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Sponsoring ECCB'08
Sponsoring ECCB'08 
The ECCB is the major European Conference in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics ad we expect between 600 and 800 delegates. We offer the opportunity of sponsoring the conference at various levels of commitment and exclusivity.There are several options described in more detail below among which we hope you can find the most suitable to you. They are:
| Type of sponsorship | Contribution | Exclusivity |
| Platinum sponsor commercial | Euro 15,000 | 2 opportunities |
| Platinum sponsor non-profit | Euro 10,000 | 2 opportunities |
| Gold sponsor commercial | Euro 10,000 | 3 opportunities |
| Gold sponsor non-profit | Euro 7,000 | 3 opportunities |
| Silver sponsor commercial | Euro 5,000 | 5 opportunities |
| Silver sponsor non-profit | Euro 3,000 | 5 opportunities |
| Exhibit booths | Euro 2,500 | |
| Delegate bags | Euro 10,000 | Exclusive |
| Delegate t-shirts | Euro 6,000 | Exclusive |
| Keynote speakers | Euro 5,000 | 6 opportunities |
| Workshops and tutorials | Euro 3,000 | Exclusive |
| Best papers and posters | Euro 3,000 | 4 opportunities |
| Name badge lanyards | Euro 2,000 | Exclusive |
| Demonstration one-hour slot | Euro 900 | |
| Demonstration two-hour slot | Euro 1,600 | |
| Brochure in delegate bags | Euro 1,500 | |
| Student travel fellowships | Euro 1,500 | |
| Industry poster | Euro 600 |
For further details contact:
info@eccb08.org
silviacampagna@kassiopeagroup.com (Organizing Secretariat)
Description of the event
Location: Cagliari
Dates: September 22nd - September 26th, 2008
Expected attendance: 600-800
Type of audience: Computational Biologists, Bioinformaticians, Pharmaceutical companies
The conference covers computational methods for molecular biology that arise in the context of genomics and proteomics technologies in the fields of molecular biology, molecular medicine and pharmaceutics. Biological areas of interest include molecular sequence analysis, phylogenetics and evolution, molecular structure, molecular docking and drug design, metabolic and regulatory networks, gene expression and regulation, gene and protein function, modeling of cellular processes, and analysis of genetic variations. Computational methods covered in the conference include machine learning, pattern recognition, knowledge representation, databases, combinatorial optimization, stochastic modeling, string and graph algorithms, computer linguistics, robotics, constraint satisfaction and parallel computation.
Sponsorhip opportunities
Platinum sponsor commercial
Euro 15,000 Sponsorship: 2 opportunities
Sponsor of one session
Name and logo on slide at start of opening session
1 exhibit booth
2 one-hour or 1 two-hour demonstration times (scheduled by conference)
1 full-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
Sponsor’s logo appears on the conference homepage, with a link to the sponsor’s website
Sponsor’s brochure included in delegate bags (brochures provided by sponsor)
4 full conference registrations and tickets to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT
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Platinum sponsor non-profit
Euro 10,000 Sponsorship: 2 opportunities
Sponsor of one session
Name and logo on slide at start of opening session
1 exhibit booth
2 one-hour or 1 two-hour demonstration times (scheduled by conference)
1 full-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
Sponsor’s logo appears on the conference homepage, with a link to the sponsor’s website
Sponsor’s brochure included in delegate bags (brochures provided by sponsor)
4 full conference registrations and tickets to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT
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Gold sponsor commercial
Euro 10,000 - 3 opportunities
Sponsor of opening session or gala dinner
1 exhibit booth (see exhibit booth description for details)
1 one-hour demonstration time (scheduled by conference)
1 half-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
2 full conference registrations and tickets to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments paid might be subject to VAT
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Gold sponsor non-profit
Euro 7,000 - 3 opportunities
Sponsor of opening session or gala dinner
1 exhibit booth (see exhibit booth description for details)
1 one-hour demonstration time (scheduled by conference)
1 half-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
2 full conference registrations and tickets to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments paid might be subject to VAT
Silver sponsor commercial
Euro 5,000 - 5 opportunities
Sponsor of one lunch
1 one-hour demonstration time (scheduled by conference)
1 half-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
1 full conference registration and ticket to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT
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Silver sponsor non-profit
Euro 3,000 - 5 opportunities
Sponsor of one lunch
1 one-hour demonstration time (scheduled by conference)
1 half-page, black & white advertisement in the Program Book
1 full conference registration and ticket to the gala dinner
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT
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Exhibit booths
Euro 2,500
Exhibit space will be 3 meters wide by 2 meters deep.
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
For all sponsors:
Name and logo listed in conference's Program Book that is distributed to all delegates
Name and logo appears on conference Website, with link to sponsor's homepage
Note: Sponsorship payments might be subject to VAT.
Delegate bags
Euro 10,000 - Exclusive
Sponsor’s name and logo printed on delegate bags, along with conference name and logo (one color)
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Delegate t-shirts
Euro 6,000 - Exclusive
Sponsor’s name and logo appear on one side of delegate t-shirts; conference name and logo appear on the other side (one color).
Keynote speakers
Euro 5,000 - 6 opportunities - one for each keynote speaker
Organization’s name and logo on slide while keynote speaker is being introduced
Organization’s name and logo on sign on podium during keynote presentation
Workshops and tutorials
Euro 3,000 - Exclusive
Organization’s name and logo on signs at entrances to workshop and tutorial rooms
Best papers and posters
Euro 3,000 - 4 opportunities
Best Paper, Best Student Paper, Best Poster, Best Student Poster
Three prizes will be awarded in each category: Euro 1,500 for first place, Euro 1,000 for second place, and Euro 500 for third place. Awards will only be given in sponsored categories.
Organization’s name and logo on slide while prizes are being presented
Organization’s representative may present prizes
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Name badge lanyards
Euro 2,000 - Exclusive
Sponsor’s name and logo appear on lanyards, along with name and logo of conference (one color)
Demonstration
Euro 900 for a one-hour slot
Euro 1,600 for a two-hour slot
Private room provided for demonstrating software and/or hardware
Listing in conference program with brief description of software and demonstration time
Windows-based PC, LCD projector, screen, and microphone will be provided. Additional equipment available at cost.
Demonstration times will be scheduled by the conference
Brochure in delegate bags
Euro 1,500
Sponsor's brochure included in delegate bags (brochures provided by sponsor)
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Student travel fellowships
Euro 1,500
Supports student travel and expenses to attend conference
Industry poster
Euro 600
Poster board provided to mount poster
Company name posted at top of poster board (one color)
This is a “posters only” area; tables, chairs, or areas to display brochures will not be provided.
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