CONGRESS ANNIVERSARY WELCOME TO ISTANBUL

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1 WELCOME TO TURKEY

2 WELCOME TO ISTANBUL LEADING DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS Turkey is increasing its appeal for the international meeting industry every year as a result of its growing importance for international trade, commerce and industry, constantly improving infrastructure, international networking and active involvement of national associations and corporations. Istanbul is the hub city of Turkey for international meetings. The city hosted many important and large scale international congresses with success within the past 10 years and became one of the world s leading destinations for international events providing the city worldwide reputation and references. Istanbul has countless qualities which make the city a perfect location for international meetings. It is easily accessible from all parts of the world and off ers world class accommodation and convention facilities. The city has a colorful cultural and social life, a rich history and exotic appeal. These qualities make Istanbul an attractive destination for participants. TURKEY IS A UNIQUE GEOGRAPH It is a bridge connecting not only East and West, but also the past and the future. Istanbul, the country s cultural capital, has been an attractive settlement for various civilizations since ancient times. Today the city is visited each year by millions of travelers who come to catch a glimpse of its ancient city walls, enchanted churches, palaces and mosques, while savoring the delightful tastes of the city s rich cuisine. Istanbul offers an unforgettable experience with its colorful daily life and dynamic nightlife. It is also an attractive destination for international meetings with its world class accommodation and convention facilities. Istanbul, Dersaadet, Konstantiniye, Byzantion The many names of this city is a reflection of its many faces. As the only city in the world situated on two continents Asia and Europe Istanbul has proved an attractive settlement for various civilizations since ancient times. Thanks to its rich history, colorful daily life and dynamic spirit, Istanbul continues to offer a once in a lifetime experience to its visitors. The largest city in modern Turkey, Istanbul s cultural diversity, state of the art accommodation alternatives, unique blend of modern and traditional dining and entertainment options and stunningly rich history made the 2010 European Capital of Culture an ideal destination for business organizations and leisure trips. 3

3 INDEX Welcome Address 05 Committees 06 Main Contact details 06 Congress venue General Information Programme Outline (Draft) 11 Donations 12 Exhibition / Sponsorship Floor Map

4 WELCOME ADDRESS Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Turkish Society of Toxicology and the Local Organizing Committee, we invite you participate in the 52nd Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology to be held in Istanbul from the 4th to the 7th of September, The Scientific Program Committee has assembled an exciting and balanced programme where you can discuss and influence key advances in the science and practice of toxicology. In addition to presentation of cutting-edge research, the EUROTOX annual meetings offer an unparalleled venue for renewing professional relationships, for networking and for remaining up-to date in our challenging and expanding discipline. Istanbul is one of the most enticing and attractive cities in the world and is situated at the interface of Europe and Asia, offering the best of West and East. It has always taken pride in being a city welcoming people from diverse cultures in a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere, echoing the City s history. Today s Istanbul is an open-air museum rich in cultural history with its mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces and ancient monuments around every corner. We invite you to join us in Istanbul in 2016 where your presence will be a key part in the meeting s success. Let s meet where the continents meet. Best regards, Prof. Ali Esat KARAKAYA, Ph.D., ERT, ATS President, EUROTOX 2016 Prof. Hilmi ORHAN, Ph.D., ERT President of Turkish Society of Toxicology Congress Scientific Secretary 5

5 COMMITTEES EUROTOX EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Aris Tsatsakis, President Ruth Roberts, Past President Mumtaz İşcan, President Elect Felix Carvalho, Secretary-General Thomas Weiser, Treasurer Heather Wallace Eva Bonefeld-Jorgensen Mojmir Mach Hilmi Orhan Emanuela Corsini LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Ali Esat Karakaya, Congress President Hilmi Orhan, Congress Scientific Secretary Sinan Süzen Nurşen Başaran Bensu Karahalil Semra Şardaş Yalçın Duydu Emre Durmaz Ahmet Aydın Eren Özçağlı EUROTOX 2016 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE Mumtaz Iscan, Chair Ruth Roberts, EUROTOX Executive Member 2016 LOC Scientific Program Committee: Ali Esat Karakaya, Chair Nursen Basaran, Member Chairs of the EUROTOX Specialty Sections: Dieter Schrenk, Carcinogenesis Heidi Foth, ERAS Risk Assessment Raymond Pieters, Immunotoxicology & Chemical Allergy Hilmi Orhan, Molecular Toxicology Helena Kandarova, EUROTOX 2017 Bratislava congress delegate MAIN CONTACT DETAILS TURKISH SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY Turkish Toxicology Society President Hilmi ORHAN, Ph.D., E.R.T. Ege University, Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Toxicology Izmir/Turkey T F E. CONGRESS SECRETARIAT Visitur M.I.C.E. Şehit Muhar Caddesi No: 17 Özerk İş Hanı Kat: 3 Taksim Istanbul/Turkey T F / E. info@eurotox2016.com 6

6 CONGRESS VENUE Congress Venue Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Uluslararası Kongre ve Sergi Sarayı Gümüş Cad. No:4 Harbiye Istanbul T (pbx) F

7 CONGRESS VENUE GETTING TO ICEC is easily accessible to guests via all forms of public transportation 23 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (30 min. by taxi). 5 km from Sirkeci Train Station. 100 m from Harbiye bus stop on Taksim line. 500 m from Osmanbey metro station. Transport in Istanbul Istanbul Public Transport Authority - ETT Istanbul Ulaşım A.Ş. Istanbul Deniz Otobüsleri A.Ş. (IDO) (Ferries) Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Transport Nationwide Turkish Airlines Turkey Maritime Organization Inc. (TD) Istanbul Bus Terminal Turkish State Railways (TCDD) International transport Istanbul Atatürk International Airport Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Turkey Maritime Organization Inc. (TD) http// 8

8 GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION&ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Will be available 30 th of November CAR PARKING Parking area available at ICEC Congress Centre WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS WiFi Internet access area will be available at the Congress. SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Cocktail EUROTOX 2016 Welcome Cocktail will be held at the Rumeli Terrace area on Sunday, 4 th September late afternoon following the Opening Ceremony (included in the registration fee) Gala Dinner EUROTOX 2016 Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday, 6 th evening at 1001 Column Cistern (Not included in the registration fee) ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Accommodation details will be available on the web site and further announcements. SMOKING EUROTOX 2016 is a nonsmoking congress. IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for abstract submission: April 31 st, 2016 Deadline for early registration: May 31 st, 2016 Deadline for Exhibitor Application : July 15 th, 2016 REGISTRATION DESK Participants can pick up their personal Congress material at the registration desk, which will be open as follows Sunday, 4 September 2016 : h Monday, 5 September 2016 : h Tuesday, 6 September 2016 : h Wednesday, 7 September 2016 : h The Congress Secretariat will be available to assist you during the Congress. Please do not hesitate to contact this office for help or advice. ATTENDANCE The Congress usually attracts more than people from all over the world. NAME BADGES Participants and accompanying persons are obliged to wear the official Congress name badges on all Congress occasions. EXHIBITION Access to the exhibition is free for registered participants. The exhibition will be open on September 2016 during the congress hours. If on request 7 th September will be available. 9

9 GENERAL INFORMATION LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS Lunches are included in the participants registration fee and will be served in the exhibition area. Coffee, tea will be available in the exhibition area during the breaks. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE Participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the Congress. LIABILITY By registering for the Congress and/or by participating in the exhibition joined to the Congress, participants and exhibitors agree that EUROTOX, the Organising Committee or the Congress Secretariat do not assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons or property during the Congress. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organise their own health, travel and personal insurances. TOURIST INFORMATION Istanbul Convention Visitors Bureau ICVB Istanbul Ticaret Odasi Ek Hizmet Binasi, Resadiye Cad. No: 7 Eminönü Istanbul, Turkey T. ( ) LETTER OF INVITATION Upon request, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee will be pleased to send a personal letter of invitation so as to enable Participants to obtain supporting funds or visas for attending the Congress. These invitation letters cannot be considered as an offer of financial support by the organisers. VISAS AND PASSPORTS PASSPORT Before you travel for Istanbul be sure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you travel to Istanbul or you may not be admitted. VISA Make your visa application in person and one month before you proceed to Turkey to avoid any inconvenience. Explanations: The term official passports covers diplomatic, service, special and official passports. Passports should be valid at least 90 days longer than the expiry date of the requested visa. Visa regime for truck drivers of a country may differ from the overall visa regime effective for citizens of that particular country. For further information, please contact the nearest Turkish mission. Despite the visa regime applied towards the citizens of a country, the travel document holders of that country need to obtain visa from Turkish missions beforehand. All foreigners, except for those exempt from visa requirement, should obtain their visas at the Turkish missions. Those foreigners, who can obtain sticker type visas at the Turkish border gates, may also have their visas at the Turkish missions, alternatively. If you have a valid visa, you do not need a residence permit up to 90 days. With questions concerning visas, please contact the PCO or visit 10

10 PROGRAMME OUTLINE (Draft) Sunday, September 4 th Registration Continuing Education Courses (CECs) Morning Session CEC Lunch Afternoon Session CEC Opening of the Exhibition Opening Ceremony Keynote Lecture Welcome Reception - Welcome Cocktail Monday, September 5 th Registration Exhibition Keynote Lecture Coffee Break / Poster Session Symposium 1-2 / Workshop Lunch Break / Exhibition / Poster Viewing HESI Lecture Poster Sessions Symposium / Workshop Coffee Break Symposium / Workshop 5-6 Free evening Tuesday, September 6 th Registration Exhibition Bo Holmstedt Memorial Foundation (BHMF) Lecture Coffee Break / Poster Session Symposium 9 / Workshop Lunch Break/ Exhibition / Poster Viewing SOT/EUROTOX Debate Keynote Lecture Coffee Break / Poster Viewing Oral Communications 1 / Symposium 10 / Oral Communications h Gala Dinner Wednesday, September 7 th Registration Exhibition Keynote Lecture Symposium / Workshop Coffee Break Symposium / Workshop Closing Ceremony 11

11 DONATIONS The role of Donors is crucial to ensuring the ongoing success of EUROTOX Congresses. Your support enables us to maintain low registration fees and at the same time offers you the opportunity to demonstrate to your clients your commitment to Toxicology in Europe and beyond. Once applied as a donor, you will benefit from frequent recognition and prominent acknowledgement as a congress supporter: At the EUROTOX 2016 homepage (with logo) In the final programme (with logo and a 200 word announcement) On-site (with logo on the slides shown during the breaks) Donation Classification Platinum 18,000 Euro Gold 12,000 Euro Silver 6,000 Euro Bronze 3,000 Euro 12

12 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 1. BOOTHS Commercial Exhibition Stands 6 m 2 with Shell Scheme (Entrance / 3,20 Height & 2,50 Height) 3,600 Euro (VAT is included) 6 m 2 with Shell Scheme (Upstairs / 2,50 Height) 3,000 Euro (VAT is included) 6 m 2 Space Only (Entrance / 3,20 Height & 2,50 Height) 3,000 Euro (VAT is included) 9 m 2 with Shell Scheme (Entrance / 3,20 Height) 5,300 Euro (VAT is included) 9 m 2 space only (Entrance / 3,20 Height) 4,500 Euro (VAT is included) 15 m 2 with Shell Scheme (Entrance / 3,20 Height) 9,000 Euro (VAT is included) 16 m 2 with Shell Scheme (Entrance / 3,20 Height) 9,500 Euro (VAT is included) Exhibition space will be assigned according to the availability of the requested space and to the first come, first served principle. Sponsors will receive priority positioning. Non-Profit Space Only Organisation Including; Exhibition Stands (space only-3mx2m) 1,500 Euro The Exhibition availability space, of 1 exhibition table and 2 stands chairs, at 1 the waste Non-Profit basket, Electricity Organisation (6 kw), rate is Internet limited. access Only (as organisations part of the recognised free Wi-Fi as available government in the entities, congress learned centre) societies or registered charitable organisations will be allowed to become non-profit exhibitors. Limited availability, restricted location First Floor. Shell Scheme Including; Lighting, Electrical supply (500w), Carpeting,1 table and 2 chairs, Fascia board for company name (max 20 standard letter characters), Lacquered contour, Lacquered side, Dotted white wall (2,45 meters high). All commercial and non-profit organisation exhibition packages include the following benefits; Listing of company / organisation name and logo on the EUROTOX 2016 website (List of confirmed exhibitors). Listing of company logo and 200-word entry in the Exhibitors Catalogue (Part of the Programme and Abstracts Book). Two complementary registrations, including lunch and refreshments. Additional exhibitor passes, giving access to the exhibition hall only, can be purchased for 200 Euro. Congress bags with delegate list (one per stand). 13

13 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 2. SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 4,000 Euro The Scientific Programme is structured around plenary and concurrent sessions, with no more than four sessions running at any one time to ensure the maximum number of delegates can attend each session. As a Symposia Sponsor, your support will be acknowledged by the chair at the start of the session and your logo will be displayed on the opening slide and in the final programme. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the congress website on the sponsors page. All support for symposia will need to be approved by the Scientific Committee to ensure there is no conflict of interest. 3. INDUSTRY SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM 2,000 Euro The symposium will run for 30 minutes without a competing session and will take place either during a lunch break or at the end of the congress day. You will be able to select your own speakers and content in conjunction with the Local Organising Committee and the session will be printed in the final programme and included on the congress website. State of the art audio visual equipment and a full team of dedicated technician will be at your disposal at additional costs. This is a unique opportunity to showcase new technology or products to large numbers of delegates who regularly attend the industry sponsored sessions. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the congress website on the sponsors page. 1,500 Euro 14

14 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 4. SPEAKER HOSPITALITY PREVIEW LOUNGE 1,500 Euro 5. COFFEE BREAK 1,000 Euro Per break All presenters will use this room to prepare / check their presentations. Your logo and message will appear on the screensaver and on signage outside the room. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the congress website on the sponsors page. Interested companies can sponsor one of the regular congress coffee breaks (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday). The company logo will be displayed on the catering tables. Roll-ups (supplied by the company) may be displayed in the catering area on the day of sponsorship. 6. LUNCH 2,500 Euro Per Lunch 8. DINNER FOR SPEAKERS & BOARD Interested companies can sponsor one of the regular congress lunch breaks (Monday or Tuesday). The company logo will be displayed on the catering tables. Roll-ups (supplied by the company) may be displayed in the catering area on the day of sponsorship. Contact directly with info@eurotox2016.com Price on request 7. WELCOME RECEPTION Price on request Contact directly with info@eurotox2016.com 15

15 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 9. PRINTED MATTERS Final programme Advertisement Options: 2,500 Euro Price of the outside back cover 2,000 Euro Price of the inside front cover 2,000 Euro Price of two inside back cover 1,250 Euro Price of an inside full page 950 Euro Price of the half inner page Deadline : July 01 st 2016 Format : A4 size, vectorial format, with no indentation, four colors (jpeg or adobe) Send to : info@eurotox2016.com 10. CONGRESS BAGS 8,000 or 4,000 Euro 11. BAG INSERTS 900 Euro 12. NOTEBOOK& PEN 1,000 Euro 1,500 minimum 8,000 Euro / Produced by the organiser 4,000 Euro / Produced by the company One A4/A5 promotional leaflet or small brochure up to 10 pages will be inserted into each delegate bag or displayed on an information table in the public areas. Including logo and advertisement 16

16 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 13. E-POSTERS AREA 2,500 Euro One of the most visited points by all conference participants. The conference will provide computer facilities. Opportunity to display company logo at the top or bottom of the computer screen. E-Poster area will be at the entrance. 14. INTERNET LINK AT THE WEBSITE 750 Euro 15. INTERNET CAFE 2,500 Euro Sponsorship Congress WiFi system, open to all the delegates. Password designated by the sponsoring company, usually the name of the product. Location of banners in different areas of the congress with reminder login / password acces sand logo of the sponsoring company. 16. WIFI CONNECTION 2,500 Euro 17

17 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 17. LANYARDS 4,000 Euro 1,500 minimum Badge lanyard branded with the company logo for all participants, accompanying persons and speakers. 4,000 Euro / Produced by the organiser 18. POCKET PROGRAMME 2,500 Euro Distribution to all participants Pocket size useful conference overview and exhibition plan. Fits neatly into the dalegate name badges 19. E-NEWSLETTER EUROTOX 2016 Newsletter will be sent electronically two weeks in advance 1,000 Euro of the congress and including logo and text upto 100 words. 18

18 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 20. MEETING ROOM HIRE Price on request A limited number of meeting facilities is available on-site at the ıcec Lütfi Kırdar International Congress Centre. Meeting rooms will be offered on a first-come, firstserved basis (upon availability) during the regular congress opening hours. On request, technical and catering services can be offered (additional charges apply). 21. SPONSORSHIP GRADATION If the total amount of the Company s sponsorship reaches the amount of 15,000 Euro the Company will be granted GOLD (limited to two sponsors) 7,500 Euro the Company will be granted SILVER (not limited) 4,500 Euro the Company will be granted BRONZE (not limited) *** All prices are VAT excluded. *** If you interested in sponsoring Eurotox 2016 with any other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Congress Secretariat; info@eurotox2016.com 19

19 FLOOR MAPS Main Entrance / Ground Level 6m 2 Stand 9m 2 Stand 15m 2 Stand 16m 2 Stand Coffee Station E-Poster 20

20 FLOOR MAPS 1st. Floor / Level 1 Dolmabahçe A Dolmabahçe B Dolmabahçe C Double Side Poster One Side Poster 21 4m 2 Stand 6m 2 Stand Coffee and Lunch Station

21 FLOOR MAPS Poster Area / Lower Level Topkapı A Topkapı B Double Side Poster One Side Poster 22

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