Invitation to Industry

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1 PRAGUE Czech Republic 6 11 September 2015 th r 7 Eu opean Academy of Fo rr ensic Science Confe ence Invitation to Industry

2 Contents WELCOME WORD... 1 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE... 2 ABOUT THE HOST... 2 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC... 3 VENUE: PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE... 4 MAIN THEMES AND TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE... 5 MAIN PARTNERSHIP CATHEGORIES... 7 OTHER PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES... 9 EXHIBITION CONTACTS SPONSORSHIP ORDER FORM... 15

3 Conference title Pushing boundaries, working beyond borders WELCOME WORD On behalf of the organising committee and the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes it is our great honor and pleasure to announce the 7th European Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference, which will be held in Prague in September Following the very successful meetings in Lausanne, Krakow, Istanbul, Helsinki, Glasgow and the Hague, the capital of the Czech Republic and the Institute of Criminalistics Prague have the opportunity to host a very important meeting of delegates coming from forensic science laboratories, academia, industry and trade and service companies from all over the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Prague where you will find exciting science and a rewarding cultural experience. Pavel Kolář, Host of EAFS2015 1

4 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Dates: 6 11 September 2015 Venue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic Estimated number of participants: 800 delegates Web site: ABOUT THE HOST The Institute of Criminalistics Prague (ICP) as a central forensic institution is a part of police force (Police of the Czech Republic) and is included in the list of expert institutes at the Ministry of Justice and acts as independent legal expert body in evidence examination. Since 1977 the forensic science service in the Police of the Czech Republic has been organised in three levels: Institute of Criminalistics Prague 8 regional forensic laboratories Groups of crime scene officers - district level of the police (90 groups) The main activities of ICP are forensic casework, research and technical development of means used in forensic examination and crime scene work, methodical control of regional forensic laboratories and crime scene officers. ICP is able to provide forensic expertise in the following areas: chemical examination and physics, fire cause investigation, defectoscopy, metallography, electrotechnical examination, ballistics, (firearms examination), mechanical engineering, biological analysis, DNA, anthropology, questioned documents examination, handwriting analysis, authenticity verification of means of payment, voice analysis, forensic photography, videorecordings examination, fingerprint examination, and computer forensics. ICP takes part in a number of investigations at crime scenes, particularly serious crimes or complicated cases. Annual case load is about 16,000 expert opinions. 2

5 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC For more than 1000 years, Prague has played an important role in the history of the Czech nation and Europe on the whole. Already during the Middle Ages, the Czech capital was known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague has a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by the Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. The latter was named after Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. The unforgettable atmosphere of the historical centre is produced by an assortment of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture, which is certain to enthral every visitor to the Czech capital. For centuries Prague has been known as the centre of European cultural life. More than 200 theatres, concert halls, clubs and galleries presented as part of the project European City of Culture of the year 2000 are a testimony to the fact, that culture is alive. Flight distance from other countries Amsterdam 1,5 h. Berlin 1,0 h. Bratislava 1,0 h. Brussels 1,5 h. Chicago 9,0 h. Delhi 10,0 h. Frankfurt 1,0 h. Helsinki 2,5 h. Istanbul 2,5 h. Kiev 2,0 h. Copenhagen 1,5 h. London 2,0 h. Madrid 2,5 h. Moscow 2,5 h. Oslo 2,0 h. Paris 2,0 h. Beijing 11,0 h. Roma 1,5 h. Sydney 25,0 h. Toronto 9,0 h. Wien 1,0 h. U Zurich 1,5 h. 3

6 VENUE: PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE The Prague Congress Centre is well equipped venue and is located in a unique position on top of one of the Prague hills, offering a beautiful view of the famous skyline of Prague, with the silhouette of the Prague Castle. The Centre has 20 halls and 50 meeting rooms with capacity ranging from 12 to 2764 persons. When reconstruction was completed in 2000, it became one of the largest and best equipped European centres, a fact confirmed by the problem-free running of the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in September of that year, and by the NATO Summit in November, Adjacent metro station (Vyšehrad - Line C) is only two stops from downtown Prague. Prague Congress Centre Website - 4

7 MAIN THEMES AND TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE Conference title Pushing Boundaries, working beyond borders Theme 1: Management of Forensic Science Laboratories This theme is intended to cover the business of forensic science laboratories including best practice in forensic science and management, education and training of forensic scientists, the laboratory staff and also of stakeholders the police officers, prosecutors and judges, quality control and assurance, the economics of forensic science practice, effectiveness and efficiency, and last but not least ethical issues of forensic process. Theme 2: Future Development in Crime Scene Investigation Current crime scene investigation uses traditional tools as well as latest technologies. While forensic science laboratory methods have proven to be considerably harmonized, more standardisation is needed at crime scenes. Contributions are invited on topics: harmonisation of crime scene investigation, international cross-border investigations, crime scenedocumentation, innovative technology for crime scene investigation, quality management of crime scene investigation, disaster victim identification and others. Theme 3: Trends in Traditional and Novel Forensic Casework Approaches What is the role of traditional forensic disciplines and novel trends in forensic casework? Do they compete? What is the expectation of stakeholders? Main topics of this theme are new approaches in routine forensic science casework, new categories of examination, progressive techniques providing quick and reliable information for investigation, cuttingedge technology for forensic science, etc. Theme 4: Electronic Data Evidence Digital technology surrounds us at every step, and each of its elements may carry important information. Main motive of this theme will be data mining, analysis of information found in digital devices, cybercrime security, forensic information technology, network forensics, examination of digital still and video images and sounds, etc. 5

8 Theme 5: Interpretation of Forensic Evidence There is still much difference in evidence interpretation among forensic institutes and also individual fields of forensic examination. Contributions within this theme are invited on the following topics: various aspects of evidence interpretation approaches, reporting evidence and interpretation of evidence, interpretation of forensic evidence in training for forensic practitioners, the role of networks in the harmonisation of interpretation approaches etc. Main topics Fingerprints examination Forensic biology, anthropology, entomology, botany and related fields Forensic organic chemistry, pharmacology, drug analysis Forensic inorganic chemistry, trace evidence, (e.g. GSR, PBR, paint and glass, fibres), material analysis of works of art and forensic mineralogy Fire and explosions Toolmarks and shoeprint examination, forensic defectoscopy, technical diagnostics and traffic accidents Forensic ballistics, bioballistics and related fields Forensic photography, audio and video examination and polygraph examination Forensic DNA analysis and related issues Forensic analysis of handwriting, authenticity verification of means of payments and stamps, technical examination of documents and paper Forensic information technology and electrical engineering Crime scene and DVI Accreditation issues, education and training Evidence interpretation 6

9 MAIN PARTNERSHIP CATHEGORIES The Organizers are offering companies the opportunity to become partners of the 7th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference (EAFS), enabling them to promote their scientific endeavours and to obtain wider recognition. Various partnership options are listed on the following pages. Potential partners can select different options up to the amount of the financial support they can offer. Sponsors supporting the Conference to a certain value will fall into different levels of Sponsorship categories as follows: Platinum Sponsor Golden Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Exclusive Sponsor Limited to 2 Sponsors Limited to 3 Sponsors Limited to 4 Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSOR Value: Exclusive Sponsor The Platinum Sponsor will be offered the following benefits: Listed as Platinum Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and hyperlink on the official Conference website and social media Listed as Platinum Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and company profile on printed conference programme Full Page (A4 portrait) Colour Advertisement in the printed Conference Programme (advert provided by the Sponsor) Use of the Conference logo for own advertising until the end of September 2015 Company s brochure or leaflet inserted in participants bags (maximum 10 pages, if number of pages exceeds possibility to provide brochure on the electronic device, provided by the Sponsor) Logo displayed in the main lecture room Logo on the conference lanyards (provided by sponsors) 18 sqm (3 x 6 m) Exhibition area Corporate Workshop of 1,5 hour. Content and details to be agreed with the organizers 6 delegate/exhibitor registrations to the Conference including the conference dinner Expression of thanks and acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor at the Opening Ceremony 7

10 GOLD SPONSOR Value: Limited to 2 Sponsors Gold Sponsor will be offered the following benefits: Listed as Gold Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and hyperlink on the official Conference website and social media Listed as Gold Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and company profile on printed conference programme Full Page (A4 portrait) Colour Advertisement in the printed Conference Programme (advert provided by the Sponsor) Use of the Conference logo for own advertising until the end of September 2015 Company s brochure or leaflet inserted in participants bags (maximum 10 pages, if number of pages exceeds possibility to provide brochure on the electronic device, provided by the Sponsor) Logo displayed in the main lecture room 15 sqm (3 x 5 m) Exhibition area Corporate Workshop of 1 hour. Content and details to be agreed with the organizers 4 delegate/exhibitor registrations to the Conference including the conference dinner Expression of thanks and acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor at the Opening Ceremony SILVER SPONSOR Value: Limited to 3 Sponsors Silver Sponsor will be offered the following benefits: Listed as Silver Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and hyperlink on the official Conference website and social media Listed as Silver Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and company profile on printed conference programme Half Page (A5 Landscape) Colour Advertisement in the printed Conference Programme (advert provided by the Sponsor) Use of the Conference logo for own advertising until the end of September 2015 Company s brochure or leaflet inserted in participants bags (maximum 10 pages, if number of pages exceeds possibility to provide brochure on the electronic device, provided by the Sponsor) Logo displayed in the main lecture room 12 sqm (3 x 4 m) Exhibition area Corporate Workshop of 30 minutes. Content and details to be agreed with the organizers 3 delegate/exhibitor registrations to the Conference including the conference dinner Expression of thanks and acknowledgement as Silver Sponsor at the Opening Ceremony 8

11 BRONZE SPONSOR Value: Limited to 4 Sponsors Bronze Sponsor will be offered the following benefits: Listed as Bronze Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo on the official Conference website, social media and all printed material Listed as Bronze Sponsor including the Sponsor s logo and company profile on printed conference programme Half Page (A5 Landscape) Colour Advertisement in the printed Conference Programme (advert provided by the Sponsor) Use of the Conference logo for own advertising until the end of September 2015 Company s brochure or leaflet inserted in participants bags (maximum 10 pages, if number of pages exceeds possibility to provide brochure on the electronic device, provided by the Sponsor) Logo displayed in the main lecture room 9 sqm (3 x 3 m) Exhibition area 2 delegate/exhibitor registrations to the Conference including the conference dinner Expression of thanks and acknowledgement as Bronze Sponsor at the Opening Ceremony OTHER PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Advertisement in the printed Programme The Final Programme will be provided on site at the registration desk to all registered delegates including speakers, official guests, and exhibitors. Advertisement on inner Full page 900 Advertisement on inside front or inside back cover page Advertisement on outside back cover page Abstract Book The Abstract Book will be provided on site at the registration desk to all registered delegates including speakers, official guests, and exhibitors. Advertisement on inner Full page 900 Advertisement on inside front or inside back cover page Advertisement on outside back cover page

12 Abstracts on electronic devices All the abstracts will be distributed to delegates on electronic devices with the sponsor s logo printed on it. Exclusive sponsor Mini/pocket Programme Together with the badge, will be distributed the mini/pocket programme and the sponsor has here an opportunity to be visible with its logo printed on this pocket programme. Exclusive sponsor Delegate s Bags The opportunity is offered to partners to provide: An insert in the conference bag: an A4 size double-sided, colour or black and white flyer/promotional piece. This flyer could be text only promoting activities on your exhibition stand or it may be an existing corporate flyer of information on your services or products. The conference bag itself with the partner s logo and the conference logo Rate per insert 950 Sponsored conference bag (exclusivity, produced by the sponsor with both logos) Conference bag produced by us (with both logos) Writing pads and pens This is an exclusive opportunity. The logo of your company will be along with the Conference logo on notepads and pens. Delegates particularly appreciate to get writing pads and pens very useful for the scientific sessions. Pens and pads provided by the organiser. Rate for writing pads insertion (exclusivity) Rate for pens insertion (exclusivity) Signage Role of the signage is to welcome and navigate delegates within the conference venue and inside Prague Congress Centre. It is the very first thing what a delegate sees even before entering the building. Partner will be listed on the coloured navigation boards and in the acknowledgement in the Final Programme, on the conference website. Signage with the partner s logo (exclusivity)

13 Poster Boards Poster area belongs to the most visited Conference attractions. Partner s name and logo will be attached on the frame of each poster board and in the acknowledgement in the Final Programme, on the Conference website. Sponsoring for the duration of the Conference (exclusivity) Internet Corner Give each delegate the opportunity to access home and office s. The sponsorship of this item consists of having your company logo on each computer screen background and screen saver. Company s own branded mouse pads and other related promotional gifts in the internet corner area are an additional option. Such a great opportunity to have an immediate visual impact! Internet corner Poster or Banner in the Conference Hall Companies may also advertise their products and research through their poster or banner in the conference halls. Poster or banner to be provided by the sponsor. Poster or banner in the main conference hall 900 Staff Polo Shirt Conference staff will wear a polo shirt with logo of the meeting and the sponsor. Staff at the registration, hostesses and technical support in the meeting rooms. Duration of the whole conference Public Water Fountains Water fountains for the delegates will be placed in all public areas for the whole conference period. In case you decide to sponsor this item your company logo will be placed on every crucible and on the water tanks as well. Sponsoring for the duration of the Conference (exclusivity) Coffee Breaks Coffee breaks sponsorship package includes the opportunity to hang your company s banner and distribute the napkins with your company s logo in the coffee break area. One day coffee break sponsorship (2 x CB AM/PM)

14 Welcome Reception All delegates, accompanying persons and exhibitors are cordially invited to join the Conference Welcome Reception taking place in Forum Hall Foyer. A pleasant and informal opportunity for the whole community to meet the industry. The sponsor name/logo is displayed in the welcome cocktail area. The sponsor can have its banners (to be provided by the sponsor) in the area and its logo on printed menus. Exclusive sponsor Gala Dinner The Gala Dinner is an integrated and prestigious part of the official programme of the Convention Congress. 500 participants are expected. Gala dinner will take place in Zofin Palace (to be confirmed). The Sponsor can see its logo on printed menus, banners (to be provided by the sponsor), will have an official acknowledgement for the Gala dinner. 8 complementary seats. Exclusive sponsor Get together dinner for students All students and exhibitors are cordially invited to join the EAFS special interactive event where the young experts can meet and discuss with their VIP s. Event is taking place in Grand Monastery Restaurant in the historical area of the Strahov Monastery (to be confirmed). The sponsor name/logo is displayed in the Entrance to the restaurant and on the printed menu. Participation as a sponsor Closing ceremony Again an occasion to meet delegates with accompanying persons and exhibitors together in a nice atmosphere to be able to exchange their feedback about the conference over a glass of wine. The sponsor name/logo is displayed in the area as well as banners (to be provided by the sponsor). The sponsor will have an official acknowledgement. Exclusive sponsor Fun run Participants are offered to run before the conferences start. The way around Vysehrad area is not only nice to see, but it also offers a great view on Prague City centre, it s river and castle. The logo of the sponsor will appear on the departure and arrival gate as well as on the numbers for participants. Participation as a sponsor

15 EXHIBITION Exhibition Package We are offering a basic exhibition package including: Size: 9 sqm (3 x 3 m) area. Larger stands can be accommodated on request. Charge for additional square meter is 350 Package includes: 2 exhibitor s registration (No access to lectures), Electricity connection for 3,5 KW, Internet connection 2MB. Exhibitors are offered to come with their own booth or could order a Shell scheme that can be quoted upon request. List of extra items can also be sent upon request. Exhibition area per square meter: 420 With a minimum of 4 sqm, space only. Preliminary floor plan, subject to changes NOTE: Booth reservations will be sorted into priority order, according to sponsors level first. Completed booth reservations for exhibitors will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibition stands booked before 27 February 2015 will benefit from a 10% discount 13

16 CONTACTS: Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to meet your specific needs. To secure your sponsorship level and opportunities please contact the Conference Secretariat: Audrey GABARRE, Sponsorship Manager Tel: Mob: Lenka KLOUDOVA, Project Manager Tel: Mob: C-IN, Prague Congress Centre, 5. kvetna 65, , Prague 4, Czech Republic 14

17 SPONSORSHIP ORDER FORM COMPANY NAME: CONTACT NAME: POSTAL ADDRESS: ZIP CODE AND CITY: COUNTRY: TELEPHONE: FAX: VAT NUMBER: SPONSORED ITEM SELECTED ITEM PRICE IN EURO(excl. VAT) PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR EXHIBITION PACKAGE Other items, please give details Stands booked before 27 February 2015 will benefit from a 10% discount TOTAL (VAT excluded) DATE: SIGNATURE AND COMPANY STAMP: VAT is 21% and subject to changes according to the Czech law 15