O C D L R O W N G R E S S O N C O N T R O V E R S I E S I N UROLOGY Accreditation by the European Board of Urology Invitation to Industry Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus 1 st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy) Barcelona, Spain January 31 – February 3, 2008 Simultaneous translations www.comtecmed.com/cury Partial list of main sponsors A. Alcaraz, Spain L. Boccon- Gibod, France F. Cruz, Portugal F. Debruyne, Netherlands J. Fitzpatrick, Ireland N. Fleshner, Canada Z. Kirkali, Turkey H. Lepor, USA M. Marberger, Austria V. Mirone, Italy D. Pushkar, Russia J. Ramon, Israel C. Schulman, Belgium M. Soloway, USA Organizing Committee
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ON CON TROVERSI ESI N
UROLOG Y
Accreditation by theEuropean Board of Urology
Invitation to IndustrySponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus
1st World Congress onControversies in Urology (CURy)
H. Lepor, USAM. Marberger, AustriaV. Mirone, ItalyD. Pushkar, RussiaJ. Ramon, IsraelC. Schulman, BelgiumM. Soloway, USA
Organizing Committee
1st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy) Barcelona, Spain, January 31 – February 3, 2008
C U R y B a r c e l o n a
Invitation from the ChairpersonsOver the years, the field of Urology has undergone an enormous expansion in clinical and basic data, as well as in field-related technology. Whilst the problem of urological diseases has reached epidemiological dimensions, treatment possibilities have departed in different directions. This development has created a need to debate the many controversial issues and reach clinical conclusions.
The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy) is meant to function as an exclusive forum for international experts to share and compare experiences, in order to outline the right treatment for patients. A congress focusing on controversies is a new concept. It is designed primarily to enable an effective debate about unresolved issues, resulting in agreed-upon answers, supported by evidence-based medicine and expert opinion.
Participants will have the advantage of discussing and debating these unresolved issues with leading world experts. The Congress aims at reaching the best possible answers for the moment, providing the clinician with reliable, up-to-date scientific solutions, based on the best existing evidence.
We invite you to take part in the 1st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy), which is intended as the first of many future congresses.
We are looking forward to an exciting scientific event in the beautiful city of Barcelona.
Prof. Antonio Alcaraz, Prof. Jacob Ramon, Prof. Claude SchulmanChairpersons, on behalf of The Organizing Committee
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Session: Prostate Cancer: Screening and Diagnosis Prevention rationale Screening: Pros and cons PSA: Threshold vs. Velocity Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: are new markers already usable in clinical practice? Repeated biopsy – when and how many? Staging workup after diagnosisSession: Prostate Cancer: Localized Disease Insignificant disease: Does it exist? Localized disease: Does it exist? Surveillance with deferred treatment Gleason’s Score 8-10: What is this the best treatment? Radical prostatectomy: Which approach? Retropubic vs. perineal, laparoscopic or robotic? Brachytherapy vs. external beam irradiation Cryotherapy: Pros and cons HIFU: Pros and consSession: Prostate Cancer: Locally Advanced Disease Is there a place for surgery? Combination therapy: Which place? Positive margins: To treat or not to treat? Lymph node dissection: When? Extension? Salvage therapy: Pros and cons Chemotherapy in high grade locally advanced prostate cancer: Is there a place?Session: Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Treatment Timing of therapy Continuous vs. intermittent therapy Are all hormonal treatments similar? Anti-androgen monotherapy: Is this still recommended? Complete androgen blockade: Is this still recommended? Session: Prostate Cancer: Metastatic Disease and Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer (HRPC) Metastatic disease: Early vs. delayed treatment Role of bisphosphonates Role of chemotherapy: alone – in combination? When should chemotherapy be initiated? Should hormonal treatment be continued? New concepts and approaches Targeted therapies: when, for whom?Session: Bladder Cancer: stage (Ta) and stage (T1) Disease New diagnostic markers Low-grade tumors: surveillance rather than treatment? High-grade tumors: How should they be treated? Radical cystectomy: Pros and cons
Session: Bladder Cancer: Muscle Invasive Tumors Bladder preservation: Pros and cons Prostate preservation and Radical cystectomy: Pros and cons Elderly patients: What is the best treatment regimen? Neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant chemotherapy Metastatic disease: Is there any effective treatment? Ileal conduit: Is this still recommended? Bladder substitution: Standard or exception?Session: Kidney Cancer Laparoscopic nephrectomy: Is there a limit? Partial nephrectomy: Is there a limit? Partial nephrectomy: Open vs. laparoscopic Minimally invasive treatment: Pros and cons New drugs: Which place? Which patients?Session: BPH Evaluation by ultrasound and urodynamics: Pros and cons BPH: What should be the primary treatment? Phytotherapy: Pros and cons Combination therapy: Pros and cons Overactive bladder Minimally invasive vs. standard surgerySession: Incontinence Stress urinary continence (SUI): Is an urodynamic test required? Overactive bladder Botulinum toxin and desensitization: Pros and cons Injectables: Pros and cons Tapes and slings: Which approach? Which material? Pelvic prolapse: Best management? Post-prostatectomy incontinence: Which approach?Session: Sexual Dysfunction (SD) Clinical studies on erectile dysfunction (ED): Can we avoid bias? Who and how should be evaluated for SD? Erectile dysfunction: Is there a best drug? PDE5 inhibitors: How to determine treatment failure? Testosterone: Its role in ED ED post-prostatectomy: What is the ideal management? Testosterone for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) LUTS and SD: Coincidence or association? Ejaculatory disorders: best managementSession: Urolithiasis PCNL vs. Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) Ureteric stones: What is the best treatment? IVU and US: Is there still a place?Session :Testosterone Deficiency Testosterone in Aging Testosterone and the Prostate Testosterone and the Metabolic and Sexual Function (Male-Female) Testosterone and Metabolic Syndrome.
H. Lepor, USAM. Marberger, AustriaV. Mirone, ItalyD. Pushkar, RussiaJ. Ramon, IsraelC. Schulman, BelgiumM. Soloway, USA
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CONGRESS VENUE PALAU DE CONGRESSOS DE CATALUNYA[Catalonia Palace of Congresses]Av.Diagonal,661-671Barcelona 08028 , SpainTel: +34 (93) 364 4400; Fax: +34 (93) 364 4401Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pcongresos.com/The Catalonia Palace of Congresses luxurious building is located in a perfect place. It has splendid panoramic views over the city and the sea as well as easy access to the airport and motorways to Madrid, France and the Mediterranean coastline.
CONGRESS ORGANIZER
Headquarters and Administrative Representative office in Spain ComtecMED MundiTravel 53 Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68 Bailén, 95-97, pral.1.a-08009Tel Aviv, 61000, Israel Barcelona, SpainTel: +972 3 5666166 Fax: +972 3 5666177 Tel: +34-932081145 Email: [email protected] Fax: +34-934579291
LANGUAGE The official language of the Congress is English. Request for translation for different languages will be arranged based on minimum participants per language.
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REGISTRATION
* Refers to non-tenured junior scientists. Registration forms must be accompanied by a letter from the head of the department, confirming their status. The letter should be printed on a department letterhead and addressed to the Registration Department of the congress. Registration fees include: Access to all sessions and exhibition area, Congress bag, program and abstract book, all printed material of the congress, invitation to the Get-Together Reception, coffee breaks, lunch on Friday and Saturday.
ACCOMMODATION Introduction We have managed to book the best available allocation in major hotels in Barcelona that will enable us to comply with all of your future accommodation requests.
We have enclosed a list of all available hotels and together with our representative agent in Barcelona, MundiTravel, we have negotiated the best available special group rates for the companies. If your company is interested in booking hotel accommodation in another hotel that has not been listed, ComtecMed will be pleased to negotiate the rates and allocation for you.
CommunicationPlease correspond directly with ComtecMed for any of your requirements i.e., accommodation, registration, social events, transfers, manpower or any other relevant service that you may require for your group. ComtecMed will negotiate the best available rates for you and confirm these services. We strongly recommend you to book accommodation as soon as possible. ContecMed: Registration and Accommodation Department [email protected]
Official Congress Hotels
Rates shown are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast and taxes.
Payment and cancellation policy ComtecMed has negotiated well in advance the best possible conditions regarding cancellation and refunding, which will be sent to you upon requesting room allocation. 1st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy)
Hotel Single Room Double Room Location to Congress VenueRey Juan Carlos Hotel €235 €250 Congress Venue
Hilton Diagonal €220 €264 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Hotel Constanza €212 €235 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Hotel Princesa Sofia €192 €212 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Melia Barcelona €186 €212 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Hotel Senator Barcelona €160 €186 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza €128 €142 15 mins walk/ 5 mins by metro
Until Nov. 1st 2007
From Nov. 1st 2007 On Site
Participants - Physicians and scientists €490 €590 €640
Residents* €295 €350 €420
Nurses, Students €195 €240 €350
Accompanying Persons €120
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY LIST
As outlined below, a number of opportunities for sponsorship are available. In addition to the individual benefits of each package, all sponsors will be acknowledged on the Congress Website and in the final Congress Program. If you are interested in any of the sponsorship opportunities below, please contact the Congress Organizer.
PRE/POST-Congress Satellite SymposIUM(NON-CME APPROVED) €50,000(This option is particularly suited for drug launching and other special events)The Sponsor may organize an industrial non-CME approved Pre/Post-Congress Satellite Symposium, for 3-4 hours (or more) on Thursday January 31, 2008, just before the official opening of the Congress, or on February 3, 2008 at the end of the Congress. The expenses of the Symposium’s chairpersons and speakers (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor.Provided by the Congress• Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment• Six complimentary registrations (for symposium chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Approximately 15 sq.m exhibition space• Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of €350 per sq.m• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor's registration may be purchased at €250 per person• One A4 page advertisement, full color, published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags
Satellite Symposium (NON-CME APPROVED) 40,000 EuroThe Sponsor may organize an industrial non-CME Satellite Symposium (1.5 - 2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program. Organizing Committee approval of the content and speakers is required. Date and time of the Symposium will be mutually agreed upon.
The expenses of the Symposium’s chairpersons and speakers (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor.
Provided by the Congress• Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment• Six complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Approximately 15 sq.m exhibition space Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of €350 per sq.m• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor’s registration may be purchased at €250 per person• One A4 page advertisement, full color, published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags
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Continuing medical education (CME)Approved Symposium – Unrestricted Grant €30,000The Sponsor may donate an unrestricted grant to support an existing session, or suggest a CME-approved session (1.5 - 2 hours) as part of the Scientific Program. The expenses of the Symposium’s chairpersons and speakers (registration, accommodation and travel) will be the responsibility of the Sponsor.Provided by the Congress• Symposium hall and standard audiovisual equipment • Six complimentary registrations (for symposium chairpersons and speakers)• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program• Approximately 15 sq.m exhibition space Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of €350 per sq.m• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor’s registration may be purchased at €250 per person• One A4 page advertisement, full color, published in the final Congress Program• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags
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In addition to the major sponsorship opportunities, a range of other sponsorship packages is available to meet various needs.
Welcome Reception:Sole Sponsorship SOLD A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening at the Congress venue.Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board at the
Welcome Reception venue• The Sponsor may provide napkins and tablecloths with the
company logo• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the
final Congress Program• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants’
bagsProvide by the sponsor• The Sponsor may provide napkins and tablecloths with the company logo
Congress Program: Sole Sponsorship SOLD The final “Congress Program” will include the Scientific Program of the Congress. The “Congress Program” will be distributed to all participants and will be an invaluable reference book after the CongressProvided by the Congress:• One A4 page advertisement, full color, published on the back
cover of the final Congress Program• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the
final Congress Program• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website
providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants’
bags
OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Faculty Sole Sponsorship €10,000A Faculty Dinner will be held for the invited speakers of the Congress.Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board at the
Faculty Dinner venue• The Sponsor may provide napkins and tablecloths with the
company logo• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
Internet/Cyber Café: Sole Sponsorship SOLD The Sponsor will provide workstations and technical assistance in the cyber center
Provided by the CongressOpportunity to• Display Sponsor logo/information on screensaver• Display Sponsor logo/information on screen background• Distribute mouse pads and related promotional gifts at the
cyber center• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
Lunch: (limited to two companies) €10,000During the lunch break a meal will be served
Provided by the Congress• The Sponsors’ logos will appear on a special board at the
Lunch venue • The Sponsors may provide napkins and tablecloths with their
company logos• The sponsor may handout give-aways• The Sponsors’ logos will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsors will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsors’ logos will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
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Participant Bags: Sole Sponsorship SOLD Each participant will be provided with a Congress bag
Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s brochure/s will be inserted in the participants’
bags• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Special Board on site• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants’
bags
Mini/Pocket Program: Sole Sponsorship SOLD A pocket-size program, together with their registration kits will be distributed to all participants.
Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s exclusive advertisement on the back cover of
the Mini Program • The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
Translation: €5,000Simultaneous translation from English to any required language
(Cost per hall per day)Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a special board in the hall• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site• The Sponsor’s brochure will be inserted in the participants’
bags
Lanyard: Sole Sponsorship SOLD The Sponsor will provide printed lanyards for the name badges
Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor/product name, logo or text printed on lanyards• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Special Board on site
Speaker’s Sponsor:Speaker from Europe €2,000Speaker from USA €6,000The Sponsor may participate in supporting the expenses of one or more invited speakers from Europe, the USA or any other Continent. Expenses include – registration, accommodation and transportation.Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
Prizes for Outstanding Abstracts: €3,000Six prizes of €500 each will be presented to six of the most outstanding abstracts.
This will be announced before the congress, on the Website and to all the participants.The Sponsor’s representative will be invited to attend the prize givingProvided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress
Website, providing a two-way link• The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the final Congress
Program, and the logo will appear on a separate Sponsor Logo page
• The Sponsor’s logo will appear on a Sponsor Board on site
cd rom: €10,000 The CD ROM will contain all the CURy Congress abstracts, and will be distributed to all participants from the Sponsor’s exhibition booth.An exchange voucher (printed by the sponsor) will be placed in the congress kits. Provided by the Congress • Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the voucher• Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the CD-ROM cover.
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Exhibition
A professional exhibition will be held at the Barcelona Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, in conjunction with the Congress. The floor plan has been designed so as to maximize the exhibitors’ exposure to the delegates. Coffee breaks will be held in this exhibition area.
Exhibition spaces will be released for general sale three months prior to the Congress opening date. Prior to this date, sponsors will have exclusive rights for space selection.
Dates & hoursSet-up time:Thursday, January 31, 2008 07:00-22:00Opening hours:Friday, February 1, 2008 09:00-17:00 Saturday, February 2, 2008 09:00-17:00Sunday, February 3, 2008 09:00-12:30Dismantling time: Sunday, February 3, 2008 12:30-17:30
BoothSponsors may obtain additional space at € 350 per sq.meterExhibitor’s name, details and a 100-word company/product profile will be published in the Congress Program.
Non-sponsor boothsNon-Sponsor companies may obtain a space/booth at the exhibition at € 550 per sq. meter.Minimum booth size: 5x3 sq. meters;Exhibitor name, details and a 100-word company/product profile will be published in the Congress Program
Exhibitor RegistrationAll exhibitors are required to be registered and will receive a badge displaying the exhibiting company’s name; Sponsor will receive 2 nametags as part of their sponsorship package;Additional exhibitor nametags may be purchased at € 250 each.
Floor PlanThe floor plan is shown on the Congress website:www.comtecmed.com/cury at the Sponsorship &Exhibition link.
Site InspectionExhibitors and sponsors are welcome to visit the Congress venue. For further information, please contact our office at: [email protected] Exhibitor Profile A 100-word Exhibitor Company/Product profile will be published in the list of exhibitors in the official program and must be submitted electronically by e-mail to [email protected] Payment informationOn receipt of your application, a contract will be sent to you for completion. The contract should be signed and returned to the sponsorship/exhibition office at the address above, including a 50% deposit payment.
An invoice for the deposit will be supplied upon request. As soon as we receive the form, we will mail you a confirmation of sponsorship and an invoice.
Terms of Payment50% will be deposited along with the signed contract.Balance due will be paid 3 months before the Congress opens.
Payment Payment by bank transfer. Please make drafts payable to Comtec Ltd. and send to:Bank Hapoalim, Branch number: 656; account number: 468440 SWIFT Code: POALILIT.IBAN: IL01 2656 0000 0046 8440
Cancellation PolicyCancellation must be made in writing to Comtec.The organizers will retain:10% of the agreed amount if the cancellation is made more than 6 months prior to the Congress;50% of the agreed amount if the cancellation is made 4 months prior to the Congress;There will be no refund if cancellation is made 4 months or less before the opening of the Congress.
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These terms are the contractual agreement between the Organizer and the Exhibiting Firm (Exhibitor/s).
Application to ParticipationApplication to participate will be considered only if: submitted on the appropriate forms, duly completed in, signed and accompanied by the necessary payment. Registration will be confirmed insofar as space is available. Applicants will be informed in writing of the acceptance or refusal of their application. In case of refusal, all payments shall be fully refunded.
Obligations and rights of the exhibitorRegistration implies full acceptance by the Exhibitors of the exhibition regulations. Any infringement of these regulations may lead to immediate withdrawal of the right to participate in the exhibition without compensation or refund of sums already paid, and without prejudice to the Exhibitor. By submitting an application to participate, the Exhibitor makes a final and irrevocable commitment to occupy the space allocated and to maintain his/her installation until the date and time fixed for closure of the exhibition.The Exhibitor may only present on his/her stand or space the materials, products or services described in the application to participate.No advertising on behalf of firms not exhibiting is permitted in any form whatsoever. Transfer or sub-letting of all or part of the allocated spaces is prohibited.
Obligation and rights of organizer The Organizer undertakes to allocate exhibition space as far as possible on the basis of the preference expressed by applicants. Application will be considered in order of receipt of application forms accompanied by payment. The Organizer reserves the right, in case of absolute necessity, to modify the positioning of stands, with no obligation to provide compensation to Exhibitors. The Organizer reserves the right to offer to a different company any stand or space that has not been occupied by the eve of the opening of the exhibition, with no obligation to provide compensation to the defaulting Exhibitor.
CancellationIn case of cancellation received (in writing) as per the above policy.
Liability InsuranceThe Organizer provides general guard service and third party insurance at the exhibition site. Equipment and all related display materials installed by Exhibitors are not insured by the Organizer, and they will under no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to Exhibitors. The Exhibitor agrees to be responsible for his property and person and for the property and persons of his employees and agents through full and comprehensive insurance, and shall hold harmless the Organizers for any and all damage claims arising from theft and those perils usually covered by a fire and extended-coverage policy.
Exhibition RegulationsThe Exhibition Manager, acting under direction of the Organizing Committee, has the final decision as to the acceptability of displays. Exhibitors are not to share with others any space allotted to them without prior written consent by the Exhibition Manager. The Organizer reserves the right to alter the general layout or limit the space allotted to each Exhibitor, postpone the exhibition or transfer it to another site if unforeseen circumstances warrant such action. Should any contingency prevent the holding of the exhibition, the Organizers will not be held liable for expenses incurred other than the cost of exhibit space rental fees.All exhibits are to be displayed so as to avoid blocking aisles, obstructing adjoining booths, damaging the premises or the leased equipment. Exhibitors are kindly requested to allow sufficient see-through areas, which ensure clear views of surrounding exhibits. In standard booths, height is restricted to 246cm. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost and execution of the design, installation and delivery of their display to (and its removal from) the exhibition site. Flammable materials are not to be used. Equipment displayed or demonstrated must be installed with strict adherence to safety measures.Exhibitors undertake to observe the timetable designated for completion of their display before the exhibition opening and it's dismantling at the close of the exhibition. No display may be dismantled or packing started before the designated hour. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to pack and remove or consign for shipment all items of value prior to leaving their exhibit unattended, otherwise the Organizer will arrange for their removal at the Exhibitor’s risk and expense.Exhibitors are obliged to ensure that their stands are permanently staffed during the exhibition opening hours. Payment is to be made in accordance with the conditions of payment on the Exhibition Application Form.Should the Exhibitor fail to make a payment on time, the Exhibition Manager is entitled to terminate the contract, withdraw confirmation of acceptance, make other arrangements for the stand or seek compensation for non-fulfillment of contract.Participation by Exhibitors is dependent upon compliance with all rules, regulations and conditions stated herein.Access to the exhibition is authorized on presentation of a badge issued by the Organizer. Exhibitors’ badges will not be mailed in advance and may be collected from the Exhibition Manager’s desk.The Organizer ensures daily cleaning of the aisles. Exhibitors are responsible for the cleaning of their stands.The provision of refreshments for the participants by Exhibitors is only permitted if the catering regulations of the exhibition building concerned are observed.Exhibition areas and fittings made available to Exhibitors must be handed back in their original condition. In case of damage or loss of equipment provided, or damage to areas occupied, repair and replacement will be charged to the Exhibitor.Any special decoration or fittings must be submitted to the Organizer for prior authorization.Advertising panels and display are not permitted outside the exhibition areas allotted to Exhibitors.The Organizers will not approve stands which do not comply with the accepted standards, until the necessary changes have been made.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FLOOR PLAN
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For updates please visit the ofifcial website www.comtecmed.com/cury.
The floor plan is shown on the Congress website: www.comtecmed.com/cury at the Sponsorship & Exhibition link.
