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HIV TREATMENT, PATHOGENESIS AND PREVENTION RESEARCH IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS

INTEREST

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SPONSORSHIP REQUEST 2017

11TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON

LILONGWE, MALAWI • MAY 16-19 2017

11th INTEREST Workshop May 16-19, 2017, Lilongwe, Malawi

The INTEREST Workshop initiative was launched in 2007 and spearheaded by Professors Joep M.A. Lange (Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD), Academic Medical Center, Department of Global Health / University of Amsterdam) and Charles A.B. Boucher (Erasmus

Medical Center Rotterdam, University of Rotterdam). Together with a prominent group of international experts in the field of HIV/AIDS, an annual international meeting in Africa has been developed. During these meetings, experts in the field of HIV prevention and treatment share their knowledge and views on a variety of HIV related topics.

UNIQUE MEETING FEATURESThe INTEREST workshop is a unique scientific platform where clincians and researchers from sub-Saharan Africa and key persons from other parts of the world are brought together to present and discuss the latest developments in treatment, pathogenesis and prevention research. The workshop gives young researchers the possibility to present their data and to communicate with colleagues and key persons in the field.

TARGET AUDIENCE• Healthcare Professionals involved in HIV

treatment and care

• Researchers

• Medical and PHD students

• Policy makers

• Activists

LOCATION & VENUEIn 2017 the INTEREST workshop will be held in Lilogwe, Malawi. Simultaneous interpretation in French will be offered.

INTRODUCTION & SIGNIFICANCE

Support our efforts and establish your reputation in treatment for HIV/AIDS.

Reach global decision makers and share your

vision with them.


“Great conference, great topics, excellent organization”

“Very good workshop - really impressive”


PARTNERSHIPS & PREVIOUS SUPPORTERS

ENDORSERS


PREVIOUS SUPPORTERS

PARTNERSHIPS & PREVIOUS SUPPORTERS


JAMES HAKIM, MCCHB, MMEDSCI, FFCP Univ of Zimbabwe Zimbabwea

CHARLES BOUCHER, MD, PHD Erasmus Medical Center, The Netherlands

Co-Founder

ELLY KATABIRA, MD, FRCP Makerere Univ.College of Health Sciences, Uganda

CATE HANKINS, MD, PHD, FRCPC AIGHD, The Netherlands

Scientific Chair

RICHARD KOUP, MD NIAID, NIH USA

PETER KILMARX, MD, FACP, FIDSA Fogarty International Center NIH, USA

CHEWE LUO, MD, PHD UNICEF, USA/ University Teaching School, Zambia

ANNA LAURA ROSS, MD, PHD National Agency for AIDS Research (ANRS), France

THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS

TIMOTHY MASTRO, MD, FACP DTM&H FHI 360, USA

PIERRE MARIE GIRARD, MD, PHD Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France

11th INTEREST Workshop May 2017, Sub - Saharan Africa

PAPA SALIF SOW, MD, MS Dakar Univ. Hospital, Senegal /Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA

KENLY SIKWESE Positive Health Outcomes, Zambia

HELEN REES, MD University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

STEFANO VELLA, MD Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Italy

ANTON POZNIAK, MD, FRCP Imperial College London, United Kingdom

THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS


“The workshop was rich in the exchange of experience and information.”

“Very instructive presentations.”


BROAD CONFERENCE GOALS

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

• To bring together professionals in the field of infectious diseases and clinical virology in an interactive workshop setting

• To provide a platform for presentation and discussion of the latest developments in the field of antiviral drug development

• To map all current studies and results

• To translate new data to treatment guidelines

• To educate clinicians on how to best implement current and new drugs in clinical practice

PROJECTED CONFERENCE OUTCOMES

• Have improved their knowledge of the most recent results in HIV treatment, pathogenesis and prevention research .

• Be able to integrate the latest scientific results into daily clinical care to improve the quality of life of HIV infected individuals.

• Be able to recognize the future challenges in screening, monitoring

Showcase your company’s relevance

to leading medical professionals.

Provide the future clinical leaders with the right

educational tools for their daily practice.


2016 EDITION OF INTEREST

The 2016 edition of the INTEREST attracted over 474 registrations from 21 countries. Most of them (32%) were motivated to attend the event by the meeting objectives and by the scientific program (31%).The meeting gathered the clinicians and researchers involved in the field of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis as is illustrated by the charts below:

High success rates and consistent positive

feedback.

The conference was very well received which reflected by the evaluation results. 90% of the respondents indicated that the lectures given in this workshop have increased their knowledge of the challenges of HIV care in RLS; 87% agreed that this program is beneficial for the clinical management of their patients; 90% reported that they intend to incorporate the new information into the care of their patients. An average of 91% of the respondents agreed that the meeting objectives were met. 98% of the respondents reported that they will recommend this educational event to their peers and 95% of the respondents indicated that they plan to attend this workshop next time.


OPEN ACCESS MATERIALS

Enduring information presented at the summit will be freely retrievable and widely disseminated to reach thousands of virtual participants beyond the walls of the conference center.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES ONLINEInfectious Diseases Online is a premier online platform offering scientific materials in special topical areas and proceedings of conferences. By accessing the website, visitors have full access to:

• Abstract Books

• Meeting Reports

• Workshop Presentations

• Webcasts

infectiousdiseasesonline.com

All the data on Infectious Diseases Online is organized by workshop and date, making the materials highly organized and easy to find. The extensive website also allows insight on all the workshops’ fundamental data, providing an overall impression of the event’s community & integrity, such as:

• Visibility of the sponsor(s)

• Date & Location of the previous event

• Video and/or images of the previous event

Information presented at the summit will be freely and widely disseminated to reach thousands beyond the

walls of the conference


SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

WHY SUPPORT US?As a sponsor of this conference, you will have exclusive access to healthcare professionals, clinicians, government, and industry in search of the latest advancements and information about HIV treatment, pathogenesis and prevention in Africa.

Supporter benefits include: Extensive visibility to a highly targeted, expert audience via the conference’s promotional campaign, on-site exposure during the event, press and media coverage, and post-event information dissemination.

• Unique one-on-one networking opportunities during the event.

• Exhibiting opportunities and complimentary passes to the event.

PRE-EVENT PROMOTION As a conference supporter, your organization will receive extensive exposure, enabling you to reach out to thousands of targeted healthcare professionals, researchers, clinicians, patients, and scientists. These channels include targeted print and email campaigns, as well as web presence.

Your support delivers to you:

Branding as a supporter on the event website, to which traffic is driven by:

• Branding as a supporter on the event website

• Your logo strategically positioned on different homepages

• Your logo placed in newsletters delivered to thousands optin subscribers

• Digital mentions posted on several calendars, which will link to the event website

ONSITE BENEFITS You will benefit as a supporter from many on-site marketing and networking opportunities at the event, including:

• Branding for your organization via on-site signage throughout the conference.

• Highlighted position in the conference program distributed to all attendees.

• Promotion option to display marketing materials such as pamphlets, flyers, postcards, and other materials on the marketing table (subject to approval).

• Complimentary passes to the event to increase your networking opportunities with attendees (quantity of complimentary passes dependent on level of support).

High visibility for your brand and relationship

building for your associates.

Contact us for a tailored plan that better suits your goals.


CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION GRANTS

SPONSOR FULL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATIONYou can help give multiple healthcare professionals and investigators the opportunity to attend, present their research and be educated on best practices at this conference. Your contribution will help defray costs for

registration, travel and accommodation for grantees and foster their ability to form valuable professional networks and develop vital collaborations. Conference participation grant applications will be solicited, selected and awarded by an expert Grant Review Committee. Your support will be acknowledged in the program book and on a special acknowledgement board onsite.

Please note that the GOLD, PLATINUM and DIAMOND support levels include a number of free slots for Healthcare Professionals, which will reduce the costs for conference participation grants. Contact us for a tailored proposal based on the number of conference participation grants you are willing to provide.

Engage and attract the attendance of healthcare

professionals


THIS MEETING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Virology Education is the industry leading provider of state of the art medical programs within the field of infectious diseases. With nearly 20 years of experience, we are committed to delivering highly acclaimed and CME accredited medical education workshops and conferences consistently. Our solid network of KOL’s and rich database of HCP’s

enable us to develop high-profile programs specifically tailored to the educational needs of the medical community.

CONTACTFor more information, to sponsor our workshops, or to request a tailored proposal, please contact:

Alice Posthumus-Plantinga Managing Director T: +31 (0) 30 230 71 40 M: +31 (0) 6 2248 2179 E: [email protected]

Karin Siebelt, MSc. Conference Manager T: +31 (0) 30 230 71 40 E:k [email protected]

Your financial support will aid regional HCPs

in better understanding their options for optimal

treatments.

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SPONSORSHIP REQUEST 2017 - Virology … REQUEST 2017 11TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON LILONGWE, MALAWI • MAY 16-19 2017 11th INTEREST Workshop May 16-19, 2017, Lilongwe, Malawi The