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2 nd International Conference of Fish & Shellfish Immunology Sponsor Brochure June 26 th – 30 th , 2016 Holiday Inn By the Bay Portland, Maine The International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Immunology is a scientific congress of the International Society of Fish & Shellfish Immunology held every three years, where fish immunologists and fish pathologists meet to discuss recent advances in fish immunology. Over 200 international delegates representing researchers and students from universities, research institutions and industry participate in the event. The ambitions of these scientists are to reduce disease in aquatic animals including farmed fish and shellfish, improve animal welfare, reduce the impact of antibiotics on the environment through the use of vaccination, and ultimately to produce a superior market product for the consumer. The next meeting will be hosted by the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute in Portland, Maine, June 26-30, 2016. The Aquaculture Research Institute is an international center for aquaculture research and development and home to the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Research Network (SEANET). The main conference will last for 4 days and will consist of plenary lectures, and oral and poster presentations covering a wide range of topics including immunology, molecular biology and microbiology. We proactively encourage participation of undergraduate, and graduate (MS/PhD) students and young researchers and welcome your support for making this possible. We would like to invite you to participate in the ISFSI meeting as a sponsor. Please find enclosed a list outlining the levels of sponsorship available and a booking form for sponsorship. We would value your support and participation at the conference, and look forward to your response.

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2nd International Conference of Fish & Shellfish Immunology

Sponsor Brochure

June 26th – 30th, 2016 Holiday Inn By the Bay

Portland, Maine

The International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Immunology is a scientific congress of the International Society of Fish & Shellfish Immunology held every three years, where fish immunologists and fish pathologists meet to discuss recent advances in fish immunology. Over 200 international delegates representing researchers and students from universities, research institutions and industry participate in the event. The ambitions of these scientists are to reduce disease in aquatic animals including farmed fish and shellfish, improve animal welfare, reduce the impact of antibiotics on the environment through the use of vaccination, and ultimately to produce a superior market product for the consumer. The next meeting will be hosted by the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute in Portland, Maine, June 26-30, 2016. The Aquaculture Research Institute is an international center for aquaculture research and development and home to the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Research Network (SEANET). The main conference will last for 4 days and will consist of plenary lectures, and oral and poster presentations covering a wide range of topics including immunology, molecular biology and microbiology. We proactively encourage participation of undergraduate, and graduate (MS/PhD) students and young researchers and welcome your support for making this possible. We would like to invite you to participate in the ISFSI meeting as a sponsor. Please find enclosed a list outlining the levels of sponsorship available and a booking form for sponsorship. We would value your support and participation at the conference, and look forward to your response.

OUR VENUE The Holiday Inn By the Bay in downtown Portland, Maine. The Portland area offers scenic beauty, recreational opportunities and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions. The Holiday Inn By the Bay, conveniently located off Route 295 in Portland lies in the heart of historic Portland. Famous for its historic working waterfront, world-class dining and one-of-a kind shops in the Old Port District, Portland is a small city overflowing with historic significance, natural beauty and old-world charm. We have reserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate of $160 per night, available through May 26, 2016. To take advantage of this discounted rate, please mention the ISFSI Conference when you reserve your room. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, Maine 04101 Telephone: 1-800-345-5050 www.innbythebay.com Our venue in downtown Portland provides an ideal location to draw research participants from throughout the New England and Atlantic Maritimes region. This event is also very international and will attract researchers from across the world with easy access via Portland International Jetport. The Casco Bay Room Exhibit Hall is located close to the conference meeting rooms, thus maximizing contact time with all the conference participants. The opening reception, all breaks and the poster session will also be held in the Exhibit Hall.

EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN Casco Bay Room

FOR SPONSORS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: Registrations include: full conference attendance; delegate bags; special issue of the Journal of Fish & Shellfish Immunology containing conference abstracts and selected review papers; opening reception Sunday June 26th; lobster bake Tuesday June 28th; conference banquet Thursday June 30th; breakfast on Monday June 27th, Tuesday June 28th, Wednesday June 29th and Thursday June 30th; lunch on Monday June 27th, Tuesday June 28th, Wednesday June 29th and Thursday June 30th; refreshments during conference sessions. Exhibit Space includes: pipe and drape display; booth identification; table and chairs PLATINUM Sponsor: $7000 Four (4) Registrations Logo on conference website and abstract book Link from the conference website to your company site Listing on conference literature and signs Logo on conference bag Logo on holding slides between sessions Student travel award named after your company Promotional materials in attendee packets 8’ x 20’ Exhibit Space GOLD Sponsor: $4000 Three (3) Registrations Logo on conference website and abstract book Link from the conference website to your company site Listing on conference literature and signs Logo on holding slides between sessions Promotional materials in attendee packets 8’ x 10’ Exhibit Space SILVER Sponsor: $2000 Two (2) Registrations Logo on conference website and abstract book Link from the conference website to your company site Listing on conference literature and signs 8’ x 10’ Exhibit Space BRONZE Sponsor: $1000 One (1) Registration Logo on conference website and abstract book Listing on conference literature and signs Link from the conference website to your company site ADDITIONS: Have your promotional materials (publications or catalogs) inserted in attendee packages: $250 Additional registration: Early bird rates are $495 for students, $575 for ISFSI members, $600 for non-members

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INDICATE CHOICE PLATINUM SPONSOR: $7,000 GOLD SPONSOR: $4,000 SILVER SPONSOR: $2,000 BRONZE SPONSOR: $1,000 Addition: promotional materials $250 Addition: extra registration Early bird: $495 for students, $575 for ISFSI members, $600 for non-members

TOTAL PAYMENT INFORMATION & PAYMENT ADDRESS Check or Money Order Enclosed – Make checks payable to: University of Maine Conference Services 5713 Chadbourne Hall Orono, ME 04469-5713, USA Tel: 207.581.4093 Fax: 207.581.4097 For credit card payments, please complete Sponsorship Registration Form and mail or fax to Conference Services.

☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard Card Number: Expiration Date: CSC #: Name as it appears on the card: (Print clearly) To contact us directly for ACH payments or other payment information, call Kathie Wing at University of Maine Conference Services, Tel: 207.581.4093 between 8AM-12Noon EST. Email: [email protected]

* Payments are non-refundable