Neuromuscular Summer Course Budapest 2019

29-30 May 2019, Budapest, Hungary Basic Medical Science Center, Semmelweis University

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Invitation

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the NMD Summer Course Budapest 2019 to Semmelweis

University. The Summer Course will take place between 29-30 May 2019, in Budapest, Hungary.

Beside basic symptomatology the Summer Course will focus on the recent advances of inherited and

acquired neuromuscular disorders, with particular attention to new pathomechanisms and treatment

options.

The majority of the participants (neurologists, child neurologists, clinical geneticist) will attend from

Central-Eastern European countries. The speakers of the Summer Course are thought-leaders of our

scientific panels.

In order to achieve an altogether effective educational event, which improves the diagnostics and

therapy of neuromuscular disorders we kindly ask for your financial support.

Hoping for a positive and supportive response!

Sincerely yours,

Maria Judit Molnar and Antonio Toscano

Chairs of the Scientific Panel of

Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders

Peter Van Den Berghen and Davide Pareyson

Chairs of the Scientific Panel of

Neuropathy

Programme proposal

29 May

10:00 – 10:30 Welcome - Chairs

10:30 – 13: 00 Symptomatology 10:30 Introduction into Myology - Benedikt Schoser 11:00 Distal Muscle Weakness – Marianne de Visser 11.30 Fatigue – Viktorija Kenina 12:00 Hypotonia – Anna Kostera Pruszcyk 12:30 Myalgia – Judit Boczan

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break 14: 00 – 16: 30 The role of diagnostic biomarkers in the differential diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders

14.00 HyperCKemia – Antonio Toscano 14:30 EMG/ENG: How to solve the problem when interpretation is difficult – Peter Dioszeghy 15:00 The role of neuropathology in the diagnostic of neuromuscular disorders – Endre Pal 15:30 The role of genetics in the diagnostic of neuromuscular disorders – Maria Judit Molnar 16:00 The role of ultrasound in the diagnostic of neuromuscular disorders – Zsuzsanna Aranyi

16:30 Coffee break 17.00 – 18:00 Classification, pathomechanism and treatment options in neuromuscular disorders Disease Groups – I.

17:00 SMA pathomechanism and treatment options – Anna Kostera Pruszcyk 17:30 Classification and differential diagnostic of inherited neuropathies - Angelo Schenone

19:30 Dinner

30 May 09:00 – 10:30 Classification, pathomechanism and treatment options in neuromuscular disorders Disease Groups – II

09:00 Diagnosis and treatment of acquired neuropathies – Peter Van Den Bergh 09:30 Inflammatory myopathies: pathogenesis and treatment options – Marianne de Visser 10:00 Myasthenia gravis – Viktorija Kenina

10:30 Coffee break 11:00 – 12.30 Case presentations

6 case presentations (10 minutes each and 5 minutes discussion) 12: 00- 13.30 Lunch break

13:30 Update on the management of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies- Maria Judit Molnar 14:00 Update on the management of limb girdle muscular dystrophies (included Pompe disease) – Antonio Toscano 14:30 The spectrum of myotonic disorders – Benedikt Schoser 15:00 The role of C9orf72 in the background of motoneuron disorders – Zoltan Grosz

15:30 Closing remarks

Conference Venue

Semmelweis University is a leading institution of higher education in Hungary and the Central European

region within the area of medicine and health sciences. Its main commitment is based on the integrity of

education, research and healing, which make Semmelweis University an internationally renowned centre of

knowledge.

A truly international community, programmes are offered in three languages (Hungarian, English, German),

and foreign students account for nearly a third of the around 11,000 students studying at the University’s

five faculties.

The venue of the conference, the Basic Medical Science Centre is the building of the twenty-first century,

with its elegant appearance and excellent functionality. The Basic Medical Science Centre was awarded by

the Hungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee with the “Excellence Unit” title.

Contact Information

Exhibition booths will be located in the vicinity of the lecture hall in the coffee break area. We offer a wide

range of sponsorship packages as well as supplementary options to achieve the biggest exposure to your

company. We are convinced that this event presents an excellent opportunity to exhibit your technology and

services to a large number of counter parts and, further, to become a sponsor of this event to make it more

attractive. For advertising, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Mrs. Nóra Éles-Etele

H-1255 Budapest P.O.B. 48., Hungary E-mail: elesetele@diamond-congress.com Web: www.diamond-congress.hu Phone: +36 1 225 0209

Sponsoring Packages

Below you can read our offers on the graded sponsorship opportunities and further options.

The sponsoring packages are priced in EUR and all prices are exclusive of VAT.

PLATINUM PACKAGE

GOLD PACKAGE

SILVER PACKAGE

Number of sponsors limited to 2 3 unlimited

Complimentary full conference registrations 5 3 2

Complimentary exhibition stand place 8 m2 6 m2 4 m2

Display of company logo in the main session hall during the breaks as

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Acknowledgement in all conference publications

Flyer insert in the conference bag up to 2 1 1

Full page color advertisement on one of the covers of the Final Programme

Full page color advertisement on one of inner pages of the Final Programme

Placement of company logo with link on the conference website as

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Brief description of your company profile with logo in the Final Programme

Placement of a roll-up in the lecture hall

Exclusive sponsorships, one option to be selected

- sponsorship of the conference bag

- sponsorship of the gala dinner

Exclusive sponsorships, one option to be selected

- sponsorship of the conference smart phone application

- sponsorship of lanyard and badges (should be provided by the sponsor)

- sponsorship of notepapers and pens (should be provided by the sponsor)

Small presentations (max 10 minutes) for extra charge for extra charge

COST: 3 000 EUR

+ VAT 2 400 EUR

+ VAT 1 900 EUR

+ VAT

Small presentations

Small presentation: - max 10 minutes - summarizing real world data of treatment experiments of a neuromuscular disease group

The possibility of having a Small presentation is included in the Platinum sponsorship package. This option can be reserved also by Gold and Silver sponsors upon availabilty.

Extra charge for the presentation is: 400 EUR + VAT

Advertising Possibilities

We provide a possibility for companies to insert advertisements in our conference working materials. All

prices are exclusive of VAT (27%)

Advertisement in the Final Programme

This material will be printed in A5 format

Inner full page (full color) 500 EUR+VAT

Flyer insert in the Participants’ Pack

Maximum size: DIN A4 format, about 80 pieces, the exact quantity will be finalized before the Conference,

depending on the number of applicants.

Flyers not exceeding 12 pages: 500 EUR+VAT/insert (company should provide the inserts)

All advertisements should be sent to the Conference Secretariat before 30 April 2019.

Further details and technical parameters are sent upon the order.

Exhibiting Possibilities

As one of the exhibitors at our conference you have the possibility to present your company to motivated

and well-informed scholars and professionals.

If you are interested in exhibiting, we can offer floor space for your own stand. Diamond Congress Ltd., our

partner for the conference organisation offers numerous alternatives to publicise and promote your business

and can work closely with you to create a package tailored to your company’s need.

Size and fees for space (width x depth):

4 m2 (2x2 m): 1000 EUR+VAT

6 m2 (3x2 m): 1200 EUR+VAT

The exhibi tion package fee includes:

net stand area; 1 complimentary full registration, logo display at the conference webpage

table with two chairs, electric plug 230 V

Application and General Payment Conditions

All sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers wishing to apply for any of the services listed in this brochure are

required to register by submitting the enclosed registration form to Diamond Congress Ltd. with an

authorised signature. Applications are handled at first-come first-served basis, but priorities are given to main

sponsors, in terms of advertisements, exhibition space, and selection of sponsorship opportunities. Space

will not be reserved without a written application. Exhibition space cannot be occupied unless the full amount

is paid before the dates shown below. The organisers of the exhibition retain the right to rearrange the stands

in case the overall concept or organisational matters force them to do so. Advertisement will not be printed

if the full amount of the advert is not paid before the deadline indicated. Signing and submitting the

application form is binding agreement, provided exhibition space is available, and considered to be written

commitment that all conditions stated therein are understood and accepted by the applicant.

All prices stated herein exclude VAT which is 27% for Hungarian seated companies. For international

companies reverse charge VAT applies, in case of providing the VAT number. Payment should be arranged

upon receipt of our pro forma invoice, according to the following terms.

Payment of sponsorship, exhibition and advertisements fee: 15 April 2019

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and changes to your orders must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat.

Refundable amounts and penalties depend on the date of cancellation and are as follows:

Before 30 April 2019: 50% refunded, 50% retained

After 30 April 2019: no refund

Application forms should be sent to:

Mrs. Nóra Éles-Etele

H-1255 Budapest P.O.B. 48., Hungary E-mail: elesetele@diamond-congress.com

Phone: +36 1 225 0209 Web: www.diamond-congress.hu

Neuromuscu lar Summer Course 29-30 May 2019, Budapest, Hungary Budapest 2019 Basic Medical Science Center

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION FORM (Please return this form preferably before 15 April, 2019)

Name of the company:

Postal address:

Invoice address (if different from above):

Name of the contact person:

Phone: Fax: E-mail:

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Please tick the appropriate boxes

Sponsorship categories Platinum Package 3000 EUR+VAT Gold Package 2400 EUR+VAT Silver Package 1900 EUR+VAT

Small presentation ( inc luded in the Plat inum Package) Small presentation (max. 10 minutes) 400 EUR+VAT

Advertisements Inner page (full color) in the Final Programme 500 EUR+VAT Flyer insert (in the conference bag) 500 EUR +VAT/insert

Exhibition Size of the stand place (width x depth) 4 m2 (2x2 m) 1000 EUR+VAT 6 m2 (3x2 m) 1200 EUR+VAT

Prices and payment conditions All prices stated above exclude VAT, which is 27 % (as of 2019). Payment should be arranged upon receipt of our pro forma invoice, according to the following terms:

Deadline of sponsorship and advertisement fees 15 April, 2019

Cancellation Pol icy Cancellation is not possible from the side of the sponsor, after having sent the expression of intent, as the service (communication towards the participants) is started by the organizers immediately. Refundable amounts depend on the date of cancellation and are stated as follows:

Before 30 April, 2019: 50% refunded, 50% retained. After 30 April, 2019: no refund.

By signing this application form, I hereby declare that I understood and accepted the conditions of participation, payment and cancellation.

Date: ……………………..………. Signature: ……………………………………………………………….

Please send this form to the Conference Secretariat preferably before 15 April, 2019.

Diamond Congress Ltd. H-1255 Budapest, P.O. Box 48

Phone: +36 1 225 0209 E-mail: elesetele@diamond-congress.com