhibition space. Those companies who only wish to sponsor individual items on the list below or only wish to exhibit are welcome to do so.

Please note that if any elements of the sponsor packages do not suit your current objectives we will be delighted to discuss how we can assist you in building a bespoke package to suit your needs.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

SPONSORSHIP BOOKING PROCESS

Due to the request for flexibility and accommodation of different sponsors’ requirements, EASL has introduced additional sponsor level since 2015. This will accommodate and recognize major sponsors who buy additional sponsorship items from the opportunities list. Sponsors at this level will be given 1st option on satellite symposium slots on Thursday and Friday. PLATINUM Sponsor EUR 250,000 and over GOLD Sponsor EUR 215,000 – EUR 249,000 SILVER Sponsor EUR 115,000 – 214,000

FOR SPONSORSHIP TAILOR MADE PACKAGES, PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]

We invite you to follow the following steps in booking your sponsor package: Step 1 – R  eview all the sponsorship packages and individual item opportunities listed below Step 2 – C hoose the elements of your package from the pre-built packages and sponsorship item list Step 3 – A  dd in additional exhibition space as required Step 4 – S uggest any amendments to the package by sending requests in writing to the EASL sponsorship contact: [email protected] Step 5 – C  omplete the application form and approve terms and conditions as per the booking process below Step 6 – S  ign and return contract with deposit as outlined in booking and payment procedure below

VAT INSTRUCTIONS All prices listed in the Exhibition and Sponsorship brochure are exclusive of VAT. EASL will advise all companies when and where VAT should be applicable.

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE: BE VISIBLE* Prominent placement of your logo in conference material and website

HELP SHAPE THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME* Organise a satellite symposium

Right to use the ILC logo following approval from the EASL office Opportunity to hold a press conference Onsite signage and recognition of

Submit abstracts for presentation at the congress Participate in key conference sessions

sponsors

COMMERCIAL BENEFITS* Complimentary exhibition space Complimentary conference registrations, including VIP seating for opening session

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* Subject to compliance regulations

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

WHY EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR AT ILC 1. Expected attendance around the world

+10,000

from

2. Extensive marketing opportunities 3. A Scientific Committee that is preparing a dynamic schedule of Session Speakers and Keynote presenters to cover all of the latest trends in Hepatology 4. An exhibition hall enhance with scientific poster and e-poster presentations and more!

5. Services of all general conference breaks within the exhibition hall 6. Session rooms located in close proximity to the exhibition hall for continuous traffic flow 7. Networking opportunities 8. Opportunities to host an industry satellite symposium

THE CONGRESS IN A FEW EASY STEPS 1.

3. Get in touch with our Corporate Relations Team

2.

5. Download the congress mobile app

Bookmark the scientific program to personalize your agenda

4. Confirm your offer

Don’t forget to book hotels and register online

6. Enjoy 5 days of scientific excellence @ ILC 2017 – 19-23 April, 2017

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SPONSOR PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES SOLD

ITEMS

OUT

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

€ 250’000.00 Limited to 4

€ 215’000.00

€ 115’000.00

SCIENCE AND EDUCATION – INDUSTRY SATELLITE SYMPOSIA Entry into Ballot for Thursday/Friday evening (90-minute symposia slot) in parallel with one other

X

Entry into Ballot for Wednesday evening & Sunday morning (90 – minute symposia slots) in parallel with one other

X

X

Entry into Ballot for Thursday morning or Saturday morning (60 – minute slot) in parallel with three others

X

X

Option 1: Webcast

X

X

Option 2: Interactive symposium package

X

X

Option 3: Digital branding for Satellite Symposium (onsite)

X

X

X

Symposium promotion via social media / at discretion of the EASL Office

X

X

X

Symposium promotion via EASL Newsletter

X

X

X

Permission to use the phrase Integrated Satellite Symposium of The International Liver Congress™ 2017.

X

X

X

One (1) push notification announcing the Symposium on the mobile application as allowed by compliance regulation

X

X

X

Symposia Programmes will be included in a special section of the Final Programme insofar as this is in line with compliance regulations at the time of the event

X

X

X

X

X

X

Priority assignment of exhibition space ( within each level)

X

X

X

Number of sqm included

81

81

9

QR Codes

15

10

5

Webinar

X

X

X

20%

10%

X

X

X

INDUSTRY SATELLITE SYMPOSIA SUPPORT Please choose from the below options

Promotion

Minimum of one (1) onsite promotional board to be placed throughout the congress center This benefit is for all sponsors COMMERCIAL INVOLVEMENT

Discount on additional exhibition space Full page colour conference advertisement in the final programme (e-book version) All items above are subject to compliance regulations

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X

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

SOLD

OUT

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

€ 250’000.00 Limited to 4

€ 215’000.00

€ 115’000.00

Office space (up to 20 sqm) within the conference center

X

X

Free registrations

50

40

Tickets to morning workshops

5

3

Opportunity to submit a topic proposal for an official ILC morning workshop (subject to approval by the EASL Governing Board)

X

X

Priority allocation of hotel room blocks

X

X

Priority allocation of hospitality rooms in the centre

X

X

15%

10%

X

X

ILC Website

X

X

X

Enhanced company description in congress mobile application

X

X

X

Onsite sponsors’ board

X

X

X

Programme

X

X

X

ITEMS

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Discount on additional sponsorship items Possibility to place a company welcome desk in the registration area

5

5%

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All items above are subject to compliance regulations

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INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP ITEMS EDUCATION & SCIENCE Morning industry satellite symposia Price upon request Available on – Thursday – Saturday – Sunday

Insert guarantee for webcast distribution 07:30-08:30 07:30-08:30 08:30-10:00 (90 min)

Midday industry satellite symposia Price upon request Available on – Saturday

12:00-13:30

Evening industry satellite symposia Price upon request Available on – Wednesday 18:00-19:30 – Thursday 18:30-20:00 – Friday 18:30-20:00

Webcast of satellite symposium EUR 30’000 Supporting Sponsors have the opportunity to enhance the value of their satellite symposium by recording the session and having an « on demand » webcast version produced: All Satellite symposia to be posted on the congress website Technical staff and equipment on site Assistance with relevant administration regarding permissions from speakers

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Logo acknowledgement on the opening/ introduction screen of the webcast

NOTE: EASL reserves the right to use the company MULTILEARNING as the exclusive partner for the symposia webcasts.

Mini workshops Price upon request This format is proposed to companies with a targeted audience and Biotech Companies. Sponsors with clinical data for rare diseases, or with innovative new products will find it a perfect platform to deliver cutting-edge information to key individuals. This option is not suitable for all companies and topics. EASL reserves the right to prioritize based on the suitability of the application. MAXIMUM 60 PAX INCL. FACULTY

Expert forum Price upon request Industry Evening / morning / lunch (subject to scientific program) Expert Forum represent an opportunity for sponsors to add to the content of the conference and experience of the delegates. Rooms will be set up to encourage debate and face-to-face interaction with experts – MAXIMUM 60 PAX INCL. FACULTY

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

Poster tour NEW – Exclusive EUR 20,000

Debriefs NEW – Exclusive EUR 35,000

During The International Liver CongressTM 2017, the sponsors will have the opportunity to support the Poster Tours. The poster Tours were implemented for the first time during our annual congress in 2016 and has achieved great successes. By sponsoring this educational activity, you will be offered the following services:

In 2016 the debrief recordings were launched. At the end of The International Liver CongressTM, KOL’s of each field of the congress are invited to speak over the highlights that were presented during the congress.

Acknowledgement on sign up page of the poster tour Branded meeting point (could be the poster help desk) Acknowledgement as a congress sponsor on the website Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ board

This Sponsorship items offers the following: Acknowledgement on the final recording video Acknowledgement as Sponsor on the website Acknowledgement on Sponsor board Acknowledgement on information release newsletters

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Press conference EUR 2’000 Companies who wish to take advantage of The International Liver Congress

TM

2017 to

have press releases can purchase the press conference package that includes:

Advertise press conference in the official’s congress press office Sound crew for the recording Opportunity to add signage in the recording room

Access to the press conference room Wednesday 19 April

Thursday 20 April

Friday 21 April

Saturday 22 April

Sunday 23 April

12:00-13:30

09:00-10:30

12:30-14:00

18:30-20:00

09:00-10:30

13:30-15:00

10:30-12:00

18:30-20:00

15:00-16:30

18:30-20:00

16:30-18:00 18:00-19:30 Travel Grants for Young Investigators (not for EASL Premium Sponsors) EUR 750/each Young Scientists who handed in abstracts of outstanding scientific quality will be supported with travel grants. The amount and number of travel grants provided may be defined by the sponsor in agreement with EASL. Receivers of a sponsored travel grant are selected by the scientific committee. Sponsor’s logo on Congress website Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ Board on-site Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ List in the Final Programme

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Abstracts on USB key EUR 50’000 Branded USB key Delivered to all delegates Acknowledgement as a sponsor

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E-Poster area EUR 20’000 E-Posters wall with 20 screens Logo displayed on e-Poster’s wall

Conference programme ad (e-book) EUR 15’000 “Supported by” logo ahead of online download. Sponsors logo on Congress website Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ Board on-site Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ List in the Final Programme

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

Porgramme book back cover EUR 30’000

Bookmark (congress printed programme) EUR 35’000

Company ad on full back cover page

Branded bookmark

“Supported by” logo ahead of online download.

Sponsors logo on Congress website

Sponsors logo on Congress website

Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ Board on-site

Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ Board on-site

Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ List in the Final Programme

Acknowledgement on Sponsors’ List in the Final Programme

DELEGATES ENHANCEMENTS Internet station EUR 30’000/each Branded station Will be placed in the exhibition area Dedicated computers and printers for the delegates usage

Charging station EUR 22’000/each

of logo on a banner along the bottom of the front page of the bulletin and mention as “Official Sponsor of the ILC news bulletin”.

Fresh Fruit stations Price upon request To promote healthy eating, free local and seasonal fresh fruit will be made available throughout the Congress facilities at dedicated stations

Branded station Placed in dedicated spaces

Daily Congress Bulletin – ILC News Price upon request The daily conference news bulletin will be sent by e-mail each morning to each delegates, posted on the conference homepage and in the media centre pages of the website each day (5 editions). The bulletin features an overview of each day’s plenary sessions, brief summaries of other sessions and information about other major activities taking place at ILC. Sponsor recognition through placement

Water dispensers Price upon request Water stations will be placed throughout the Congress facilities providing participants with complimentary access to fresh drinking water

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Delegates lounge EUR 35’000 Situated in the Exhibition Hall, the Delegate Lounge should provide an opportunity to create a networking space for delegates to use throughout the conference. This

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presents the sponsor with non-promotional engagement with delegates in addition to creating a facility for delegates to hold small networking meetings, check their emails, and conduct work or to utilize seating

Speakers ready room EUR 15’000 Acknowledgement on signage inside the speaker’s ready room Acknowledgement as a congress sponsor on the congress website Acknowledgement as a congress sponsor on the on-site program guide where this service is mentioned

Exhibition opening ceremony Price upon request First day of the exhibition, the sponsoring company would support a networking event in the exhibit hall

Delegates Wireless Access EUR 50’000 Internet access at the conference will be offered free of charge. Infrastructure, setup and maintenance are included in the sponsorship fee. Most delegates are expected to use the WiFi network during the conference week. The sponsor can either create a specific landing page or use its regular website as the start page that delegates see when connecting to the wireless network.

Morning coffee service Price upon request Coffee served every morning in the registration areas (conference entrance and exhibition entrance) and in the poster area

ADVERTISING, COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING Exhibitors floor plan EUR 18’000 This package combines exclusive visibility on the online exhibition floor plans and on the “You are Here” Boards displayed in key areas of the venue. Exhibitors brochure EUR 35’000 To be distributed with congress bags. This book would contain company information, advertising.

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Advertising brochure EUR 5’000

pages

in

ILC

Exhibitors

INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

CONGRESS MOBILE APPLICATION Interactive Symposium Package EUR 14’000 Make your satellite symposium interactive by adding real time voting and Q&A facility to your sessions. You can use it to present interactive medical cases or to give your expert panel the opportunity to address questions coming from the audience. The interactive tool is versatile, easy to use and includes a moderation layer. The package

Pre-programmed notification message EUR 5,000 Advertise your company, your product or a specific activity during the congress with a timed, pre-programmed notification message. Messages can go out to everyone or to a target group only. The notification can also be used as a session reminder (e.g. for Specialty Symposia), in which case a link can allow participants to add the session to their Personal Agenda.

pricing will include support for all Symposia at the congress. Package includes 1 dedicated Staff person to support the interactive tool during your symposium. Voting screen needs to be activated manually by participants, choosing the correct Symposium from a list Using the above, a list of attendees can be extracted in xls format after the symposium

1. Pre-programmed notifications will be triggered regardless of the current WiFi connection status 2. EASL will allow a maximum number of 3 Push notifications per day. 3. When participants are using their own device, local notifications must be enabled on the device

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Enhanced company description EUR 5,000 Enhance your company profile by adding additional content and information. The company profile can be accessed over the main menu of the App (Sponsors or Exhibitors

QR code displayed on booth Pack of 5 – EUR 1’400 Pack of 10 – EUR 2’000 Pack of 15 – EUR 2’700

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section). It can be accessed via a link from a push notification message or by scanning a printed QR code located at your booth. Maximum 3 pdf files with 2 MB each Maximum Video size of 10 MB

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iBeacon activation on booth EUR 4’000/beacon

In-app feature help page Price upon request

Displays a message or a document Display push notification entering the booth

for

Banner on dedicated in-app help page people

Major visibility

Application splash screen EUR 35’000 Lead retrieval – tactical empowerment for exhibitors EUR 15/device With the ILC mobile app powered by SpotMe, exhibitors have a simpler time retrieving leads; tracking contacts, visits and interests all through a simple scan of either the QR within the delegate’s ILC app or by the code on the delegate’s badge. If the delegate is a prescribing attendee, their personal information is transferred to the exhibitor, including name, telephone number and email address. If the delegate is non-prescribing, the contact details cannot be transferred due to compliance reasons. The exhibitors profile is then transferred to the personal briefcase on the delegate’s smart device within the ILC app for future reference. The entire process of saving a contact takes less than 10 seconds, leaving more time for dialogue and engagement with new leads.

Logo displayed Display remains process

during

downloading

All delegates, who open the app will see the logo Visibility enhanced with 10’000 downloads

Application on Apple store and Play store install page EUR 20’000 Banner displayed Available all time the application is on the stores Major visibility

Application onsite helpdesk Price upon request Logo on the helpdesk Major onsite visibility

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Application invitation email EUR 35’000 Email sent out to all congress delegates Sponsor acknowledgement Company banner displayed

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DEVICE COMPANIES The European Association for the study of the liver welcomes device companies at The International Liver CongressTM 2017. This year device companies will be able to have a dedicated area within the exhibition hall. Moreover they will have the opportunity to host workshops to promote their devices. This will be a unique opportunity to offer the delegates an exclusive hands on session that allows a lot of interactivity.

HANDS ON SESSIONS There should be a minimum of 4 hands on session each of 50 minutes (10-12 minutes

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on each equipment, with 5-6 participants trying themselves hand-on everyone for a few minutes, for a total of about 20-25 participants every 50 minutes).

BOOTH SPACE To book your space contact [email protected] and inform the EASL office on the space in sqm you require.

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BIOTECH VILLAGE EASL will help biotech companies to network and present their researches to the medical field taking part to the congress. This is unique platform to meet high-level executives and influential decision makers.

MEET YOUR CLIENTS AND FUTURE INVESTORS

Onsite Presence A dedicated exhibition space within the biotech village

PRICES OF THESE MODULES

Full Biotech package

EUR 10’000

Onsite Presence

EUR 3’500

Workshop

EUR 3’000 (60 minutes)

Press conference

EUR 2’000

Marketing

EUR 1’000

Acknowledgement

EUR 1’000

Enhance you visibility Possibility to host a workshop Possibility to host a press conference

3 full free registrations 2 exhibitors badges Marketing activities

Acknowledgements

Promotion via ILC newsletter

ILC website

Promotion via EASL Social Media

Onsite board

Lead retrieval opportunities

Final programme

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EXHIBITION

CONTRACT & CONFIRMATION Applications

The Exhibition will be held in the RAI Amsterdam for The International Liver Congress™ 2017, close to all other activities such as lecture halls, posters and/or E-Posters, registration and meeting rooms. The floor plan will be designated to maximize exhibitors’ exposure to the delegates and all coffee and lunch breaks will be held in the exhibition area. Spaces related to major sponsorship packages will be allocated using the ballot system. All further spaces will be allocated based on the reservations received, on a first-come, first-served basis. However, EASL reserves the rights to allocate booths of under 27 sqm in the exhibition hall, depending on logistical constraints.

for

Sponsorship

and/or

Exhibition must be made in writing by e-mail to the EASL Office. This

Exhibition

Booking

Form

must

be

completed online or signed and returned with a 60% deposit payment. Upon receipt of the Booking Form the organizer will reserve the item(s) listed. Completion of the Booking Form by the exhibitor shall be considered as a commitment to purchase the items indicated. Once

a

Booking

Form

is

received

a

confirmation of exhibition will be mailed to you with an accompanying invoice. A contract for exhibition space must be signed within 7 days of receipt.

COSTS The exhibition is available in multiples of 9 sqm and the costs per sqm for raw space are as follows: The below prices do not include the discounts given to the Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors.

The price includes: Coffee / lunch for registered exhibitors Exhibitors badges (as per contract) Company / Product profile Programme (100 words max.)

in

Final

Cleaning of public areas and gangways EARLY BOOKING (till July 8, 2016)

MID BOOKING (till July 29, 2016)

LATE BOOKING (as of August 31, 2016)

Commercial entity

EUR 525/sqm

EUR 575/sqm

EUR 625/sqm

NGO, not-for-profit

EUR 250/sqm

EUR 275/sqm

EUR 300/sqm

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SHELL SCHEME BOOTH In addition to the raw space, standard prebuilt booths are available with the following items included: Separation walls (2.5m high) Carpeting (grey, blue or red) Customised fascia panel

1 spotlight per 4 sqm 1 triple socket outlet (electric main connection up to 2,0 kW and power consumption) For shell scheme booths please add EUR 75 per sqm (min 9 sqm)

1 table 80 x80 cm, 2 chairs

DAYS AND HOURS EXHIBITION

SET UP (timing subject to change)

Dismantling (timing subject to change)

Thursday 20 April / 09:30-16:30

Monday 17 April / 08:00-22:00

Saturday 22 April / 18:00-24:00

Friday 21 April / 09:30-16:30

Tuesday 18 April / 08:00-22:00

Sunday 23 April / 07:00 – 14:00

Saturday 22 April / 09:30-16:30

Wednesday 19 April / 08:00-18:00

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FLOOR PLAN

KEY Hall 1: Exhibition Area Hall 2: Registration Area Hall 5: Main Plenary To view the detailed exhibition floor plan, visit the congress website: http://ilc-congress.eu/

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EXHIBITION GUIDELINES EXHIBITION ORGANISER The EASL Office is the main exhibition contact during The International Liver Congress™ 2017 in the RAI Amsterdam.

CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT Conditions of payment mentioned on the invoice / confirmation are valid. In any case, payment has to be made before opening of the exhibition; if not, the participation cannot be guaranteed and the rental fee remains due. All published prices are in Euro (€). EASL is registered in The Netherlands under VAT no. : (to be released at a later stage).

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE / ELIGIBILITY FOR EXHIBITING Exhibit space will be assigned on a ‘first come – first served’ basis except for Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors whose spaces are allocated by ballot. Orders for technical installations and exhibition services are only accepted when confirmed in writing. For the application to be accepted, only products and services in direct connection to the topic of the congress are allowed to be presented. The exhibition organiser reserves the right to make changes of exhibit space after consulting the exhibitor involved. The booths may be used only for exhibiting and advertising the exhibitors’ own products in accordance with the host country’s applicable laws and regulations.

CANCELLATION When an exhibit space confirmed in writing has to be cancelled, the rental fee still has to be paid before the opening of the exhibition. In case the exhibit space can be let again, a cancellation fee of 20% is to be paid. If only

parts of the cancelled space can be let again, a 20% cancellation fee for the part let again and full price for the rest is due. When a confirmed order of furniture or technical supplies has to be cancelled two weeks before the congress, a handling fee of 50% of the order value will be applied (min. EUR 20 per order). Any cancellations after this deadline and onsite will be charged in full price.

HOUSE RULES The rules of the RAI Amsterdam Venue, do apply and are binding to all exhibitors. Whoever does not follow these regulations will be excluded from the exhibition after a first warning. Copies of these regulations can be provided upon request. Material safety and fire certificates of all stand materials must be available for controls during build-up. Representatives of the Dutch public authorities as well as the RAI Amsterdam Venue technical staff must be allowed access to your stands at all times. Smoking is prohibited in the buildings of the RAI Amsterdam Venue.

DAMAGES / SAFETY / INSURANCE Exhibitors are entirely liable for damages to third parties’ stands, properties, health (be injury or death). To this extent EASL, its staff and providers as well as the Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via are to be considered third parties. Exhibitors’ liabilities are extended to their personnel and / or other people working under their control. Since neither EASL, and its staff nor the Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via are liable for any damages and/ or loss suffered by the exhibitors during the exhibition, including installation and dismantling – it is strongly recommended to arrange insurance accordingly.

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EXHIBITOR CODE OF CONDUCT The following are basic rules that all sponsors/exhibitors commit to. Inspired by a number of sources, including EFPIA, these have been developed in the best interest of the Congress, the delegates and sponsors/ exhibitors. Abiding to these fundamental «fair play» rules will ultimately promote a more successful event for all participants. 1 Advertising Advertising is permitted only on the stand space (aisles excluded). Displays of printed matter or advertising outside this area but on the premises of the Congress are not allowed. No flyers, posters, handouts, etc. can be left on tables, in conference hotels, on buses, etc. unless it is explicitly agreed by the relevant operators. However, there are a number of sponsoring activities that offer selected opportunities to promote a brand or service beyond the exhibition hall. In addition, sponsors/exhibitors must comply with all applicable national and international rules and regulations related to advertising and promotion of all products and services as part of their stand. EASL bears no responsibility for non-compliance by the Sponsor/Exhibitor. 2 Audio Activity on Stand Sponsors/exhibitors using audio devices must ensure that sound does not carry beyond their assigned space. EASL reserves the right to determine what constitutes an acceptable sound level and may request the Sponsor/ Exhibitor to take action to bring it to that level. 3 Compliance While EASL will provide as much guidance as possible, it is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to comply with the local authority’s regulations,

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as well as others such as 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. Please also refer to the event website to access the applicable Dutch compliance rules and regulations. 4 Disposal of Waste It is the responsibility of the Sponsor/Exhibitor to ensure that all waste material from stand construction (including boxes for packaging) are completely removed from the exhibition area prior to the opening of the exhibition and at the end of the Congress. Waste cleared by EASL will be charged to the Sponsor/ Exhibitor. 5 Gifts and Handouts Items may be given out to delegates only within the limits of the assigned stand space only. The exhibitor must ensure that these are compliant before being submitted to EASL for final approval. 6 Lotteries, Games and Prizes While lotteries and other luck-based activities are not permitted, knowledge or skill-based games may however be organised with prior written approval from EASL, both for the nature of the activity and the planned reward(s). At any rate, these must be low-key activities limited to the stand area. 7 Overflow of Activity All stand activity must be held on the stand. Any activity taking place outside of the allocated stand space will be reported and shall be made to cease immediately.

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8 Presence

10 Other Situations

Stands must be manned during the official opening hours of the exhibition.

EASL reserves the right to take any action on site necessary to correct any activity or behavior that is felt inappropriate or that creates prejudice to EASL, delegates or other exhibitors, including but not limited to the cancellation of the Agreement without refund.

9 Surveys Surveys/market research conducted by sponsors/exhibitors must be confined to the assigned stand space.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE Application to participate will be considered only if submitted on the appropriate forms, duly completed, signed and accompanied by the necessary payment. Applicants will be informed in writing of the acceptance or refusal of their application. In case of refusal, all payments shall be fully refunded.

OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS THE EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR

OF

Registration implies full acceptance by the Terms and Conditions. Any infringement of these regulations may lead to immediate withdrawal of the right to participate in the ILC without compensation or refund of sums already paid, and without prejudice to the Exhibitor/Sponsor. By submitting an application to participate, the Exhibitor makes a final and irrevocable commitment to occupy the space allocated and to maintain his/her installation until the date and time fixed for closure of the exhibition. The Exhibitor may only present on his/her stand or space the materials, products or services described in the application to participate. No advertising on behalf of firms not exhibiting is permitted in any form whatsoever. Transfer or subletting of all or part of the allocated spaces is prohibited.

OBLIGATION AND RIGHTS OF ORGANISER The Organiser undertakes to allocate exhibition space as far as possible on the basis of the preference expressed by applicants. Application will be considered in order of receipt of application forms accompanied by payment. The Organiser reserves the right, in case of absolute necessity, to modify the positioning of stands, with no obligation to provide compensation to Exhibitors. The Organiser reserves the right to offer to a different firm any stand or space that has not been occupied by the eve of the opening of the exhibition, with no obligation to provide compensation to the defaulting Exhibitor.

CHILDREN/GUESTS No children or guests are allowed at the Congress Center.

LIABILITY INSURANCE The Organiser provides general guard service and third party insurance at the exhibition site. Equipment and all related display materials installed by Exhibitors are not insured by the Organiser, and they will under no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to Exhibitors. The Exhibitor agrees to be responsible for his

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property and person and for the property and persons of his employees and agents through full and comprehensive insurance, and shall hold harmless the Organiser for any and all damage claims arising from theft and those perils usually covered by a fire and extendedcoverage policy.

SMOKING

PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER IMAGE CAPTURING

COMPANY EVENTS

Filming and photography is regulated as follows: Photographs, as well as audio and video recordings, are not permitted at the ILC official meeting sessions. This regulation does not apply to industry sponsored satellite symposia or stands in the exhibition area (exhibitors may only take pictures of their own stands for documentation purposes). Photography and filming will be allowed during official EASL press events for journalists only. Furthermore, exhibitors/sponsors are allowed to film their exhibition booth only (no aerial shorts of the exhibition hall as an example), symposia, and media education activity. All filming must be done during the congress opening times. It is not permitted to film the following: Within or around the congress area outside an events/booth Photos and videos must not include the EASL logo in any format Press events, scientific presentations or workshops

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The International Liver Congress™ is a nonsmoking event and smoking is prohibited throughout the venue, including the exhibition hall. SMOKING IS ALSO PROHIBITED DURING SET-UP AND DISMANTLING.

Company events and other activities must comply with the Code of Practice and are in any case are not permitted during the Congress “blackout times”.

FORCE MAJEURE If the event is abandoned, cancelled or suspended in whole or in part by reason of war, fire, national emergency, labour dispute, strike, lock-out, civil disturbance, inevitable accident, the non-availability of the event premises or any other cause not within the control of the Organisers, the Organisers may at their entire discretion repay the delegate fee or Service Charge paid by the Delegate or Exhibitor, or part thereof, but shall be under no obligation to repay the whole or part of such Delegate fee or Service Charge, and shall be under no liability to the Delegate or Exhibitor in respect of any actions, claims, losses (including consequential losses), costs or expenses whatsoever which may be brought against or suffered or incurred by the Delegate or Exhibitor, as the result of the happening of any such event.

AMENDMENT TO RULES Any matters not specifically covered by the preceding rules shall be subject solely to the decision of the organiser. These rules may be amended at any time by the organiser and all

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amendments so made shall be equally binding on exhibitors with the foregoing rules and regulations. Place of Legal Performance and Venue. Should the parties involved disagree on any point, they are subject to the official courts of Geneva, Switzerland, thus Swiss law will be applied.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY EASL does not undertake to safeguard exhibits and excludes, for its staff as well, all liability for damage to these, for theft of these, or loss, except in cases of intention or gross negligence. This exclusion from liability also applies if exhibits are seized and stored by EASL due to infringement of the present conditions of participation. Furthermore, EASL explicitly excludes all liability for any disadvantage or damage incurred to sponsor/ exhibitor due to erroneous details on space

allocation, stand construction, catalogue entries or other errors in ancillary services. Property of the Sponsor/Exhibitor and of third parties shall remain on the premises at their own risk and peril. EASL will not be responsible for the insurance of such items. EASL shall not be liable for any injury or damage howsoever caused to goods and/or persons in the building and/or the adjacent sites.

GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION This Agreement, including the jurisdiction clause, shall be governed by, interpreted and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland. Exclusive juridiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement related to the ILC shall be with the ordinary courts of Geneva, Switzerland.

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PROCEDURE AND PAYMENT INFORMATION BOOKING PROCEDURE Applications for Sponsorship and/or Exhibition must be made in writing or online. Once a Sponsorship / Exhibition Booking request is received a confirmation will be mailed to you with an accompanying invoice. The contract has to be signed within 7 days after reception.

TERMS OF PAYMENT 60% deposit together with signed contract. Remaining 40% by April 1st 2017. All payments must be received by the stated deadlines and in all cases before the start date of the Congress. Should the Sponsor fail to complete payments prior to the commencement of the Congress, the Organizer will be entitled to cancel the reservation while cancellation will be subject to cancellation fees as determined below.

PAYMENT METHODS

CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION OF ITEMS POLICY Cancellation / modification of sponsorship items must be made in writing to the Organising Secretariat The organisers shall retain: 10% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation/modification of items is made on or before August 2016 inclusive. 50% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation/ modification of items is made between August and December 2016 inclusive. 100% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation/ modification of items is made from December 2016 onwards. All questions related to invoicing, payment etc. can be addressed directly to:

Payment by bank transfer:

Sébastien Prettre Accounting, Finance and Administration Manager

Please make drafts payable to ILC 2017 Congress, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[email protected]

Name: EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER Address: 7 rue Daubin CH-1203 Genève Switzerland IBAN

: CH84 00767 000A 5337 3972

SWIFT

: BCVLCH2LXXX

Account : 10-725-4 Clearing : 767

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THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESS TM 2017 SPONSORSHIP BOOKING FORM CONTACT NAME NAME OF COMPANY ADDRESS ZIP CODE

COUNTRY

PHONE

E-MAIL

VAT NUMBER PO NUMBER

PLEASE INVOICE THE ABOVE ADDRESS Invoice address is different:

I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE GOLD SPONSOR



EUR 215’000

SILVER SPONSOR



EUR 115’000

REMARKS

We agree to observe the rules of the show as set in the “Exhibitors Guidelines” and in the “Code of Practice”. The contract for Exhibiting Space becomes binding upon confirmation by EASL only.

PLACE AND DATE SIGNATURE

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THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESS TM 2017 EXHIBITION BOOKING FORM CONTACT NAME NAME OF COMPANY ADDRESS ZIP CODE

COUNTRY

PHONE

E-MAIL

VAT NUMBER PO NUMBER

PLEASE INVOICE THE ABOVE ADDRESS Invoice address is different:

WE HEREBY APPLY TO BOOK EXHIBITION SPACES AS FOLLOWING: Exhibition space reserved/stand no :

Price per sqm: EUR

OPTION 1 ❍

OPTION 2 ❍

OPTION 3 ❍

sqm = EUR

REMARKS

We agree to observe the rules of the show as set in the “Exhibitors Guidelines” and in the “Code of Practice”. The contract for Exhibiting Space becomes binding upon confirmation by EASL only.

PLACE AND DATE SIGNATURE

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PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS BALLOT A ballot system is used to allocate Satellite Symposia (time slots), other sponsorship items and hotel blocks. The ballot takes place during the BMI (Business Meeting with Industry) the year preceding The International Liver Congress™ with representatives of all Sponsors present. A designated member of the EASL Governing board chairs the ballot.

SATELLITE SYMPOSIA GUIDELINES Please refer to the EASL Code of Practice for full regulations between EASL and commercial companies, on page 37 of this document.

CONTRACTS & CONFIRMATION Once a Sponsorship Booking Form is received, a contract will be sent to you for signature with an accompanying invoice. This contract should be signed and returned with a 60% deposit payment. Upon receipt of the Sponsorship Booking Form the organiser will reserve the items listed on it. Completion of the Booking Form by the Sponsor shall be considered as a commitment to purchase the items indicated.

GUIDELINES a. Organisation Satellite symposia are organised and entirely supported by the Industry. They are part of the regular Scientific Programme of EASL. Their nature, including the selection of topics, must be educational and not promotional.

b. Symposium title and description No commercial names may appear in the titles of the symposia or in the topics of the individual presentations. In symposia titles, only class names are allowed. Non-proprietary names of individual compounds are permitted in titles of individual presentations. Likewise, diagnostic material or procedures may not be called by their commercial names. c. Symposium speakers General The sponsoring company for the Satellite Symposia may select speakers and topics. Slides must be prepared by the speakers and not by the sponsoring companies. No company logos and brand names are allowed as part of the design. ‘Manicured’ presentations bearing the same design for all speakers are not welcome. Rehearsals are only allowed to coordinate the presentations but not to exert influence on the speakers towards biased presentations. EASL Governing Board From the EASL policy, no EASL Governing Board members is allowed to participate in any sponsored public activities during The International Liver Congress™. Sponsoring company speakers A maximum of one speaker belonging to the sponsoring company is allowed.

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Speaker’s involvement in multiple programmes Any speaker may not be involved in more than two industry symposia. Each company will be notified should one of their selected speakers be already booked in two other programmes. Invitations to the speakers may only be sent out, upon approval of the Industry Symposia programme by the EASL Governing Board. Speaker expenses EASL shall not contribute to any expenses of industry faculty, even if they are also contributing to the EASL Scientific Programme. d. Catering Organising companies are allowed to host an F&B reception for participants for a maximum of 30 minutes prior to the start of the symposium. e. Printed materials and signage The sponsor is allowed to produce printed matter (posters, programme, abstracts or proceedings). This material must be submitted for approval to the organizer at the latest 4 weeks before the start of The International Liver Congress™ 2017 and must mention: integrated symposium of The International Liver Congress™ 2017, 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. The sponsor is responsible for getting the speakers’ authorisation. Post-congress publications (in print or electronic) are subject to the same rule. Printed matters can be mailed in advance and/or distributed at the sponsor’s exhibition booth, at the entrance of the lecture hall 30 minutes before the symposium, and in the sponsor’s assigned hotel. A sign with the title of the symposium and the logo of the sponsoring company at the lectern is allowed. Beyond that no posters, signs or distribution of material is allowed in and around the congress center.

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f. Programme content and approval The sponsoring organisation must submit a full symposium proposal to the EASL Office before November 28, 2016. While signing the contract, the exact title and the complete programme of the symposium must be determined. The final decision on the programme schedule however resides with the EASL Governing Board who is responsible for a balanced programme of all symposia. Topics, speakers and chairs of integrated symposia must be approved the Governing Board by Mid-December 2016 at the latest. In the case where the Governing Board disapproves with the Satellite Symposia programme, each party will be entitled to cancel the Satellite Symposia booking without paying any penalty for the cancellation or for any damages caused by the cancellation to the other party. Accordingly, upon such cancellation, neither of the parties will have any claims, demands or lawsuits towards the other. Approved speakers and the industry chairperson are to be invited by the organising company, which should also cover the registration fee, hotel accommodation and travel expenses in addition to the symposium fee. This applies also if the speakers/ chairperson are invited delegates of the official congress programme. As per the Code of Practice, each company must ensure that industry symposium speakers make a maximum of two appearances in industry symposia during The International Liver Congress™. Presence by video or other electronic means also counts as an appearance. Note that invitations to the speakers of the industry symposia should only be sent once the programmes have been approved by the EASL Governing Board.

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CODE OF PRACTICE 2017 CODE OF PRACTICE

one vote with regard to any motions concerning the commercial companies, so as to achieve a collective majority view to be presented to EASL. Each company must provide EASL with a list of contact people who will be working on the Congress from their organisation. Any changes to manpower should be communicated to EASL in good time and wherever possible replacements advised. One key liaison officer/point of contact should be provided from each company.

At all times, companies participating in The International Liver Congress™ 2017 as Sponsors or Exhibitors must do everything in their power to avoid their actions being contrary to the EASL constitution, exhibition and sponsorship guidelines as well as this Code of Practice.

PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT 1. To serve as a means of regulating and defining participation, contribution, privileges and obligations of commercial companies at The International Liver Congress™. 2. To define a Code of Practice which reflects the mutual understanding and commitment of commercial companies and EASL to support and organise an International Liver Congress™ of high scientific value. 3. To set the foundations for a conference to take place with the highest ethical standards and to help companies fulfil their obligations under applicable codes, laws and regulations. 4. To apply relevant guidelines within this Code of Practice to non-commercial companies, in particular rules such to blackout times, use of name and logo, etc…

COMPANY REPRESENTATION TO EASL 1. Commercial companies will be represented by a maximum of two members per company at all forums where The International Liver Congress™ is discussed. Each company will have

2.

The liaison officer will act as a single point of contact empowered to take decisions on behalf of the company and to serve as the interface for all major discussions in relation to The International Liver Congress™ 2017.

OBLIGATIONS OF EASL 1. To organise and plan the EASL The International Liver Congress™ ensuring that the available budget from the commercial companies is used by EASL to provide the basis for the best scientific content which will be organized in line with the EASL Constitution and Guidelines document. 2. To ensure that The International Liver Congress™ is of high scientific value, professionally organised and planned in order to generate a reasonable financial surplus to support all the costs involved in the organisation of such meetings and to fund research grants, fellowships, travel bursaries and educational and scientific activities in line with the principles of the EASL Constitution and Charity Status.

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3. To create and maintain a positive and professional public image of The International Liver Congress™ worldwide and expand the awareness of the event internationally and to new audiences. 4. To observe the highest principles of responsibility that protect against unethical behaviour. 5. To develop a schedule for The International Liver Congress™ to maximize attendee participation. 6. To invest in new technologies, tools, formats, etc… to provide dynamic delivery of educational content. 7. To offer opportunities to commercial companies to exhibit, hold industry symposia and provide access to maximum visibility during The ILC™ (in compliance with the European and National regulations) 8. To ensure that no sponsors or other exhibitors at The International Liver Congress™ organise other events which conflict with the official EASL Scientific Programme, Post-Graduate Course, President’s dinner or satellite symposia. Representatives of commercial companies, in this context, are also deemed to be responsible for the activities of their local affiliates. (Please refer to the black-out times). 9. To determine and enforce respect of blackout times for the overall benefit of all involved parties. 10. To ensure the content of the framework of activities provided during The International Liver Congress™ are compliant with national and European regulations. 11. To control and regulate the practices of any outsourced to ensure transparent

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and appropriate use of funds as laid down in the EASL Constitution. 12. To provide the means for regular dialogue between EASL and the commercial companies, thereby promoting a clear understanding of mutual problems and enabling conflicts to be avoided. 13. To provide sponsors and exhibitors with the relevant EASL liaison officers and organisational contacts for the various elements of The International Liver Congress™ as well as advise of any change in manpower in good and reasonable time.

OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL COMPANIES (SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS) 1. To ensure that the company, its national or other branches, its agencies and any appointed suppliers and/or representatives adhere to the content of this Code of practice, as well as all the EASL guidelines and constitution. 2. To ensure all events planned at the congress venue including pre and post symposia receptions are provided in good time to EASL for approval and must comply with the applicable codes, laws and regulations. 3. To sign contracts within given deadline and ensure payments are made on time according to agreed schedules. 4. To send industry programmes (titles and speakers) for review by the EASL Governing Board by November 28, 2016. 5. Ensure that industry symposium speakers make a maximum of two appearances in industry symposia during The International Liver Congress™. Presence by video or other electronic means also counts as an appearance.

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6. Accept that No EASL Governing Board members will participate in any sponsors’ public activities during The International Liver Congress™ by EASL.

decision regarding the location of the congress is to be made by the EASL Governing Board. Nevertheless EASL will endeavour to make arrangements that will be compatible with industry codes of practice at the time of planning.

BUSINESS CONDUCT 1. Companies are expected to conduct themselves in a way compatible with highest standards of business practices with respect to all aspects of their participation in the Congress. For example, Company employees or others acting on their behalf should not raise questions or otherwise intervene in satellite symposia sponsored by other companies with the intent of enhancing their own company products or making negative comments about competitor products. 2. Companies are expected to comply with all the applicable codes, laws and regulations that apply to their activities at the Congress and to behave in a proper and ethical manner. Companies should put in place procedures that aim to ensure compliance and guard against inappropriate behaviour including review and approval systems. They should also ensure that all relevant personnel receive appropriate training concerning compliance with applicable rules. 3. Companies will be responsible for the behaviour of the employees, affiliates, agents and contracted suppliers working on their behalf.

CONGRESS PLANNING 1. EASL will keep all participating commercial companies informed of plans and preparation for each International Liver Congress™. Although commercial companies are welcome to express their opinion on the suitability of congress venues, it is accepted that the final

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The standard format of The International Liver Congress™ is provided in the Appendix. The design, format and content of The International Liver Congress™ is developed by the EASL Governing Board as specified in the EASL Constitution. The present format cannot be extensively altered unless approved by the EASL Governing Board.

3. Two BMI meetings per year dedicated to The International Liver Congress™ activity will be held between the Sponsors and EASL representatives. One meeting will take place during The International Liver Congress™ for a meeting debrief, one meeting will take place in the Spring before the following Congress and include a site inspection of the forthcoming International Liver Congress™ Venue. 4. EASL shall provide the opportunity for regular communication with its Sponsors to address any and all questions related to The International Liver Congress™.

SPONSORS PRIVILEGES When choosing a Sponsor package, the contributions paid by a Sponsor will entitle them to exhibition space, a satellite symposium time slot and/or other benefits as described in the Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus. No Sponsor shall be allocated a Sunday morning slot in two consecutive years. Satellite symposia time slots must be kept free of any commercial or social activity.

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SPONSORS BALLOTS A ballot system will be used to allocate Satellite Symposia (time slots), exhibit stand location, other sponsorship items and hotel blocks. The ballot shall take place during the BMI (Business Meeting with Industry) in the month of June of the year preceding The International Liver Congress™ with representatives of all Sponsors present. A designated member of the EASL Governing Board shall chair the ballot.

Sponsor’s promotion of the affiliate/exhibitor or off site event is specifically forbidden in other areas of EASL designated convention centre.

EXHIBITION GUIDELINES 1.

The commercial companies recommend that an adequate net exhibition space be provided. Individual stand space allocation may be variable, but a minimum of 9m² of exhibition space will be sold by EASL. Various amounts of space is included in sponsor packages and are set out in the Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus.

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Any additional booth (not included in the package) booked by a Sponsor will be charged at the standard exhibition price less the specified discount.

GUIDELINES FAQ Use of logos The use of EASL’s and The International Liver Congress™ name and logo are strictly subject to approval by the EASL Governing Board. Any request to use the EASL or The International Liver Congress™ name and logo should be directed to the EASL Office. Use of name Organisers of approve Satellite Symposia may use the phrase “Satellite Symposium of The International Liver Congress™ 2017” in their written and visual communications in relation with the event.

WEBCASTING Live webcasting is not permitted at The International Liver Congress™ 2017 by EASL. Any symposium and other industry sponsored meetings which a sponsoring company wishes to webcast needs to be approved by EASL. Furthermore, EASL reserves its rights to use the company Multilearning as the exclusive partner for the symposia webcasts.

ONSITE MARKETING ACTIVITIES Onsite marketing activities for affiliate/exhibitor events by the commercial organisation are restricted to the sponsor’s exhibition booth.

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3. Full details and conditions are available in the exhibition and sponsorship prospectus

ANCILLARY MEETINGS AND BLACKOUT TIMES 1. Commercial company events, may not be held during the following restricted times: Wednesday Not allowed Thursday 07:00–20:30 Friday 07:30–20:30 Saturday 07:30–20:00 Sunday 08:00–14:30 2.

All restricted times are reserved for EASL programs, meetings, and functions.

3. EASL provides commercial companies the right to hold company staff meetings, symposium slide previews involving company staff and invited speakers only, and clinical trial investigator meetings, provided that attendance be restricted

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to a limited number of investigators (less than 75) within the daily schedule of The International Liver Congress™ Should the meetings involve a large number of investigators commercial companies are required to hold these outside the scheduled hours of the congress. 4. Explicitly excluded are any officially approved Industry Satellite Symposia. All these types of events are required to go through the EASL scientific approval process. Any decisions regarding programme approval by EASL is final. Appeals should be made in writing via The International Liver Congress™ secretariat. Any meeting that has not received prior approval from EASL taking place in the venue or in the neighbouring area is not permitted. 5. All events planned at the congress venue including pre and post symposia receptions must be approved by EASL and must comply with the applicable codes, laws and regulations.

COMPLIANCE WITH CODES, LAWS AND REGULATION 1. Companies are responsible for compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations. They will be held responsible under those rules for the actions of their employees, affiliates and agents/contracted suppliers working on their behalf. Codes and regulations include various responsibilities for approval, certification and reporting for which companies are responsible. 2. Companies should take appropriate steps to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations and that their actions are representative of ethical and professional interactions between commercial enterprises and

healthcare professionals. Companies are advised to put appropriate training in place so that their activities are compliant with the applicable codes, laws and regulations. 3.

For pharmaceutical companies, the EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations) codes of practice (www.efpia.eu) identify the ‘applicable codes’ for international events. In addition the EFPIA codes identify the country code in which the company organising their participation is legally set up as an additional ‘applicable code’. For the 2017 Congress held in Amsterdam, the Dutch code of conduct is an applicable code National codes and regulations may apply requirements related to the home country of sponsored delegates and speakers. Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for checking the requirements of all applicable codes, laws and regulations.

4. The EFPIA also established the HCP/ HCO DISCLOSURE CODE 5. The UEMS dedicated to continuing medical education and certification (EACCME) also provides guidelines on permissible practices. 6. Similarly, Medical Device companies should refer to the EUCOMED code (www.eucomed.be) and the Dutch Affiliate. 7. Compliance with one code will not necessarily ensure compliance with the requirements of other applicable codes, laws and regulations. While EASL will take every step to keep up to date with these, each company participating in The International Liver Congress™ need to ensure that the activities they engage in are compliant.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE 1.

Both EASL and participating commercial companies expect financial transparency on budget planning as well as access to relevant reports in relation to The International Liver Congress™. Financial plans for The International Liver Congress™ income must be based on contribution guidelines as mutually agreed upon by the commercial companies’ representatives and EASL Governing Board Member representatives. The commercial companies agree to comply with the agreed schedule of payments.

2. EASL recognises that companies are increasingly subject to reporting responsibilities with respect to their support for medical events and delegate sponsorship. These responsibilities vary between countries and companies may have different internal policies. EASL supports transparency and will attempt to accommodate company requests for assistance in providing relevant information given sufficient advance warning and subject to the practicalities of providing such information. The final decision whether to provide information rests with the EASL Governing Board.

HANDLING OF DISPUTES, CLAIMS 1. No agreement can foresee all eventualities or problems which may occur. Consequently it is accepted that continued dialogue will take place between commercial companies and EASL with regards to participation at The International Liver Congress™. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreed code of practice shall be settled by EASL’s arbitration committee. EASL will decide on appropriate actions if necessary. In the first instance, any problems arising

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in connection with the organisation of The International Liver Congress™, or participation at any EASL meeting may be discussed and resolved by the appointed representatives of the commercial companies for the particular EASL meeting with representatives of the EASL Governing Board. 2. At all times, each commercial company will respect the guidelines and indications of the EASL Governing Board with the scope of creating qualitatively excellent annual events, which take account of the requirements, contributions and expectations of all participants. EASL will, through its processes ensure financial transparency of congress budgets and accounts.

APPENDIXE THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESS™ – EMBARGO POLICY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) The International Liver Congress™ 2017 abstracts (title, authors, and institution names) will be made publicly available on the congress website two weeks in advance of the congress. A large number of these abstracts will also have their corresponding data sets made available online and these abstracts are NOT under embargo. A small number of abstracts are to be selected and retained for use during official EASL Press Office activities and/or in official EASL Press Office materials, and data sets related to their presentation, will be under embargo until the date and time stipulated by the EASL Governing Board. The exact time and date that these abstracts will made publicly available will be posted on the congress website in the weeks preceding The International Liver Congress™.

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Industry may issue a press release announcing that their abstract has been selected for inclusion in official EASL Press Office activity or in official EASL Press Office materials (abstract title only). Industry must not issue press releases, even under embargo, covering the data contained in abstracts selected to be highlighted during official EASL Press Office activities or in official EASL Press Office materials until he individual embargo for each data set lifts.

EASL MEDIA CENTRE

Media must not issue coverage of the data contained in abstracts selected to be highlighted during official EASL Press Office activities or in official EASL Press Office materials until the individual embargo for each data set lifts.

1. Press activities may be conducted onsite at the Media Centre, available for accredited media representatives.

Journalists, industry, investigators and/or study sponsors must abide by the embargo times set by EASL. Violation of the embargo will be taken seriously. Individuals and/or sponsors who violate EASL’s embargo policies may face sanctions relating to current and future abstract submissions, presentations and visibility at EASL Congresses. The EASL Governing Board is at liberty to ban attendance and/or retract data. Copyright for abstracts (both oral and poster) on the website and as made available during The International Liver Congress™ 2017 shall reside with the respective authors. No reproduction, re-use or transcription for any commercial purpose or use of the content is permitted without the written permission of the authors. Permission for re-use must be obtained directly from the author.

The official EASL media centre is open to registered and accredited media representatives only. Media representatives will be notified about the location of the media centre at the time of their arrival and registration at the congress centre. Media representatives will be able to pick up press releases issued by EASL from the media centre.

2. There will be computers, laptop connections and printing facilities provided in the Media Centre for members of the media. 3. A member of staff dedicated to the Media Centre will be available throughout the congress period. This staff member will be responsible for badge-checking, the general upkeep of the room and answering press enquiries. This staff member will not be responsible for press related tasks, such as photocopying or secretarial duties. 4.

Coffee and refreshments will be provided in the Media Centre at no extra charge for the sole use of accredited media representatives.

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Media representatives wishing to arrange interviews with EASL spokespersons or investigators whose abstracts were selected for presentation at the official EASL press conference should check in onsite with EASL press officers.

EASL PRESS EVENTS EASL will hold at least one official Press Conference during The International Liver Congress™ 2017 in Amsterdam. Additional media activities may also be organised during the congress. The date and time of the official EASL International Liver Congress™ 2017 Press Conference is yet to be defined.

6. All queries regarding the Media Centre and EASL Press Office should be directed to the EASL Press

Office via email: [email protected]

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7. Media lists or lists of media attendees from former International Liver Congresses and events are not made available to the industry or their communications representatives. 8.

Industry press packs and/or promotional material can only be displayed in the dedicated area clearly marked ‘Industry Media Information’, situated outside the EASL Media Centre. Material placed in other locations around the congress centre will be removed.

GUIDELINES FOR INDUSTRY/STUDY SPONSORS Industry sponsored press events can be organised to coincide with The International Liver Congress™ 2017, but should not however conflict with the timing of the official scientific programme or the Official Press Conference organised by EASL and must adhere to the EASL media embargo rules outlined before. Press events or media briefings by the industry are only allowed within the congress venue during the duration of The International Liver Congress™ 2017 if booked through EASL’s official Press Office. One room is available to be booked via EASL’s Press Office to industry partners for press events; otherwise the industry will need to find alternative solutions and arrangements outside the Congress Center for media needs. Industry press packs and/or promotional material can only be displayed in the dedicated area clearly marked ‘Industry Media Information’, situated outside the EASL Media Centre. Material placed in other locations around the congress centre will be removed. Industry events and press materials cannot use official EASL and The International Liver Congress™ logos on any media materials or display signs. Media lists or lists of

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media attendees from former International Liver Congresses™ and events are not made available to the industry or their communications representatives.

LANGUAGE The official language of The International Liver Congress™ 2017 is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

PRESS REGISTRATION Press may register for The International Liver Congress™ 2017 free of charge. In order to validate media registration, the congress organisers request proof of the journalist’s professional affiliation.

PHOTOGRAPHS, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING Photographs, as well as audio and video recordings, are not permitted at the EASL official meeting sessions. This regulation does not apply to industry sponsored satellite symposia or stands in the exhibition area (exhibitors may only take pictures of their own stands for documentation purposes). Photography and filming will be allowed during official EASL press events.

EASL OFFICE 7 rue Daubin 1203 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)22 807 29 80 Fax: +41 (0)22 328 07 24 [email protected]

www.easl.eu