RAFT 11Tabletop Exhibit Prospectus
Meeting Dates: November 8–11, 2015 Show Dates: November 8–10, 2015 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 tenth conference on Recent Advances in Fermentation
Technology (RAFT 11) to be held November 8-11, 2015.
Held biannually, RAFT provides a forum for academic and industrial scientists to discuss the latest developments in fermentation technology. Our
2015 RAFT chair is Tiffany Rau, CDC Biologics. A preliminary program is included in this brochure.
Space for the tabletop exhibits will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for a 2’ by 6’ draped table, 2 chairs, and company sign
is: $1,200 for SIMB corporate members and $1,500 for non-members.
Benefits
§ Participating exhibitors will be listed on the SIMB meeting web site with company link, on signage and in the meeting program.
§ A list of conference registrants and a scientific program with abstracts will be provided to each exhibitor.
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 at a cost of $425, which includes:
§ lunch on Sunday and Sunday opening reception
§ breakfast and lunch Monday and Tuesday
§ Monday evening poster reception
§ Tuesday evening reception and banquet
§ Wednesday breakfast
§ all breaks
Exhibitors may register only two representatives at the special $425 rate. See tabletop application on page 6. If planning to attend sessions, please
register online as attendee. Attendee registration includes all meals and uploads of presentations.
Tabletop exhibitsSunday, November 8–Tuesday, November 10
See exhibit hours listed on pg 5. For more
information, contact [email protected].
SponsorshipSponsorship opportunities available. In
addition to inclusion in conference publicity,
sponsors may receive complimentar y
registrat ions . For more information,
see pg 7 or contact Christine Lowe
2013 sponsors
Marcor Development Corporation
Novozymes
AdvertisingAdvertising is available in the RAFT 11
program and in SIMB News July-August-
September in print and online. The program
will be distributed to all meeting attendees.
For rates and details, see pg 8 or contact
Katie Devins ([email protected])
HousingHilton Clearwater Beach Hotel
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-461-3222
www.simbhq.org/raft/
Room rate is $159 plus tax. A block of rooms
is reserved for the dates of November 8–11
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.tampaairport.com
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2015 ProgramProgram Chair: Tiffany Rau, CDC Biologics
Sunday, November 8
Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments for Development: Elements, Regulatory Requirements and Tools – Round Table
Conveners: Zhibiao Fu, PhD, GlaxoSmithKline
Ryan Hamilton, PhD, Genentech
Ali Cheng, PhD, Pfizer
Monday, November 9
Fermentation Education and People Development: Looking to our Future and Today – Round Table
Conveners: Chris McDowell, PhD, Novozymes
Tiffany D. Rau, PhD, CMC Biologics
Rewards and Challenges of Scale-up and Large Scale Fermentation Processes
Conveners: Billy Allen, Eli Lilly
Dale Brown, Dow Agro Sciences
Chris McDowell, PhD, Novozymes
Tuesday, November 10
Upstream screening and early process development strategies and technologies
Conveners: David Laidlaw, Kuhner Shaker
Peter Neubauer, PhD, Technische Universität Berlin
(TU Berlin)
Non-traditional fermentation: Solid State Fermentation, Alternative feedstock for fermentation, syngas, and…
Convener: Farzaneh Rezaei, PhD,Novozymes
Wednesday, November 11
Disruptive Technologies: Delivering Innovation to Fermentation
Conveners: Dot Reilly, PhD, Genentech
Helena Fan, PhD, Effinity Tech
2013 RAFT Exhibitors Aber Instruments, Ltd.
Applied Instrument
Technologies
Applikon Biotechnology,
Inc.
BioSpringer
Bio-Technical Resources
Bioengineering, Inc.
Bioexpression and
Fermentation Facility, UGA
BlueSens gas sensor GmbH
Broadley-James
Corporation
BugLab, LLC.
Charter Medical, Ltd.
Chemglass Life Sciences
DCI-Biolafitte
Effinity Tech
Eppendorf
Flownamics Analystical
Instruments, Inc.
FrieslandCampina Domo
Global BioIngredients, Inc.
Hamilton Company
Hiden Analytical, Inc.
Kuhner Shaker, Inc.
Lallemand, Inc.
M2P labs, Inc.
Metabolon
Mettler Toledo
NSF-SBIR
Nu-Tek
optek-Danualt, Inc.
Pall Life Sciences
Phage Consultants
Roquette America, Inc.
Sensient Bio-Ingredients
Solabia
Stratophase, Ltd.
TAP Biosystems
YSI Inc.
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Hilton Clearwater Beach
Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level
Exhibit Information
Exhibit Hours:Sunday, November 8 2:30–3:00 pm
6:00–8:00 pm
Monday, November 9 9:30–10:00 am
2:30–3:00 pm
5:00–7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 10 9:30–10:00 am
2:30–3:00 pm
5:00–6:00 pm
SetupSunday, November 8 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Dismantling
No packaging of equipment, literature or dismantling of exhibits will
be permitted until after 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10.
Note: 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. Exhibit times are subject to change.
Ship to:
Hilton Clearwater Beach Hotel
c/o your name, hold for SIMB/RAFT Mtg. 11/8–11/15
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-461-3222
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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.
§ $150 for SIMB Corporate Members
§ $250 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, November 9 12:30 pm
12:40 pm
Tuesday, November 10 12:30 pm
12:40 pm
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE 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 October 8, 2015, if space can be resold, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after October 8, 2015.
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 Hilton Clearwater Beach 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 Hilton Clearwater Beach 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 Hilton Clearwater Beach 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 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 28, 2015 maybe not be included in the printed program.
TABLETOP AND REGISTRATION
1A) Number of tabletops reserved (SIMB Corporate member): @ $1,200
Number of tabletops reserved (Non-corporate member): @ $1,500
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) @ $915 (Corporate Member) @ $1035 (Non-member)
1E) Exhibitor Showcase @ $150 (Corporate Member) @ $250 (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:
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
URL:
TOTAL EXHIBITING COST $ ______________6) Provide exhibit representative registration information.
EXHIBIT REPRESENTATIvE #1
o Hall only o Full registration
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 Hall only o Full registration
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 #35-6026526
o Check(net 30 days)
o Credit Card
¡ Visa ¡ MC ¡ Amex
TOTAL COST $ ______________
Credit Card #:
Exp. Date:
Name on Card:
Signature:
November 8–11, 2015 Hilton Clearwater • Clearwater Beach, FL
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Sample Sponsorship Packages
$1,500+ Company name and logo featured on the SIMB meeting webpage, in the meeting program and on signage at the meeting. am/pm Breaks
$2,500+ Various All of the above benefits plus:
• one (1) complimentary meeting registration for your representative, which includes all sessions, meeting program and abstracts, receptions, breaks and banquet
¨ tote bags with company name and logo
¨ breakfast (per day)
¨ lunch (per day)
$4,500+ Opening Reception All of the above benefits plus:
• one (1) extra full registration (total of 2)
$8,000 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
Any Amount - General meeting or specific sessions sponsorship Please designate session and/or amount
Session
Amount
RAFT 11 • November 8–11, 2015 • Hilton Clearwater Beach • Clearwater, FL
This year’s chair is Tiffany Rau, CDC Biologics, Berkeley, CA.
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 (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:
Name on Card:
Signature:
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
o Sunday pm o Monday am o Monday pm
o Tuesday am o Tuesday pm o Wednesday 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 11 • November 8–11, 2015 • Hilton Clearwater Beach • Clearwater, FL
Advertising Space Reservation Form
Deadlines
Space Reservation Ad MaterialSeptember 7, 2015 September 21, 2015
2015 Program RatesSIMB 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
» Cover 3 position: $300
» Cover 4 position: $400
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 11 $
Diamond Membership Level CreditDo you wish to apply your credit to this meeting program? o Yes o No
2015 SIMB Corporate Membership Application
Choose Your Corporate Level: Institutional Level - $700 Bronze Level - $500 Silver Level - $800 Gold Level - $1,300 Diamond Level - $2,250
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]
PaymentSIMB Fed 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 Micrbiology & 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)
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Choose Your Industry Segment:¨̈ General/Industrial
Microbiology¨̈ Biotechnology¨̈ Fermentation & Cell Culture¨̈ Metabolic Engineering¨̈ Biocatalysis¨̈ Antibiotics/Sec. Metabol./
Natural Products & Pharmaceuticals
¨̈ Environmental Microbiology¨̈ Molecular Biology/Genetic
Eng./Genetics & Strain Development
¨̈ Biocides, Disinfect. & Ster./Clinical & Medical Microbiology
¨̈ Food Microbiology and Safety
¨̈ Process Development & Biochemical Engineering
¨̈ Marine, Aquatic Biology & Algae
¨̈ QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs & Testing
¨̈ Synthetic Biology¨̈ Other: ___________________
2015 SIMB Corporate Membership Application
Company Representative who will receive membership including publications:
¨ Please do not send me SIMB information via email
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¨ Please do not include my information in the SIMB online membership directory
Please Select a Delivery Method for both JIMB and SIMB News
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Please Select a Delivery Method for both JIMB and SIMB News
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¨ 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-only Access
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P: F:
Email:
Additional Company Representative (Diamond Level only)
¨ 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-only Access
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Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
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About the Hilton Clearwater Beach HotelLocated in Clearwater Beach, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort is
minutes from Pier 60 Park and Clearwater Municipal Marina. This
beach hotel is within close proximity of Clearwater Marine Aquarium
and Captain Blighs Landing.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 416 air-conditioned rooms
featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes
with a pillowtop bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps
you connected, and satellite programming is available for your
entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations,
designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take
advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool
and a spa tub. Additional amenities include wireless Internet access
(surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and
take advantage of the hotel’s room service (during limited hours).
Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and
express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference
space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available
onsite.
By exhibiting at RAFT, you will reach an international audience of industry professionals, university and government lab representatives, and students.
In 2013 RAFT hosted attendees from over
accounting for 15% of total attendance.
Participants from industry represented
80% of total attendance.
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