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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

([email protected]).

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.

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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


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


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



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)

How Did You Hear About SIMB? ¨ Colleague/Networking ¨ SIMB Meeting Announcement ¨ Direct Mail ¨ SIMB News ¨ Social Networking

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

Choose Your Industry Segment:¨̈ 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

¨ 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

JIMB Mail Print Copy JIMB Online-only Access

Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Country:

P: F:

Email:

Additional Company Representative (Gold and Diamond Level only)







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Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

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Title:

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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.

14 countries,

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