2018 Sponsorship Invitation Package

CANDADIAN GLYCOMICS SYMPOSIUM 2018

May 9 - 11, 2018 Banff, Alberta

Sponsorship Invitation

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Glycomics Symposium is proudly co-hosted by the Alberta Glycomics Centre and the Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet).

The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) is a pan-Canadian initiative connecting more than 115 researchers from 30 academic and research institutions, as well as numerous industry and academic partners, who work together to develop solutions to unmet health needs through the study of glycomics. By bringing together all key Canadian glycomics researchers, GlycoNet will deliver novel solutions to important health issues.

GlycoNet was announced in February 2015, and since that time we have released funding for over 40 research projects. We expect exciting things in the year ahead, including the Network’s Third Annual General Meeting and the 2018 Canadian Glycomics Symposium.

The Alberta Glycomics Centre (formerly known as Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Carbohydrate Science, AICCS) comprises a team of highly motivated individuals whose research interests span a multidisciplinary array of biological processes and technologies specific to carbohydrate research.

The fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering are dynamically integrated as experts in areas such as carbohydrate synthesis, proteincarbohydrate interactions, glycoengineering, drug discovery, vaccine development, mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography work together to explore carbohydrate science. Currently, 7 principal investigators and 4 associate investigators conduct their research as part of the Glycomics Centre.

This year we look forward to our joint sessions (Thursday evening and Friday morning) with Sialoglyco 2018 which will continue Friday afternoon through Sunday (May 11 to 13).

Glycomics researchers analyze the many and varied roles of carbohydrates (sugars) in biological processes. Glycomics-based research has the potential to lead to the development of new drugs and vaccines for conditions such as influenza, genetic diseases and diabetes.

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MEETING INFORMATION For over a decade, Canadian researchers in the field of glycomics attended the National Carbohydrate Symposium, previously organized by the Alberta Glycomics Centre. Each year, the event attracted more than 150 participants from around the globe.

With the creation of the Canadian Glycomics Network, the National Carbohydrate Symposium has evolved into the Canadian Glycomics Symposium, which is the premier North American meeting for researchers in the field of glycomics.

The Third Annual Canadian Glycomics Symposium will be held in Banff, Alberta at the Banff Park Lodge. Visitors from Canada and beyond will get the chance to experience one of Canada’s treasures: the splendid Canadian Rockies.

Our 2018 Symposium will bring together Canadian and international glycomics researchers. We expect to welcome more than 250 researchers, trainees, and industry leaders in the fields of glycomics, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The Symposium will showcase some of the most notable voices in Canadian glycomics research and serve as an ideal occasion to share knowledge in the emerging field of glycomics. There will also be ample opportunity for professional development and networking.

We invite organizations and companies that share our goals of achieving groundbreaking research in health, wish to establish a presence in this dynamic community of science, and want to have direct contact with pioneers in the field of glycomics to consider sponsoring this event.

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE $25,000 $15,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 Number of packages available

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Host event-opening banquet (Wednesday)*

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Introduce event-opening keynote speaker (Wednesday)*

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Host poster session and reception (Thursday, joint event with Sialoglyco 2018)*

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Host pre-banquet reception (Wednesday)*

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Six months of featured advertising in GlycoNet’s newsletter

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Meet with GlycoNet researchers on topic of interest to your organization

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Exhibitor table (Limited quantities available)

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One-page document included in attendee bags

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Complimentary registration for the Symposium, including all sessions, meals, and poster session (valued at $850)

Recognition as a sponsor in major marketing activities, Symposium program, and on-site signage Company name and logo on Symposium website, with link to organization Company logo on sponsor slides displayed in opening and closing sessions Recognition of company at opening and closing sessions and lectures * Includes recognition on signage and in program

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OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS ATTENDEE BAG INSERTS: $500 Provide a one-page document or pamplet to include in the attendee bag

COLOUR ADVERTISEMENT IN PROGRAM Full Page: $500 Half Page: $250 Ad dimensions will be provided prior to ad deadline.

EXHIBITOR TABLE: $750 Register for an exhibitor table, which will remain open on Thursday and Friday of the Symposium, and get the chance to interact and network with Symposium delegates. Limited quantities available.

Registration includes the following: - One 6’ skirted table - Two chairs - Your organization’s logo in the conference program - Electrical access if required

Please fill out the Sponsorship Agreement Form on page 6 to sponsor the Canadian Glycomics Symposium.

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Sponsorship Agreement Form Fill out this form online at symposium.canadianglycomics.ca/sponsorship

Company information: Company/Organization: Contact name: Title: Phone: Mailing Address: City: Province: Country: Postal code: Email address: Organization website:

Payment information / Sponsorship payment: Requested level of sponsorship: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: I require an invoice from GlycoNet: ______ Yes

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Please return completed form by fax to 780-492-4147, email to glyconet@ualberta.ca, or mail to: Canadian Glycomics Network 11227 Saskatchewan Drive University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2 If an invoice is not required, please pay by cheque (to Canadian Glycomics Network) and mail with this form.

CANCELLATION: Cancellation must be in writing. 50% Cancellation Fee will apply until April 30, 2018. No refunds after this date. We reserve the right to re-sell any Sponsorship items and/or Exhibit Spaces that have been cancelled. NOTE: All exhibit booths and sponsorship items are assigned on a first-come, first-paid basis and only considered sold upon payment. Payment is due within 30 days from the date of invoice.

GlycoNet reserves the right to render this order null and void if payment is not received by the due date.

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CONTACT US We would be pleased to work with you to develop a sponsorship package that meets your needs and the interests of your organization. More information about the Symposium, as well as an online version of the Sponsorship Agreement Form is available on our website: symposium.canadianglycomics.ca. We look forward to speaking with you about the ways in which your organization could be involved in this year’s Symposium, and we hope that you will join us!

For more information and to discuss your involvement, please contact: Dr. Klay Dyer Operations and Business Manager Alberta Glycomics Centre 780-248-1908 klay@ualberta.ca

Dr. Elizabeth Nanak Executive Director Canadian Glycomics Network 780-492-7784 enanak@ualberta.ca