Welcome Letter. We look forward to seeing you at ICN+T 2018 and welcoming you to the city of Brno, a center of South Moravian region.

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2 Contents Welcome Letter... 2 About the Conference... 3 Brno, Czech Republic... 3 Main Themes / Topics of the Conference... 4 Audience... 4 Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor / Exhibitor... 5 Sponsorship Opportunities... 6 Preliminary Floor Plan... 7 Exhibition Packages... 8 Other Partnership Opportunities... 9 Contacts Order Form... 12

3 Welcome Letter It is our pleasure to invite you to the ICN+T 2018 to be held in Brno, Czech Republic in July The city of Brno is located just two hours both from Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria. The 2018 International Conference on Nanoscience + Technology (ICN+T) will provide an international forum for discussion of the latest developments in nanoscale science and technology and relevant instrumentation and methodologies. The programme will hold over 50 plenary and invited presentations on the latest developments in nanoscale science and technology will be given by leading scientists. Our sponsors and vendors will be able to exhibit the latest equipment available for nanoscale science and technology to over 700 attendees from around the globe. The exhibit areas will be next to the main plenary hall and surround the poster presentations, providing many opportunities for discussions between attendees and vendors. We look forward to seeing you at ICN+T 2018 and welcoming you to the city of Brno, a center of South Moravian region. Prof. Tomáš Šikola Conference Chairman Brno University of Technology Dr. Antonín Fejfar Conference Chairman Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.

4 About the Conference Dates: July 2018 Exhibition will open on Sunday 22 July 2018 and close early afternoon 27 July Venue: BVV Trade Fairs, Brno, Czech Republic Web site: The BVV Trade Fairs Brno is one of the most prominent trade fairs and exhibition center in Central and Eastern Europe. With its tradition since 1928 it is great place to meet, share and get inspired. The exhibition grounds are located outside of Brno city center which can however be easily reached by public transport or taxi within few minutes. There are two major hotels available just next to the BVV (Holiday Inn and Voroněž - both offered to the ICN+T delegates). Estimated number of participants: 700 Conference website: Brno, Czech Republic Brno is the 2nd largest city in the Czech Republic with over inhabitants and the capital of the South Moravian Region. Holding a strategic geographic position within Central Europe with excellent transport accessibility, including an international airport Brno is located only two hours from the international airports of Prague and Vienna. For a few decades Brno has been a place of research institutes and companies involved in development and production of electron microscopes. At present it hosts companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific (FEI), TESCAN, and Delong Instruments, all of them being engaged in the business of electron microscopy and relevant nanotechnology tools and methods. It is known as a student town having more than students in 6 universities. It also hosts several research institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences and quite recently has become the seat of the Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), one of the two principle co-organizers of this conference.

5 Main Themes / Topics of the Conference The overarching objective of ICN+T 2018 is to represents the convergence of the former International Conference on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/Spectroscopy and Related Techniques (STM) and Nano, which were first combined in Basel, Switzerland in This conference will cover a range of topics in nanoscale science and technology, addressing the interdisciplinary nature of this strategic field. Topics for scientific presentations include: Scanning probe microscopy/spectroscopy and related instrumentation Nanosystems, nanomanipulation 0D - 1D nanostructures 2D materials, Topological Insulators Nanoelectronics (molecular electronics, quantum devices) Nanomagnetism (spintronics, magnonics Nanophotonics (plasmonics, metamaterials) Nanomechanics, nanofluidics, nanobiotechnology and advances in nanofabrication Nanocharacterization and materials/processing for nanotechnology (all relevant analytical and fabrication techniques incl. TEM, SEM, FIB) Audience The expected attendance is over 700 participants, with international academic, industry and government representation. Conference participants or attendees will include members of the scientific research community, as well as policy decision makers from various countries of EU and abroad.

6 Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor / Exhibitor The Organizers are offering companies the opportunity to become sponsor/exhibitor of ICN+T Various partnership options are listed on the following pages. Potential partners can select different option. Sponsors and Exhibitors global benefits Being visible increases potential customer s brand awareness. Increasing brand awareness helps to generate consumer preference and foster brand loyalty. Sponsors and Exhibitors will be offered Your participation at ICN+T 2018 as a sponsor or as an exhibitor will automatically include the following services: Listed as a sponsor or as an exhibitor including your company s logo and web link on the official web site of the conference Listed as a sponsor or as an exhibitor including your company s logo and company profile in ICN+T 2018 printed materials Exclusive benefits for Sponsors: Visibility on roll-up banners dedicated to sponsors Expression of thanks at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies Logos on slides on screen during breaks in the plenary halls Use of the conference logo for own advertising Free conference dinner tickets

7 Sponsorship Opportunities By becoming a sponsor, you can gain visibility with a larger exhibition area, and benefit from advertising and other additional services according to your level: PACKAGES Limitation Exclusive partner 2 partners 3 partners Booth size* 15 sqm 9 sqm 6 sqm Including booth package 3mx5m 3mx3m 2mx3m Advertisement in the printed programme The back cover page 1 inner page Half page Mailing towards attendees** 1 exclusive mailing (Logo and text included within regular mailings) Logo and short text included within regular mailings Logos included in regular mailings Free exhibitor passes*** Conference dinner tickets Bag insert Your flyer in conference bag YES YES NO Value EUR EUR EUR All Prices do NOT include VAT. Czech VAT (21%) does not apply for non-czech EU VAT registered companies * Booth size can be amended upon further request to fit specific needs ** The form of mailing to be agreed, individually with each sponsor. *** Exhibitor pass doesn t allow access to scientific sessions

8 Preliminary Floor Plan Please see bellow our preliminary floor plan. Your booth allocation will be organized at a later stage. This floor plan is subject to change and should give you just preliminary image of the exhibit area marked in yellow.

9 Exhibition Packages A good flow of conference attendees is guaranteed thanks to catering stations being spread throughout the exhibition area. We are offering two basic exhibition packages and basic space rental; more detailed exhibition form will be forwarded to any interested company (form including additional services and items) Please note that cost of booth for sponsors is already included in the sponsorship package (Sponsor booth comes will basic equipment, electricity and internet connection as standard) Space only Package 250 EUR/SqM Intended for companies bringing their own booth solution Booth visualisation provided in advance will be required An obligatory minimum of 6 square metres (2 x 3 m) needs to be purchased Exhibition Package EUR 6 sqm (2 x 3 m) area, pre-fabricated booth included (reference picture bellow) 2 exhibitor s passes (with access only to exhibition and poster area) Exhibition material: 1 table and 2 chairs Electricity connection for 3,5 KW, Internet connection 2MB by Wifi and daily cleaning Exhibition Package EUR 9 sqm (3 x 3 m) area, pre-fabricated booth included ((reference picture bellow) 2 exhibitor s passes (with access only to exhibition and poster area) Exhibition material: 1 table and 2 chairs Electricity connection for 3,5 KW, Internet connection 2MB by Wifi and daily cleaning

10 More detailed exhibition manual with booth specifics and additional items for rent will be available later, before the end of the year It will contain details like: Set-up and dismantling time schedule, shipment and storage of your goods, a list of exhibition items and services, pre-fabricated booth specifics etc. Booth reservations will be sorted into priority order, according to sponsors level first. Completed booth allocation for exhibitors will be processed at a later stage. Any company interested in bringing their own booth should contact the exhibition manager directly. Other Partnership Opportunities Lanyards (Exclusive) Each conference attendee will be given a lanyard with a name badge, which will indicate their name and the country they come from and act as an identification pass. The sponsor s logo will be printed on the lanyard with the conference logo. The sponsor will also be mentioned in the final program and on the conference website. Lanyards produced by the organizers Bags for Conference Attendees The opportunity is offered to sponsors and exhibitors to provide: 3000 EUR An insert in the conference bag: an up to A4 size double-sided, color or black and white flyer/promotional piece. This flyer could be text only promoting activities on your exhibition stand or it may be an existing corporate flyer of information on your services or products. The conference bag itself with the partner s logo and the conference logo Rate per insert Conference bag produced by organizers (with both logos) Writing pads and pens 1000 EUR 4500 EUR This is an exclusive opportunity. The logo of your company will be on the notepads and/or on the pens. Attendees particularly appreciate to get writing pads and pens and find them very useful for the scientific sessions. Pens and pads will be provided by the sponsor. Rate for writing pads (exclusivity) Rate for pens insertion (exclusivity) Public Water Fountains 500 EUR 500 EUR Water fountains for the attendees will be placed in all public areas for the whole Conference period. In case you decide to sponsor this item your company logo will be placed on every crucible and on the water tanks as well. Sponsoring for the duration of the Conference 500 EUR

11 Coffee Breaks Coffee breaks sponsorship package includes the opportunity to hang companies banners and distribute napkins with the companies logo (provided by the sponsors) in the coffee break area. The sponsor will benefit from an official acknowledgement in the printed program. 1 day of coffee break sponsorship (for 2 coffee breaks per day) 500 EUR Advert in the printed Program The final program will be provided in the conference bag to all registered attendees including speakers, official guests, and exhibitors (1 bag per exhibition space). Advertisement on the inner full page Advertisement on the inner half page Signage 1350 EUR 700 EUR Role of the signage is to welcome and navigate attendees within the Conference venue. It is the very first thing what an attendee sees even before entering the building. Partner will be visible on the navigation boards, on the acknowledgement in the Final Program and on the Conference website. Signage with the partner s logo (exclusivity) Charging Box 2200 EUR Attendees are using their smart phones and tablets that need to be regularly charged. Charging stations are increasingly becoming a standard and popular feature of modern day events. By sponsoring this item, you can brand the box the way you want and connect with a wide audience. Rate per charging box including full branding Poster Boards 1900 EUR Poster area belongs to the most visited Conference attractions. Partner s name and logo will be attached on the frame of each poster board, on the acknowledgement in the Final Program, and on the Conference website. Sponsoring for the duration of the Conference (exclusivity) 2200 EUR

12 Poster in the Exhibition Area Companies may also advertise their products and research through their poster in the exhibition area. Poster to be provided by the sponsor, poster stand will be provided by the organizer. Poster in the exhibition area Sponsoring a Session 700 EUR Companies have the opportunity to be visible during a particular session (you can choose the topic of the session on a 1 st signed, 1 st served basis, priority to sponsor packages). The sponsor will be visible in the meeting room during all the time of the session and communicated in the printed program. Sponsoring a session Contacts 700 EUR Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities can be tailored to meet your specific needs. To secure your sponsorship level and opportunities please contact the Conference Secretariat: Mr. Tomáš Nejedlý, Exhibition and Sponsorship Manager Tel: Mob: tomas.nejedly@c-in.eu Mrs. Marta Mačáková, ICN+T 2018 Project Manager Tel: marta.macakova@c-in.eu C-IN, Prague Congress Centre, 5. kvetna 65, , Prague 4, Czech Republic

13 Order Form If your company is interested in in becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor, please fill in our short form and send the scanned copy to tomas.nejedly@c-in.eu Filling in this form is a first step for your company in securing yourself a sponsorship/exhibition package. COMPANY/ORGANIZATION NAME: CONTACT NAME: ACTIVITY: POSTAL ADDRESS: ZIP CODE AND CITY: COUNTRY: TELEPHONE: VAT Number: LIST OF ITEMS Gold Package Silver Package Bronze Package Exhibition Package 1 Exhibition Package 2 Space only Package (please fill in the number of sqm) Lanyards Conference bag sponsorship Insert in the conference bag Writing pads Pens Water fountains sponsorship Coffee Breaks sponsorship Sponsoring a Session Poster in the Exhibition Area FAX: Prices in EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR 250 EUR / sqm 3000 EUR 4500 EUR 1000 EUR 500 EUR 500 EUR 500 EUR 500 EUR 700 EUR 700 EUR Please write yes or make a tick

14 Poster boards sponsorship Charging Box Signage sponsorship Advert in the printed program full page Advert in the printed program half page 2200 EUR 1900 EUR 2200 EUR 1400 EUR 700 EUR Terms and Conditions By filling in this form the company agrees to be invoiced 50% deposit of the ordered goods/services within one month of the order form submission All invoices must be paid in full by the ordering company within thirty (30) days from the date of issuing of the invoice. The bank account details specified: Account holder: CZECH-IN s.r.o., 5. Května 65, Prague 4, Czech Republic Bank address: Komercni Banka, a.s., Na Prikope 33, Prague 1, Czech Republic IBAN: CZ (EUR) BIC Code: KOMBCZPPXXX Czech VAT is applicable to the listed prices for companies from non-eu countries. All other EU companies are required to provide their VAT number to be able to use the reverse charge procedure. All rates are payable in Euro. Any bank fees incurred must be paid by the Partner. If the Partner fails to make the payment within the time frame and manner referred to above, the conference organizers may, in writing, cancel the partnership or ordered goods. Any balance payments have to be paid within 30 days before the starting day of the event Companies ordering Sponsor package will be provided with detailed contract within a week upon this form submission. This contract will further specify into detail all obligations and form of co-operation of both parties. DATE:... SIGNATURE AND STAMP:... (signature of the contact person)