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70th SIMB ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITIONAUGUST 9-12, 2020EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SAN FRANCISCO, CA

2 2020 SIMB Annual Meeting & Exhibition Exhibitor Prospectus

ABOUT SIMBThe Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology is a professional association dedicated to the industrial application of microbiology and biotechnology. The Society is devoted to providing the highest quality educational opportunities possible to its members.

Exhibitors provide first-class displays featuring demonstrations of the latest products and services available.

BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING

» One full meeting registration per booth

» Two hall only passes per booth.

» Complimentary pre- and post-show registration list with complete contact information (one-time use per list)

» Dedicated exhibit hours

» Coffee breaks, receptions, lunches, and posters in exhibit hall

» Company description in the Annual Meeting Program

» Company link and description on SIMB’s website

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE (TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Sunday, August 9

11:00 am–4:00 pm Installation of Exhibits

6:00 pm–8:00 pm Exhibits Open & Poster Reception

Monday, August 10

9:00 am –3:00 pm Exhibits Open

9:30 am–10:00 am Session Morning Break

11:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:15 pm–12:45 pm Exhibitor Showcases

2:30 pm–3:00 pm Session Afternoon Break

5:30 pm–7:30 pm Exhibits Open & Poster Reception

Tuesday, August 11

9:00 am–3:00 pm Exhibits Open

9:30 am–10:00 am Session Morning Break


12:15 pm–12:45 pm Exhibitor Showcases

2:30 pm– 3:00 pm Session Afternoon Break

6:00 pm–7:00 pm Exhibits Open & Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm–9:00 pm Annual Banquet

Wednesday, August 12

7:00 am–12:00 noon Dismantling

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111 415.788.1234

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HOUSING LINKHousing and online registration are available through the SIMB website, http://www.simbhq.org/annual/registration/ or by calling 1.415.788.1234 and mention SIMB. Online hotel reservations and attendee registration open in February 2020. Exhibit representatives are registered via the Annual Meeting Booth Representative Form enclosed and submitted to SIMB.

Exhibitors are encouraged to stay at the Hyatt Regency to help SIMB achieve its room block obligation to the hotel. The reservation cutoff date for rooms at the SIMB group rate of $229 is July 16, 2020. After July 16, 2020, rooms may be available at the prevailing hotel rates.

BOOTH COST » $2,700 for SIMB Corporate Members

» $2,900 for Non-Corporate Members

» Prime space, add $400

» Standard Plus, add $200

BOOTH RENTAL INCLUDES » All booth personnel receive lunch, coffee breaks and

receptions. Exhibitors with full meeting registration may attend scientific sessions and the Annual Banquet.

» Pre- and post-show registration list with complete contact information (one-time use for each list)

» One full meeting registration and two “exhibit hall only” passes per booth. NOTE: Exhibitors designated “exhibit hall only” must register as attendees in order to attend sessions or present posters.

» 10' wide x 8' deep booth frame with an 8’ high back wall and 3’ high side rails. NOTE: booth furnishings may not exceed the 8' depth of the booth.

» 7" x 44" one-line exhibitor identification sign

» Ballroom carpeting

» 24-hour security service during installation, operation and dismantling hours

» Annual Meeting Program

EXHIBIT STAFFING REQUIREMENTExhibit booths must be staffed by an employee or representative of the exhibiting company during the stated exhibit hours.

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR SERVICESAll booth furnishings, including supplies, signage, water, electricity, equipment, furniture AV and Internet service must be rented through the office service contractor, Global Experience Specialists (GES) – A link will be provided in the official exhibitor kit once booth space is confirmed.

SPACE ASSIGNMENTSpace will be assigned in the order of receipt of applications with payments in full. SIMB corporate members and returning exhibitors will have priority in space selection, if the application is received at the previous year’s Annual Meeting.

Every effort will be made to accommodate exhibitors’ booth location requests. SIMB reserves the right to relocate booths if necessary, and cannot guarantee that an exhibitor will not be placed near a competitor. In the event of a space conflict, SIMB reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan, relocate any space, or cancel the event at any time prior to the exhibit opening. SIMB reserves the right to assign exhibit space and to regulate the use of that space or the design and appearance of any booth.

INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLINGInstallation of exhibits will begin Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 am. Exhibits must be fully installed by 4:00 pm. All exhibits must remain intact until 7:00 am on Wednesday, August 12. No dismantling is authorized before this time. Exhibitors who remove or teardown their displays prior to this time will be subject to exclusion from future shows. All exhibits must be dismantled and crated, ready for removal from the exhibit hall by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 12. An exhibitor service center will be staffed by GES during the installation and dismantling periods.


EXHIBITOR SHOWCASESExhibitor Showcases are available only to participating exhibitors, with a limit of two showcases per company. Check the appropriate SIMB Corporate Member or Non-Corporate Member box on the Booth Application.

» $250 for SIMB Corporate Members

» $500 for Non-Corporate Members

Each showcase slot consists of a 10-minute presentation of new products, company profiles, new technologies and services. A moderator will keep showcases on schedule.

Slots are available Monday and Tuesday, 12:15 pm–12:45 pm. 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 before the showcase begins.

Only handheld equipment is allowed.

Time will NOT be available for pre-setup of equipment.

Handouts and promotional materials are encouraged.

SIMB CAREER SERVICES CENTERSIMB will sponsor its Career Services Center where job notices will be posted at the Career Services desk in the registration area. Resumes will be available to employers throughout the week. Private interview rooms will be available. To participate, contact Bob Berger, [email protected].

JOB FAIRJoin SIMB for a job fair to be held on Monday, August 10 at the Hyatt Regency. Exhibitors receive a discount. See more on page 15.


EXHIBITOR TERMS AND CONDITIONSSIMB Cancellation PolicyIt is mutually agreed that in the event of cancellation of the SIMB Annual Meeting (the “Meeting”) or exhibition due to circumstances outside SIMB’s reasonable control, including but not limited to fire, strikes or other labor disputes, picketing, embargo, injunction, acts of wars, act of God, civil unrest, disease, governmental regulations, emergencies, curtailment of transportation facilities, weather, change in economic conditions, or any other causes which would make the Meeting impossible, illegal, or impractical to operate as planned, upon notice by SIMB this agreement will be terminated and SIMB shall determine (in its reasonable discretion) an equitable basis for the refund of a portion of the exhibit fee, after due consideration of its expenditures and commitments already made.

The cancellation provisions in this section are expressly agreed by exhibitor and SIMB to act as a waiver of the provisions of any state or local law, statute or regulation, to the extent that such provisions are contrary to the purpose or intent of this section.

Exhibitor CancellationRequests for cancellations must be submitted in writing to the SIMB office via email or facsimile 30 days prior to the show, or by no later than 5:00 pm, July 9, 2020. Upon cancellation, SIMB shall use reasonable efforts in the ordinary course of business to resell the cancelled space. No refunds will be issued by SIMB after space assignments have been made unless the space is resold. If resold, SIMB will retain an administrative fee equal to 20% of the cost of the total booth space. However, no refunds will be issued after July 9, 2020.

Use of Space» All exhibits must be of professional quality.

» Products and services exhibited must be in keeping with the interests of SIMB. SIMB reserves the right to reject any exhibitor that it determines (in its sole judgment) to be objectionable or otherwise injurious to the success of the Meeting.

» No assignment or subleasing of space is permitted. Two companies may not occupy the same booth.

» No side rails or booth counters may exceed 3' in height; background must not exceed 8' in height, including signs. Backgrounds must not

protrude from the rear more than a maximum of 50% of the depth of the booth. No booth may block the view of surrounding booths and

must have adequate see-through area.

» Exhibitors may not place anything in the aisles during exhibit hours.

» Exhibitors may only staff their booth(s) with their employees, agents, or contractors. No other persons may be brought into the Meeting without paying the applicable Meeting attendance fee and meeting

qualification criteria for attendance.

» Demonstrations or displays away from the exhibit hall during exhibit hours, except with permission of SIMB, are

prohibited.

» SIMB reserves the right to limit or restrict exhibitor operations, which for any reason might be considered objectionable

(in its sole judgment), without any liability for refund or any damage or loss suffered by the exhibitor.

» Exhibitor must not cause or suffer any waste, damage, disfigurement or injury to the location where the exhibit will be displayed. Exhibitor must promptly cause the repair of every injury or damage to the premises

caused by exhibitor or any of its subcontractors, employees, agents, licensees, invitees, or any other person associated with exhibitor in any way. No repairs may be undertaken without SIMB’s prior consent.

Shipping InstructionsAll shipping must be handled through GES and shipped to the address provided by GES in the Exhibitor (Show) Service Manual. No shipping may be received until the exhibitor has arrived at the Hyatt Regency. SIMB shall not be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of shipped materials.

SecurityGeneral 24-hour security for the exhibit area will be provided, but SIMB and the Hyatt Regency do not guarantee, nor protect exhibitors against loss of any kind, including damage or loss of merchandise or articles left in the hotel prior to, during, or following the Meeting. Exhibitors are advised to carry their own insurance. Each exhibitor must be responsible for its own property through insurance or self-insurance and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SIMB and the Hyatt Regency against any and all claims, losses, injuries, or damages (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of their participation as an exhibitor at the Meeting.

Prohibited ConductThe following practices are prohibited: 1) Soliciting or distributing 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 booth without permission; 6) Affixing anything to columns, walls, floors, or other parts of the Hyatt Regency's building or furniture by any means; 7) Conducting sales in the exhibit areas or in meeting rooms.

All determinations of prohibited conduct shall be made by SIMB in its discretion, and shall be without prior warning or right to appeal.

Except as expressly provided herein or authorized by SIMB in writing, exhibitor shall not during the term hereof or at any time hereafter, represent itself as having any relationship with SIMB or the Meeting, or use SIMB or the Meeting’s name or logo in any manner for exhibitor’s publicity or any other purposes.

InsuranceThe exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or death to persons, or loss or damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the Hyatt Regency and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SIMB and the Hyatt Regency, and any officer, director, representative, agent or employee of the foregoing from any and all losses, damages, and claims.

Exhibitor, at its sole cost and expense, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect, covering the performance of the services required under this Agreement, the insurance coverage set forth below. All insurance shall be procured from reputable insurers authorized to do business in the state where the Meeting will take place. If exhibitor fails to obtain or maintain the required insurance, SIMB shall have the right to treat such failure as a breach of contract and to exercise all appropriate rights and remedies. The insurance requirements set forth herein are not intended and shall not be construed to modify, limit or reduce the indemnification made in this contract by exhibitor to SIMB or to limit exhibitor’s liability under this contract to the limits of the policies of insurance required to be maintained by contractor hereunder.

Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability (unless exhibitor has no employees).


» Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits

» Employers’ Liability: $500,000 Each Accident – Bodily Injury by Accident;

» $500,000 Each Employee – Bodily Injury by Disease;

» $500,000 Policy Limit – Bodily Injury by Disease.

All States Endorsement

» General Liability Insurance

» Limit of liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence combined, single limit for bodily injury (including death), and property damage liability.

Should SIMB or the Hyatt Regency require additional or different insurance from exhibitor, exhibitor agrees to comply with their requirements.

SIMB shall be named as additional insureds on all insurance policies, and exhibitor shall deliver insurance certificate(s) evidencing the same at least ten (10) days prior to the first day of the Meeting, or by July 30, 2020.

Safety, Fire, and HealthNo open flame is permitted. No painting, mixing of chemicals, pyrotechnics, or explosive materials are allowed in the exhibit hall at any time. Exhibitors are responsible for disposing of all reagents or chemicals used in their exhibit, as well as any cost associated with doing so. SIMB and the Hyatt Regency will not be responsible for disposing of any materials.

No food may be served or sampled without SIMB’s prior approval. Exhibitor must also secure all health licenses and comply with all laws and regulations governing food service. Proof of compliance therewith shall be provided to SIMB upon request.

Trademarks/CopyrightsSIMB shall not be liable for and expressly disclaims any liability for infringement or alleged infringements of the trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property of any third party arising out of the actions of any exhibitor. Exhibitors shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SIMB from any claims or damages (including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from alleged or proven intellectual property violations.

AmendmentsSIMB reserves the right to interpret, amend, and enforce these terms and conditions in its sole discretion. Written notice of any amendments shall be given to each exhibitor. Each exhibitor and its employees, agents and contractors agree to abide by all terms and conditions set forth herein or by any subsequent amendments and interpretations.

EnforcementAny 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. All determinations by SIMB shall be made in its sole discretion, and shall be final.

Exhibitors may only staff their booth(s) with their employees, agents, or contractors. No other persons may be brought into the Meeting without paying the applicable Meeting attendance fee and meeting qualification criteria for attendance.

Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe SIMB Annual Meeting is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for scientists from around the world to network and share ideas in the field of industrial microbiology and biotechnology. The Annual Meeting program consists of over 30 symposia, special sessions, and poster sessions covering advances in biocatalysis, fermentation and cell culture, natural products and metabolic engineering.

Sponsorship provides financial support for the Meeting and is an excellent way to provide visibility for your company, promote your brand, and gain access to the 600-700 attendees.

Available sponsorship opportunities and related benefits are described in this prospectus. In addition to being included in Meeting publicity, sponsors may receive complimentary registrations or exhibit space. To become a sponsor, please complete the Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits application in this prospectus indicating which event, session, or item you wish to support and email it with payment information to Christine Lowe at [email protected]. Contact Christine Lowe with questions or for additional information.

AdvertisingAdvertising is available in the 2020 Annual Meeting Program. The program will be distributed to all meeting attendees in their registration packets. Please complete the Advertising Space Reservation Form in this prospectus and return it to [email protected]. The Space Reservation Form provides rate details, space specifications, and deadlines.


AT LAST YEAR'S ANNUAL MEETING

2019 MEETING DEMOGRAPHICS

Angel Yeast Co., Ltd.

Aquila Biolabs GmbH

Applikon

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Bio-Technical Resources

Biolog, Inc.

Buglab, LLC

Chemglass Life Sciences

DOE Agile Biofoundry

DOE Systems Biology Knowledgebase

Eppendorf

Gardner Industries, Inc.

Global BioIngredients, Inc.

Hamilton Company

Hiden Analytical Inc.

Igenbio, LLC

INFORS USA

Kuhner Shaker, Inc.

Lallemand Inc.

m2p-labs

MP Biomedicals, LLC

Pneumatic Scale Angelus

Procelys

Process Analyzer by Schneider Electric

Roquette America

Sartorius Stedim

SIMB Archives

SIMB Career Services


MEETING PROGRAM - PRELIMINARY TOPICS

Biocatalysis

Biocatalysts for lignocellulose conversion

Cell-free biochemical production

Biocatalytic conversion of Lignin

Extremophilic biocatalysis in bioprocessing

Biocatalysts for carving better tomorrow

First generation ethanol

Environmental Microbiology

Bioremediation and biodegradation: lab and field applications

Combining microbiology and chemistry

Bioconversion of waste to products

Fermentation and

Cell Culture

Microbial processes for the production of emerging products

From zero to hero - Integrated approach for strains, fermentation and DSP developments

Cell cultures and biosimilars

Advances in fermentation of microbial communities/mixed cultures

Fermentation optimization of natural products

Metabolic Engineering

Metabolic engineering for fuels and chemicals I

Metabolic engineering for fFuels and chemicals II

Specialty chemicals

Automation & machine learning in metabolic engineering

Metabolic engineering and new tools for from non-model organisms

Natural Products

New enzymology in natural product biosynthesis

Genome mining and synthetic biology for natural product discovery

Peptidic natural products

Emerging technologies in natural products

Special Sessions

Diversity session

Pre-meeting workshops

Student contributed papers

Two poster sessions

Opening poster "Science Slam"

Special Topics

Yeast consortia

Plastics: Synthesis destruction and conversion

Special Lectures

KMB plenary

Charles Thom awardee


MEETING SCHEDULESunday, August 9

8:00 am–3:30 pm Pre-meeting Workshops

9:00 am–7:00 pm Registration

4:00 pm–5:00 pm Opening Keynote Remarks

5:00 pm –6:00 pm Opening Poster “Science Slam”

6:00 pm –8:00 pm Exhibits Open/Opening Reception/Poster Session 1

Monday, August 10

7:00 am –5:00 pm Registration

8:00 am –11:30 am Concurrent Sessions

9:00 am –3:00 pm Exhibits Open

11:30 am –1:00 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:15 pm –12:45 pm Exhibitor Showcases

1:00 pm –4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

4:30–5:30 pm KMB Plenary Lecture

5:30 pm –7:30 pm Exhibits Open/Poster Session 2/Reception

Tuesday, August 11

6:00 am –7:00 am Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk

7:00 am–5:00 pm Registration


9:00 am–3:00 pm Exhibits Open


12:15–12:45 pm Exhibitor Showcases

1:00 pm –4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

5:00–6:00 pm Charles Thom Lecture

6:00 pm –7:00 pm Exhibits Open/Pre-Banquet Reception

7:00 pm –10:00 pm Annual Society Banquet

Wednesday, August 12

7:00am–12:00 noon Registration


11:45 am–12:45 pm SIMB Annual Business Meeting

1:00–5:00 pm Concurrent Sessions


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2020 SIMB ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION BOOTH APPLICATIONBy completing this contract, you agree to the terms and conditions included in this brochure. See the exhibitor cancellation policy. Please type or print clearly.

Instructions1. Please read the terms and conditions found in this prospectus. Requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing to the SIMB office 30 days prior to show or by

July 9, 2020. Upon cancellation, SIMB will use reasonable efforts in the ordinary course of business to resell cancelled space. No refunds will be issued by SIMB after space assignments have been made unless the space is resold. If resold, SIMB will retain an administrative fee equal to 20% of the cost of the total booth space. No refunds will be issued after July 9, 2020.

2. Complete the contract application in full. Sign and return with payment to SIMB, 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A, Fairfax VA 22030 or email to [email protected]. All payments must be made in US funds. A $40 fee applies to all wire transfers. Space is not confirmed until payment is received.

3. Submit the Representative Information Form and include or email a 50-word company description to [email protected]. NO FAXES.

4. Reminder: Corporate Members save on exhibits and advertising by submitting the Corporate Membership and Advertising Reservation forms.

Booth Space

Number of Booths Reserved

SIMB Corporate Member: ____________@ $2,700 Non-Corporate Member: ___________ @ $2,900

Corporate Standard Plus: ____________ @ $2900 Non-Corporate Standard Plus: ________@ $3100

Corporate. Prime Space: _____________ @ $3100 Non-Corp. Prime Space: _____________ @ $3300

Corporate Double Booth: ___________ @ $5400 Non Corporate Double Booth: ________@ $5800

Booth Choice(s) 1st ____________________ 2nd ___________________ 3rd ___________________ 4th __________________

Competitors we request not to be placed next to: _______________________________________________________________________________

List company information as it should appear in conference materials:

COMPANY NAME

Address

City/State/Zip

Contact to receive all show correspondence

Contact Title

Phone Fax

Email (Required)

URL

Increase Visibility

Exhibitor Showcases: SIMB Corporate Member: _____________ @ $250 Non-Corporate Member: _____________ @ $500

AdvertisingLook for full details in the Exhibitor Prospectus.

Sponsorship

SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED TO HOLD EXHIBIT SPACE Contract Agreement Signature Date

PAYMENTPlease include payment in full with application. Booths will

not be confirmed until payment is received. Please see the

exhibitor cancellation policy on page 3.

SIMB Fed ID# 35-6026526

Total booth space & exhibitor showcase amount $

Send complete form and payment to: SIMB • 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A • Fairfax, VA 22030 • P: 703.691.3357 • F: 703.691.7991 •

[email protected]

o Invoice my company (net 30 days)

o Check enclosed (Must be drawn from

US bank and payable to SIMB)

o Charge to: ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ AMEX

o Wire Transfer (Add $40)

o I am attaching a 50-word company/booth description. o I am attaching a 50-word Exhibitor Showcase description.

Card #

Exp. Date

Signature

Name on card:


2020 SIMB ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION (RETURN WITH BOOTH APPLICATION)Please email this completed form to [email protected] or fax to SIMB (703.691.7991). Type or print clearly. For additional booths or personnel, please

reproduce form.

Company No. of Booths ContractedRegistration is limited to three representatives per booth. One representative will receive full access to the entire meeting (both the exhibit hall and sessions). The

other two representatives will have exhibit hall access only. If either wishes to attend sessions, he/she must register for the meeting. Forms are available online at

www.simbhq.org/annual/registration.

Representative to receive the Full Exhibit Hall/Session registration

Name: Please Register Me for the Following:

Tuesday, August 11Company Address

City/State/Zip

Phone Fax 5K Fun Run/Walk __ # attending No Charge

Email (Hold Harmless form required)

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone

Hotel where representative will stay

o I will attend the Society Banquet on Tuesday evening (included in Full Registration)

o I will not attend the Society Banquet on Tuesday evening; reassign my ticket to: (Name) _________________________________________________

Representatives to receive Exhibit Hall Access Only

Note: Exhibitors with Hall Access Only must pay the full or one-day registration fee to attend sessions. Tickets for all other special events must be purchased.

NamePlease Register Me for the Following:

Company Address

City/State/Zip Tuesday, August 11

Phone Fax Society Reception/Banquet @$125 $

Email 5K Fun Run/Walk __ # attending No Charge

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone (Hold Harmless form required)


NamePlease Register Me for the Following:

Company Address

City/State/Zip Tuesday, August 11

Phone Fax Society Reception/Banquet @$125 $

Email 5K Fun Run/Walk __ # attending No Charge

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone (Hold Harmless form required)


PAYMENTPlease include payment required with application.

SIMB Fed ID# 35-6026526

Total representative amount $

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

o Invoice my company (30 days)

o Check enclosed (Must be drawn from

US bank and payable to SIMB)

o Charge to: ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ AMEX

o Wire Transfer (Additional $40 fee applies)

Card #

Exp. Date

Signature

Name on card:


SAMPLE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESContact Christine Lowe ([email protected]) to customize a package.

$1,500+ Basic Sponsorship Company name featured on SIMB Annual Meeeting website, in conference program and on signage. ________ SIMB Annual 5K Run _______ General meeting sponsorship ________ Additional $1,000 includes Session Sponsorship

$3,000+ Basic Sponsorship Meeting Registration Package Basic sponsorship plus one (1) complimentary full meeting registration poviding access to all sessions and events. Select one option: ________ General meeting sponsorship ________ Diversity Travel Awards ________ Student Oral Sessions ________ Student Poster Presentation Award ________ Diversity Session ________ Specific session (designate below) _________________________________________

$5,000+ Basic Plus Meeting Registration Package Basic Sponsorship plus two (2) complimentary full meeting registrations and two (2) complimentary exhibitor hall passes for additional representatives. Select one option: ________ Coffee Break(s) [Mon. through Weds., am and pm ($5,000 each)] ________ Conference lanyard with company logo ________ Poster session reception (Mon.) ($6,000 each) ________ Keynote lecture ($5,000) ________ General meeting sponsorship ________ Specific session (designate below) _________________________________________

$15,000+ Special Session Package Basic Package plus five (5) complimentary full meeting registrations, up to five (5) complimentary exhibit hall passes, one (1) standard 8'x10' exhibit booth and company/organization literature in attendee totebags. Select one option: ________ Sunday Opening Welcome Reception ________ One full page ad in printed meeting program ________ General meeting sponsorship ________ Specific session (designate below) _________________________________________

$25,000+ Annual Banquet (Tuesday) Basic Sponsorship Package plus eight (8) complimentary full meeting registrations, eight (8) exhibit hall passes, one (1) standard 8'x10' tabletop exhibit booth, one page add in meeting program, and literature in attendee tote bags or displayed electronically.

2020 Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology Annual Meeting and Exhibition

The SIMB Annual Meeting is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for scientists from around the world to network and share ideas in the field of industrial microbiology and biotechnology. The scientific program consists of over 30 symposia covering advances in biocatalysis, fermentation and cell culture, environmental microbiology, metabolic engineering, and natural products.

Sponsorship provides financial support for the conference and is an excellent way to provide visibility for your organization, promote your brand, and gain access to the 600-700 attendees. There are a variety of sponsorship packages and opportunities for organizations of all sizes.

Please note: Sponsorship opportunities may be partial or shared, with approval by SIMB.

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 (Must be drawn from a US bank and

made payable to SIMB)

______ Charge to: o Visa o MC o AMEX

______ Wire Transfer (Additional $40 fee applies)

Card # :

Exp. Date :

Signature :

Name on Card:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

Send completed form and payment to: SIMB • Attn: [email protected] • 3929 Old Lee Hwy, Ste 92A • Fairfax, VA 22030

P: 703.691.3357 • F: 703.691.7991


2020 SIMB Annual Meeting Job Fair ApplicationAugust 10, 2020 • Hyatt Regency San Francisco• www.simbhq.org/annual

The 2020 SIMB Job Fair will be held Monday, August 10 in conjunction with the SIMB Annual Meeting, August 9–12. The fair will run from 8 am–4 pm at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Setup will begin at 7 am.

FEE INCLUDES: ¨ One 2’x6’ table in the Job Fair location, company

sign, two chairs

¨ Access to over 600 attendees.

¨ Resumes available pre-fair and onsite

¨ Announcement of participation on the SIMBwebsite, including company link

¨ Discount on 30-day job posting on the SIMB CareerCenter site

¨ Lunch ticket and breaks

COMPANY INFORMATIONCompany

Company Contact

Address:

Tel

Fax

Email

Website:

PAYMENT INFORMATION(SIMB FED ID#: 35-6026526)

¨ Check Enclosed (Payable to SIMB)

¨ Charge my: ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ AMEX

¨ Wire Transfer ($40 usd transfer fee applies)

Name on Card:

Card #:

Exp. Date:

Signature:

TABLE FEES$400 - SIMB Corporate member

$650 - Non-SIMB Corporate Member

Exhibitors: Receive $100 discount!

ADD A CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPFind out about SIMB Corporate Membership at www.simbhq.org/corporate-membership

LOCATION:Hyatt Regency San Francisco at the Embarcadero

5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CAQ

QUESTIONS? [email protected]

Send Completed Form to: [email protected]. 12/2019

PLEASE SIGN UP BY JULY 15, 2020

2020 SIMB Annual Meeting Job Fair ApplicationAugust 10, 2020 • Hyatt Regency San Francisco• www.simbhq.org/annual

The 2020 SIMB Job Fair will be held Monday, August 10 in conjunction with the SIMB Annual Meeting, August 9-12. The fair will run from 8 am–4 pm at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Setup will begin at 7 am.

FEE INCLUDES: One 2’x6’ table in the Job Fair location, company

sign, two chairs

Access to over 600 attendees.

Resumes available pre-fair and onsite

Announcement of participation on the SIMB website, including company link

Discount on 30-day job posting on the SIMB Career Center site

Lunch ticket and breaks

COMPANY INFORMATIONCompany:

Company Contact:

Address:

Tel:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

PAYMENT INFORMATION(SIMB FED ID#: 35-6026526)

¨ Check Enclosed (Payable to SIMB)

¨ Charge my: ¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ AMEX

¨ Wire Transfer ($40 usd transfer fee applies)

Name on Card:

Card #:

Exp. Date:

Signature:

TABLE FEES$400 - SIMB Corporate member

$650 - Non-SIMB Corporate Member

Exhibitors: Receive $100 discount!

ADD A CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPFind out about SIMB Corporate Membership atwww.simbhq.org/corporate-membership

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2)

LOCATION:Hyatt Regency San Francisco at the Embarcadero

5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA

QUESTIONS? [email protected]

PLEASE SIGN UP BY JULY 15, 2020.

$500 - Bronze Level

TOTAL: $ ____________

REPRESENTATIVES:Please list name(s) and emails:

$700 - Institutional Level

$1,000 -Silver Level

$1,500 -Gold Level

$2,500 - Diamond Level


2020 Meeting PrograM ad rates

Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals (SBFC)Note: Advertising in this program is B/W only except cover positions.

2020 Annual Meeting & ExhibitionBoth B/W and color advertising is available.

Industrial Microbiology Meetings Microbiome (IMMM)Note: Advertising in this program is B/W only except cover positions.

Deadlines

M e e t i n g r e s e r v a t i o n a d M at e r i a l s

SBFC March 1 Mar 15

Annual Meeting June 1 June 30

IMMM August 15 Sept 15

Non-Corporate Member Rates (B/W)

s i z e r at e

Full Page $1,050

½ Page $875

1/3 Page $775

Corporate Member Rates (B/W)

s i z e r at e

Full Page $950

½ Page $775

1/3 Page $675

Position Examples

Color Rates

All color rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Matched 2nd Color: $550 each

» 3 & 4-Color: $1,100

Position Rates

All position rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Cover 2: $300

» Opposite Cover 2: $300

» Cover 3: $300

» Cover 4: $400

Discounts» 15% agency commission discount: All display ads

are eligible to receive a 15% commission when placedby third-party ad agency with the agency’s insertionorder.

Trim Size

8 ½” x 11” Keep live matter at least 3/16” (4.7625 mm) from trim.

Digital File Requirements

PDF, EPS, and TIFF files are accepted. No application files will be accepted (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, etc.)

Delivery Methods

Email: [email protected] CD-ROM

Ship Materials To:

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A Fairfax VA 22030 P: 703.691.3357 ext 24 F: 703.691.7791 E: [email protected]

2020 Meeting PrograM ad rates

Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals (SBFC)Note: Advertising in this program is B/W only except cover positions.

2020 Annual Meeting & ExhibitionBoth B/W and color advertising is available.

Industrial Microbiology Meetings Microbiome (IMMM)Note: Advertising in this program is B/W only except cover positions.

Deadlines

M e e t i n g r e s e r v a t i o n a d M at e r i a l s

SBFC March 1 Mar 15

Annual Meeting June 1 June 30

IMMM August 15 Sept 15

Non-Corporate Member Rates (B/W)

s i z e r at e

Full Page $1,050

½ Page $875

1/3 Page $775

Corporate Member Rates (B/W)

s i z e r at e

Full Page $950

½ Page $775

1/3 Page $675

Position Examples

Color Rates

All color rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Matched 2nd Color: $550 each

» 3 & 4-Color: $1,100

Position Rates

All position rates are in addition to B/W space rates.

» Cover 2: $300

» Opposite Cover 2: $300

» Cover 3: $300

» Cover 4: $400

Discounts» 15% agency commission discount: All display ads

are eligible to receive a 15% commission when placedby third-party ad agency with the agency’s insertionorder.

Trim Size

8 ½” x 11” Keep live matter at least 3/16” (4.7625 mm) from trim.

Digital File Requirements

PDF, EPS, and TIFF files are accepted. No application files will be accepted (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, etc.)

Delivery Methods

Email: [email protected] CD-ROM

Ship Materials To:

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A Fairfax VA 22030 P: 703.691.3357 ext 24 F: 703.691.7791 E: [email protected]


2020 Meeting Program Ad Rates - The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

Meeting Program Ad Space Reservation Form

DATE: __________________________________________________________

COMPANy: ______________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ Fax: __________________________

Email: _____________________________ URL: _________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

AgENCy (iF APPliCABlE): ________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ Fax: __________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

BilliNg CONTACT: _______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ Fax: __________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

DeadlinesSpace Reservation Deadline

42nd SBFC 3/1/2020

Annual Meeting 06/01/2020

IMMM 08/15/2020

Ad Material Deadline

42nd SBFC 03/15/2020

Annual Meeting 06/30/2020

IMMM 09/15/2020

Conditions

Subject to approval by the Editor. Advertisers assume full responsibility for advertising claims. Cancellations are not honored after the closing dates and may be subject to pro-rated cost.

insertion Order To:[email protected]

Or send to Meeting Advertising :SIMB 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 92A Fairfax, VA 22030 F: 703.691.7991

a d s i z e C o l o R P o s i t i o n t o ta l C o s tM e e t i n g

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Annual Meeting

IMMM

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2020 SIMB Corporate Membership Application

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

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 & Medical Microbiology

¨̈ Environmental Microbiology/Bioremediation

¨̈ Food Microbiology and Safety¨̈ Brewing, Winemaking, and

Fermented Foods

¨̈ Systems Biology, Omics, Computational Biology, and Bioinformatics

¨̈ Process Development & Biochemical Engineering

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

2020 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

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:

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.

Additional Company Representative (Gold and Diamond Level only)







Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Additional Company Representative (Diamond Level only)







Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Your company and its corporate representative(s) agree to adhere to the SIMB Code of Conduct o

(form will not be processed if box is not checked)

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SIMB UPCOMING MEETINGS

2020April 26-29 42nd Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals

(SBFC) Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, LA www.simbhq.org/sbfc

August 9–12 70th SIMB Annual Meeting and Exhibition Hyatt Regency San Francisco San Francisco, CA www.simbhq.org/annual

November 8-10 Industrial Microbiology Meets Microbiome (IMMM) Hotel Palomar San Diego, CA www.simbhq.org/immm

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