KENYA INTERNATIONAL CANCER CONFERENCE 2016 Taking Cancer Care to the Community
November 24th - 26th, 2016 Acacia Premier, Kisumu
In partnership with Maseno University
Editorial Design Eugene Mandela
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Contents
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Dear Partner
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The Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016
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Keynote
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Conference Topics
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Benefits of sponsoring the Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016
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Sponsorship Packages
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Other Sponsorship Opportunities
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Maseno University
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Conference Venue
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Delegate Packages
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Accommodation in Kisumu City
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Free Cancer screening in Kiambu County, Kenya (May, 2016)
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Dear Partner
On behalf of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), I am honoured to invite you to support this year’s Kenya International Cancer Conference scheduled to take place at Acacia Premier in Kisumu.
Cancer is the third leading cause of deaths in Kenya. Out
The fight against cancer cannot be left in the hands of
of an estimated 40,000 reported cases annually, 28,000
physicians alone. Other stakeholders including basic
patients will succumb to the disease. KESHO will foster
scientists, nurses, counselors, epidemiologists, advocacy
the development of our future generation of cancer
groups, environmentalists, nutritionists but to name a
researchers, and provide international fora to showcase
few, must be involved. Governments and policy makers
areas of strength in cancer research.
cannot be left out of the fight for cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, rehabilitation and end of life
The 2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference is geared
care.
to be Kenya’s premier oncology meeting designed to bring together over 400 clinicians and researchers, and is a
Thank you for your support.
major forum for showcasing some of the best local and
Yours Sincerely,
international cancer research.
Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, KESHO Chair
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The Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016
Who is KESHO? KESHO was founded in 2002 with the main objective of being a catalyst to research in cancer and blood diseases, to help improve patient care in these areas, and to provide physicians involved in diagnosis and treatment of these diseases with a platform to discuss ways of improving practice and outcomes. The Conference
Conference Sub-Themes:
This year, KESHO has teamed up with Maseno
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Cancer prevention, screening, early detection
University to host the 2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference themed “Taking Cancer Care
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Cancer Epidemiology and Diagnostics
to the Community”, scheduled to take place from
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Cancer Control Planning
November 24 – 26th, 2016 at Acacia Premier
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Palliative Care
in Kisumu, Kenya. We are inviting speakers from across the region and beyond to present
2014 KESHO CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE RATIOS Local Delegates Government and Foundation International Delegates Nurses Students
abstracts on or around the following subthemes:
Send your structured abstract to the KESHO Scientific Committee through
[email protected] Deadline for submissions: 30th September, 2016
The 2014 KESHO Conference, which took place on 27th - 29th November, brought together specialists who contribute to the treatment and management of cancer cases.
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Cancer is the third leading cause of deaths in Kenya. Out of an estimated 40,000 reported cases annually, 28,000 patients will succumb to the disease. This conference provides a world-class forum for these discussions.”
Dr. Catherine Nyongesa
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Keynote
Hon. Sen. (Prof.) Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o is currently the
is currently a member of the Finance, Budget and
Senator for Kisumu County at the Kenyan Parliament.
Commerce Committee of the Senate, as well as its
He graduated from Makerere University, Kampala, in
Public Accounts Committee.
1971 with a BA (First Class Honours) in Political Science and Philosophy.
He has published several books and articles on democracy, democratization, the state and the
He then received his MA (1974) and PhD (1977) in
political economy of development in Africa. Among the
Political Science at the University of Chicago. He was a
publications are Popular Struggles for Democracy in
Special Lecturer at the University of Nairobi (1977-81),
Africa (London: Zed Books, 1987); The Study of African
Associate Research Professor at El Colegio de Mexico
Politics: A Critical Appreciation of A Heritage (Nairobi:
(1971-84), Associate Professor at Addis Ababa University
Ball Foundation, 2002); and A Leap Into the Future
(1984-86) and then joined the African Academy of
(Nairobi: Word Alive Publishers, 2095).
Sciences as Head of Programs from 1987 to 1992. In 1995 he was awarded the German-African Award for Having been involved in the struggle against
his contribution to democracy and democratisation in
authoritarian rule in Kenya throughout his academic
Africa. He was recently Gro Harlem Brundland Senior
career, he was among the leaders who made a break
Leadership Fellow in the Division of Policy Translation
through into multiple party politics in 1992. He was
and Leadership Development, the Harvard School of
then elected to Parliament in that year and has served
Public Health, from Dec. 2013 to March 2014.
in various capacities since then. He was Minister for Planning and National Development (2003-05) and Minister for Medical Services (2008-2013). He
Hon. Sen. (Prof.) Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o Senator, Kisumu County
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Conference Topics
The 2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference invites oncologists and other healthcare professionals involved in or with an interest in cancer, cancer advocacy groups, healthcare policy and financing agencies to present on the following topics: Cancer prevention, screening, early detection ••
The fight against cancer - Screening, prevention and treatment.
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Environmental protection in cancer prevention.
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Diet, lifestyle and cancer
Cancer Epidemiology and Diagnostics
Cancer Control Planning ••
Establishment of comprehensive cancer care including high dose chemotherapy in sub-Saharan Africa – the hurdles and prospects.
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Challenges in increasing radiotherapy facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Establishment of County cancer care.
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Capacity building for cancer care in Eastern Africa.
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Burkitt’s lymphoma and the Eastern African ecosystem.
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Where is sub-Saharan Africa in in the era of personalized cancer therapy?
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Cancer epidemiology in East Africa - the Lake Victoria plateau and the Indian Ocean
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Access to cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa: The challenges and bottlenecks; the prospects.
coastal lowlands. ••
Management of HIV/AIDS-related cancers
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Role of Ministries of Health in Africa in Cancer Care.
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Role of PET/CT in cancer management.
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Challenges of alternative Cancer care; to integrate or not to integrate with
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How can we leap frog technology for cancer diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa?
conventional care? ••
Palliative Care ••
Establishment of palliative care centres in Eastern Africa - Challenges and Successes.
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How to strengthen multidisciplinary cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Establishing networks for cancer care and research in sub-Saharan Afric
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The role of spirituality in cancer care: The pros and cons.
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Communicating/breaking bad news/telling the diagnosis.
Exponential Growth of the Medical Tourism Industry: Curse or Blessing?
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Benefits of sponsoring the Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016
The 2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference provides supporters with many opportunities to raise their profile with a multidisciplinary audience of oncology professionals. Sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2016 KIC Conference will give your organisation a unique opportunity to promote your brand and key messages to delegates from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and influence across the continent. You will have extensive marketing exposure in the lead up to the event as well as during the conference. Choose the most appropriate option from a wide range of sponsorship and exhibition packages available and demonstrate your support and commitment to cancer research and care in the country. Many of the packages include complimentary registrations and invitation to the highly-rated conference dinner. If you can’t find an option to suit your needs, talk to us and we will consider other alternatives.
Contact Details 2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference Team Tel: +254 737 788 073 | +254 705 111 116 Email:
[email protected] www.kesho-kenya.org
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Sponsorship Packages
Principal Sponsor - KSH 3,000,000 (1 Opportunity)
As the Principal Supporter of the 2016 KIC Conference, your company will enjoy a high level of exposure. This package includes extensive benefits and branding opportunities for widespread visibility throughout the Conference. The Principal Supporter will have ‘headline’ status on the Conference website and Conference literature as well as the opportunity to organise your own symposium and to support existing sessions.
Benefits include: ••
Acknowledgement at opening and closing
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Logo, company profile and hyperlink on
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One full page color A4 ad in our
choice OR 30-minute slot in plenary ••
Airport transfers and inter-hotel
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Opportunity to have a meeting room
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banner)
Complimentary registration passes for up to 2 international delegates
3 promotional collapsible banners at conference plenary room (you provide
Complimentary registration passes for up to 8 local delegates
available throughout the Conference for your own internal and business meetings
Advertisement of your session in Conference eNewsletter
transportation for sponsored delegates ••
Lunchtime branding rights on day 1 of the conference
conference booklet (you provide ad) ••
Sponsorship of a speaker-led Symposium or a Parallel breakout session of your
Branding on opening Conference slide and screens around the Conference hall
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Opportunity to have a promotional insert in our conference bags (you provide insert)
the home and supporters’ page of the Conference website
Double complimentary trade exhibition stand
of the Conference
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Up to 10 additional delegate passes may be purchased at a 10% reduced rate
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Gold Sponsor - KSH 1,500,000 (1 Opportunity)
We are offering 1 organisation the opportunity to come on board as a Gold sponsor and take advantage of optimized visibility and access to industry professionals from across the globe. Your organization will automatically qualify for a time-slot on the plenary programme and lunch-time branding rights.
Benefits include: ••
Acknowledgement at opening and
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Logo, company profile and hyperlink on
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provide insert)
Conference website
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Branding on opening Conference slide
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20-minute slot in plenary on Day 1
and screens around the Conference hall
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Lunchtime branding rights on day 2 of
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3 promotional collapsible banners at conference plenary room (you provide banner)
Complimentary registration passes for up to 7 local delegates
Airport transfers and inter-hotel transportation for sponsored delegates
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the conference
One full page color A4 ad in our conference booklet (you provide ad)
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Opportunity to have a promotional insert in our conference bags (you
the home and supporters’ page of the ••
Double complimentary trade exhibition stand
closing of the Conference
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Up to 5 additional delegate passes may be purchased at a 10% reduced rate
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Silver Sponsor - KSH 850,000 (2 Opportunities)
Position your company as a leading player in the oncology field with this great branding opportunity at the 2016 KIC Conference. Our Silver Supporters receive various benefits to maximise their presence, including an exhibition stand located in an area of your choice and the sponsorship of a Parallel session included within the package.
Benefits include: •• ••
Acknowledgement at opening and
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1 complimentary trade exhibition stand
closing of the Conference
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Opportunity to have a promotional insert in our conference bags (you
Logo, company profile and hyperlink on
provide insert)
the home and supporters’ page of the Conference website ••
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Airport transfers and inter-hotel transportation for sponsored delegates
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2 promotional collapsible banners at conference plenary room (you provide banner)
Complimentary registration passes for up to 5 local delegates
One full page color A4 ad in our conference booklet (you provide ad)
Sponsorship of a speaker-led parallel session (breakout)
Branding on opening Conference slide and screens around the Conference hall
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Up to 5 additional delegate passes may be purchased at a 10% reduced rate
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Bronze Sponsor - KSH 650,000 (3 Opportunities)
Your organisation will benefit from this sponsorship category through brand visibility both during the conference, as well as sustain a long term impression by advertising in the conference print collateral.
Benefits include: ••
Acknowledgement at opening and
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banner)
Logo, company profile and hyperlink on the home and supporters’ page of the
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1 complimentary trade exhibition stand
Conference website
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Opportunity to have a promotional insert in our conference bags (you
Branding on opening Conference slide
provide insert)
and screens around the Conference hall ••
One half page color A4 ad in our
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Airport transfers and inter-hotel transportation for sponsored delegates
Complimentary registration passes for up to 3 local delegates
conference booklet (you provide ad) ••
1 promotional collapsible banner at conference plenary room (you provide
closing of the Conference
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Up to 5 additional delegate passes may be purchased at a 10% reduced rate
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Exhibition Package - KSH 100,000
As an exhibitor at the 2016 KIC Conference you will benefit from showcasing your products and/or services at the tea area, over the entire duration of the event.
Benefits include: ••
3m by 3m for each exhibition stand
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Logo and 250 word description on our conference book
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1 complementary delegate pass including conference attendance, lunch and soft drinks
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Conference Dinner Sponsor - KSH 700,000
Display of up to 2 banners at expo area
Offer a great networking opportunity to all delegates by supporting an external dinner on Day 2. Your organisation will take advantage of optimal delegate attendance at the event.
Benefits include: ••
Being the sole company with signage at the dinner venue
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Opportunity to distribute publicity items or place items on tables
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Presentation/Address at event
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1 complimentary trade exhibition stand
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Half page full color advertisement in our conference book. (you provide)
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Logo in our conference program book
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Welcome Cocktail Sponsor - KSH 550,000
Drinks reception will include white and red house wine, soft drinks as well as a selection of nibbles.
Benefits include: ••
Your company name will feature on all serving stations and tables as the sole cocktail sponsor.
Previous Support
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Half page full color advertisement on our conference program book (you provide).
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Presentation/Address the event.
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6 promotional collapsible banner displayed at the cocktail area.
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Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Break-Out Sponsor KSH 400,000 (3 opportunities)
Conference Lanyard Sponsor KSH 150,000
Conference Videography and Photography Sponsor (in kind)
Your organization will be given a chance to
Exclusively have each attendee wearing your
Be the only company to sponsor video coverage
host a 1-hour break-out session. You will have
company branded lanyard throughout the
and digital photo taking at the conference and
full branding, visibility and content rights at the
conference by sponsoring the conference
have the privilege of being mentioned as the
session as well as a quarter-page full colour
lanyard plus half a page full color advertisement
producer at all KESHO advocacy events where
advertisement on our conference book. As
in our conference book.
the video will be used as well as be captioned in all usage of the digital photos from the
a bonus, we will send out individual invites to delegates with details of your session prior to the conference, in order to optimize attendance.
Support us in kind through messages - KSH 10,000
conference. You will also have a quarter page full color advertisement on our conference book and a description (250 words) of your company the conference sponsors page with a
Conference Bag Sponsor KSH 300,000
Have the privilege of sending your support messages (50 – 100 words) towards the success of our conference and get your message published in our conference book.
Be the only company to have your logo alongside KESHO on the official conference bag for the 2016 KIC Conference that will be given to each delegate plus a quarter page full color advertisement in our conference book.
link back to your website.
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Maseno University
This year, KESHO has partnered with Maseno University to provide this forum for key stakeholders to discuss and apply strategies on cancer prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation. Vision, Mission and Philosophy:
Maseno University is one of the seven main public
Mathematics Statistics and Actuarial Science,
universities licensed under the Commission for
School of Medicine, School of Physical and
University Education. As an equal opportunities
Biological Sciences, School of Planning and
organisation, is situated in Western Kenya and
Architecture, School of Public Health and
consists of five Campuses. These are the Main
Community Development, Institute for Gender
College, Siriba campus, Kisumu campus and Homa
Studies and Post Graduate diploma in Journalism
Bay campus.
and mass communication
Maseno University has several Schools which
In addition the University runs a virtual eCampus,
preserve knowledge for good of humanity.
include; School of Agriculture and Food Security,
delivering high quality certificate, diploma and
Philosophy of the Maseno University
School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of
degree programmes.
Vision: The University of Excellence in discovery and dissemination of knowledge.
Mission: To discover, harness, apply, disseminate and
Business and Economics, School of Computing and Informatics, School of Development and Strategic Studies, School of Education, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, School of
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Core Values: Relevance: The University is committed to ensuring relevance in its programmes and activities.
The mandate of Maseno University is to produce
The School of Medicine has particular relevance
practically-oriented human resource that
to this Conference as a collaborating partner with
contributes effectively to the social, intellectual and
Kenya Society of Hemato-Oncologists. The School
research and academic development nationally,
of Medicine seeks partnership with like minded
regionally and internationally.
institutions to foster its mandate.
Excellence:
In line with this, the School of Medicine has
Excellence shall be targeted in outputs of the
purposely been established to bridge the growing
University
demand for high caliber health personnel in Kenya through training of medical specialists capable
Equity:
of addressing the national and regional health
The University shall ensure that there is equity in all
problems.
the opportunities within its jurisdiction. Kenya and most of the sub-Saharan region has a
Quality: All outputs and processes of the University shall ensure that quality is maintained.
Integrity: The University shall ensure integrity in all their undertakings.
double burden of disease. Infectious diseases have for long been the major burden of disease, however, with changing lifestyles; Non-communicable diseases such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, stroke, chronic kidney diseases, and obstructive airway diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
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It has previously been proposed that capacity building be done in tandem with acquisition of more diagnostic and treatment facilities in local public hospitals
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Conference Venue Acacia Premier, Kisumu
Kisumu is the principal city of Western Kenya, the capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu District. The city is situated at an altitude of 1131m with direct access to the Winam Gulf, which leads to the vast expanses of the rest of Lake Victoria covering a total area of 68.000 km2 – making it the largest freshwater lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. Kisumu is served by Kisumu Airport, with regular daily flights to Nairobi and elsewhere. It is the third busiest airport in Kenya and recently it was expanded into being an International airport in line with Entebbe and Mwanza airports. Acacia Premier opened its doors in
Situated within the prime leafy suburb
June 2015 and is the first self-managed
of Milimani and straddling the shores
property under Simba Hospitality,
of Lake Victoria, the hotel offers
which manages other world-class
convenience, serenity and a flair for
marquee properties like Villa Rosa
the spectacular, for all who visit.
Kempinski and Olare Mara Kempinski. Both the Villa Rosa Kempinski and Acacia Premier offers stunning views of Kisumu city and the Great Lake Victoria
Olare Mara Kempinski hotels have been recognised as outstanding properties in local and international hospitality publications.
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Delegate Packages
The 2016 KIC Conference will take place at the Acacia Premier Hotel in Kisumu, Kenya. Your registration will include:
Early Bird
Late Bird
(until 30th Sept 2016)
(from 1st Oct)
International delegates
$350
$350
$350
Regional delegates
$250
$250
$250
Ksh 19,500
Ksh 22,500
Ksh. 25,000
Ksh 14,500
Ksh 16,500
Ksh. 18,000
Undergraduates/Pre-doctoral students
Ksh. 9000
Ksh.10,000
Ksh 10,000
KESHO Members
Ksh 18,500
Ksh 19,500
Ksh 19,500
Single day rate
Ksh 10,000
Ksh 10,000
Ksh 10,000
Category
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Attendance fee
Doctors, industry, charity and
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Conference materials
commercial employees to include
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Entry to the trade exhibition
clinical consultants and physicians
and associated drinks
Staff who support research in
receptions
the sector, for example, nurses,
Online access to presentation
radiographers, trial and data managers/
slides after the conference
co-ordinators
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(subject to speakers permission) See beside the registration packages:
Onsite
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Student ID will be required at the registration site.
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Single day rates apply to those attending the Conference for one day only. By selecting this category you will have access to the Conference only for the day you have selected. If you are attending for more than one day, the full registration rates apply.
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Discounts on accomodation are available for delegates at selected hotels. Please visit our website for details.
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Accommodation in Kisumu City
We have selected a number of hotels within the city close to the conference venue. Conference delegates will receive a PROMO code upon registration which allows you to take advantage of discounted rates at your preferred location.
Hotel
Acacia Premier
Standard
Superior/Deluxe
Single
Double
Single
Double
Ksh. 12,000
Ksh. 13,000
Ksh. 12,000
Ksh. 13,000
Sovereign Suites
Ksh. 9,500
Ksh. 12,000
Pinecone Hotel
Ksh 5,000
Ksh. 6,500
Ksh. 6,000
Ksh. 7,500
Imperial Hotel
Ksh 7,280
Ksh. 9,740
Ksh. 8,710
Ksh. 11,160
Executive Single
Website
Double www.acaciapremier.com www. sovereignhotel.co.ke
*Suites and apartments can be reserved in advance, subject to availability.
Ksh. 9,000
Ksh. 10,500
www.pineconehotel.com
2016 Kenya International Cancer Conference Team Tel: +254 737 788 073 | +254 705 111 116 Email:
[email protected] www.kesho-kenya.org
