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Contents

Welcome Letter .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 About I-BFM SG ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Aims and Objectives .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Past Annual Meetings ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Organisation ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 I-BFM SG Chairman ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 I-BFM SG Local Chairman .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Meeting Secretariat ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 I-BFM Committees ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 I-BFM Study Groups .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Important Deadlines Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6

About Jerusalem ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Venue ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Flights & Transportation ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Partnership Categories ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Gold Partner............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Silver Partner ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Bronze Partner ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Individual Sponsorship Options ...........................................................................................................................10 Meeting Programme Book ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Meeting Bags ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Badge Lanyards Sponsorship .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Badges Sponsorship ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Annual Report .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Inserts in Delegate‘s Bags ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Signage ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Internet Corner ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Poster or Banner in front of the Meeting Halls ..................................................................................................................... 11 Staff Polo Shirt ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Public Water Fountains ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Coffee Breaks ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Welcome Reception ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Meeting Dinner ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Hospitality Suites / Meeting Rooms ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Exhibition ............................................................................................................................................................13

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Welcome Letter Dear colleagues and friends,

It is a great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Israel.

On behalf of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, we cordially invite you to the 28th Annual

Meeting of the International BFM Study Group, which will be held in Jerusalem on May 10-12, 2017.

It is an honor for me and for the organizing committee to host this meeting, after a long-standing collaboration

between the I-BFM SG and our Israeli national group, which was established in the nineties by Prof. Hansjorg

Riehm and Prof. Rina Zaizov, who was the pioneer of pediatric hematology-oncology in Israel.

The meeting will be attended by major opinion leaders in the field of pediatric hematological malignancies. It

will provide the necessary platform on which clinicians and researchers from all countries in Europe and other

continents will meet, in order to present the state of the art in our rapidly evolving field, summarize, discuss

and further build our protocols.

Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most spectacular cities, and an excellent venue for an international

conference.

The spiritual capital of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths, visitors are inspired by the wealth of sites of

religious and historical significance. Whether seeking the old or the new, every visitor will find her/ his own

Jerusalem.

We look forward to welcoming you in Jerusalem, for what we believe will be a very fruitful and enjoyable

meeting.

With warmest regards,

Batia Stark on behalf of the Local Organising Committee

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Introduction

About I-BFM SG

Leukemias and lymphomas represent around fifty percent of malignancies occurring in children and

adolescents. Studies in leukemias - particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia - in these age groups have been a

model for clinical and basic research beyond pediatric hemato-oncology since decades. As a result of sustained

and well-organized research largely based on cooperative group efforts since the early 1960s, childhood and

adolescent leukemias and lymphomas can now be successfully treated in almost 80% of patients. In the most

common type of leukemia – acute lymphoblastic leukemia - cure rates with modern treatment protocols

meanwhile exceed 80%. Despite this overall success, there are still subgroups of leukemia with a dismal

prognosis.

The International BFM Study Group (I-BFM SG) is dedicated to promoting both research and clinical care for

children and adolescents with leukemia and lymphoma. A growing number of participating national study

groups from meanwhile more than 30 countries world-wide collaborates in committees and associated working

groups addressing important aspects of clinical and basic research in the field of leukemia and lymphoma

occurring during childhood and adolescence. The results are shared and discussed in meetings on a regular

basis, guaranteeing fast and systematic transition of research findings to clinical care.

Aims and Objectives

The tremendous success in the therapy of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children and adolescents is owed to

well organized long-term research efforts, making use of large populations of patients. No less important is an

effective combination with biological research and exchange of information. To approach the remaining

questions, collaborative efforts are even more indicated. Uniform approaches in research and clinical trials

ensure large enough data sets, reproducibility of data and expertise in demanding techniques. The I-BFM Study

Group hopes to continue the success story by organizing joined proceedings. Objectives of the I-BFM Study

Group are

To foster the information exchange among the participating groups, including preliminary results.

To promote research projects in childhood leukemias and related disorders, including non-Hodgkin's

lymphomas.

To promote prospective randomized clinical trials, using consensus approaches and allowing the

participation of other groups.

To activate cooperative projects for biological research.

To promote translation of findings from basic to clinical research and vice versa.

To study rare problems.

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Past Annual Meetings

1987 - DE-Münster (Schellong) 1998 - CH-Zürich (Pluess) 2007 - BE-Bruges (Benoît) 1988 - NL-Eindhofen (Kamps) 1999 - IT-Monza (Masera) 2008 - GB-Glasgow (Gibson) 1989 - IT-Monza (Masera) 2000 - NL-Groningen (Kamps) 2009 - IT-Bergamo (Biondi, Masera) 1990 - AT-Baden (Gadner) 2001 - CZ-Prague (Starý) 2010 - TR-Antalya (Yüksel-Soycan) 1991 - FR-Annecy (Philippe) 2002 - HU-Budapest (Magyarosy) 2011 - PL-Gdansk (Kowalczyk) 1992 - NL-Den Haag (Kamps) 2003 - FR-Paris (Cavé) 2012 - CL-Santiago (Campbell) 1994 - DE-Berlin (Henze) 2004 - DE-Celle (Schrappe) 2013 – DE-Kiel (Schrappe) 1996 - BE-Gent (Benoît) 2005 - AT-Wien (Gadner) 2014 – CZ-Prague (Starý) 1997 - DE-Freiburg (Niemeyer) 2006 - NL-Noordwijkerhout

(Kaspers) 2015 – HU-Budapest (Kovács) 2016 – GR-Athens (Kosmidis)

Organisation

I-BFM SG Chairman

Prof. Andrea Biondi

I-BFM SG Local Chairman

Prof. Batia Stark Former Clinical Chair of the Israel National Study (INS) Childhood ALL Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel (SCMCI) Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University (TAU)

Meeting Secretariat

Karel Ježek (Senior Project Manager)

Jana Dvořáková (Sponsorship Manager)

Tel: +42 (0) 777 791 252

E-mail: jana.dvorakova@c-in.eu

C-IN

5. května 65, CZ-140 21 Prague 4, Czech Republic

Tel: +42 (0) 261 174 304

Fax: +42 (0) 261 174 307

E-mail: info@ibfm2017.org

Web: www.c-in.eu

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I-BFM Committees Committee Full Name Chair ALL Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Vora, Ajay AML Acute Myeloid Leukemia Hasle, Henrik B&D Biology & Diagnosis Trka, Jan CML Chronic Myeloic Leukemia Suttorp, Meinolf ECT Early Clinical Trials Zwaan, Michel ELTEC Early and Late Toxicity-Education Bardi, Edit IMM Information Management and Methodology De Lorenzo, Paola NHL Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Attarbaschi, Andishe ResD Resistant Disease Hoogerbrugge, Peter SCT Stem Cell Transplantation Balduzzi, A.

I-BFM Study Groups Country Chair Study Group Argentina Freigeiro, Daniel GATLA Argentina Felice, Maria Sara SAHOP Australia Dalla-Pozza, Luciano; Strong, Robyn ANZCHOG Austria Dworzak, Michael BFM-A Belgium Benoit, Yves CLCG-EORTC Bulgaria Konstantinov, Dobrin Chile Campbell, Myriam PINDA China Li, Chi-Kong HKPHOSG Croatia Bilic, Ernest Czech Republic Stary, Jan CPH Finland Lähteenmäki, Päivi NOPHO France Bertrand, Yves CLCG-EORTC France Baruchel, André FRALLE Germany Schrappe, Martin BFM-G Greece Kosmidis, Helen HESPHO Hungary Kovács, Gabor Israel Elitzur, Sara INS Italy Conter, Valentino AIEOP Japan Manabe, Atsushi JPLSG Netherlands Kollen, Wouter J.W. DCOG Poland Kowalczyk, Jerzy PPLLSG Serbia Kuzmanovic, Milos Slovakia Kolenova, Alexandra Slovenia Jazbec, Janez Spain Dapena, José Luis; Rives, Susana SEHOP Switzerland Bourquin, Jean-Pierre SPOG Turkey Soycan, Lebriz Ukraine Donskaya, Svetlana United Kingdom Vora, Ajay CCLG Uruguay Castillo, Luis

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Important Deadlines Overview

Deadline for the main partners’ enrolment: Gold Partner 1 November 2016

Deadline for the partners’ enrolment: Silver and Bronze Partner 10 December 2016

We recommend reserving the accommodation by 1 February 2017

Deadline for exhibitors’ enrolment 1 April 2017

Deadline for printed advertisements 15 April 2017

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About Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel's capital, is situated in the Judean Hills. It is the largest city in Israel, both in population and size, and is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history going back 5000 years. Jerusalem is a city holy to the Jewish, Christian and Moslem faiths. The streets are steeped in history, while a modern and bustling city has grown around these sites. The ancient and the modern are intertwined into a single and unique harmony.

The Old City, with its quaint alleys and captivating heritage, is highly recommended. Whether you seek religious sanctity or cultural enrichment, the Old City offers it all. The Western Wall, The City of David, The Via Dolorosa and The Dome of the Rock, are just a few of the many historical and biblical sites which attract visitors.

Once you leave the Old City, the new city offers many other sites of cultural, music, art, and gastronomical interest. There are many museums to visit, including the top ranking Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book, Bible Lands Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, etc. Visitors may also stroll through neighborhoods with inspiring, magnificent views, such as Yemin Moshe, the German Colony and Ein Kerem.

Ben Gurion Airport is merely a 40 minute drive from Jerusalem, while other major cities and important sights such as Masada, Dead Sea, Haifa and Tel Aviv are easily accessible.

Photos courtesy of goisrael.com

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Venue

The Dan Jerusalem Hotel offers a premium hospitality experience that combines an idyllic environment with breathtaking vistas. Superbly designed around a series of beautiful patios, the Dan Jerusalem Hotel sits on the historic slopes of Mount Scopus, overlooking the romantic skyline of Jerusalem and surrounded by the rolling hills of Judea. The hotel is located in a tranquil setting away from the city’s bustle.

Flights & Transportation

Participants should book their flights to Ben Gurion International Airport (near Tel Aviv) with their travel agent, or directly on the internet.

Ground Transportation

between Ben Gurion International Airport and Jerusalem

Taxi Service

The cost for a one-way trip is approximately US$75, depending on the time of day and number of pieces of luggage. The trip should take about an hour, depending on traffic.

Nesher shared transfer service

Available from Ben-Gurion Airport. There may be a waiting time as the driver only departs when there are 10 passengers. Rate per person: NIS 64 (approximately US$18). You can locate the Nesher vans outside the Arrivals Hall (near the taxi queue).

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Partnership Categories Partners supporting the Meeting to a certain value will fall into different levels of Partnership categories as

follows:

Gold Partner Value: 20 000 €

The Gold Partner will be offered the following benefits:

Satellite Symposium (First choice of timeslot)

12 sqm Exhibition space (additional space will be charged at a special rate of 200 EUR per sqm) and

priority of booth location choice

Complimentary Meeting registrations and tickets to Gala dinner: 5

Full page advertisement in programme book

Premium placement of the Sponsor’s logo and URL on the official website,

Insert into delegate bags

Description (max. of 200 words) in the programme book

Permission to use the sponsorship of the Meeting for own advertising

Silver Partner Value: 15 000 €

The Silver Partner will be offered the following benefits:

Satellite Symposium (Timing dependent from the choice of the Gold partner)

9 sqm Exhibition space (additional space will be charged at a special rate of 200 EUR per sqm) and

priority of booth location choice after Gold Partner

Complimentary Meeting registrations and tickets to Gala dinner: 3

Half page advertisement in programme book

Premium placement of the Sponsor’s logo and URL on the official website

Insert into delegate bags

Description (max. of 100 words) in the programme book

Permission to use the sponsorship of the Meeting for own advertising

Bronze Partner Value: 7 500 €

6 sqm Exhibition space (additional space will be charged at a special rate of 200 EUR per sqm) and

priority of booth location choice after Silver Partner

Complimentary Meeting registration and ticket to Gala dinner: 1

Listing Bronze Partner including the partner’s logo in all convention publications and the website

Premium placement of the Sponsor’s logo and URL on the official website

Insert into delegate bags

Description (max. of 100 words) in the programme book

Permission to use the sponsorship of the Meeting for own advertising

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Individual Sponsorship Options

Meeting Programme Book

The Final Programme will be provided on site at the Meeting to all registered delegates including speakers,

official guests, and exhibitors.

Advertisement on inner Full page 1 000 €

Advertisement on inside front or inside back cover page 1 200 €

Advertisement on outside back cover page 1 500 €

Meeting Bags

One bag including Meeting materials will be distributed to all full registered delegates as they arrive on site at

the Meeting. As a partner of the Meeting bags, you will have your company logo printed in a prominent position

on the bag along with the Meeting logo. (Type, size and colour of the bags as well as position and size of the

logo will be at the organizer discretion).

Meeting and Symposium bags (exclusivity) 5 000 €

Badge Lanyards Sponsorship

Each delegate will be given a lanyard with a name badge indicating their name and affiliation, this acting as

identification pass throughout the Meeting. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on the lanyard and the Meeting

logo will be printed on the name badge. If the company wishes to provide their own lanyards the partnership

amount will be reviewed together with the sponsoring company.

Lanyards (exclusivity) 3 000 €

Badges Sponsorship

Logo of the sponsor will be placed on the front side of the delegate badge with the logo of the Meeting. Size

and position will be confirmed by the Meeting organizer.

Value 2 000 €

Annual Report

The Annual Report 2016 of the I-BFM will be produced as USB flash drive. As a partner, the 500 USB flash drives

with your logo will be distributed among all registered participants.

Value 3 000 €

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Inserts in Delegate‘s Bags

The opportunity is offered to partners to either provide (Already included in Golden and Silver partner package):

An insert: an A4 size double-sided, colour or black and white flyer/promotional piece. This flyer could be text

only promoting activities on your exhibition stand or it may be an existing corporate flyer of information on

your services or products.

Rate per insert 1 000 €

Writing pads and/or pens with the logo of your company along with the Meeting logo. Delegates particularly

appreciate to get writing pads and pens very useful for the scientific sessions. Pens and pads provided by the

partner.

Rate for writing pads and pens insertion 1 000 €

Signage

Role of the signage is to welcome and navigate delegates during the Meeting to the venue and inside the venue.

It is the very first thing what a delegate sees even before entering the Meeting building. Partner will be listed

on the coloured navigation boards and in the acknowledgement in the Final Programme, on the Meeting and

the Symposium website.

Signage with the partner’s logo (exclusivity) 3 000 €

Internet Corner

Give each delegate the opportunity to access home and office e-mails. The sponsorship of this item consists of

having your company logo on each computer screen background and screen saver. Company’s own branded

mouse pads and other related promotional gifts in the internet corner area are an additional option. Such a

great opportunity to have an immediate visual impact!

Internet corner full financial participation 2 000 €

Poster or Banner in front of the Meeting Halls

Companies may also advertise their products and research through their poster or banner in the exhibition area

or foyer of the meeting halls.

Poster or banner placed in the venue of the meeting 1 500 €

Staff Polo Shirt

Meeting staff will wear a polo shirt with the logo of the Meeting and the sponsor. Staff at the registration,

hostesses and technical support in the meeting rooms.

Duration of the whole Meeting 1 500 €

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Public Water Fountains

Water fountains for the delegates will be placed in all public areas for the whole Meeting and period. In case

you decide to sponsor this item your company logo will be placed on every crucible and on the water tanks as

well.

Sponsoring for the duration of the Meeting 1 500 €

Coffee Breaks

Coffee breaks sponsorship package includes the opportunity to hang your company’s banner and distribute the

napkins with your company’s logo in the coffee break area.

One day coffee break sponsorship (2 x CB AM/PM) 3 500 €

Welcome Reception

All delegates, accompanying persons and exhibitors are cordially invited to join the Meeting Welcome

Reception taking place in the venue, right after the meeting Opening Ceremony. A pleasant and informal

opportunity for the whole community to meet the industry. The sponsor name/logo is displayed in the welcome

cocktail area.

Participation as a sponsor 10 000 €

Meeting Dinner

The Meeting Dinner is an integrated and prestigious part of the official programme of the Meeting. All registered

participants are invited to join the desert fantasy dinner which will take place in a unique setting near the Dead

Sea on Thursday, 11 May 2017.

Exclusive sponsor 15 000 €

Hospitality Suites / Meeting Rooms

An opportunity to hire a room at the Meeting venue that will be used as a Hospitality Suite. Supporter will be

able to host and entertain its guests throughout the Meeting. Supporters will have the option to order catering

at an additional cost. Opportunity to brand the hospitality suite. Acknowledgement on directional signage

outside suite.

Hospitality Suite for the duration of I-BFM 4 500 €

All prices are indicated VAT EXCLUDED.

If you have a specific concept or wish other than mentioned above, please contact the Meeting Secretariat:

Jana Dvořáková C-IN, Prague Congress Centre, 5. května 65, 140 21 Prague 4, Czech Republic Tel: +420 261 174 304, GSM: +420 777 791 252 E-mail: jana.dvorakova@c-in.eu, Web: www.c-in.eu

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Exhibition Part of the Meeting will be the exhibition of industry partners that will create a unique opportunity to

display and advertise the latest products, services and technical innovations.

Price of 1 sqm of the exhibition space 350 €

Table top (special package of table + 2 chairs) 1 000 €

Companies may apply for the exhibit space by returning the form “Exhibition Registration form”.

All partners (mainly major partners) are kindly requested to hand in their space request if possible by 1 April

2017. After this deadline assignment on preferred locations cannot be guaranteed.

Exhibit place will be assigned by the organisers based on the stand space applications - first to the Gold, Silver

and Bronze partners. However final allocation to main partners is to be determined no earlier than 31 December

2016. After this date the spaces will be offered to all other companies according to the space size request and

on a first come – first served basis.

All prices are indicated VAT EXCLUDED.

If you have a specific concept or wish other than mentioned above, please contact the Meeting Secretariat:

Jana Dvořáková C-IN, Prague Congress Centre, 5. května 65, 140 21 Prague 4, Czech Republic Tel: +420 261 174 304, GSM: +420 777 791 252 E-mail: jana.dvorakova@c-in.eu, Web: www.c-in.eu