CONTENTS

PAGE Introduction 3 2015 Scientific Organising Committee 4 Summary of Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities 5 Provisional Programme 6-7 Exhibition Information 8 Sponsorship Options 9-11 Exhibition Floor Plan 12 Exhibition Options 13 Contact Information 14

DEADLINES Please note the following deadlines. Where possible please try and adhere to these at all times in order to avoid disappointment. Return of Exhibition/Sponsorship Booking Form

Friday 6 March 2015

Deadline for cancellation, refunds and invoice requests

Monday 9 February 2015

Deadline for receiving information for in the conference handbook

Friday 6 March 2015

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INTRODUCTION

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the joint meeting of the British Societies for Cell and Developmental Biology. This conference is our flagship event for 2015 and provides a unique forum to network and socialise with a wide cross-section of the Cell and Developmental Biology community. The 2015 Spring Conference is expected to attract approximately 400 delegates, many of whom will be budget holding principal investigators, and we anticipate the participation of many leading suppliers as exhibitors and sponsors. The British Societies for Cell Biology and Development Biology are long established Learned Societies in their respective fields. Together they have in excess of 2,500 active members in the UK and abroad. The meeting features plenary and parallel sessions, with an outstanding line up of speakers from around the world. This year's plenary lectures will be presented by Brigid Hogan, FRS and Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz. Brigid Hogan has made numerous contributions to stem cell biology and transgenic technology. She is Chair of the Department of Cell Biology at Duke University and has previously served as President of the American Societies of Developmental Biology and Cell Biology. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz is a world-renowned cell biologist who has made key discoveries in membrane trafficking and has been at the forefront of developments in imaging from her lab at the NIH. She will deliver the Garland BSCB plenary lecture. The meeting also includes the BSCB Hooke Medal, BSDB Waddington Medal and BSDB Beddington Prize lectures, as well as the inaugural BSCB Women in Cell Biology Prize lecture. The Exhibition associated with the Conference offers an excellent opportunity to promote products to research scientists in the varied fields of Cell and Developmental Biology, and to receive the latest information about developments in these areas. We invite you to be involved, to contribute to the conference by exhibiting or taking advantage of one of the sponsorship opportunities. To encourage delegates to the exhibition, we run an “Exhibition Passport” scheme in which delegates have the opportunity of winning a prize by attending exhibitors’ stands. In return, your firm’s products and services will receive high profile exposure and contribute to your marketing initiatives by:

Gaining market opinion

Creating sales contacts and goodwill with users

Updating your staff on the current trends in techniques and developments The Organising Committee look forward to confirming your participation and to welcoming you to Warwick.

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2015 SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE

British Society for Developmental Biology (BSDB)

Jo Begbie - Dept of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford,

Jennifer Nichols - Wellcome Trust - Medical research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge

Josh Brickman - Professor of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, Universities of Copenhagen and

Edinburgh

Treasurer (BSDB) - Chris Thompson - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester

British Society for Cell Biology (BSCB)

Kate Nobes - School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol

Grant Wheeler - School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia

Steve Royle - Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick

Treasurer (BSCB) - Caroline Austin - Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, The Medical School, Newcastle University

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SUMMARY OF SPONSORSHIP / EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

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Description Cost Details on Page

Platinum Sponsor £2,000.00 9

Gold Sponsor £1,500.00 9

Silver Sponsor £1,000.00 9

Programme Sponsorship

Plenary Speaker £1,500.00 10

Social Programme

Welcome Reception £750.00 10

Conference Dinner £1,000.00 10

Poster Prize Sponsorship £600.00 10

Company Lunchtime Workshop £700.00 10

Delegate Bag Materials

Conference Bags £1,200.00 10

Lanyards £800.00 10

Conference Pens £250.00 10

Note Pads £250.00 10

Inserts into Delegate Bags £500.00 11

Advertising From £1,000.00 11

Badge Sponsorship £450.00 11

Exhibition

Exhibition Space £950.00 13

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Sunday 12

th April

14.00 – 15.00 BSDB/BSDB Committee Meetings

14.00 – 18.00 Registration – tbc

15.00 – 16.30 Workshops

16.30 – 18.00 Graduate Symposium

18.00 – 19.30 Dinner

19.30 – 20.30 BSDB Plenary Lecture

20.30 – 21.30 BSCB Garland Plenary Lecture

21.30 onwards Student and Post Doc Social/Drinks Reception: (tbc)

Monday 13th

April

07.30 – 20.00 Registration – Arts Centre

Session 1: Morphogenesis and Cell Migration Chair: Paul Martin

Organogenesis Chair: Brigid Hogan

09.00 – 09.30 Roberto Mayor Liam Dolan

09.30 – 10.00 Erik Sahai Anthony Graham

10.00 – 10.30 Carl-Philipp Heisenberg Christiana Ruhrberg

10.30 – 11.00 Refreshment Break and Exhibition Viewing Time

11.00 – 11.30 Clare Waterman Anne Grapin-Botton

11.30 – 11.45 TBD TBD

11.45 – 12.00 TBD TBD

12.00 – 12.30 Anne Straube Frank Constantini

12.30 – 14.30 Lunch and Posters/Exhibition Viewing Time

Session 2: Epigenetics Chair:TBD

Protein Homeostasis Chair:Jordan Raff

14.30 – 15.00 Susan Gasser Tamotsu Yoshimori

15.00 – 15.30 Edith Heard Clare Futter

15.30 – 16.00 Chris Ponting Ineke Braakman

16.00 – 16.30 Refreshment break and Exhibition Viewing Time

16.30 - 17.00 Caroline Dean Ana Maria Cuervo

17.00 – 17.15 TBD TBD

17.15 – 17.30 TBD TBD

17.30 – 18.30 Hooke Medal Talk – Invited Speaker Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke

18.30 – 20.00 Dinner – Rootes Building

20.00 – 21.00 Waddington Medal Talk – Invited Speaker Title

21.00 – 22.30 Drinks Reception and poster viewing

Tuesday 14th

April

08.00 – 18.00 Registration – Arts Centre

Session 3: Regeneration and Reprogramming Chair:

DNA Replication Chair: Ron Laskey

09.00 – 09.30 Peter Reddian Phil Zegerman

09.30 – 10.00 Fiona Watt Terry Orr-Weaver

10.00 – 10.30 Jose Silva Julian Blow

10.30 – 11.00 Refreshment break and Exhibition Viewing Time

11.00 – 11.30 Kyo Agata Peter Landsdorp

TBD TBD TBD

11.45 – 12.00 TBD TBD

12.00 – 12.30 Enrique Amaya Elke Ober

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12.30 – 14.30 Lunch and Poster/Exhibition Viewing Time – Mead Gallery, Arts Centre

Session 4: Cellular Responses Chair: TBD

Metabolism Chair: Alex Gould

14.30 – 15.00 Andrea Brand Norbert Perrimon

15.00 – 15.30 Hilary Ashe Luca Scorrano

15.30 – 16.00 Andrew Johnson Eyal Gottlieb

16.00 – 16.30 Refreshment Break and Exhibition Viewing Time

16.30 – 17.00 Wieland Huttner Tristan Rodriguez

17.00 – 17.15 TBD TBD

17.15 – 17.30 TBD TBD

17.30 – 18.00 Corinne Houart Irene Miguel-Aliaga

18.00 – 19.30 BSDB AGM BSCB AGM

20.00 onwards Conference Dinner – Panorama Suite

Wednesday 15th

April

08.00 – 12.00 Registration – Arts Centre

Session 5: Physical Biology and Mechanical Forces Chair: Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz

09.00 – 09.30 WICB Medal Talk - Victoria Cowling

09.30 – 10.00 Mathieu Piel

10.00 – 10.30 Beddington Medal Talk – Invited Speaker

10.15 – 10.30

10.30 – 11.00 Refreshment Break,

11.00 – 11.30 Kristian Franze

11.30 – 12.00 Joe Howard

12.00 – 12.30 Siobhan Braybrook

12.00 – 14.30 Lunch & delegates depart

Please note that this is only a draft programme at this stage, and may be subject to change.

Programme Topics will include:

Cellular Responses

DNA Replication

Epigenetics

Metabolism

Morphogenetic Movements and Cell

Migration

Organogenesis

Physical Biology and Mechanical Forces

Protein Homeostasis

Regeneration and Reprogramming

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EXHIBITION INFORMATION

Conference & Exhibition Venue

The University of Warwick

Warwick Conferences Gibbet Hill Road

Coventry CV4 7AL

The exhibition will take place in the Mead Gallery in the Arts Centre of the University of Warwick, with the poster displays and refreshment breaks to encourage delegates into this area. The plan of the gallery will be to encourage delegates to relax, meet colleagues and corporate executives during the event.

Exhibition Set Up

Sunday 12

th April access is available from 13.00 –

18.00 to set up your exhibition stand. All exhibition stands must be set up in time for the start of the main conference on Monday morning or at the latest 10.30 when the first refreshment break is scheduled to take place, as delegates will be present at this time.

Exhibition Opening Hours

Monday 13

th April 10:30 – 22:30 hrs

Tuesday 14th April 10:30 – 16:30 hrs

Exhibition Break Down

Exhibitors will be able to breakdown their stand after the final scheduled refreshment break on Tuesday 14

th April at 16.30. The exhibition must be completely

cleared down and vacated by 22.00.

Accommodation Accommodation is available on campus at the University of Warwick for exhibitors wishing to stay. The cost is £60 per person per night inclusive of full English breakfast. Conference Dinner – Tuesday 13 April, 2014 On Tuesday there is a conference dinner which is a semi-formal evening event. It is a great time to come together towards the end of the conference and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with a disco afterwards. This will be held in the Panorama Suite.

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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Platinum Sponsor Cost: £2,000.00 As the Platinum sponsor of the conference, your company will enjoy the highest level of exposure offered over all other sponsors. We view our platinum sponsor as our partner in the successful execution of the Conference, and will constantly work alongside you to provide opportunities to promote your company. As Platinum sponsor of this conference, your company will receive considerable exposure and recognition.

Complimentary Exhibition space 4m x 2m (double width stand)

Company logo and link from the conference website where you will be noted as a Platinum Sponsor

Full page colour outside back cover/inside back cover advertisement and acknowledgement within the Conference handbook

2 complimentary invitations to the conference dinner

Logo and 75 word company editorial in the conference

Company literature inserts of your choice into the delegate conference bag

Company logo on all welcome slides and holding slides during the conference acknowledging Platinum Sponsor

Logo on delegate bag

Use of Meeting Logo on approved organisation, promotional material and press releases

Gold Sponsor Cost: £1,500.00 As a key supporter of the Conference, the meeting will offer you extensive recognition of your support and allows you to stand out from the other exhibitors. Your logo and company name will be listed as a Gold Sponsor on all the conference literature and on the Conference website. Please see below the list of the Gold Sponsorship Packages available at the conference: As a Gold sponsor of this conference, your company will receive considerable exposure and recognition

Complimentary Exhibition space 2m x 2m

Company logo and link from the conference website where you will be noted as a Gold Sponsor

2 complimentary invitations to the conference dinner

Logo and 75 word company editorial in the conference

Company literature inserts of your choice into the delegate conference bag

Company logo on all welcome slides and holding slides during the conference acknowledging Gold Sponsor

Use of Meeting Logo on approved organisation, promotional material and press releases

Silver Sponsor Cost: £1,000.00 As a key supporter of the Conference, the meeting will offer you extensive recognition of your support and allows you to stand out from the other exhibitors. Your logo and company name will be listed as a Silver Sponsor on all the conference literature and on the Conference website. As Silver sponsor of this conference, your company will receive considerable exposure and recognition.

Complimentary Exhibition space 2m x 2m

Company logo and link from the conference website where you will be noted as a Silver Sponsor

2 complimentary invitations to the conference dinner

Logo and 75 word company editorial in the conference

Company logo on all welcome slides and holding slides during the conference acknowledging Silver Sponsor

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Sponsorship of the Plenary Speakers Cost: £1,500.00 As a sponsor, your support will be acknowledged by the chairperson at the start of the session, and your logo will be displayed on the opening slide and in the final programme. Welcome Reception Cost: £750.00 Sponsorship of the welcome reception on Sunday 12

th April is an ideal opportunity to meet delegates. Your

logo will be displayed in the final programme and your company logo and website link will be carried on the conference website on the sponsor’s page. Conference Dinner Cost: £1,000.00 As a major sponsor of the conference dinner on Tuesday 14

th April, your logo will appear in the conference

programme and on the invitation cards to the delegates and also on the menus displayed on each table. You will also be acknowledged during the after dinner presentations. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the conference website on the sponsor’s page. You will also have the opportunity to display branded signage on free standing boards (supplied by you) in the dining area. Poster Prize Cost: £600.00 Awarded to the best poster submitted either generally or for a specific interest area. Your company’s name will be associated with the award and publicised in the programme book and the presentation of the award. The award will be a cheque with the remainder subsidising the conference. Lunchtime Workshops Cost: £700 per 30 minute slot

This is the opportunity to hold a 30 minute company lunchtime workshop slot during the lunch breaks on Monday and Tuesday. These will be added to the programme and advertised on the meetings website. Topics will have to be submitted and agreed by the organising committee before being approved. Delegate Conference Bags Cost: £1,200.00 This is a great sponsorship opportunity to make sure your company logo will appear alongside the BSCB and BSDB logos, along with the platinum sponsor’s logo, and keep your company name ‘up front’ throughout the conference. Delegates often keep their delegate bags and are used for years to come. Sponsored Lanyards Cost: £800.00 All delegates will be given a lanyard to hold their name badge on arrival. Your logo would be printed alongside the conference logo. Ensure that all delegates have you company name on them at all times – sponsored lanyards will provide a high profile throughout the duration of the conference. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the conference website on the sponsor’s page.

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Sponsored Conference Pens Cost: £250.00 Pens are provided with company name/logo of company, and will be inserted in each delegate bag. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the conference website on the sponsor’s page. Sponsored Note Pads Cost: £250.00 Note pads are provided with company name/logo of company, and will be inserted in each delegate bag. Your company logo and website link will be carried on the conference website on the sponsor’s page. Inserts into Delegate Bags Cost: £500.00 One A4/A5 promotional leaflet or small brochure will be inserted into each delegate bag. Each delegate will receive a delegate bag on arrival at the conference. This enables your company and its marketing material to directly reach all delegates and presenters.

Programme Advertisement The published programme and abstract book will contain the conference programme, abstracts, local information and guidance for the duration of the conference. Sponsors are invited to place an advert into this programme at the following rates and must provide artwork. Cost £2,000.00 – Full page/inside front cover Cost £2,000.00 – Full page/rear cover Cost £1,000.00 – Full page/inside back cover Cost £1,000.00 – Inside publication Please note this cost may vary depending on quantity, artwork and origination costs. Badge Sponsorship Cost: £450.00 Have your company name and/or logo printed onto the delegate badges. This acts as a constant reminder to delegates of your company’s support during the event. Please provide logo. Please note – All costs are subject to confirmation. Prices may fluctuate depending on quantities and charges made by suppliers.

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EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN

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EXHIBITION INFORMATION Exhibition Space Cost: £950.00 Exhibition stands are available in 2m x 2m Exhibition Stands include: - Stand space of 2m x 2m - 2 x full registrations including lunch, refreshment breaks each day and evening receptions (excluding

the conference dinner) - Up to 2 chairs - Company contact details and editorial in the programme booklet - 1 x Abstract book - 1 x Delegate list

Space Allocation The stands are sold as space only and are allocated on a first come, first served basis and when payment is received in full. The Exhibition will take place in the Mead Gallery in the Arts Centre of the University of Warwick. Exhibition Hours Monday 13 April 10:30 – 22:30 hrs Tuesday 14 April 10:30 – 16:30 hrs These times are based on the current draft programme and may be subject to change. Exhibition Hall The exhibition will be held in the Mead Gallery in the Arts Centre along with the poster displays, refreshment breaks and lunches to encourage delegates into this area. The plan of the exhibition room will be to encourage delegates to relax, meet colleagues and Corporate Executives during the event. Additional Stand Personnel Additional Stand Personnel are welcome to attend at the conference; however this will incur an additional cost of £36.00 per exhibitor per day.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Event Organisers Contact: Nicola Peel

Address: HG3 Conferences Ltd

First Floor

Hornbeam House

Hornbeam Business Park

Harrogate

HG2 8QT

Email: nicola.peel@hg3.co.uk

Website: www.hg3.co.uk

Tel: +0044 (0) 1423 855990

Fax: +0044 (0) 1423 855999

Venue Contact: Stephen Gant

Address: The University of Warwick

Warwick Conferences

Gibbet Hill Road

Coventry

CV4 7AL

Email: S.Gant@warwick.ac.uk

Website: www.warwickconferences.com

Tel: +0044 (0) 2476 523222

Fax: +0044 (0) 2476 572661

The sponsorship and exhibition booking form will be available on the conference website by the end of October. Please visit the BSCB BSDB Joint Spring Meeting website for further information on the conference: http://www.bscb-bsdb-meetings.co.uk/

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please note: when you submit an exhibition and sponsorship booking form via our online registration system, you are adhering to the terms and conditions listed below.

Exhibition stands must not exceed the space allocated and must not encroach into or in any way impede access to or reasonable use of those of other Exhibitors.

The Exhibitor shall ensure that its’ exhibition stand is open and staffed during the event exhibition opening times and will not dismantle until after the final exhibition viewing time on Tuesday 14

th April

2015.

BSCB BSDB reserve the right to alter stand allocations and the floor plan if required at its absolute discretion. These will only be made if absolutely necessary and all exhibitors will be consulted and notified.

Payments must be received in full and prior to the conference and no later than Friday 6th March 2015.

Notification of cancellations or amendments to stand space must be submitted in writing. Cancellations can be accepted up to Monday 9

th February 2015 with a refund of the total fee less

25% administrative fee. No refunds will be made to cancellations made after Friday 9th February

2015.

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BSCB BSDB Joint Spring Meeting 2015 c/o HG3 Conferences Ltd

Hornbeam House Hornbeam Business Park

Hookstone Road Harrogate, HG2 8QT

T: +44 (0)1423 855990 F: +44 (0)1423 855999