October 23-25, Exhibit Prospectus and. Miami Beach, FL Fontainebleau Hotel 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140

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1 Exhibit Prospectus and Sponsorship Opportunities October 23-25, 2015 Miami Beach, FL Fontainebleau Hotel 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL Sponsored by Miami Transplant Institute, Jackson Health System, and the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

2 Dear Supporter, Plan now to become an exhibiting sponsor of the Miami Transplant Institute s Miami Transplant International Symposium. The symposium is scheduled for October 23 25, 2015, at the Fontainebleau Hotel in beautiful Miami Beach, Florida. We are excited to provide you with an excellent opportunity to reach our target audience of nephrologists, pulmonologists, hepatologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, and allied health professionals dedicated to the treatment and management of transplantation recipients and patients with end-stage organ diseases. Our mission, like yours, is to enhance patient care by providing healthcare professionals with the appropriate education and knowledge of the best products and therapies for their practices. Our sponsorship opportunities will allow your company to connect with our attendees on a unique and personal level, providing you with maximum return on your investment. All food and beverage functions will take place in the exhibit space and will provide the setting for your company s representatives to interact with attendees and the symposium faculty as they study the latest advances in their fields. Exhibit with us and you will: Target influential decision makers Interact face-to-face with symposium attendees and faculty Expand your customer base and strengthen existing client relationships Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace Introduce new products or services for your organization Please note that exhibit space will be allocated on a first-received, first-assigned basis. We are projecting to sell out so please send in your application and payment soon to guarantee your space! We look forward to seeing you in Miami Beach! Giselle Guerra, M.D. Program Co-Chair Rodrigo Vianna, M.D. Program Co-Chair Miami Transplant International Symposium 6816 Southpoint Pkwy., Suite 1000 Jacksonville, FL T: F:

3 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS The Miami Transplant Institute would like to invite your organization to be an integral part of our symposium. This is an opportunity for you to showcase the benefit of your products and services to our attendees. Miami Transplant International Symposium October 23 25, 2015 Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida Exhibit Hall Schedule: The times and events below are tentative and subject to change. Please visit www. for final event times. Friday, October 23 Exhibitors Move In... 8 a.m. 11 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open... 12:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 Exhibit Hall Open...7 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, October 25 Exhibit Hall Open... 7 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Exhibitors Move Out...10:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please note: All food functions are held in the Exhibit Hall. Hotel Information: Fontainebleau Miami Beach Call and ask for the Miami Transplant International Symposium room rate of $289/night + $19.95/night resort fee. Cutoff Date: October 1, 2015 Be sure to make your room reservation early as it is anticipated that the room block will sell out. Exhibit Fees & Equipment: Exhibit Fee (On or before August 17, 2015) $2,500 Exhibit Fee (After August 17, 2015) $3,000 Your Booth Space will include the following: (1) 6 Table (2) Chairs (1) Wastebasket (2) Representative name badges* Company name listing on appropriate meeting materials *Two booth representatives are included in your fee. There is a $250 fee for each additional representative. Please note that your exhibit space does not have electrical service. If you require electrical or Internet service, please contact Amina Resheidat at aresheidat@mtisympo.com or to order. Exhibit Space Assignment: Exhibit space will be assigned according to the order in which application and full payment are received. If you are interested in becoming a grant supporter or have any questions regarding exhibit opportunities, please contact Amina Resheidat at aresheidat@mtisympo.com or Use on ads larger than 8.5x11 inches.

4 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship opportunities are only available to Miami Transplant International Symposium exhibitors. Welcome Reception $15,000 All attendees, faculty, and exhibitors are invited to attend the opening event on Friday evening taking place in the Exhibit Hall. The Welcome Reception will feature an open photo-booth. Attendees will take home photo strips displaying the sponsoring company s name and logo. The sponsoring company will also be acknowledged on signage, in the program book, and on cocktail napkins. Saturday Night Reception $15,000 All attendees, faculty, and exhibitors are invited to attend a reception on Saturday evening in the Exhibit Hall. The sponsoring company will be acknowledged on signage, in the program book, and on cocktail napkins and stirrers. Faculty Dinner $10,000 The sponsor of this dinner event will have the opportunity to share an evening with the Miami Transplant International Symposium faculty. The sponsor will be acknowledged on meeting signage and representatives of the sponsoring company are invited to attend and can make a special announcement. Lunch $10,000 (2 available) Host a buffet lunch in the Exhibit Hall for all attendees. The sponsor will be acknowledged on meeting signage and in the program book. Breakfast $7,500 (2 available) Host a continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall for all attendees. The sponsor will be acknowledged on meeting signage and in the program book. Reusable Water Bottles $5,500 The Miami Transplant International Symposium is making a dedicated effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Sponsor reusable water bottles that will be distributed at registration so that all attendees can stay focused and refreshed. Your company s logo will be on each water bottle so attendees know you are assisting with our Green Meeting efforts. Exhibit Hall Refreshment Break $5,000 Per Break (2 available) The Exhibit Hall breaks are big attractions for attendees. The breaks are located in the Exhibit Hall and provide the opportunity for interaction with industry supporters and exhibitors. The sponsor will be acknowledged on meeting signage and in the program book.

5 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship opportunities are only available to Miami Transplant International Symposium exhibitors. Tote Bags $5,000 Enjoy maximum exposure, as all attendees will utilize this tote bag throughout the entire symposium and beyond. The sponsor s name and logo will appear on the back of each tote bag. Directional Footprints $5,000 Direct attendees to your booth with footprints featuring your company logo. They will be strategically placed, starting at the registration desk and lead up to your booth in the Exhibit Hall. Meeting Notepads $3,000 Convenient, 8.5 x 11 padfolios will be provided for all Miami Transplant International Symposium attendees in their registration bags. A special card with the company logo will be included in each padfolio. Lanyards $3,000 Every attendee will receive a name badge lanyard at registration. The sponsor s company logo will appear on the lanyard. Tote Bag Inserts $1,000 Your corporate literature or brochure will be placed in the attendee bag, which will be distributed to all attendees upon registration. This opportunity is available to companies exhibiting, sponsoring, or providing educational support for the Miami Transplant International Symposium. All inserts must be approved by the Miami Transplant International Symposium prior to printing. For more information, please contact: Amina Resheidat Exhibits Coordinator Direct: aresheidat@mtisympo.com Recognition: Sponsors will be recognized through-out the meeting on all marketing materials including fliers, meeting website, signage, and other promotional materials involved with the sponsorship items.

6 APPLICATION Company Name: (to be printed on all acknowledgements) Address: (City, State, Zip) Contact Phone: Contact Website: Competitors: Onsite Representative Mobile Number: Badge Names: (2 complimentary) 1) 2) Additional Badges: (Additional fee of $250/badge. If you need more than two, please 1) 2) Exhibit SPACE (please MARK one) Exhibit Fee (On or before August 17, 2015) m $2,500 Exhibit Fee (After August 17, 2015) m $3,000 Sponsorship Opportunities (please MARK all that APPLY) m Welcome Reception...add $15,000 m Saturday Reception...add $15,000 m Faculty Dinner...add $10,000 m Lunch...add $10,000 m Breakfast...add $7,500 m Reusable Water Bottles...add $5,500 m Exhibit Hall Break...add $5,000 m Tote Bags...add $5,000 m Directional Footprints...add $5,000 m Meeting Notepads...add $3,000 m Lanyards...add $3,000 m Tote Bag Inserts...add $1,000 TOTAL AMOUNT $ m Visa m AMEX m MasterCard Security Code: m Check (made payable to Leadingstar Events and Media) Card Number: Exp. Date: Name on Card: Signature: Payment and Billing Information: To register for exhibit space, complete this form and (1) fax to: , (2) to: aresheidat@mtisympo.com, or (3) mail to: Miami Transplant International Symposium c/o Leadingstar Events and Media 6816 Southpoint Pkwy., Suite 1000, Jacksonville, FL You must also read and sign the Terms and Conditions on the back of this sheet.

7 Terms and Conditions Rules and Regulations By applying for exhibit space, company (Exhibitor) agrees to adhere to all conditions and regulations outlined below. MTIS requests the full cooperation of the Exhibitor in their observances. Please be sure that your promotional department, Exhibitor-appointed contractor, and anyone else involved in the arrangements for your exhibit has a copy of these rules and regulations. For any questions, please call Amina Resheidat at Available Exhibit Hall Hours: Exhibitors must commit to having their exhibits displayed and staffed during the posted exhibit hall hours. Please do not set up late or tear down early, as this is a distraction to attendees and other Exhibitors. The above signed agrees to pay a $500 fee should the exhibit space contracted with this agreement not be fulfilled and staffed while the exhibit hall is open to attendees. Space Assignment: Space will be assigned according to the order in which applications and full payments are received. No space can be assigned without full payment. MTIS will confirm the receipt of money/contract along with a space assignment. MTIS reserves the right to re-arrange the floor plan where necessary to facilitate a successful traffic flow. MTIS also reserves the right to reject, at its discretion, any application to exhibit. Every possible effort will be made to separate direct competitors. Exhibitors are confined to the area leased. Cancellation: Once formal application has been received, cancellation must be submitted to MTIS, in writing, no later than 45 days prior to the meeting. A full refund minus a $ processing fee will be returned. If no cancellation notification in writing is received, no refund can be made. No refunds shall be given for noshows or to those canceling within 30 days of the symposium. Exhibit Rules: The rights and privileges of an Exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other Exhibitor. Exhibitor must keep all materials within defined exhibit space. Exhibitor shall not utilize the space of other Exhibitors for signage, backdrops, props, etc. Exhibitor is responsible for damage to property. No signs or other articles shall be posted, nailed or otherwise attached to any of the pillars, walls, doors, etc. in such manner as to deface or destroy them. No attachments shall be made to the floors by nails, screws or any other device. MTIS reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may be objectionable or to order the removal of any portion of an exhibit which in the judgment of MTIS is detrimental to or detracts from the general order of the exhibits. This applies to persons advertising, soliciting, etc. DisPLAY Requirements and Restrictions: MTIS retains the right to deny the exhibition of inappropriate items and products. Please contact Amina Resheidat at with any questions. Drugs, chemicals or other therapeutic agents listed in AMA s New and Non- Official Remedies, National Formulary or U.S. Pharmacopeia, may be displayed. Proprietary drugs mixtures and special formulas may be displayed only if documentary evidence of their acceptance by ethical medical organizations is on file with MTIS. New, unlisted, and/or initial display items must be submitted for clearance prior to the opening of the symposium. Clinical and laboratory tests and evaluations on such items must be submitted at least three months prior to opening of the symposium. The same restrictions apply to books, advertisements in medical journals, or other publications on display and to all promotional literature. Unauthorized Canvassing and Distribution of Advertising Matter: Solicitation of business or conferences in the interest of business except by exhibiting sponsors is prohibited. Exhibitors are urged to report to MTIS any violations of this rule. Canvassing by Exhibitors outside of their booths is also forbidden. Circulars or advertising matter of any description shall not be distributed except from the Exhibitor s booth or by specific permission of MTIS. Exhibits with Electrical Requirements: Machines and apparatus operated by electricity must not be of a distracting nature. Electrical arrangements must be made through MTIS prior to arrival. Modesty and Live Demonstration: The use of models, biological tissues, or animals is strictly forbidden. Subletting of space: No subletting of space will be permitted. Only one company may exhibit per booth. Liability: The property will take all reasonable precautions against damage or loss by fire, water, storm, theft, strike or any other emergencies of that character but does not guarantee or insure the Exhibitor against loss by reason thereof. MTIS will not guarantee Exhibitors against loss of any kind. Reasonable care should be exercised by the Exhibitor to protect all exhibits. Exhibitors are urged to secure valuables nightly or take them with them when they leave the exhibit hall for the day. Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, and defend MTIS, Miami Transplant Institute, Jackson Health System, University of Miami, Leadingstar Events and Media, and the affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and partners of each, ( Indemnified Parties ) harmless against all claims, losses and damages, including negligence, to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney s fees arising out of or caused by Exhibitor s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit premises or a part thereof. In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that the Indemnified Parties do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption, property damage and comprehensive general liability insurance. Exhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider available at a nominal cost on their own insurance policy, protecting them against lost through theft, fire damage, etc. This Exhibitor Agreement is entered into between (Exhibitor) and Miami Transplant International Symposium. This agreement will take effect upon signing by Exhibitor. The Exhibitor hereby requests MTIS Exhibitor with exhibit space at the 2015 Miami Transplant International Symposium. Exhibitor further agrees to abide by all Exhibitor terms and conditions as outlined in the Terms and Conditions including having full exhibit space set-up by 11:30 a.m. on October 23, 2015 and to not tear-down before 10:15 a.m. on October 25, Exhibitor agrees that if they do not follow these set-up and tear-down guidelines, the company will be charged $500 and will be suspended from future shows. DISCLAIMER: Exhibit space is awarded on a first-received, first-assigned basis. Submission of this form does not guarantee exhibit space. MTIS will notify Exhibitor applicant if exhibit space request cannot be honored. A confirmation notice will be sent upon arrival of payment. My signature below indicates that I have read and agree to the regulations, agreement terms, and exhibit space specifications outlined in the Terms and Conditions. Print Name: Signature: Date:

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