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C-HEP

CONTROVERSIES IN THEMANAGEMENT OF VIRAL HEPATITIS

1st World Congress on

BARCELONA • SPAIN • 19-22 MAY, 2011

SPONSORSHIP ANDEXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

The Academy for Clinical Debates & Controversies in Medicine

www.comtecmed.com/[email protected] update: December 12, 2010


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Dear Friends

he field of Viral Hepatitis is experiencing vast ex-pansion in clinical trials and basic research, as wellas in emerging cutting-edge technology. Exciting

new drugs are soon becoming available.

The 1st World Congress on Controversies in the Managementof Viral Hepatitis (C-Hep) will function as a comprehensiveforum where international experts share and debate state-of-the-art management issues, such as appropriate use of newdrugs, in order to outline the optimal treatment for patients.

This innovative Congress is unique in its explicit focus onresolving controversies related to clinical management andtreatment of patients infected with viral hepatitis. Controversiesraised by recent advances in Hepatitis care will be addressedthroughout the comprehensive meeting.

Participants will have the advantage of discussing and debatingthese unresolved issues with leading world experts in all fieldsof Viral Hepatitis. Allowing ample time for speaker-audiencediscussion, the Congress aims at reaching up-to-date andagreed-upon answers to ongoing debates, even when dataremains limited, through evidence-based medicine and expertopinion.

We invite you to take part in the 1st C-Hep Congress whichis intended as the inaugural event of annual future editions.

We look forward to an exciting academic event in the beautifulcity of Barcelona.

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Jürgen Rockstroh MD, GermanyJonathan M. Schapiro MD, IsraelCo-Chairpersons

and Colleagues,


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1st World Congress onControversies in the Management of Viral Hepatitis

Barcelona, Spain,19-22 May, 2011

Jürgen Rockstroh MD, Germany | Jonathan M. Schapiro MD, Israel

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEEA. Alberti, ItalyUniversity of Padua

B. Clotet, SpainHIV Unit and irsicaixa Foundation, Uni-versity Hospital “Germans Trias i Pujol”,Badalona, Catalonia

G. Dusheiko, UKUCL Centre for Hepatology, UniversityCollege London Medical School, andRoyal Free Hospital, London, UK

G. Dore, AustraliaThe National Centre in HIV Epidemiol-ogy and Clinical Research (NCHECR),University of New South Wales

R. Esteban, SpainVall d’Hebron University Hospital

S. Locarnini, AustraliaVictorian Infectious Diseases ReferenceLaboratory (VIDRL)

V. Soriano, SpainHospital Carlos III, Madrid

M. Sulkowski, USAJohns Hopkins University School ofMedicine

H.L. Tillmann, USADuke Clinical Research Institute

H. Wedemeyer, GermanyHannover Medical School

C. Yurdaydin, TurkeyAnkara University Faculty of Medicine

S. Zeuzem, GermanyJ.W. Goethe University Hospital,Frankfurt

F. Zoulim, FranceINSERM Unit 871, Lyon University, andHospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France

P. Marcellin, FranceHôpital Beaujon, Clichy

S. Mauss, GermanyCenter for HIV and Hepatogastroenter-ology, Duesseldorf

D.R. Nelson, USAUniversity of Florida College ofMedicine

G. Papatheodoridis, GreeceAthens University Medical School

L. Peters, DenmarkCopenhagen HIV Programme,University of Copenhagen

M. Peters, USAChief of Hepatology Research, Divisionof Gastroenterology, University ofCalifornia, San Francisco


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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011

PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMTHURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011

17:30-18:30 OPENING SESSIONWelcome RemarksHONORARY OPENING LECTURE:Who has Hepatitis C in 2011? R. Esteban, SpainHepatitis B: Any controversies left? G. Dore, AustraliaDiscussion

18:30-20:00 WELCOME RECEPTION

HALL A HALL B HALL C

08:30-10:00 PLENARY SESSION 1Chairpersons Welcome AddressHCV Program Director: S. Zeuzem, GermanyDirect Antivirals: The Future is NowModerators: S. Zeuzem, Germany, R. Esteban, SpainHcv Direct Acting Antivirals:What are they? C. Sarazin, GermanyWho needs them? D. Nelson, USAHow to use them? H. Wedemeyer, GermanyDiscussion

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

10:30-12:00 PLENARY SESSION 2First Line Therapy: Are there preferred options?Moderators: S. Zeuzem, Germany, R. Esteban, SpainHCV Protease inhibitors: are there preferences?PEG-IFN 2a vs. PEG-IFN 2b vs. New InterferonsPEG-IFN 2a: S. Zeuzem, GermanyPEG-IFN 2b: R. Esteban, SpainNew Interferons: D. Dieterich, USADiscussion

12:00-13:15 JANSSEN CILAG SYMPOSIUM

13:15-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00-15:00 PLENARY SESSION 3Liver Biopsies: End of the Game?New diagnostics for evaluating the liver: T. Poynard, FranceNew diagnostics for evaluating the virus: J.M. Pawlotsky, FranceDiscussion

15:00-16:00 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6Is there still a need for liver Does drug resistance testing Frequent viral load monitoring:biopsies? have a clinical role in HCV Necessity or Luxury?

therapy?Yes: Pro: C. Boucher, The Netherlands Necessity: V. Soriano, SpainNo: T. Poynard, France Con: J.M. Pawlotsky, France Luxury: H. Tillmann, USADiscussion Discussion Discussion


16:30-17:30 SESSION 7Clinical CasesTreatment of Hepatitis CSESSION 7A SESSION 7B SESSION 7CCase 1: R. Bruno, Italy Case 2: L. Peters, Denmark Case 3: X. Forns, Spain


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09:00-10:30 PLENARY SESSION 14Management of ESLDTreatment of HCC: What is new? M. Puoti, ItalyPortal hypertension: state of the art. U. Spengler, GermanyLiver Transplantation in 2011: M. Peters, USAPanel Discussion


11:00-12:30 PLENARY SESSION 15Beyond the horizonCan HCV be cured without interferon?Yes: H. Wedemeyer, GermanyNo: G. Duscheiko, UKDiscussionThe Future is NowJ. McHutchison, USA

PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMSATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011

HALL A HALL B HALL C

09:00-10:00 SESSION 8 SESSION 9 SESSION 10HIV/HCV Co-infected Incorporating genetic markers Acute Hepatitis C: what is new?Patients: Time to treat or time into routine clinical care: Moderator: J. Rockstroh, Germanyto wait? Now or Later? Do we need ribavirin forTreat: S. Mauss, Germany Now: A. Rauch, Switzerland treatment of acute hepatitis CWait: B. Gazzard, UK Later: U. Spengler, Germany in HIV coinfected patients?Discussion Discussion Yes: M. Nelson, UK

No: M. Vogel, GermanyDiscussion


10:30-12:00 PLENARY SESSION 11HBV Therapy in 2011HBV Program Director: F. Zoulim, FranceModerators: F. Zoulim, France, M. Buti, SpainHepatitis B Therapy: P. Lampertico, ItalyIs Hepatitis B curable? F. Zoulim, FranceInterferon or oral anti-HBV drugs for first line therapy?Interferon: Oral anti-HBV drugs: M. Buti, SpainDiscussion

12:00-13:15 MSD SYMPOSIUM

13:15-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00-15:30 PLENARY SESSION 12Viral monitoring of HBV disease:Preventive and therapeutic vaccines for Viral Hepatitis (A & B):Treatment of Hepatitis Delta: H. Wedemeyer, GermanyTreatment of Hepatitis B in pregnancy: C. Yurdaydin, TurkeyDiscussion

15:30-16:00 PLENARY SESSION 13Hot topics in viral hepatitis


16:30-17:30 “PIPELINE SHOWCASE”Moderator: J. Schapiro, Israel

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011


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CONGRESS PROFILE

• Educational Congress focused on clinical practices in Viral Hepatitis(especially in therapeutics)

• International Congress

• Only controversial topics

• World renowned speakers

• Cohesive and integrative sessions

• 40% Ample discussion time

• CME approved

AIMS OF THE CONGRESS• To promote excellence in the field of Viral Hepatitis, by discussing, in a debate forum, evidence-

based medicine and expert opinions on current controversial issues

• To bridge gaps between expansion of basic science and information, and their consolidationinto clinical practice

• To promulgate ethics and standards of practice and treatment

• To reach consensus on certain controversial issues, through debates, round table discussionsand plenary lectures

• To make it possible for the industry to meet with outstanding experts in the field, and to updateinternational participants on pressing clinical and technological questions of the day

C-HEP PROGRAM


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CATEGORIESOF SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship levels which includes Satellite Symposia,Sponsorship Items and Exhibition

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE

75,000 and up

PLATINUM

50,000 – 75,000

GOLD

25,000 – 50,000

SILVER

10,000 – 25,000

SPONSOR

2,000 – 10,000

Exhibitors booking space with a contribution less than 5,000 willbe acknowledged as "Exhibitors"

DEADLINE FOR CHOICEOF SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Presidents Circle and Platinum September 1, 2010

Gold and Silver October 1, 2010


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SCIENTIFIC SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

The Sponsor may provide an unrestricted grant to support an existing session or suggest a CME-approved session(1.5 - 2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program.

The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the session (registration, accommodation and travel) will be theresponsibility of the Sponsor.

Provided by the Congress• Session hall and standard audiovisual equipment• Four complimentary registrations (for session chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Exhibition space of 12 sq.m

(Additional space may be purchased at the reduced price of 400 per sq.m)• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors

(Additional exhibitors’ registrations may be purchased at 350 per person)• One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be included in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) 30,000CMЕ (APPROVED SESSION)

As outlined below, a number of opportunities for sponsorship are available. In additionto the individuale benefits of each package, all sponsors will be acknowledged on the

official Congress website and in the final Congress program.

The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-CME Satellite Symposium (1.5 - 2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program.Organizing Committee approval of the content and speakers is required. The date and time of the Symposium will bemutually agreed upon.

The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the Symposium (registration, accommodation and travel) will bethe responsibility of the Sponsor.

Provided by the Congress• Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment• Five complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Approximately 15 sq.m exhibition space


(Additional exhibitors’ registrations may be purchased at 350 per person)• One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags

SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM 40,000(NON-CME APPROVED)


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The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited European Speakers.

Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• A half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site

EUROPEAN SPEAKER 3,000

The Sponsor may support in part the expenses of one or more invited Non-European Speakers.

Expenses include registration, accommodation and travel.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• An A4 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


NON-EUROPEAN SPEAKER 6,000

SCIENTIFIC SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-CME approved Pre/Post-Congress Satellite Symposium, for 3-4 hours(or more) on Thursday (May 19, 2011 ), before the official opening of the Congress, or at the end (May 23, 2011) ofthe Congress.

The expenses of the chairpersons and speakers of the Symposium (registration, accommodation and travel) will bethe responsibility of the Sponsor.

Provided by the Congress• Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment• Six complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Approximately 20 sq.m exhibition space


(Additional exhibitors’ registration may be purchased at 350 per person)• One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags

PRE/POST-CONGRESS SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM 50,000(NON-CME APPROVED)

This option is particularly suited for drug launching and other special events


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SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

The Scientific Abstracts of the Congress will be placed on USB sticks and distributed to all the participants of theCongress.

Provided by the Congress• Company logo on the USB stick• Company profile in the Congress Program Book• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsors’ logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsors’ logo will appear on a Special Board on site

CONGRESS ABSTRACTS ON USB STICKS 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

The final Congress Program will include the Scientific Program and the Scientific Abstracts of the Congress. TheCongress Program will be distributed to all participants and will be an invaluable reference book after the Congress.

Provided by the Congress• One A4 page advertisement, full color, will be published on the back cover of the final Congress Program• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


CONGRESS PROGRAM 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening (May 19, 2011) at the Congress venue.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board at the Welcome Reception venue• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• One A4 half-page advertisement, full color, will be published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags

WELCOME RECEPTION 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

In addition to the scientific sponsorship opportunities, a range of other sponsorshippackages is available to meet various needs.


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A Faculty Dinner will be held for the invited speakers of the Congress.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board at the Faculty Dinner venue• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


FACULTY DINNER 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

The Internet Center will be outfitted with internet workstations for participants of the Congress to check their email andstay updated in-between sessions. The sponsorship package includes: workstations, areas for corporate logo display,technical support, furniture, adequate space for the workstations and internet set-up and connection.

Provided by the Congress• Display Sponsor logo/information on screensaver• Display Sponsor logo/information on screen background• Distribute mouse pads and related promotional gifts at the internet center• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor

Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site

INTERNET CENTER 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

The Sponsor will provide the participants’ Congress bags.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor's brochure/s will be inserted in the participants' bags• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Special Board on site

PARTICIPANTS’ BAGS 10,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

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A Mini/Pocket Program will be distributed to all participants with their registration kits.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s exclusive advertisement on the back cover of the Mini/Pocket Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


MINI-POCKET PROGRAM 5,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

Simultaneous translation from English to any required language.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board in the session hall• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


TRANSLATION 5,000(per hall, per day)

This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Platinum and Gold sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor/product name, logo or text printed on lanyards• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate

Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Special Board on site

(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

CONGRESS LANYARDSThe Sponsor provides printed lanyards for the name badges 3,000The Congress provides printed lanyards for the name badges 6,000

The Sponsor will provide all participants with writing pads and pens, which will be included in the participants’ bags.

This can be an effective high-profile sponsorship opportunity for a drug launch or for immediate brand recognition.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The writing pads and pens will bear the Sponsor’s company product/logo

WRITING PADS AND PENS 5,000(SOLE SPONSORSHIP)

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A brochure provided by the Sponsor will be inserted into the participants’ bags, which will be distributed to the participantsof the Congress.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link

BROCHURE INSERT 3,000

All sponsorship and exhibition prices are subject to VAT.

Coffee will be served during the breaks between the sessions on each day of the Congress.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the Sponsor’s logo will appear on a separate


COFFEE BREAK 2,000(per coffee break)

It is the Sponsors' and Exhibitors' responsibility to comply with the local authority's regulations, EFPIA (European Federation ofPharmaceuticals Industries & Associations) www.efpia.org and IFMPA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers &Associations) www.ifpma.org Code of Practice on the Promotion of Medicines.

The sponsor may support up to 50 young scientists (age 36 and younger), with registration fees to the congress.The winners will be selected by the Scientific Committee after their extended abstract will be accepted.The winners will be notified with the name of the company that supported their participation.

Provided by the Congress• The sponsor's logo will be published in the congress web site.• The sponsor will be acknowledged scientifically on a separate page in the final congress program.• The sponsor will be acknowledged on the sponsor's board on site.• The sponsor will receive the names and contact details of selected young scientists.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS 15,000


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GENERALINFORMATION

EXHIBITION

VENUEPalau de Congressos de CatalunyaAv. Diagonal, 661-671Barcelona 08028, SpainTel: +34 93 364 4400Fax: +34 93 364 4401Website: www.pcongresos.com

LANGUAGEThe official language of the Congress is English.

CONGRESS SECRETARIAT AND SPONSORSHIP/ EXHIBITION CONTACTComtecMed53 Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68Tel Aviv, 61000, IsraelTel: +972 3 5666166Fax: +972 3 5666177E-mail: [email protected]: www.comtecmed.com/chep

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees include: Participation in scientific sessions, Congress bag, program and abstract book, all printedmaterial of the Congress, invitation to the Welcome Reception, coffee breaks, lunch on Friday and Saturday.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCEThe Congress Secretariat cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor for loss of, or damage to private propertyof participants, either during or directly arising from the 1st World Congress on Controversies in the Management ofViral Hepatitis (C-Hep). Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

A professional exhibition will be held at the Catlunia Convention Center, in conjunction with the Congress. The floor planhas been designed so as to maximize the exhibitors’ exposure to the delegates. Coffee breaks and lunches will be heldin this exhibition area.

EXHIBITION SPACESponsors may obtain additional exhibition space at 400 per sq.m.Non-sponsors may obtain exhibition space at 650 per sq.m.The minimum booth size is 6 sq.m

Additional information about the exhibition will be available on the official website of the Congress.


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BARCELONA • SPAIN • 19-22 MAY, 2011

Headquarters and Administration:53 Rothschild Boulevard,PO Box 68,Tel Aviv 61000, IsraelTel: +972-3-5666166Fax: +972-3-5666177Email: [email protected]

Comtec Spain:Bailén, 95-97,pral. 1. a - 08009Barcelona, SpainTel: +34-93-2081145Fax: +34-93-4579291Email: [email protected]

Comtec China:175 Xiang Yang Road South,Shanghai 200031ChinaTel: +86-21-54660460Fax: +86-21-54660450Email: [email protected]

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