SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

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INDEX

. GENERAL INFORMATION 3-4

. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 5

. ROUND TABLE SPONSORSHIP 6

. SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 7-9

. EXHIBITION 10-11

. APPLICATION AND PAYMENT FOR SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION 12

. SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION 13

. APPLICATION FOR STAND SPACE 14

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Organizers

The Spanish Society of Virology, SEV, (http://sevirologia.es/) was founded in 1987, and aims to study and

increase the knowledge on virology, promoting teaching and research, and advising the Institutions that

require it. It also has the responsibility of convening meetings and congresses and promoting activities

anywhere in Spain.

The Global Virus Network, GVN, (http://gvn.org/) was founded in 2011, and is a coalition comprised of

leading virologists spanning more than 20 countries worldwide, all working to advance knowledge about

how viruses make us sick and to develop drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death.

The Institut de Recerca I Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), and specifically its Research Program in Animal

Health (Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, CReSA), (http://www.cresa.cat/) is the local organizer of the XV

Congreso Nacional de Virología of the SEV and 11th Annual Meeting of the GVN.

The Event – Why support the congress?

The XV Congress of the SEV together with the 11th GVN annual Meeting represents a unique opportunity to gather scientists from all over the world including Spanish virologists. During 3 days more than 300 professionals will attend to the congress, being a perfect scenario to inform about the new advances in all kind of products and services regarding virology.

Who attends this meeting?

PhD Students, Junior researchers, Senior researchers, directors of researchers centres and institutions, from human, animal and plant sectors. The congress is open to all professionals and stakeholders with interest on virology in its broader sense.

VENUE

Location: L'illa Diagonal Avinguda Diagonal, 547 08029 Barcelona

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TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT

Exhibition & Sponsorship, Registrations and hotel accommodation Marià Cubi, 4 - Pral. | 08006 Barcelona (SPAIN) Tel. +34 932.388.777 SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com

REGISTRATION

To register please complete the online registration form available at www.virologia2019.com For group bookings, please get in contact with Grupo Pacifico

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Grupo Pacifico has block-booked rooms in a range of hotels in different price categories for the dates from 9th to 12 June 2019. Hotel reservations will be booked on a first-come first-served basis. We advise all participants to request their hotel reservations as soon as possible to guarantee accommodation, before 1st May 2019. The reservation platform on the website allows bookings up to five hotel rooms. If you need accommodation for a group (more than 5 rooms) or if you have any questions, please contact with Grupo Pacifico: SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

The sponsorship opportunities outlined below are a guide, that are open to negotiation

Sponsorship Levels

Key sponsorship levels will be offered to companies according to their total sponsorship contribution.

Platinum: 10.000 €

Gold: 6.000 €

Silver: 3.000 €

Bronze: 1.500 €

Key Sponsors Entitlements

In addition to the entitlements of the individual sponsorship items, key sponsors will receive the following:

Platinum 10.000 €

One space of 12 sqm. It includes only space and electrical switchboard

Four exhibitor passes

One pre-post symposium (60 minutes)

Outline as Platinum in Final Congress programme.

Three complementary conference registrations

Complimentary briefcase insert

Company logo hyperlinked on sponsors page of congress website and on the media releases

Advertisement in the final programme, full page

Full list of participants Gold 6.000 €

One space of 12 sqm. It includes only space and electrical switchboard

Three exhibitor passes

Outline as Gold in Final Congress programme.

Two complementary conference registrations

Complimentary briefcase insert

Company logo hyperlinked on sponsors page of congress website and on the media releases Advertisement in the final programme, full page

Full list of participants

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Silver 3.000 €

One space about 6 sqm. It includes only space and electrical switchboard

Two exhibitor passes

Outline as Silver in Final Congress programme.

One complementary conference registration Complimentary briefcase insert

Company Logo on sponsors page of congress website and on media releases

Advertisement in the final programme, half page

Full list of participants

Bronze: 1.500 €

One space about 6 sqm. It includes only space and electrical switchboard included)

Two exhibitor passes

Outline as Bronze in Final Congress programme

One complementary conference registration

Complimentary briefcase insert

Company logo hyperlinked on sponsors page of congress website and on media releases Full list of participants

ROUND TABLE

Round Table Sponsorship is offered to companies or organisations considering this option. The round table speaker’s travel & hotel expenses are not included. The collaboration includes:

One complementary conference registration Company logo in the program round table section

Company Logo hyperlinked on sponsors page of congress website and on the media releases

Logo in the final program (sponsors section)

Full list of participants

Please contact the Technical Secretariat, GRUPO PACIFICO, if you'd like to discuss this option in more detail: The Technical Secretariat will be happy to assist with additional requirements such as audio-visual equipment, extra hostesses, etc. A minimum donation of 1.500 € is required. VAT not included.

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SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CONGRESS BAGS

Sponsorship of the official congress bags will guarantee that your logo will be printed on the bag, alongside the SEV logo, congress name and dates. A minimum donation of 2.000 € is required. VAT not included. Exclusive sponsorship of the bag is available for 3.500 € (VAT not included), provided no other companies have taken up sponsorship beforehand.

LANYARDS FOR BADGES

Sponsorship of the official congress lanyards for badges will guarantee that your logo will be printed on the lanyards. A minimum donation of 1.800 € is required. VAT not included.

CONGRESS BOOKLET ON A PEN DRIVE

The pen drive will be branded with the sponsor´s logo. 450 pen drives will be produced. A minimum donation of 2.500 €. Such sponsorship is exclusive. VAT not included.

PRINTED CONGRESS PROGRAMME

Sponsorship of the printed main congress programme overview will guarantee that your logo will be printed on the programme. 500 units will be produced A minimum donation of 2.000 € is required. Exclusive sponsorship of the printed main congress programme overview is available for 3.000 € VAT not included.

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CONGRESS BAG FLYERS / INSERTS

For a flat fee of 800 € a single flyer or leaflet will be inserted into the congress bag, ensuring that all delegates will receive your promotional material. VAT not included. Your flyers or leaflets must be received in Barcelona before 10.00 hrs on Friday 7 June 2019. Materials received after this time cannot be inserted into the delegate bags but will be made available to delegates at the registration desk.

NOTEPAD AND PENS

. Branded notepad with logo distributed to all attendees. Size to confirm (DinA5 or DINA4). A minimum donation of 1.800 € is required. VAT not included. . Branded pen with logo distributed to all attendees. A minimum donation of 1.800 € is required. VAT not included.

CATERING

. 1 Welcome Reception: 4.000€ VAT not included

. 2 Lunches: 2.000€ VAT not included/ per lunch

. 5 Coffee breaks: 1.200€ VAT not included/ per coffee-break Promotional roll-up and table flags on each buffet table.

ADVERTISING

. Printed materials in the program book Outside back cover (full page only) 900 € + VAT Inside front cover (full page only) 500 € + VAT Inside back cover (full page only) 500 € + VAT Full page 400 € + VAT Half page 300 € + VAT

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POSTERS:

There are two possibilities: (They are not compatible with each other)

POSTER PRINTING SERVICE (exclusive sponsoring)

Submit your poster presentation for printing and transfer directly to the event and avoid traveling with your poster.

- Sponsor will have the logo on the main page of the online service and on the paper poster. - Sponsor logo on the general sponsor page on the conference website. - Acknowledgement on the general sponsor page in final program.

Price per poster printed 30,00€ VAT not included/unit. Estimated number of posters: 150 units.

LOGO ON POSTERS BOARDS (exclusive sponsoring)

More than 100 abstracts are expected to be submitted. Poster boards will be situated in the exhibition area and will be on display for the duration of the Symposium. Sponsorship benefits:

-The sponsor´s name and/or logo will be displayed prominently on the top left-hand corner of every poster board (one colour) -Acknowledgement as sponsor on the Symposium website

A minimum donation of 3.500 €. Such sponsorship is exclusive. VAT not included. If you would like to comment on any of the items included in this proposal or make further suggestions, please contact: GRUPO PACIFICO Maria Cubi, 4 - Pral. 08006 Barcelona (SPAIN). Tel. +34 932.388.777. SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com

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EXHIBITION

Exhibition stands will be placed on the Auditorium Foyer from Sunday 9th to Wednesday 12th 2019 to ensure maximum exposure. Two exhibitor passes are included in the cost of the stand with lunch and attendance of the Welcome Reception giving your representatives the opportunity to meet and talk to delegates in relaxed setting. Please note that access to the lecture halls is not, nor is the Congress Dinner on Tuesday, June 12th 2019. The cost for exhibition space (6sqm) is 1.000€, VAT not included. THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: > Basic equipment

- Electricity point (1.1 KW) - Standard WiFi access (suitable for e-mail. If internet-based video / electrical displays are part of your stand, please contact SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com for assistance).

> Two exhibitor passes for Lunches and Welcome Reception. Attendance of the Congress Dinner or scientific sessions is not included. > Exhibitor logo included on Congress Website and the Final Programme. > One congress bag Fees must be paid in advance to secure your booking.

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EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN

Auditorium Foyer: Exhibition & Coffee-Breaks 2mx3m (6 sqm)

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APPLICATION AND PAYMENT FOR SPONSORSHIP &

EXHIBITION

APPLICATION

Please complete the attached form and return it to the Technical Secretariat as soon as possible, or write to SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com to discuss your requirements further.

CONFIRMATION AND DEPOSIT

Please fill in the enclosed form. Assignments will be made only after receipt of the contract form and the appropriate payment, (50% of total cost payable on application). Confirmation of your sponsorship and stand space will be mailed to you together with an accompanying invoice for the amount received.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

By Bank transfer: Account number: 00815084080001150225 IBAN: ES4200815084080001150225 SWIFT: BIC: BSAB ESBB CONCEPT: SEV 2019 + NAME OF COMPANY OR INVOICE NUMBER Bank fees must be paid by the company. All invoices should be paid prior to arrival at the exhibition; build up will NOT be allowed if a balance is outstanding.

VAT

All companies are required to pay VAT at the prevailing rate, currently 21%.

CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation before 1st May 2019, a refund of 40% will be granted. After that date, the total amount paid will be charged as cancellation fees. Companies participating in the Congress are required to take out appropriate insurance.

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SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

We would like to reserve exhibition space as follows and/or sponsor the following item/items: 1............................................................................................................................ ............................................... 2............................................................................................................................ ............................................... 3.................................................................................. ......................................................................................... Company ..................................................................................................................... ........................................ Address …............................................................................................................................. ................................ Zip Code ……………................………….....…….. City .................................................................................. Country.............................................................. Phone……………………………………..……... Fax …………………………………… VAT number ..............................……………………………………………….…. E-mail ………………………………………….......................………………………………… Contact Person ………….............……………………………….Position ……………………………………………………………

On behalf of the Company, I consent and undertake to comply with the sponsorship rules and my obligations to sponsor from the moment I sign this contract. I enclose the copy of the bank transfer made to: Grupo Pacifico Account number: 00815084080001150225 IBAN: ES4200815084080001150225 SWIFT: BIC: BSAB ESBB CONCEPT: SEV 2019 + NAME OF COMPANY OR INVOICE NUMBER Covering payment on the amount agreed (50% of the sponsorship)

_________________________, ______________,__________ of 201___ (Stamp and signature)

This form should be completed and returned as soon as possible to: GRUPO PACÍFICO Maria Cubi, 4 - Pral. 08006 Barcelona (SPAIN) Tel. +34 932.388.777 Fax. +34 932.387.488 SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com A VAT invoice will be issued on receipt of this Sponsorship Application.

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APPLICATION STAND SPACE

Request for Space: Nº of Space/s....................... Company ..................................................................................................................... ........................................ Address .................................................................................. ............................................................................. Zip Code ……………................………….....…….. City ............................................................................ ...... Country.............................................................. Phone……………………………………..……... Fax …………………………………… VAT number ..............................……………………………………………….….................. E-mail ………………………………………….......................………………………………… Contact Person ..….….....………………….............……………………………….Position ………………………………..………………… On behalf of the Company, I consent and undertake to comply with the sponsorship rules and my obligations to sponsor from the moment I sign this contract. I enclose the copy of the bank transfer made to: Grupo Pacifico Account number: 00815084080001150225 IBAN: ES4200815084080001150225 SWIFT: BIC: BSAB ESBB CONCEPT: SEV 2019 + NAME OF COMPANY OR INVOICE NUMBER Covering payment on the amount agreed (50% of the sponsorship)

_________________________, ______________,__________ of 201___ (Stamp and signature)

This form should be completed and returned as soon as possible to:

GRUPO PACÍFICO Maria Cubi, 4 - Pral. 08006 Barcelona (SPAIN) Tel. +34 932.388.777 Fax. +34 932.387.488 SEV-GVN2019@pacifico-meetings.com A VAT invoice will be issued on receipt of this Application and Contract for Stand Space.