Recent Advances in Fermentation Technologyin Fermentation Technology to be held October 27- 30, 2019. Held biannually, the conference provides a forum for academic and industrial scientists

Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology

Tabletop Exhibit ProspectusMeeting dates: October 27-30, 2019 Show dates: October 27-29, 2019 www.simbhq.org/raft

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Dear Exhibitor:On behalf of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and

Biotechnology (SIMB) and the BIOT Division of the American Chemical

Society (ACS BIOT), please accept this invitation to participate in the

Tabletop Exhibit at the thirteenth conference on Recent Advances

in Fermentation Technology to be held October 27- 30, 2019. Held

biannually, the conference provides a forum for academic and

industrial scientists to discuss the latest developments in fermentation

technology. Program chairs for 2019 are Tiffany Rau and Tim Davies,

Rubus Scientific. Space for the tabletop exhibits will be assigned on

a first-come, first-served basis. Cost includes 2’ by 6’ draped table, 2

chairs, and company sign.

Benefits

§ Participating exhibitors will be listed on the SIMB meeting

website with company link, on signage and in the meeting

program as well as acknowledged in opening remarks..

§ A pre- and post list of conference registrants and a scientific

program with abstracts will be provided to each exhibitor with

one use authorized per list.

Please submit a 50-word description of your company for publication

in the meeting program with your application. Space is limited, so

submit your application early.

Meal Plan

If staying for the entire meeting, we are offering exhibitors the

same meals and events as meeting attendees which includes all

breaks, receptions, breakfasts, lunches and banquet. See tabletop

application form for fees.

Exhibitors may register only two representative per table. See tabletop

application. If planning to attend sessions, please register online as attendee. Attendee registration includes all meals and uploads of presentations.

Tabletop exhibitsSunday, October 27–Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

See exhibit hours listed. For more information, contact [email protected].

SponsorshipSponsorship opportunities available. In addition to inclusion in conference publicity, sponsors may receive complimentary registrations and other benefits. For more information, see form in this brochure contact [email protected].

2017 SponsorsGenentech Procelys

Novozymes YSI

AdvertisingAdvertising is available in the meeting program and in SIMB News July-August-September issue in print and online. The program will be distributed to all meeting attendees. For rates and details, see ad rates in this brochure or contact [email protected].

HousingHyatt Regency Coconut Point Hotel

5001 Coconut Point Rd.

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

239-444-1234

www.simbhq.org/raft/

Room rate is $199 plus tax. A block of rooms is reserved for the dates of October 27–30, 2019 as well as three days before and three days after, based on availability. If you require rooms prior to and after the conference, please make your reservations as soon as possible.

Airportwww.flycpa.com (Ft. Myers International)

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2019 ProgramDriving Innovation and Stability from R&D to Commercialization and BeyondBench to Manufacturing – Scale-up

Conveners: Chris Stowers, DOW

Frank Agbogbo, Cytovance

Continuous Manufacturing opportunities and limitations

Conveners: Johan Westman, Chris Hansen

Farzaneh Rezaei, Pivot Bio

Ghil Jona, Weitzmann

Process integration – A holistic approach of bioprocess development and optimization including regulatory aspects

Conveners: Peter Becker, Glycom Denmark A/S

Sushil Machhi, Medimmune

Haitao Zhang, Monsanto

Lessons learned, best practices, and case studies in fermentation – Opportunities, Challenges and overcoming them - Round Table

Conveners: Smita Shankar, Impossible Foods

Katelijne Bekers, Ohly

Big data, AI and machine learning – Disruption in strain engineering and bioprocess development?

Conveners: Keith Alsaker, Evonik

Firehiwot Tachea, LBL

Ashish Sharma, NIH

When the revolution comes: matching supply and demand at the confluence of synbio, industrial biotech and manufacturing-Round Table

Conveners: Tim Davies, Rubus Scientific

Yaoping Zhang, U Wisconsin

2017 RAFT ExhibitorsAber Instruments, Ltd.

Angel Yest Co., Ltd.

Applikon Biotechnology

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Bio-Technical Resources

Biolog, Inc.

BlueSens Corporation

BugLab, LLC.

DCI-Biolafitte

Eppendorf

Flownamics, Inc.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, NA

Global BioIngredients, Inc.

Hamilton Company

Hiden Analytical, Inc.

HiMedia Laboratories, PVT. LTD

ILS Automation

Infors USA

KEIT Spectrometer

Kerry

Kuhner Shaker, Inc.

Lallemand, Inc.

M2p- Labs Microbioreactors

Mettler Toledo Process Analysis

Moubio, LLC.

optek-Danulat, Inc.

Phage Consultants

Pneumatic Scale Angelus

Proceyls

Roche Custom Biotech

Roquette America, Inc.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

Sensient Global BioNutrients

Solabia Group

Tatus USA, LTD.

YSI, a Xyem Brand

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Hyatt Coconut Point, Calusa Ballroom, Lobby Level

Exhibit InformationExhibit Hours

Subject to change

Sunday, October 27 Setup: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

2:30–3:00 pm

6:00–8:00 pm

Monday, October 28 9:30–10:00 am

2:30–3:00 pm

5:00–7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 29 9:30–10:00 am

2:30–3:00 pm

5:00–6:00 pm

Dismantle: After 7:00 pm

Ship to:

Hyatt Coconut Point Resort

c/o your name: hold for RAFT® 10/27-10/30

5001 Coconut Point Rd.

Bonita Springs (Ft. Myers), FL 34134

What’s Included: § One 2’ by 6’ foot draped table,

§ 2 chairs and company sign are included.

If you are planning on displaying equipment or using a portable table

display, it should be no higher than 48 inches above the tabletop.

Contact [email protected]. if your display is wider than 6 feet or

taller than 8 feet.

Cost: Single Table: $1500 Corporate Member $1800 Non-MemberDouble Table: $2900 Corporate Member $3500 Non-MemberCorner Table: $1700 Corporate Member $2000 Non-Member


Exhibitor ShowcasesExhibitor showcases are available only to participating exhibitors. Slots

will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. An LCD projector

and a laptop will be provided; please bring your presentation on a

thumb drive to load at 12:15 pm each day. Limit two showcases per company.

§ $250 for SIMB Corporate Members

§ $350 for SIMB Non-Corporate Members

Each showcase slot consists of a 10-minute presentation of new

products, company profiles, new technologies, and/or services.

A moderator will keep showcases on schedule. Only hand-held

equipment is allowed. Handouts and promotional materials are

encouraged.

Schedule:

Monday, October 28 12:15 pm - 12:25 pm

12:25 pm - 12:35 pm

12:35 pm - 12:45 pm

Tuesday, October 29 12:15 pm - 12:25 pm

12:25 pm - 12:35 pm

12:35 pm - 12:45 pm

Terms and ConditionsPLEASE READUse of space - Products and services to be exhibited must be in keeping with the interests of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB). No subleasing of space is permitted. No side rails or counters may exceed 4 feet in height; background must not exceed 8 feet in height, including signs. Exhibits should be no higher than 48 inches above the table or wider than 6 feet. If you have a tabletop exhibit exceeding these limits, please contact [email protected]. Demonstrations or displays away from the exhibit hall during exhibit hours, except with permission of SIMB, are prohibited. No table may block the view of surrounding tables and must have adequate see-through area. Exhibitors may not place anything in the aisles during exhibit hours. SIMB reserves the right to limit or restrict operations, which for any reason might be considered objectionable, without any liability for refund or damage.

Cancellation - It is mutually agreed that in the event of cancellation of the RAFT exhibition due to fire, strikes, picketing, embargo, injunction, acts of war, acts of God, governmental regulations, emergencies, any act beyond the control of SIMB, or any causes which would prevent its scheduled opening or continuance, then and thereupon this agreement will be terminated and SIMB shall determine an equitable basis for the refund of such portion of the exhibit fee as is possible, after due consideration of expenditures and commitments already made.

Requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing to the SIMB office. Refunds are available until September 27, 2019, if space can be resold, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after September 27, 2019.

Prohibited conduct - The following practices are prohibited:1) distribution of promotional material, samples, catalogs, pamphlets, or publicity, except in the exhibitor’s space; 2) use of disruptive audio equipment; 3) use of noisy electrical or mechanical equipment; 4) entry into another exhibitor’s booth without permission; 5) photographing or examining another exhibitor’s space without permission; 6) affixing anything to columns, walls, floors or other parts of the hotel’s building or furniture by any means; 7) selling in the exhibit areas or in meeting rooms.

Insurance - The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the hotel and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) and the Hyatt Coconut Point Hotel, and any authorized representative, agent or employee of the foregoing of any and all losses, damages and claims.

Security - Security guards for the exhibit area will be hired, but SIMB and the hotel do not guarantee, nor protect exhibitors against loss of any kind. Exhibitors are advised to carry their own insurance. Each party agrees to be responsible for its own property through insurance or self-insurance and shall hold harmless the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) and the Hyatt Coconut Point Hotel for any and all damage caused by theft.

Safety, fire and health - No painting, mixing of chemicals or explosive materials is allowed in the exhibit hall at any time. Exhibits using food, beverage, ink, chemical or other liquids must be installed over visqueen. Exhibitors are responsible for disposing of all reagents or chemicals used in their exhibit, as well as any cost associated with doing so. The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) and Hyatt Coconut Point Hotel will not be responsible for disposing of any materials.

Trademarks/Copyrights - SIMB shall not be liable for and expressly disclaims any liability for infringement or alleged infringement of the trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of any third party arising out of the actions of any exhibitor.

Amendments - SIMB reserves the right to interpret, amend and enforce these terms and conditions. Written notice of any amendments shall be given to each exhibitor. Each exhibitor and its employees/agents agrees to abide by all terms and conditions set forth herein or by any subsequent amendments and interpretations.

Enforcement - Any exhibitor not abiding by the terms and conditions set forth herein may forfeit the right to participate in future exhibitions, may be asked to leave the event without refund, and may be subject to additional penalties.

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Tabletop Exhibit Application

By filling out this form, you agree to the terms and conditions laid out in this brochure. Please type or print clearly. NOTE: Corporate members SAVE on exhibits and advertising!

NOTES: Exhibitors may register up to two representatives for each tabletop. Exhibit representatives may purchase the same meals and events as meeting attendees, at a cost of $425, which includes: Sunday lunch and evening reception, breakfast and lunch Monday and Tuesday, Monday evening poster reception, Tuesday evening banquet, Wednesday breakfast and coffee breaks. Admittance to sessions requires full registration.

Submit a 50-word company writeup. Attach to application or email to [email protected]. Any writeups received after September 23, 2019 maybe not be included in the printed program. **Group all exhibit costs together.** **Group all exhibit representative registration options together.**

TABLETOP AND REGISTRATION

** MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE TABLE FEE ** Single Table Double Table Corner Table

1A) Number of tabletops reserved (SIMB Corporate member):@$1500 @$2900 @$1700

Number of tabletops reserved (Non-corporate member):@$1800 @$3500 @$2000

1B) Select booth choices: 1) 2) 3)

1C) Optional exhibitor registration (Meals only)

@ $425

1D)Optional full registration (incl. admittance to sessions, uploads of presentations after meeting, and all meals)

@ $1010 (Corporate Member)

@ $1140 (Non-member)

1E) Exhibitor Showcase: (Limit 2 per company) @$250 (Corporate Memeber) @$350 (Non-Member)

2) Competitors we request not to be placed next to:

3) List company information as it should appear in conference materials:

Company Name

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Contact Name, Title: (To receive show correspondence)

Email:

Phone:

Fax:

URL:

TOTAL EXHIBITING COST $ ______________Provide exhibit representative registration information.

EXHIBIT REPRESENTATIVE #1

o Exhibit Hall ONLY o Full registration (See cost above)

Name:

Title:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Tel: Fax:

Email:

If paying for meals, will you attend the Tuesday Banquet? o Yes o No

EXHIBIT REPRESENTATIVE #2

o Exhibit Hall ONLY o Full registration (See cost above)

Name:

Title:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Tel: Fax:

Email:

If paying for meals, will you attend the Tuesday Banquet? o Yes o No

Return with payment to: SIMB • 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A, Fairfax VA 22030 • P: 703.691.3357 • F: 703.691.7991 • [email protected]

PaymentSIMB Federal ID #35-6026526o Check(net 30 days)o Credit Card ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ Amex

TOTAL EXHIBITING COST $ ______________

Credit Card #:

Exp. Date:

Name on Card:

Signature:

October 27-October 30, 2019 Hyatt Coconut Point, Bonita Springs FL

SIMB will only register the two representatives listed on this form. Additional representatives will need to use another form.

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Sample Sponsorship Packages$2,000+ General Sponsorship Company name and logo featured on the SIMB meeting web page, in the meeting program and on signage onsite.

Select one of the following options:

$4,000+ All of the above benefits plus:

• one (1) complimentary meeting registration for yourrepresentative, which includes all sessions, meetingprogram and abstracts, receptions, breaks andbanquet

• Select one option::

¨ tote bags with company name and logo

¨ breakfast (Mon, Tues or Wed.(select 1 day)

¨ laynards with company name and logo

$6,000+ Opening Reception or After Dinner Mixer at the Pool (please specify) All of the above benefits plus:

• one (1) extra full registration (total of 2)

$10,000 Opening Reception OR Banquet Sponsorship All of the above benefits plus:

• one (1) extra full registration (total of 3)

• one (1) tabletop exhibit

• your literature placed into attendee tote bags

Support of academic speakers in specific session sponsorship

Please designate session and/or amount

Session

Amount

RAFT ®13 • October 27-30, 2019 • Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Hotel, Bonita Springs, FL

2019 ChairsTiffany RauTim Davies, Rubus Scientific

Held biannually, the Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology

(RAFT®) conference provides a forum for industrial and academic scientists

to discuss the latest developments in fermentation technology.

In addition to the sessions and roundtables Sunday through

Wednesday, one poster session and tabletop exhibit are also

major components of the program. These activities will be

enhanced by networking receptions, a banquet, and morning

and afternoon breaks, each of which may be sponsored.

Company InformationCompany Name:

Company Contact:

Address:

Tel:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

Submit company logo (as eps or tif file) and the names of your complimentary registrants to [email protected].

Payment InformationSIMB Fed ID# 35-6026526

Total sponsorship amount $

______ Invoice my company (Net 30 Days)

______ Check enclosed (Payable to SIMB)

______ Charge to: o Visa o MC o AMEX

______ Wire Transfer (Additional $40 fee applies)

Card #:

Exp. Date:

Name on Card:

Signature:

Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits

o Sunday pm

o Monday am

o Monday pm

o Tuesday am

o Tuesday pm

oWednesday am

Return with payment to: SIMB • 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A, Fairfax VA 22030 • P: 703.691.3357 • F: 703.691.7991 • [email protected]

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SEND COMPLETE FORM AND MATERIALS TO:

SIMB • 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A • Fairfax, VA 22030

P: 703.691.3357 • F: 703.691.7991 • [email protected]

RAFT ®13 • October 27-30, 2019 • Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Hotel, Bonita Springs, FL

Advertising Space Reservation Form

Deadlines

SPACE RESERVATION AD MATERIALSeptember 7, 2019 September 21, 2019

2019 Program Rates

SIMB CORPORATE MEMBER RATES (B/W)

SIZE RATEFull Page $950

½ Page $775

¼ Page $675

NON-CORPORATE RATE (B/W)

SIZE RATEFull Page $1,050

½ Page $875

¼ Page $775

Color RatesAll color rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Matched 2nd color: $550 each

» 3 and 4 color: $1,100

Position RatesAll position rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Cover 2 position: $300

» Opposite Cover 2 position: $300



DiscountsAll display ads are eligible to receive a 15% discount when placed by a

third-party ad agency with the agency’s insertion order.

Trim SizeProgram: 8 ½" x 11"

Keep live material at least 3/16" (4.7625 mm) from trim.

Digital File RequirementsPDF, EPS and TIFF files are accepted. No application files will be accepted

(i.e. Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, etc.)

ConditionsSubject to approval by the editor. Advertisers assume full responsibility

for advertising claims. Cancellations are not honored after closing dates

and may be subject to pro-rated cost.

Company:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

URL:

Contact:

Authorized Signature:

Agency (if applicable):

Contact:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Billing Contact:

Billing Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

PUBLICATION AD SIZE COLOR POSITION TOTAL COST

RAFT®13 $

Diamond Membership Level CreditDo you wish to apply your credit to this meeting program? o Yes o No

2019 SIMB Corporate Membership Application

Company Representative who will receive membership including publications:

¨ Please do not send me SIMB information via email

¨ Please do not include me on any SIMB mailing lists

¨ Please do not include my information in the SIMB online membership directory

Please Select a Delivery Method for both JIMB and SIMB News

o SIMB News MAIL Print Copy o SIMB News Online Access ONLY

o JIMB MAIL Print Copy o JIMB Online Access ONLY

Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Additional Company Representative (Gold and Diamond Level only)







Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Note: The default delivery method for publications is print, if no option is selected. If you

DO NOT want a print copy mailed, select online access only.








Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

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P: F:

Email:

Additional Company Representative (Diamond Level only)







Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

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Choose Your Corporate Level:

Institutional Level $700 Bronze Level $500 Silver Level $1000 Gold Level $1,500 Diamond Level $2,500

Name of Company:

Company Website:

Company Description (50 words or less):

Social Media Handle(s):

** Gold and Diamond Levels - Send company logo to [email protected]

PaymentFederal Tax ID# 35-6026526

Total Amount Enclosed $ ______________________________________________

Invoice my company Check enclosed (payable to SIMB). Check must be drawn from a US bank. Charge to: ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ AMEX Wire Transfer (Additional Fees Apply)

Card #:

Exp. Date:

Signature:

Name on Card:

Send Payment To: Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology • 3929 Old Lee Highway Suite 92A • Fairfax VA 22030-2421 P: 703.691.3357 x23 • F: 703.691.7991 • E: [email protected] • www.simbhq.org

Authoring Officer who is to receive all billing information:Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

(see page 2 for company representative form)

How Did You Hear About SIMB?

¨ Colleague/Networking ¨ SIMB Meeting Announcement ¨ Direct Mail ¨ SIMB News ¨ Social Networking

¨ SIMB Local Section¨ SIMB Member¨ JIMB¨ SIMB Website¨ SIMB Meeting Attendance¨ Other: ________________

Choose Your Industry Segment:

¨̈ Fermentation (non-food or beverage)¨̈ Cell Culture¨̈ Metabolic Engineering/Strain Engineering¨̈ Molecular Biology/Synthetic Biology Tools

Development¨̈ Biocatalysis/Enzymology/Biochemistry/Enzyme

Engineering¨̈ Biomass Pretreatment, Deconstruction, and

Conversion¨̈ Antibiotics/Secondary Metabolites/Natural

Products/Pharmaceuticals

¨̈ Microbiome Research/Metagenomic

¨̈ Microbial Control/Biocides and Disinfectants/Clinical & MedicalMicrobiology

¨̈ Environmental Microbiology/Bioremediation

¨̈ Food Microbiology and Safety¨̈ Brewing, Winemaking, and

Fermented Foods

¨̈ Systems Biology, Omics, ComputationalBiology, and Bioinformatics

¨̈ Process Development & BiochemicalEngineering

¨̈ Agriculture/Plant Biology¨̈ Marine, Aquatic Biology & Algae¨̈ Mycology/Fungal Biotechnology¨̈ Analytical Chemistry, QA/QC¨̈ Regulatory Affairs, IP, and Sustainability¨̈ Other: ____________________________

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Company Representative who will receive membership including publications:





SIMB News MAIL Print Copy SIMB News Online Access ONLY

JIMB MAIL Print Copy JIMB Online Access ONLY

Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:








Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Note: The default delivery method for publications is print, if no option is selected. If you

DO NOT want a print copy mailed, select online access only.








Name:

Title:

Address:

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Additional Company Representative (Diamond Level only)







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About the Hyatt Coconut Point HotelLocated 20 minutes from Ft. Myers International Airport the Hyatt

Coconut Point is honored with Florida Green Lodging’s Three Palm

eco-friendly certification and overlooks Estero Bay and the Gulf of

Mexico.

Rooms

Guest rooms include modern, coastal-inspred decor and guest room

internet included in your room rate.

Activities

Activities include golf, full service spa, bike rentals, boating and fitness

center.

Dining

Enjoy a meal or bevereage at any of eight distinctive restaurants and

lounges as well as Cool Beans featuring Starbucks coffee.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, the latest features in our

meeting and exhibit space supported by our professional staff, express

check-in, and express check-out.

By exhibiting at RAFT®, you will reach an international audience of industry professionals, university and government lab representatives, and students.

In 2017 RAFT™ hosted attendees from over

accounting for 25% of total attendance.

Participants from industry represented

85% of total attendance.

22 countries,

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Recent Advances in Fermentation Technologyin Fermentation Technology to be held October 27- 30, 2019. Held biannually, the conference provides a forum for academic and industrial scientists