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TFOS CONFERENCE

The 8th International Conference on theTear Film & Ocular Surface: BasicScience and Clinical Relevance will

occur from 7-10 September 2016, at theCorum in Montpellier, France. This Conferenceis sponsored by TFOS (www.TearFilm.org)and is designed to assess the currentknowledge and 'state of the art' research onthe structure and function of tear film-

producing tissues, tears and the ocularsurface in health and disease. The TFOSConference will also promote an internationalexchange of information that will be of valueto basic scientists involved in eye research, toclinicians in the eye care community, and tocompanies with an interest in the diagnosisand/or treatment of tear film or ocularsurface disorders.

Importance of the tear film & ocular surface:

A significant, international research effort isbeing directed towards understanding thecomposition, function and regulation of thepreocular tear film. This effort is motivated bythe recognition that the tear film plays a criticalrole in maintaining corneal and conjunctivalintegrity, protecting against microbial challengeand preserving visual acuity.

In addition, research is stimulated by theknowledge that tear film deficiency, whichoccurs in countless individuals throughout theworld, may lead to ocular surface desiccation,corneal ulceration, an increased incidence ofinfectious disease, and potentially pronouncedvisual disability.

TFOS CONFERENCE DEMOGRAPHIC

The attendance at the last conference inTaormina, Italy, was comprised of morethan 500 scientists, clinicians and

industry representatives from more than 40countries, including Algeria, Argentina, Australia,Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China,Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary,India, Italy, Japan, Libya, Netherlands, New

Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,UK, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.Many leading international dry eye experts willbe in attendance at the TFOS Conference inMontpellier, France, especially because theywill be expecting a progress report about theTFOS DEWS II!

Numerous tear film and ocular surface topicswill be addressed during the 3-day TFOSConference. Examples of previous conferencetopics include:

TFOS PROGRAM

• Conjunctiva: epithelial & goblet Cell Biology• Cornea: Stem Cells, Wound healing &

neovascularization• Drug, preservative and Contact Lens Solution

interactions with the Tear Film and OcularSurface

• Dry eye Disease: Classification, Diagnosis &Outcome measures

• Dry eye Disease: epidemiology & pathogenesis

• Dry eye Disease: Treatment & Clinical Trials• Dynamics of the Tear Film: Biomechanics to

Biomarkers• inflammation: a Cause or Consequence of

Ocular Surface Disease• innate & adaptive immunity: For Whom the Bell

Tolls• innovation• international Dry eye WorkShop: Updates

• international meibomian gland DysfunctionWorkshop: reports

• Lacrimal gland: Cellular & molecular Biology• Late Breaking news: Sjögren's Syndrome• macro to micro: new imaging approaches for

Understanding the Ocular Surface• meibomian gland & Tear Film Lipids: Structure,

Function & Control• models (e.g. animal) of ocular surface disease• mucins: Origin, properties, regulation &

Function• new & emerging Diagnostics & Treatments• new paradigms in the pathogenesis of Ocular

Surface infections

• Ocular Surface immunity & inflammation• Ocular Surface regeneration & reconstruction• Old Bugs and new: Classical and emerging

pathogens• pathophysiology & Diagnostics: What’s new?• repair & regeneration: are Stem Cells the

answer?• Salt, Water and protein: the Tear Film aqueous

Layer• Sugar Can Be good for You: glycobiology &

mucins• Tear Film & Ocular Surface interactions• The Best Defense is a good Offense: Ocular

Surface infection

• The Lipid Layer: Biogenesis and Functionalproperties

• The Sensation problem: the Biology andpsychology of pain & irritation

• The Tearome: not Just hype• Treatments of Ocular Surface Diseases: What’s

on the horizon?• Visual & Optical effects of Tear Film instability

TFOS CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship for the TFOS Conference inMontpellier will significantly help tooffset the educational expenses

associated with the program. Sponsortrademarks/logos will be appropriatelyintegrated into the TFOS Conferencepromotional media, including advertisementsand the Conference website. Sponsorship willalso be highlighted in regular TFOS

communications to thousands of eye carespecialists worldwide. Sponsors will also havethe option to secure booth space. Note that theposter sessions, coffee breaks and lunches willoccur in the exhibit area, surrounded bybooths, permitting extra visibility and access tothe conference attendees. Reminder: A TFOSDEWS II progress update will be presentedduring the general session.

TFOS Conference Sponsorship is available atnumerous levels. For the following donations,TFOS offers to recognize companiesaccordingly:

• Title Sponsorship is $300,000. The TitleSponsor will be acknowledged and theirtrademark will be prominently integrated intothe Conference title in all promotional media,including advertisements and the Conferencewebsite. Title sponsorship will be also behighlighted in regular TFOS conference-related communications to thousands ofpeople worldwide. The Title Sponsor also hasthe possibility to secure extra-large booth

space in the exhibit area and signagethroughout the conference center.

• Platinum Sponsorship is $150,000. A PlatinumSponsor’s logo will be prominently displayedon the front and secondary pages of theConference website and integrated into theConference title in all promotional media,including advertisements. A Platinum Sponsoralso has the possibility to secure extra boothspace in the exhibit area.

• Gold Sponsorship is $75,000. A GoldSponsor’s logo will be prominently displayedon secondary pages of the Conferencewebsite and integrated into the Conferencetitle in all promotional media, including

advertisements. A Gold Sponsor also has thepossibility to secure booth space in theexhibit area.

• Silver Sponsorship is $50,000. A SilverSponsor’s logo and link will be prominentlydisplayed on the Conference website pagelisting Conference sponsors. A Silver Sponsoralso has the possibility to secure booth spacein the exhibit area.

• Bronze Sponsorship is $30,000. A BronzeSponsor’s logo and link will be placed on theConference website page listing Conferencesponsors. A Bronze Sponsor also has thepossibility to secure booth space in theexhibit area.

EXHIBITOR SPACE

All booths are 9 square meters (3mt. Lengthx 3mt. width) each. 2 booths may becombined if more than 9 square metersis

required (example: 18 square mt which correspondsto 2 booths: 18 mt. long and 3 mt. wide).Please reference the included floor plan graphicsof the whole area, including exhibition area.The booths are grouped into two boothsbetween each column. If a Sponsor requires morethan two booths, please consider that there are

columns separating each double booth block --Note the large blue dots in the exhibitor layoutgraphic. It is advisable that Sponsors requiringmore than 2 booths organize a site inspectionprior to confirming their exhibit requirements.The smallest booth space is 9 square meters.Note that the poster sessions, coffee breaks andlunches will occur in the exhibit area, surroundedby booths, permitting extra visibility and accessto the conference attendees.

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TFOS CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES

There are multiple marketing and brand visibilityopportunities available during and around theTFOS Conference. Please contact us for acustomized marketing program.

Some marketing possibilities include but are notlimited to

SOCIAL

• Welcome Reception• 2 coffee breaks per day• Poster sessions• Daily lunches• Young Investigator Networking Reception• Corporate Sponsored Cocktails• Corporate Sponsored Dinners• Final night Reception

MARKETING

• Conference App• Signage• Video displays• "Red Carpet"• Floor stickers• Branded items• Paper pads• Pens• Giveaways

For more information about TFOS Conference Sponsorship,

please contact Amy Gallant Sullivan:Amy@TearFilm.org

Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Boston, Rome, Paris, São Paulo, Tokyowww.tearfilm.org

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