SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

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The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) looks forward to welcoming delegates to FOCUS 2020 which, for the first time, will take place in Belfast. We are delighted to be able to host our leading national meeting at the International Conference Centre (ICC), a state of the art facility overlooking the River Lagan, with convenient links to airports and the port of Belfast and close to many hotels and the vibrant city centre. The scientific programme will concentrate on some of the most pressing challenges facing clinical scientists in the next few years, with expert speakers drawn from across the UK & Ireland and further afield.

Belfast is consistently listed among Europe’s top city break destinations, so we hope you will take the opportunity to experience excellent science in a great location. Organising committee members will be delighted to answer any questions you may have or provide advice on travel, accommodation or any other issues.

CONGRESS THEME

WELCOME NOTE

The chance to explore one of the UKs most exciting cities

VISION FOR THE FUTUREABOUT THE CONGRESS

WHY ATTEND?

Top quality science in a fantastic venue

The opportunity to share best practice and update knowledge

Networking with colleagues from across the UK and Ireland

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YOUR HOSTSPROFESSOR IAN YOUNG - CHAIR OF ORGANISING COMMITTEEIan Young is Professor of Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, and Deputy Medical Director and Consultant Chemical Pathologist at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.  In addition, he is Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department of Health, Northern Ireland, and Director of Research for Health and Social Care. His main clinical and research interests are in nutrition and lipid metabolism, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease prevention and management of patients with complex lipid disorders. He is author of over 400 published research papers.  He is currently Past-President of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB), and Chair of the Joint Committee for Traceability in Laboratory Medicine (JCTLM). He is a member of the UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, and the Scientific Advisory Board of the UK National Institute of Biological Standards and Controls.  He is Associate Editor for Clinical Chemistry, and a member of the editorial boards of a number of other international journals.

CLODAGH LOUGHREY - SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Chemical pathologist in Belfast HSC Trust since 2001. Trained in Queen’s University, Belfast, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Interested in clinical nutrition, obesity and diabetes, inherited

metabolic disorders, medical management and pathology modernisation.

GARETH MCKEEMAN - SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Completed BSc (Hon) in Biomedical Science at Queen’s University Belfast (1999) and then went on to do a PhD (Queen’s University Belfast, 2003), before working as a Research Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast from 2003 to 2007, working as a lab manager for a large multi-centre clinical trial. I moved to the NHS in 2007 taking up a trainee Clinical Scientist post (Clinical Biochemistry) within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. During this I completed a MSc (Clinical Biochemistry with Molecular Biology, University of Surrey, 2009) and then FRCPath (2012), during Principal Clinical Scientist posts, before taking up my current position of Consultant Clinical Scientist (General Automation / Immunoproteins), Dept. Clinical Biochemistry, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust in 2015.

SUMANA GIDWANI - SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEEDr Sumana Gidwani is a Consultant Chemical Pathologist / Metabolic Medicine and Educational supervisor for Foundation trainees at the Northern health and Social Care Trust. Diabetes, lipids

and obesity are her fields of interest. She is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students as well as biomedical students and scientists. She is the lead for the

Bowel Screening laboratory at Causeway Hospital, NHSCT

DR. MAURICE O’ KANE - SCIENTIFIC CHAIR Dr Maurice O’Kane is a consultant chemical pathologist at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry /

Londonderry, N. Ireland. He has undertaken various roles within the ACB  including N. Ireland Regional Chair, Director of the Clinical Practice Section and is currently deputy editor of the

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine. Other activities include Director of the N. Ireland Clinical Research Network and visiting professor at Ulster University.

GRAHAM LEE- SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Dr Graham Lee is a Consultant Clinical Biochemist and works in Clinical Biochemistry & Diagnostic Endocrinology services across 3 hospitals in Ireland; Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin and Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. He holds an adjunct academic position as Assistant Clinical Professor with University College Dublin. He commenced his training in the N Ireland region, working in the Royal Victoria, City and Ulster Hospitals. He is a previous Chair of the ACB Republic of Irealnd region and President of the Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland (ACBI)

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Firmly established as one of the world’s leading conference centres, the architecturally stunning multi-purpose design is suitable for a variety of business, conference, arts and entertainment events.

Perfectly placed in the heart of Belfast city centre, The ICC Belfast, is accessible to all main transport networks and is close to many of the city’s attractions.The new, expanded Congress venue itself is a 7,000m2 purpose-built conference facility. It opened its doors at the end of April 2016, on time and on budget.It offers locally inspired cuisine, a warm welcome, and stunning views across the river.On top of its other facilities, the ICC has 17 meeting rooms, gallery and bar areas, plus two exterior terraces with stunning riverside views.

IMPORTANT DATES

Congress Dates13–15 May 2020

Call for AbstractsDecember 2019

Accepted Authors Registration

25 March

Registration Closes13 May

THE VENUE

Abstract Submission Closes

31 January

Acceptance of Presentations

4 March

Programme OnlineHERE

Registration Opens10 January

End of Early Registration

1 April

Delivering a laboratory medicine service for the

future

New developments in old diseases

New Sciencelaboratory medicine

tomorrow

Big data in laboratory medicine

Point of Care TestingNew Directions

Pregnancy and Paediatric biochemistry

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CONFIRMED TOPICS

FULL PROGRAMMECLICK HERE

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Delivering a laboratory medicine service for the

future

New developments in old diseases

New Sciencelaboratory medicine

tomorrow

Big data in laboratory medicine

Point of Care TestingNew Directions

Pregnancy and Paediatric biochemistry

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr Carmen Wiley

President AACC ACB/AACC transatlantic

Lecture

Prof Ana Maria Simundic The RCPath Flynn Lecture

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• Privileged access to innovative current and next generation thinkers

• The opportunity to increase credibility and consolidate relationships with new and existing

clients

• Bring your brand to hundreds of influencers in clinical diagnostics

• Connect directly to opinion leaders and influencers

• Promote your products and services to our international audience

• Generate new ideas & build your knowledge

• Foster collaborations and build new business relationships

• Secure a platform on which to profile your organisation to an international talent pool

• Capitalise on an ideal opportunity to inform and update delegates on new initiatives and

developments in your own organization

• An opportunity for your staff to connect face to face with the most influential people,

bodies and organisations

VALUE PROPOSITION

Partnership with FOCUS 2020 will be a key step for your company in fostering relationships with our community.

FOCUS 2020 will allow your company, product and brand to be uniquely and actively showcased at this exciting international forum. It will also allow your company to meet potential business partners,

generate new ideas, gather new knowledge, foster collaborations and meet a very defined professional community.

REASONS TO PARTNER WITH FOCUS 2020

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We have identified an extensive list of components for each package which are outlined below.There is a high degree of flexibility within this package, to ensure that your organisation’s specific partner

requirements are achieved. We are more than happy to discuss your individual requirements with you.

Partnership Summary sheet

Principal Partner £9,950

Executive Partner £4,950

Associate Partner £2,950

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Use of FOCUS 2020 image in your promotional activities ü ü ü

Exhibition space only 3m x 4m 3m x 3m 3m x 2m

Complimentary exhibitor registrations 2 2 2

Complimentary delegate tickets 4 2 2

Complimentary tickets to the conference dinner 4 2

Colour advert on the conference app Full Page Banner ad Banner ad

Digital branding at the venue Principal Tier Executive Tier Associate Tier

Insert into the delegate pack ü ü ü

Featured Partner articles Two One One

Recognised in all communications to registered delegates

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Coverage in all visitor promotional campaigns ü ü

Recognised from the podium At the start of each day's

keynotes & the closing remarks

At the welcome reception

70 word e-mail blast to our delegate distribution list. Two One

Exclusive engagement opportunity

Opportunity to work directly with the ACB to identify any additional tailor made

requirements.

Lunchtime Session Lunchtime Session (40 minutes)

Parrell Educational session (40 Minutes)

Free extra value option Lunch Sponsorship Worth £2,500

One Coffee Sponsorship' £1,950

FOCUS 2020 PARTNERSHIP SUMMARY

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THE FOLLOWING LECTURES AND AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

• ACB/AACC Transatlantic Award £500• ACB International Lecturer £500• Parallel Symposium £500• ACB Medal Award £500• ACB Award for the best poster (Clinical Cases) £200• ACB Award for the best poster (Audit) £200

Align your company with the biggest social event of FOCUS 2020 and engage with the delegates on a social level to increase your brand awareness amongst FOCUS 2020 delegates.

YOUR COMPANY WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BRANDING INVENTORY• Branding on the FOCUS 2020 dedicated social page of website to include your organisation’s logo and

biography• Approximately six email campaigns promoting the Gala Dinner with your company listed as a Partner

(subject to booking date)• Logo branding included on “Thank you to our exclusive Partners” projected within the conference dinner

venue• Complimentary Table at the Conference Gala Dinner (Max 10 people).• Company logo to be included on major signage at the Conference Gala Dinner• Exclusive branding opportunities on the dinner menus• Photo opportunities with the Conference Planning Committee and President of ACB• Acknowledgement by FOCUS 2020 at the welcome speech

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE• A two-minute introduction speech to the attendees• Digital projections which will appear on 2 digital projection walls within the dinner venue• A gift for the guests on each of the tables

PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES

GALA DINNER £7,500

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Organised by the Sponsor, the Sponsored Lunch Session will take place on site and will be included in the official conference schedule and on the registration system. Each session will last for 40 minutes and the sponsored session should receive the endorsement of the Conference Planning Committee.

THE PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:Complimentary use of an official meeting room at the venue (subject to availability)• A 40-minute dedicated session time included on the conference app• 2 complimentary registrations• Banner branding in the meeting room (supply own banners)• Product display and distribution in the meeting room (subject to venue and LOC approval)• Recognition as a Session Sponsor in official conference material• Inclusion of your Company name, link to home site and logo on the website• Invitations for Workshop sent by email (by the organiser) to registered delegate list by the organisers

(material to be supplied)• Complimentary use of standard audio-visual and technical equipment as existing in that room (technicians

not included)• Logo branding on the FOCUS 2020 sponsors page of conference app• Catering and human resources are not included

WELCOME RECEPTION £3,500 + VAT

THE PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE• Three-minute speaking opportunity at the start of the welcome reception• Branding on the FOCUS 2020 dedicated social page of the website to include your organisations logo

and biography• Approximately two e-mail campaigns promoting the Welcome Reception and listed as our exclusive

partner (subject to booking date)• Pop up stand located within the Welcome Reception (client to supply)• Logo in the reception area to be displayed on two pop up banners (client to supply)• 2 complimentary exhibitor passes• 1 complimentary delegate ticket• Branding opportunities on the Conference App• A gift for each of the guests on arrival to the reception (partner to supply gift)

SPONSORED PARALLEL SESSION £1,950 + VAT

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INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Wifi lounge£2,500.00

Lanyards£2,000.00

Email Blast£550.00

Pens Sponsorship£750.00

Conference Notepad£750.00

Conference Folder£1,500.00

Delegate Bag£3,000.00

WiFi network£1,750.00

Water Stations£1,500.00

Charging station Partnership£2,000.00

Registration partner£2,500.00

Lunch partner per day£2,500.00

Tea & Coffee per day£1,950.00

Insert into Delegate Bag£1,000.00

Sponsored Fruit Cart £950.00

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• Shell Scheme (3m X 2m – total of 6sqm)• Power Supply (additional power supply and usage is charged separately)• Wi-Fi (Upgrade available at cost)• One spotlight• Cleaning• 2 Exhibitor Passes, extra exhibitor passes need to be booked at a rate of £130 +VAT per person• This includes access to the exhibition area, name badge, coffee and lunch for the duration of the

conference• The exhibiting company will be listed in the exhibition section on the FOCUS 2020 app

All additional AV equipment, furniture, printed material, etc. can be booked through our preferred suppliers. Their details will be available through the exhibitor’s manual which will be communicated to all confirmed exhibitors by early March 2020.

EXHIBITION ONLY OPPORTUNITIES

NON-MEMBERS£2,250

CORPORATE ACB MEMBERS £1,750

This provides an excellent opportunity for delegates to interact with commercial companies and to familiarise themselves with the latest

advances within their field.

Our delegates increasingly welcome the opportunity to tap into the expertise provided by exhibitions to answer questions and provide

product demonstrations.

In addition to the commercial exhibition the posters, tea and coffee breaks will take place in the exhibition area in order to maximise the

amount of time delegates spend within the exhibition.

EXHIBITION STAND

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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITIONTo enquire about Sponsorship & Exhibition packages please contact:Colm O’GradyEmail: colm@conferencepartners.ieTelephone: +353 (0) 87 223 3477