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Table of Contents

Introduction Letter.................................................. 3

Biotechnology in Scotland...................................... 4

Who is Attending?................................................... 5

Programme Topics................................................... 5

Previous Sponsors.................................................... 5

Sponsorship Packages.............................................. 6

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities................ 13

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About the Flagship Conference

Introduction Letter

The European Congress on Biotechnology is the leading biotechnology conference in Europe, organised by

the European Federation of Biotechnology. The 16th biennial event will take place in the beautiful and

historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The scientific programme is being designed to cover all sections of

biotechnology, including:

Environmental and green biotechnology, microbial physiology, microbial synthetic and systems

biology, applied biocatalysis including industrial systems and synthetic biology, industrial

biotechnology, biochemical engineering and medical biotechnology.

Some Key Facts

Over 1,400 Delegates Expected

50+ Exhibitors

1,000 Scientific Posters

100+ Speakers

Why Sponsor the 16th European Congress on Biotechnology?

Network with your potential clients, partners and suppliers.

Outstanding access to the key international biotechnologists, executives, entrepreneurs and

decision makers.

Extensive global marketing visibility.

On-going website visibility with a direct link to your site.

Strategic on-site visibility and high impact on-site exhibition with maximum exposure.

Identify cutting-edge science and develop licensing, R&D, and other business opportunities.

Meet the future leaders of the biotech sector.

I look forward to welcoming your organisation as a partner of the Congress.

Yours sincerely

Professor Charlie Bryce, Chair of the Local Organising Committee

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About the Flagship Conference

Key Facts on Biotechnology in Scotland

The life sciences sector is worth over £3.1 billion to the Scottish economy annually.

Life sciences and biotech research in Scotland attracts £334 million funding per year – 15 per cent

of the UK total.

Scotland hosts one of the largest life science clusters in Europe with significant international

presence in research, development and manufacturing.

Edinburgh BioQuarter, a landmark £600 million life sciences facility, makes Scotland one of the

world’s top ten centres for biomedical commercialisation.

Scotland has a long and remarkable history of medical and scientific discovery stretching back

200 years; it has always been at the forefront of medical innovation.

In 2010, Scotland’s life sciences companies attracted £36 million of equity investment.

Government supports for early-stage ideas, encouraging new business with the Proof of Concept

Programme.

80 per cent of Scotland’s life sciences industry is based within 50 miles of the cities of Edinburgh,

Dundee and Glasgow allowing easy access to Scotland’s research groups.

Scotland produces a disproportionately high number of life sciences and biotechnology graduates,

making it attractive as a location for drug research and development.

Five of the world’s top 10 life sciences companies are based in Scotland.

Scotland has been named one of the ‘Top 5 Global Locations’ for biotechnology research by

respected industry magazine Fierce Biotech – (Source : Fierce Biotech 2007).

More medical research per head of the population is conducted in Scotland than anywhere else in

Europe, making it one of Europe’s fastest growing sectors.

Life sciences in Scotland have access to around 60 university and research facilities.

Scotland’s life sciences sector has access to 17,000 research staff and strong links with Europe,

Asia and the US.

Scotland is world leader in terms of collaboration, funding and research excellence.

Scotland is home to more than 630 life sciences organisations, including Charles River

Laboratories, Life Technologies, Johnson and Johnson and Millipore, employing over 32,000

staff.

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Who is attending?

The Congress will bring together leading European and International experts:

Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies

Equipment Manufacturers

Technology Providers

Medical Device Companies

Government/Regulatory Bodies

IT Software Solutions

Biotechnology Associations

Learned Societies in Biotechnology

Research Institutions

Universities

Consultants

Law Firms

Individual Biotechnologists

Investment Companies

and many more!

Medical and Biopharmaceutical, Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Synthetic and Systems

Biology, Bioengineering and Bioprocessing, Underpinning Technologies, Green Biotechnology,

Industrial Biotechnology, Microbial Physiology, Applied Biocatalysis, Stem Cell/Genomic

Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Production & General Biotechnology.

Click here to view the full list of topics covered

European Commission

Sartorius

GE Healthcare

Unilever

Novartis

Novozymes

Monsanto

Sigma-Aldrich

Akzo Nobel

Thermo Fischer Scientific

Elsevier

Society for General Microbiology

Wiley-Blackwell

European Science Foundation

European Research Council

YEBN

Illumina

Dechema

Lab Collector

BioSan

Inovita

Nanobiz

Finesse

Knauer

And many many more...

IBA GmBH

Algen

BGI Tech

ArgenIT

Binder

Tosoh Bio Sciences

Advanced Biodesign

RADMED

BM Laboratirum

Biotech International

Biotech Magazine

Esteve

Topics Covered - Designed to include all sections of Biotechnology, including:

Just some of our Previous Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners, which include:

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Sponsorship Packages

Only one company will be granted Diamond Partner - Your opportunity to be

seen as the thought leader in the industry.

Branding

Company Logo and 150 word profile with a link to your company website

Company name mentioned in pre-event marketing activities

A Promotional Brochure will be added to Congress Bags (Size A4, maximum 8 pages-bound)

Full Page advert included in the Conference Brochure, which is given out to all attendees at registration

Company Logo on conference holding slides during breaks (i.e. refreshment breaks, lunch)

Company Logo on on-site event signage

Exclusive to Diamond Sponsor

Opportunity to give an Opening Address (5 minutes) - Exclusive to Diamond Sponsor (Prime visibility for your

organisation)

Welcome letter in the Conference Brochure (1 page), that is given out to all attendees at registration - Exclusive

to Diamond Sponsor

Opportunity to have your branding on the Conference Delegate Bags (provided by your company) - Optional.

Your logo will be positioned next to the association logo - Exclusive to Diamond Sponsor

Targeted Mailing pre-event to 15,000 people

Exhibition

4m x 4m Exhibition Space (space only), located in a prime position in the exhibition area

Passes

6 Complimentary Delegate Passes for staff or VIP Clients

3 Complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner

Post Event

Attendee list will be provided (containing names, company names & job titles)

EFB Member Status and Benefits

Benefits include: unique community access, opportunities to influence position papers submitted to the

European Commission, voting rights, exclusive invitations to provide articles and position papers to the official

EFB biotechnology journal and much more

Please click here to view the full list of benefits

Cost of Package - from £39,950 + vat

Diamond Partner Package - Only 1 Available

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Only two companies will be granted Platinum Partner

Branding



A Promotional Brochure will be added to Congress Bags (Size A4, maximum 8 pages-bound)

Full Page advert included in the Conference Brochure, which is given out to all attendees at registration



Exclusive to Diamond Sponsor

Opportunity to have your branding on the Conference Lanyards (provided by your company) - Optional.

Exclusive to Platinum Sponsor

Small Promotional Gift given out to all attendees (provided by your company)

Exhibition

4m x 4m Exhibition Space (space only), located in a prime position in the exhibition area

Passes


2 Complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner

Post Event

Attendee list will be provided (containing names, company names & job titles)






Cost of Package - £31,950 + vat

Platinum Partner Package - Only 2 Available

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Only 5 companies will be granted Gold Partner

Branding



A Promotional Brochure will be added to Congress Bags (Size A4, maximum 2 double sided pages)

1/2 Page advert included in the Conference Brochure, which is given out to all attendees at registration



Exclusive to Gold Sponsor

Small Promotional Gift given out to all attendees (provided by your company)

Exhibition

3m x 2m Exhibition Space (shell scheme), located in a prime position in the exhibition area

Passes


1 Exhibition Stand Pass

Opportunity to purchase Gala Dinner Tickets for staff or VIP Clients at 15% discount (max. 10 tickets per

organisation)







Gold Partner Package - Only 5 Available

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Only 10 companies will be granted Silver Partner

Branding



1/4 Page advert included in the Conference Brochure, which is given out to all attendees at registration



Exhibition

3m x 2m Exhibition Space (shell scheme)

Passes



Opportunity to purchase Gala Dinner Tickets for staff or VIP Clients at 10% discount (max. 10 tickets per

organisation)







Silver Partner Package - Only 10 Available

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Branding

Company Logo and 50 word profile, with a link to your company website


Company Name mentioned in Conference Opening Remarks



Exhibition

3m x 2m Exhibition Space (shell scheme)

Passes







Please click here to view the full of benefits


Bronze Partner Package

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Exhibitor Option A

Exhibition

3m x 2m Schell Scheme Stand

Name Board

Table

2 Chairs

Electricity

Branding

Company Name listed on website as Exhibitor, with a link to your company website

Passes

1 Conference Delegate Pass


Discounts

Opportunity to Purchase additional Delegate Passes for staff or VIP Clients at a 10% discount







Exhibitor Packages

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Exhibitor Option B

Exhibition

2m x 2m Schell Scheme Stand

Name Board

Table

2 Chairs

Electricity

Branding

Company Name listed on website as Exhibitor, with a link to your company website

Passes


Discounts

Opportunity to Purchase additional Delegate Passes for staff or VIP Clients at a 10% discount







Exhibitor Packages

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Please note that new or innovative companies will receive up to a 50% discount on all of the packages

listed above (limited to 6 companies on a first come first served basis). If you are within this category,

then you will need to apply following a series of criteria, which you will need to meet.

Lecture Sponsor

Sponsored Symposia

Breakfast Briefing

Lunchtime Presentation

Gala Dinner (or venue, wine, transport, flow-

ers, entertainment, welcome drink at

Gala Dinner)

Networking Lunches

Networking Drinks Receptions

Themed Networking Evening

Conference App

Sponsored Twitter Posts

Sponsored Flag outside entrance of venue

Targeted Marketing Mailers

Delegate Name Badges

Bio Partnering Board

Poster Board Sponsor

Poster Board Award Sponsor

(present at gala dinner)

Networking Refreshment/Coffee Breaks

ECB Staff and Volunteer T-shirts

Internet Café / Wi-Fi Host

Welcome Desk at Airport

Water Bottles

Conference Folders

Note Pads

Pens

Contact Punita Halladey - +44 (0)20 7808 5178 - [email protected]

**Attention New or Innovative Companies**

Additional Opportunities

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Established in 1978, the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)

works to promote biotechnology throughout Europe and beyond. Its

members range from industry leading biotech companies to well

established associations. Our aims are to:

Promote research at the cutting edge of the biotechnology industry

Provide a forum for interdisciplinary and international cooperation

Facilitate dialogue between industry, academics and the public

Advance the responsible use of the life sciences

Improve scientific education

Who are the EFB?

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Membership is open to all organisations involved in biotechnology who have an active interest

in and a desire to play a central role in the European biotech community.

Exclusive Benefits

European Commission

Opportunities to influence position papers

submitted to the European Commission

Voting Rights

Voting rights at the annual EFB General

Assembly

Position Papers/Articles

Invitation to provide articles and position papers for

publication in the EFB Journal New Biotechnology

Unique Community Access

Opportunities to influence position papers

submitted to the European Commission

Strategic Policy Meeting/Consultation

Invitation to an annual strategic policy meeting

Consultation regarding EFB strategy and future

activities

Access to Grants

Early access to information about grants and

community programmes in your field

Guaranteed Discounts

Preferential registration fees for specific EFB events (15% discount)

Preferential advertising rates in the EFB directory (10% discount)

15% discount on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the flagship European Congress on Biotechnology

Acknowledgement and reduced fees (10% discount) for advertising in New Biotechnology and other relevant

EFB publications

Activities To stimulate innovation & technology transfer

To foster collaboration between industry, research

and academia

To promote public understanding of biotechnology

To promote international and interdisciplinary co-

operation throughout Europe and beyond

To promote the socially and ethically sound

application of biotechnology

To maintain good contacts with and serve in an

advisory capacity to the European Commission

To prepare position papers, white papers,

briefings, reviews and reports

To promote education & training

To organise workshops, meetings and the biennial

European Congress on Biotechnology

To disseminate information on the EC funding

opportunities and science policy issues

To promote and defend the sustainable use of

biotechnology

To improve understanding of safety issues in

Serving Biotechnology in

Europe and Beyond

www.efb-central.com | +44 (0)20 7808 5178 | [email protected]

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