st World Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry feb 24.pdfWorld Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry 2 InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany - June 18-21, 2009 Dear Friends and

The Academy for Clinical Debates & Controversies in Medicine Announces:

www.comtecmed.com/copsy

1st World Congress onControversiesin Psychiatry

A comprehensive Congress fully devoted to clinical debates and controversial issues in a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions

Sponsorship and Exhibition P rospectusInvitation to Industry

InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany, June 18-21, 2009

World Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry2 InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany - June 18-21, 2009

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We take pleasure in inviting you to take part in the 1st World Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry (COPSY). We would be

honored by your participation.

During the “Decade of the Brain,” the field of Psychiatry has witnessed enormous expansion in clinical and basic data. This

growth has created a greater need to debate the many controversial issues raised and translate them into clinical practice. This

point is emphasized in light of the “creation” of the Neurosciences and the need to negotiate a unique place for Psychiatry

in this domain. This is a “Concept Congress” that strives to promote true clinical discussion on unresolved pressing issues

between practicing physicians and clinical researchers and allowing ample time for speakers-audience interaction.

This CME approved Congress has the ability to reach “real-life” agreed-upon insights on a wide range of psychiatric issues even

when the available data is incomplete. The Congress will highlight up-to-date, evidence-based medicine in Psychiatry, to be

presented by internationally acclaimed experts.

We look forward to your positive response. Your presence will create a greater forum dedicated to solving these controversial

issues.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. Meir Steiner Prof. Julien Mendlewicz Prof. Joseph Zohar

On behalf of the Scientific Committee

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In alphabetical order

Chairpersons of the Scientific Committee

Julien Mendlewicz, MD, PhD, BelgiumProfessor of Psychiatry, Free University of BrusselsPresident of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Secretary General of the European Brain Council (EBC)

Meir Steiner, MD, PhD, FRCPC, CanadaProfessor of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology, McMaster University Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Medical Sciences, University of TorontoAdjunct Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children, TorontoFounding Director, Women's Health Concerns Clinic St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonPresident, Canadian College of NeuropsychopharmacologyEditor-in-Chief, Archives of Women's Mental Health

Joseph Zohar, MD, IsraelDirector of Psychiatry Department and Anxiety Clinic, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, IsraelProfessor of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv UniversityVisiting Professor, Maastricht University

Section Heads

Bipolar Disorders Guy Goodwin, MD, PhD, UKW.A.Handley Professor of PsychiatryHead, University Department, Warneford Hospital, Oxford

Chairperson of the Local Scientific CommitteeIsabella Heuser, MD, PhD, GermanyChair of Psychiatry at the Medical School of the Charité Berlin

Director of the Clinical and Research Unit of Psychiatry, Hospital Charité Berlin

Anxiety DisordersEric Hollander, MD, USAEsther and Joseph Klingenstein Professor and Chair of PsychiatryDirector, Seaver and NY Autism Center of ExcellenceMount Sinai School of Medicine

Women’s Mental Health Susan G. Kornstein, MD, USAProfessor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityExecutive Director, VCU Institute for Women's HealthPresident-Elect, International Association for Women's Mental HealthPresident-Elect, North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and GynecologyEditor-in-Chief, Journal of Women's Health


Suggested Topics and Debates

• Bipolar Disorders: Spectrum or Non-Spectrum?• Should 2nd Generation Anti-Psychotics or Anti-Epileptics be used as Mood Stabilizers?• Do Anti-Depressants aggravate Bipolar Disorders: Should Unipolars be treated differently Bipolars?• Individualized Treatment: Is Pharmacogenetics a dream or reality?• Childhood Manic-Depressive Disorder: Myth? When is early diagnosis not too early?• Benzodiazepines for Anxiety: Why are they coming back?• Quo Vadis Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Should it be separate from the rest of the Anxiety Disorders?• The virtues and pitfalls of Naturalistic Studies in Psychopharmacology: Are the STAR-D and STEP-BD studies useful as clinical guides?• Should Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors always replace Tricyclic Anti-Depressants?• 2nd Generation Anti-Psychotics for Non-Psychotic Disorders?• Can Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder be prevented in the 21st Century?• Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy replace Psychopharmacotherapy in Anxiety Disorders?• To be or not to be: Treatment resistant Depression/Anxiety/Psychosis-Augment or switch?• Type A vs. Type B Mood Stabilizers: What’s the hype?• Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors vs. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: When and for whom is which one the better choice?• Anti-Depressants during Pregnancy: How safe are they?• Anti-Depressants and Breastfeeding: How to make a risk-benefit decision?• Is it Postpartum Depression or Depression with Postpartum onset? The Trans-Atlantic Debate• Are Women with Postpartum Depression Estrogen deficient?• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Continuous vs. Intermittent? For Whom and How long?• Is Female Depression different from Male Depression? I. Clinical Aspects II. Biomarker Aspects• Hormone Therapies and the Menopausal Transition: To Treat or not to Treat in the Post-Women's Health Initiative era?• Managing Depression and Anxiety during the Menopausal Transition and beyond: Is there a window of vulnerability?• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders vs. Composite International Diagnostic Interview: What will the next decade in Psychiatric Diagnosis look like?


Sponsorship Opportunity List

As outlined below, there are a number of opportunities for sponsorship 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

Continuing Medical Education (CME)Approved Symposium €30,000The Sponsor may provide a 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 audio/visual equipment

• Four complimentary registrations (for symposium chairpersons and speakers)

• A 100-word sponsor/product profile will be published in the final Congress Program

• Approximately 12 sq.m exhibition space

Additional space may be obtained at a special, reduced price of €400 per sq.m

• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor’s registration may be purchased at €350 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) €40,000The 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.


of the Sponsor.



• Five complimentary registrations (for Symposium chairpersons and speakers)




• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor’s registration may be purchased at €350 per person


• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website providing a two-way link



• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags


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 (June 18th, 2009), just before the official opening of the Congress, or at the end (June 21st, 2009) of the Congress.


of the Sponsor.



• Six complimentary registrations (for symposium chairpersons and speakers)




• Two complimentary registrations for exhibitors. Additional exhibitor's registration may be purchased at €350 per person


• The Sponsor's logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link



• The Sponsor's brochure will be inserted in the participants’ bags

LUNCH (per lunch) €25,000The Sponsor may subsidize 'in part' a buffet lunch served on Friday, (June 19th, 2009) and/or on Saturday (June 20th, 2009).


• Four complimentary registrations (for the Sponsor’s staff)

• The Sponsor's logo will appear on a special board at the Lunch venue

• The Sponsor may provide napkins and tablecloths with the company logo


• An A4 half-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’s brochure will be inserted in the participants' bags

Lunch Symposium (NON-CME APPROVED) €40,000The Sponsor may organize an industrial CME Lunch-tailored Symposium, for up to one hour as part of the Scientific Program. Please contact the Congress Organizer to coordinate the details.


Other Sponsorship OpportunitiesIn addition to the major sponsorship opportunities, a range of other sponsorship packages is available to meet various needs.

Welcome Reception: Sole Sponsorship €20,000 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• An A4 half-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

Congress Program: Sole Sponsorship €15,000 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 Congress

Provided 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

Faculty Dinner: Sole Sponsorship €10,000 A 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 Café: Sole Sponsorship €10,000 The Sponsor will provide workstations and technical assistance in the Internet Cafe

Provided by the Congress• 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


Participant Bags: Sole Sponsorship €10,000The sponsor is asked to kindly provide the participants bags for the Congress themselves. The bags will be distributed to each participant of the Congress.

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 Sponsor Board on site

CD-ROM €10,000The CD-ROM will contain all of the COPSy Congress abstracts and will be distributed to all the participants from the Sponsor’s exhibition booth. An exchange voucher (printed by the Sponsor) will be placed in the Congress kit.

Provided by the Congress• Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the voucher• Exclusive advertisement on the cover of the CD-ROM cover.

Mini Program: Sole Sponsorship €5,000 A pocket-size Program together with their registration bags 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 from English €5,000 Simultaneous 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

Congress Lanyard: Sole Sponsorship The Sponsor provides printed lanyards for the name badges €3,000 Congress provides the printed lanyards for the name badges €6,000 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 Sponsor 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/posters. 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 giving

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

Writing Pads and Pens €3,000The Sponsor will provide the participants notepads and pens.This can be an effective high-profile sponsorship opportunity for a drug launch or for immediate brand recognition.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link• The notepads and pens will bear the sponsor's company product/logo and will be distributed in the Congress bags.

Brochure Insert €3,000Based on the specifications of the sponsor, a brochure will be inserted in the Congress bag. The bag will be distributed to all of the participants of the Congress.

Provided by the Congress• The Sponsor’s logo will be published on the Congress Website, providing a two-way link

World Congress on Controversies in PsychiatryInterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany - June 18-21, 2009

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE €100,000 and up

PLATINUM €70,000-99,999

GOLD€50,000-69,999

SILVER€30,000-49,999

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Categories Of Sponsorship

The following are the Sponsorship levels based on the total amount of sponsorship (symposia, advertisement, exhibition, etc.)


General Information

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Hotel Venue and Congress HeadquartersInterContinental BerlinBudapester Strasse 2Berlin 10787GermanyTel: +49 30 2602 0, Fax: +49 30 2602 2600E-mail: [email protected]

The InterContinental Berlin is located in the heart of Berlin, between Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm, near the embassy district, government offices and the historic section of the city - and only a stone’s throw away from Kurfürstendamm. The hotel’s central location makes it easily accessible whether you are arriving by car or from the Berlin train station or airport.

Congress Organizer Congress Organizers and SecretariatComtecMed53 Rothschild Blvd.PO Box 68, Tel Aviv 61000, IsraelTel: 972-3-5666166Fax: 972-3-5666177Email: [email protected]

Liability and InsuranceThe organizer is not liable whatsoever for injuries or damages involving persons and/or property during the Congress. Participants are advised to issue their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Language The official language of the Congress is English.

Sponsorship and Exhibition ContactComtecMed c/o Lina Deshilton53 Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68Tel Aviv, 61000, IsraelTel: +972 3 5666166 Fax: +972 3 5666177Email:[email protected]: www.comtecmed.com/copsy

RegistrationEarly RegistrationUntil January 1st, 2009

Late RegistrationAfter January 1st, 2009

On Site

Participants Physicians & scientists

€540 €590 €650

Residents* €320 €380 €420

Accompanying Persons €140

*Refers to non-tenured junior scientists. Registration form must be accompanied by documentation of residency or a letter from the head of department confirming their status. The letter should be on the department letterhead and addressed to the Registration Department of the Congress. Registration includes: Participation in scientific sessions, 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.Special Group Registration Policy is available upon request.

InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany - June 18-21, 2009

Introduction We have managed to book the best available allocation in major hotels in Berlin that will enable us to comply with all of your future accommodation requests.

We have negotiated the best available special group rates for the companies. If your company is interested in booking hotel accommodation ComtecMed will be pleased to negotiate the rates and allocation for you.

Official Congress Hotel:

Rates quoted are per person, per night, including breakfast and taxes. For a more modestly priced hotel, please visit the congress web site at: www.comtecmed.com/copsy


Hotel Name SingleRoom Rate Double

Room Rate

InterContinentalHotel, BerlinCongress Venue

€204 €220

General Information

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.

Payment and Cancellation Policy ComtecMed has negotiated well in advance the best possible conditions regarding cancellation and re-funding, which will be sent to you upon requesting room allocation.

Accommodation and RegistrationComtecMed 53 Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68Tel Aviv, 61000, IsraelTel: +972 3 5666166 Fax: +972 3 5666177Email: [email protected]

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Congress Hours

Set-Up TimeWednesday, June 17th, 2009 07:00-22:00Thursday, June 18th, 2009 07:00-17:00

Opening HoursFriday, June 19th, 2009 09:00-17:30Saturday, June 20th, 2009 09:00-17:30Sunday, June 21st, 2009 09:00-13:00

Dismantling HoursSunday, June 21st, 2009 13:00-17:30

Non-Sponsor BoothsNon-Sponsor companies may obtain a space/booth at the exhibition at € 800 per sq.m. and the minimum booth size is 5x3 sq.m.

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 nametag displaying the exhibiting company’s name; Exhibitors will receive two nametags as part of their exhibit package; Additional exhibitor nametags may be purchased at € 800 each.

Site InspectionSponsors and exhibitors are welcome to visit the Congress venue. For further information, please contact our office at: [email protected]

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]

Liability and InsuranceThe organizer carries no liability whatsoever for injuries or damages involving persons and/or property during the Congress. Participants are advised to issue their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Application for SponsorshipWritten application for Sponsorship should be made on the enclosed Application Form.

Once an application is made, a contract will be forwarded for completion. This contract should be signed and returned with a 50% deposit, payable to Comtec.

Alternatively, an invoice for the deposit may be requested on the Application Form. Once the deposit has been received, confirmation of sponsorship will be provided with an appropriate invoice.

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 Please make your payment by bank transfer to:• Comtec Ltd.• 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.

Exhibition

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Sponsorship Booking Form

ComtecMed – Medical Congresses Fax: +972 3 566617753 Rothschild Boulevard Tel: +972 3 5666166P.O. Box 58 Email: [email protected] Tel Aviv 61000, Israel Website: www.comtecmed.com/copsy

Contact Name

Name of Company

Address

Post/Zip Code Country

Telephone Fax

Email Website

I would like to book the following Sponsorship items:

I would like to book Exhibition space:

Sponsor Booth at €400 per sq.m (Minimum Booth Size: 5x3 sq.m) Non-Sponsor Booth at €800 per sq.m (Minimum Booth Size: 5x3 sq.m)

Please call me to discuss the sponsorship package

Please send me a sponsorship contract and first 50% deposit invoice.

Signature Date

Sponsorship item Price

Pre-Congress Satellite Symposium Package € 50,000Lunch Symposium € 40,000Satellite Symposium Package € 40,000CME-Approved Symposium Package € 30,000Lunch € 25,000Welcome Reception € 20,000Congress Program Book € 15,000CD-ROM € 10,000Faculty Dinner € 10,000Internet Café € 10,000Participants Bags € 10,000Congress Lanyards € 6,000 or 3,000Speaker’s Expenses from United States € 6,000Mini/Pocket Program € 5,000Translation from English € 5,000Writing Pads and Pens € 5,000Brochure Insert € 3,000Prizes for Outstanding Abstracts € 3,000Speaker’s Expenses from Europe € 2,000

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 reception 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.

Terms and Conditions

These terms are the contractual agreement between the Organizer and the Exhibiting Firm (Exhibitor/s). Terms and conditions as well as payment and cancellation policy will be detailed in the Sponsorship Agreement

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.

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st World Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry feb 24.pdfWorld Congress on Controversies in Psychiatry 2 InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany - June 18-21, 2009 Dear Friends and