Attendee Demographics. Exhibit Installation & Dismantling. Exhibit Schedule

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1 About this Conference 30 th Annual New Treatments in Chronic Liver Disease This CME conference will review new medications and therapies that are now available, or will soon be available, and discuss their comparative values. The results of trials using new drugs to treat chronic viral hepatitis B and C, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, hepatocellular carcinoma and complications of end-stage liver disease will be reviewed in detail. New Treatments in Chronic Liver Disease is a comprehensive yet concise program for updating physicians on these and other commonly encountered problems in the treatment of liver diseases. There was a fundamental change in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in late 2014 with the addition of multiple new direct-acting antiviral (DAAs) drugs to current standard of care for all genotypes. There will be two separate lectures devoted to this topic this year. The first will be on currently available all-oral therapies that were approved in late The second will be on future therapies that will shorten duration and lower cost of a cure. As well, the pre-conference will extensively detail currently available treatment regimens with the goal of introducing the topic to new treaters. We anticipate that there will be a number of new demands placed on treatment providers, including screening, access to treatment, costs of therapy and the continuation of complex algorithms for interferon-based regimens. Looking beyond 2015, we see numerous combinations of DAA s in development including protease inhibitors, nucleoside polymerase inhibitors, non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitors and N55A inhibitors. Most of these agents are in phase 3 development and a number have completed studies and are awaiting FDA review. In hepatitis B, the treatments have not changed but there is more mature data available on long-term HBsAg loss and clinical outcomes. The addition of immune-mediated therapies for HBV with the goal of curing the disease has been included in this year s program. New therapies for NAFLD and NASH are in development and important new data showing positive results in NASH will be presented at this meeting. The explosive growth of NASH in the US has created a significant need for effective drug therapy. The diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma will be updated as this disease is one of the few cancers with a growing incidence in the US. New oral therapy is moving this field forward. There will be an update on management of hepatic encephalopathy, hyponatremia and the management of complications in the transplant candidate. Target Audience Hepatologists Gastroenterologists Infectious Disease Specialists Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Nurses Residents/Fellows and others desiring an update in these specialty areas About Scripps Scripps Health, a non-profit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, includes more than 2,600 affiliated physicians and more than 12,000 employees at five acute-care hospital campuses, home health care services and a network of clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers. Scripps is committed to contributing to the future of medicine through its clinical research trials and graduate medical education programs. More information can be found at Benefits of Exhibiting at this Conference As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company s products and services to a targeted health care population already active in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Here are just a few benefits exhibiting offers: Interact face-to-face with influential decision makers. Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace. Expand your prospect place and strengthen existing customer relationships. Introduce new products and services. Generate new sales leads. Exhibit and Conference Contact Ashley Sandoval, CMP Education Program Manager Scripps Conference Services & CME N. Torrey Pines Rd, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA Phone: Fax: sandoval.ashley@scrippshealth.org 1

2 Attendee Demographics 2014 Pre-Conference Final Attendance Pre-Conference Anticipated Attendance Final Main Conference Attendance Anticipated Main Conference Attendance 205 Degree Physicians (MD/DO) 55% Nurses (RN, NP, MSN) 27% PA/PA-C 6% PhD 2% PharmD/BA 4% Other 6% Geographic Breakdown West 75% Midwest 8% Northeast 11% South 6% Exhibit Installation & Dismantling INSTALLATION Friday, March a.m. - Noon Saturday, March 21 6:30 7:15 a.m. DISMANTLING Sunday, March 22 10:45 a.m. - Noon Exhibit Schedule Friday, March 20 12:30-1 p.m. Registration 2:40-3 p.m. Break & View Exhibits Saturday, March 21 7:30-8 a.m. Breakfast & View Exhibits 9:45-10:15 a.m. Break & View Exhibits 11:45 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch 2:30-3 p.m. Break & View Exhibits Sunday, March 22 7:30-8 a.m. Breakfast & View Exhibits 10:15 10:45 a.m. Break & View Exhibits 2

3 Exhibit Opportunities Exhibit Space 6 table $3,000 Please note: Scripps is a non-profit organization; therefore we cannot provide a non-profit discount on the exhibit fees. Included with your exhibit purchase: Materials: table linens, carpet, chair & wastebasket. Complimentary access for two (2) company representatives to attend all conference activities (educational sessions and food & beverage functions) with a reduced registration fee of $200/person available for an additional two (2) company representatives. Maximum of four (4) company representatives allowed. CME Credit: Exhibitors wishing to receive CME credit must complete the Registration Form in the conference brochure, indicate Exhibitor under the payment section, and submit to Scripps. Please note that a post conference evaluation will need to be submitted by the representative(s) to receive a certificate. Attendee List: a list of pre-registered attendees will be sent to all confirmed exhibitors prior to the conference. After the conference, a final list will be sent. Please note: only limited attendee information will be provided (name, affiliation, city and state). Not included with your exhibit purchase: Pipe and drape (not available). Additional furniture or equipment rentals (space restrictions apply). Labor for installing or dismantling your exhibit display. Representatives beyond the four (4) company representatives. Security: the exhibit area will not be locked each evening and no security guard will be present. Anything you leave in the exhibit area will be left at your own risk. Neither the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, nor Scripps will accept liability for any items in the exhibit area at any time. Exhibit Information Shipping Information Blaine Convention Services will be handling all shipping and exhibit details. Once you complete the Application to Exhibit and submit to Scripps Conference Services & CME your information will be sent to Blaine whom will be in touch regarding shipping details as well as rental options. PLEASE NOTE: Any boxes shipped directly to Estancia La Jolla will incur a $25 box handling fee from the hotel. Exhibitors will be responsible for this fee. Payment/Confirmation/Space Assignments The exhibit cancellation deadline is March 9, Scripps will refund the exhibit fee, less a $500 processing fee. After March 17, 2014 no refunds will be granted, with no exceptions. Exhibit space must be occupied by 7 a.m., March 21, Failure to meet this deadline will cause forfeiture of your space. Scripps may use or reassign the space without refund. Exhibitors who anticipate delays must notify Scripps. Application Review For an exhibit application to be accepted by Scripps, the products and services must be educational in nature and relate to the educational activity content. Scripps reserves the right to accept or reject a potential exhibitor based on its assessment of whether the company/organization's products and/or services are relevant to the conference content. All exhibits will be reviewed by Scripps. Conference Venue Estancia La Jolla Hotel 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California estancialajolla.com Housing Please make your own hotel reservations and request the Scripps Conference Reduced Rate starting at $199/night. Make your reservations early! A block of rooms will be held for the conference until March 3, After this date, reservations will be accepted on as space and rate available basis only. 3

4 Support Opportunities Satellite Symposia and Events Scripps offers organizations the opportunity to host satellite symposia and events in conjunction with the conference. Scripps is strongly committed to ensuring the best possible chance for success of all such events and offers the following fee and service options. Dates and Times Available for Satellite Symposia Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Noon Satellite Symposium. $5,000 Approval to hold the event in conjunction with the Scripps conference Requirement that the event be held at an off-site venue Approval to hold the event in conjunction with the Scripps conference Approval to hold the event at the conference venue (based on space availability) Inclusion of marketing collateral in attendee confirmation packets blasts (2) to all registered attendees Signage (1) and flyers posted near the Scripps registration desk Inclusion in the conference daily announcements Guarantee of Exclusivity (no other satellite symposium held concurrently)... $5,000 The above fees do not include: Marketing materials such as flyers, signage, etc.; Scripps reserves the right to approve all materials Logistical arrangements; all meeting organization is the responsibility of the hosting company Exhibit space; additional fees apply Private Faculty Dinner... $5,000 The speakers, moderators and course director along with their guests will attend this prestigious event. Two (2) representatives (including their guests) will be allowed to attend. CME Guidelines & Scripps Policies CME Guidelines Related to Educational Grants, Exhibit Space and Promotional Activities In compliance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, arrangements for commercial exhibits or advertisements cannot influence planning or interfere with the presentation, nor can they be a condition of the provision of commercial support for CME activities. Exhibit and other promotional fees shall be separate and distinct from educational grants/commercial support. All exhibitors must be in a room or area separate from the education and the exhibits must not interfere or in any way compete with the learning experience prior to, during, or immediately after the activity. Company representatives must refrain from holding any commercial discussions in the educational ballroom. All promotional activities including interviews, demonstrations, and the distribution of literature or samples must be made within the exhibitor s space. Canvassing or distributing promotional materials outside the exhibitor s rented exhibit space is not permitted. Commercial interest representatives may attend CME activities at the discretion of Scripps for the direct purpose of the representatives own education. However, they may not engage in sales or marketing activities while in the space or place of the educational activity. Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation Scripps reserves the right to modify the course s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration/exhibit fees will be provided. We are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation. Recording and Photography Clause Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales. 4

5 COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name: (as it should appear on marketing materials) Contact Person: Application to Exhibit Company Street Address: City: State: Zip/Postal Code: Phone: (required for confirmation) SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES Satellite Symposia: One Evening $5,000 Guarantee of Exclusivity $5,000 Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Noon Faculty Dinner $5,000 EXHIBIT FEES Tabletop Exhibit Space: 6 table $3,000 Name of Company Representatives Working at Booth: (2 complimentary representatives, 2 at $200/person; 4 maximum) additional cost* 4 additional cost* Please indicate which companies you cannot be located next to: AGREEMENT This application will not be processed unless signed and accompanied by full payment of exhibit/support fees. This application shall serve as both a contractual agreement and invoice for exhibitors (Print name of company/organization) agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of Scripps New Treatments in Chronic Liver Disease conference set forth in the. Signature: Title: Date: METHOD OF PAYMENT Please select payment method: Check Make checks payable to Scripps. The Scripps Tax ID number is: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover If paying by credit card, please complete the information below. Credit Card Number Expiration Date Security Code on Card (Required) Expiration Date Signature Billing Address if Different from Above Please send your completed application and full payment to: Ashley Sandoval Scripps Conference Services & CME N. Torrey Pines Road, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA Fax: sandoval.ashley@scrippshealth.org 5