UVEITIS UNPLUGGEDS I M P L I F Y I N G A C O M P L E X P R O B L E M

10-11 JUNE 2017RANZCO TASMANIAN BRANCH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING

Hobart Function and Conference Centre, Hobart Tasmania

Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus

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AN INVITATION

Dear Sponsors and Exhibitors

I am writing to you to seek your support for the scientific meeting of the Tasmanian Branch of RANZCO this year. This meeting’s theme is “Uveitis Unplugged: Simplifying a Complex Problem”.

We have the privilege of getting two of the leading experts in the field, Professors Peter McCluskey and Tony Hall, to come and spend an educational weekend with us in Hobart helping to simplify this complex problem. There will also be time for presentations of interesting cases, audits and free papers.

Uveitis is something all ophthalmologists have to deal with fairly regularly. The spectrum of complexity of this group of ocular disorders is vast and often poses a problem in terms of diagnosis and treatment even to the very experienced physician. The comprehensive ophthalmologist needs to keep abreast of newer developments in uveitis, in both the diagnosis and management of this group of problems.

The Tasmanian meeting has been steadily gaining popularity over the years with attendees from interstate on the increase. It is anticipated that between 65-80 delegates will participate.

The meeting has a strong collegiate feel with delegates taking the time to interact with each other. There are two half day scientific sessions with catering and a trade display adjacent to the meeting room. We are pleased to offer 10 trestle table displays this year.

If you do plan to support and participate in the conference, please let us know by COB on 1 May 2017. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss specific sponsorship opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact me.

To submit your intention to exhibit or sponsor this meeting, please use this link which takes you to the Sponsorship Booking Portal.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

With best wishes

Dr Nitin Verma AMClinical Associate Professor of OphthalmologyMeeting Convenor, Tasmanian Branch of RANZCO

T H E L E A D E R S I N C O L L A B O R A T I V E E Y E C A R E

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SPONSORSHIP

Three Levels of SponsorshipPlatinum Sponsorship package $6,050 (incl. GST) • Logo on the conference web page with hyperlink

• Logo in the conference program

• Acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor during the conference in the opening and closing addresses

• Clothed trestle table, two chairs, power, wireless internet

• Three registrations, including the Government House reception and conference dinner

• Opt-in delegate list (name, position, organisation, state/country, email address)

• One banner near lectern or stage

• The opportunity to deliver a two minute address at the conference dinner

• Three satchel inserts

Gold Sponsorship package $3,850 (incl. GST) • Logo on the conference web page with hyperlink

• Logo in the conference program

• Acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor during the conference in the opening and closing addresses

• Clothed trestle table, two chairs, power, wireless internet

• Two registrations, including the Government House reception and conference dinner

• Opt-in delegate list (name, position, organisation, state/country, email address)

• Two satchel inserts

Silver Sponsorship $2,200 (incl. GST)• Logo on the conference web page with hyperlink

• Logo in the conference program

• Acknowledgement as Silver Sponsor during the conference in the opening and closing addresses

• Two registrations, including the Government House reception and conference dinner

• One satchel insert

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SPONSORSHIP (CONT)

Other OpportunitiesGeneral Practitioner's Upskilling Educational Session (one sponsor only) $3,300 (incl. GST)An educational session for General Practitioners about common pitfalls in ophthalmic examination and diagnosis. An opportunity for General Practitioners and Ophthalmologists to work collaboratively for better patient care.

Session sponsorship entitlements include:

• Clothed trestle table at the back of the room

• Banner in the room

• Note pads and pens may be provided to attendees

• One invitation to the conference dinner

Lanyards (one sponsor only) $550 (incl. GST)All delegates will be issued with a name tag and lanyard to be worn at the event. Sponsor to supply their own stock of lanyards (must be double ended lanyards, not single/swivel clips) to the organisers 2 weeks prior to the event.

Notepad and Pens in Session Rooms (one sponsor only) $550 (incl. GST)A stock of note pads and pens in the session room on both days for delegates to use, with the exception of Saturday afternoon when the General Practitioners' session is on.

Satchel Insert $550 (incl. GST)Sponsor to supply a satchel insert, no larger than A4 (can be double sided) to the organisers 2 weeks prior to the event.

Seat Drop (2 opportunities available) $330 (incl. GST)A promotional flyer (no larger than two-sided A4) may be placed on each delegate seat prior to the sessions commencing directly after:

• Saturday morning tea (one sponsor only)

• Sunday morning tea (one sponsor only)

Disclaimer: Acceptance of sponsorship and exhibition offers is at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Please note that the acceptance of your sponsorship/exhibition is not to be considered an endorsement of products or services which may be displayed by the sponsors or exhibitors at the RANZCO Tasmanian Branch 2017 Meeting.

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Friday 9 June 2017

6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Government House Welcome Reception

Saturday 10 June 2017

7.30 am Registration opens

9.00 am – 9.45 am Approach to anterior uveitis

9.45 am – 10.30 am Approach to intermediate, posterior & pan uveitis

10.30 am – 11.00 am Morning Tea

11.00 am – 11.30 am Infectious causes of uveitis and how to recognise them

11.30 am – 12.00 pm Masquerade syndromes

12.00 pm – 12.30 pm Imaging in uveitis

12.30 pm Lunch

1.00 pm – 5.00pm General Practitioners’ Upskilling Educational Session

7.00 pm Conference Dinner at Henry Jones Art Hotel

Sunday 11 June 2017

9.00 am – 9.30 am Using local therapy for uveitis control

9.30 am – 10.00 am Systemic treatment of uveitis including biologics

10.00 am – 10.30 am Clinical cases

10.30 am – 11.00 am Morning Tea

11.00 am – 11.30 am Cataract surgery in patients with uveitis: Results and management

11.30 am – 12.00 pm Surgical management of Raised IOP in uveitis

12.00 noon – 12.30 pm Clinical cases

RANZCO has approved this CPD activity for 1 point per hour in the Clinical Expertise category, level 1

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INFORMATION

Exhibitor Information Space AllocationA floor plan is included in this prospectus (see page 8), and can be found on the Sponsorship Booking Portal.

All spaces are numbered and you are required to select your location based on display availability. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Exhibitor ManualFurther information will be provided in the exhibition manual provided to each confirmed exhibitor and sponsor. This will include information regarding bump-in and bump-out.

General informationCondition of AdvertisingFor acknowledgement of sponsorship in the conference program and website, sponsors need to have paid in full for their sponsorship and upload their logo via the Sponsorship Booking Portal. Logos need to be provided in the following format; Vecta EPS and a high resolution JPEG file. If we do not receive your logo it is considered that you do not wish to have it included in any publications.

Condition of PaymentSponsorship/exhibitor entitlements will only be delivered upon receipt of a booking form and full payment.

DisclaimerThe information contained in this prospectus and online booking portals are correct at the time of publication. The organisers reserve the right to change without notice any part of the program, the set-up or speakers. Updates prior to the meeting will be published on the event website, however, it is the responsibility of exhibitors to check with the event organiser regarding arrangements at the time of the meeting.

Exhibition Floor PlanA floor plan is provided. Should changes to the floor plan be necessary due to demand, confirmed exhibitors will be notified of any relevant adjustments to the layout. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the floorplan layout.

Financial Facts100% of your total sponsor/exhibition fee must accompany your booking. Trestle table space selections will not be allocated until payment is received. Payments are to be made in Australian dollars by cheque, credit card or direct deposit. All prices quoted in the prospectus include GST.

If you need to cancelYour cancellation must be advised in writing, and will be processed in accordance with the below.

Days from Arrival Date Date Cancellation Policy

>61 days from arrival 8 April 2017 75% of Sponsorship and/or Exhibition costs refunded

60 – 31 days from arrival 9 May 2017 50% of Sponsorship and/or Exhibition costs refunded

30 – 15 days from arrival 25 May 2017 25% of Sponsorship and/or Exhibition cost refunded

<14 days from arrival 26 May 2017 No refunds given

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InsuranceSponsors and exhibitors are strongly advised to arrange general, health and travel insurance for their staff and goods. You are solely responsible for any physical loss or damage to your own property. You must hold a current broad form liability insurance policy for a minimum of AUD10,000,000. Please forward the name of your insurer, your policy number and a certificate of currency to us at least four weeks prior. Entry to the venue will be denied if you have not provided this information.

Print EntitlementsLogos and/or company names will be reproduced in the event colour/s, full colour, or mono, at our discretion. All logos must be at least 300 DPI at 100% in EPS (preferred for print) and JPEG (preferred for website) formats. No print or web recognition will be given unless payment terms have been met.

Privacy StatementYour name and contact information, including email address, may be used by parties directly related to the meeting such as the organisers and approved stakeholders, for relevant purposes such as promotion, networking, and the administration of this event and future events of this type. If you do not consent, please advise us. In addition, your name, organisation and country/state of origin may be published on the delegate list which is provided to delegates, exhibitors and sponsors at the conference. If you do not wish your details to be included in this list, please contact us.

Sponsor & Exhibitor NotesYou may not assign, share, sub-let or grant licences for the whole or part of your designated trade space without our prior approval. We reserve the right to ask you to remove any display items we deem as unacceptable. You must conduct business only from within the confines of your space. You may not tout, or place any material or furniture outside your space causing obstruction of the aisles. You will be responsible for any reasonable costs of repairing the premises should you paint, mark or damage any fixtures or fabric. Food, beverage or prohibited items are not permitted at the event unless prior arrangements are made with us. Any supplier you use on site must conform to the venue’s OH&S policies, insurance and other regulations.

Things you need to knowThe following terms and conditions apply to your application to sponsor and/or exhibit at the 2017 conference. Completing an online application confirms your acceptance of these terms and conditions. We do not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes. Details may change without notice. Please refer to the event website for the latest information.

Unapproved ProductsA product or medication that has not been approved for registration in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) must not be promoted, sold or distributed at this conference. The conference organisers reserve the right to remove your exhibit and any associated personnel from the conference in this instance. All exhibitors and sponsors must be able to provide proof of TGA compliance upon request.

You and your staff—onsiteYour application to sponsor or exhibit does not constitute an attendee registration. You will need to do that separately via the Sponsorship Booking Portal after you receive confirmation of your booking. All exhibition staff must be registered using the relevant form i.e. complimentary exhibitor registration, or by purchasing additional exhibitor staff registrations. Conference Design can direct you to relevant contacts and will connect you with the hotel contacts.

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Conference SecretariatAndrew WattsConference Manager Conference DesignP +61 (3) 6231 2999 A 228 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000E mail@conferencedesign.com.au

RANZCO EnquiriesSarah StedmanManager – Events and Industry RelationshipsP +61 (2) 9690 1001A 94-98 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010E sstedman@ranzco.edu