SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetic (CIHR-IG), together with the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation, are pleased to host the 5 th Annual Canadian Human and Statistical Genetics Meeting (CHSGM), taking place at the Halifax Harbourfront Marriott in Halifax, Nova Scotia from April 16-19, 2016. This conference follows the fourth joint Canadian Human and Statistical Genetics Meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 18-21, 2015, attended by over 230 people. These meetings are built on the successes of six Canadian Genetic Epidemiology and Statistical Genetics meetings and four Canadian Human Genetics conferences. The conference in 2016 will bring together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and industry representatives to offer mentoring, networking, and collaboration opportunities. The program spans four days and is designed to address the priorities of the Human Genomics community in Canada. This year s edition will include a special focus on the analysis of big data in the context of the development of personalized medicine approaches and integration into the healthcare system. This is highlighted in the work of Newfoundland and Labrador New Translational and Personalized Medicine Initiative, which demonstrates the key role of statistical science in this project. Big data analysis can also be seen in the partnership between Genomics England and Genome British Columbian. To bring together researchers working in different areas of specialty, plenary sessions presented by leading scientists and selected trainees are scheduled with more specific workshops running in parallel tracks.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Conference name 5 th Annual Canadian Human and Statistical Genetics Meeting Conference dates Saturday, April 16 Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Conference venue Halifax Harbourfront Marriott in Halifax 1919 Upper West Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5 Conference hosts The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetic (CIHR-IG) The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation Conference attendance 300 delegates from across Canada, including health professionals, scientists, and trainees from hospital, university, government, and research institutes. Conference website http://genetics16.mcgill-cihr-ig.ca/

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr. Yohan Bossé University of Laval Dr. Carolyn Brown University of British Columbia Mr. Jeffrey Gross McGill University Dr. Paul Lasko CIHR Institute of Genetics Mr. Juan Pablo Lopez McGill University Dr. J. Concepcíon Loredo-Osti Memorial University Dr. Eric Marcotte - CIHR Institute of Genetics Dr. Chris McMaster Dalhousie University Mrs. Patricia Posius - CIHR Institute of Genetics Dr. Vardit Ravitsky University of Montreal Dr. Étienne Richer - CIHR Institute of Genetics

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES Networking package $5,000.00 Two full conference registrations, including accommodations and meals Five additional conference day passes Named host of a breakfast seminar Named host of a networking cocktail dinatoire Company logo on meeting website, in scientific program, near podium during breakfast session, and at entry way during networking cocktail dinatoire. Gold package - $4,000.00 Two full conference registrations, including accommodations and meals Three additional conference day passes One of two named co-sponsors of a plenary session Company logo on meeting website, in scientific program, and near podium during the specified plenary session. Silver package - $3,000.00 One full conference registrations, including accommodations and meals Two additional conference day passes One of two named co-sponsors of a lunch poster session Company logo on meeting website, in scientific program, and at entry way to poster session hall. Bronze package - $2,000.00 One full conference registration, including accommodations and meals One of two named co-sponsors of a breakout parallel session Company logo on meeting website and in scientific program Booth package - $1,000.00 One full conference registration, including accommodations and meals Company logo on meeting website and in scientific program

OPPORTUNITÉS DE COMMANDITES Forfait réseautage $5,000.00 Deux inscriptions à la réunion, incluant l'hébergement et les repas Cinq inscriptions pour 1 journée Commandite d un petit-déjeuner séminaire Commandite d un cocktail dinatoire de réseautage Logo de votre compagnie: sur le site web de la réunion, dans le programme scientifique, près du podium durant le petit-déjeuner séminaire commandité, et à l entrée du cocktail dinatoire de réseautage commandité Forfait Or $4,000.00 Deux inscriptions à la réunion, incluant l'hébergement et les repas Trois inscriptions pour 1 journée Nommé comme l un des deux co-commanditaires d une séance plénière Logo de votre compagnie: sur le site web de la réunion, dans le programme scientifique, près du podium durant la séance plénière commanditée Forfait Argent $3,000.00 Une inscription à la réunion, incluant l'hébergement et les repas Deux inscriptions pour 1 journée Nommé comme l un des deux co-commanditaires d une séance de présentation des affiches Logo de votre compagnie: sur le site web de la réunion, dans le programme scientifique et à l entrée de la séance de présentation des affiches commanditée Forfait Bronze $2,000.00 Une inscription à la réunion, incluant l'hébergement et les repas Nommé comme l un des deux co-commanditaires d une séance en groupe Logo de votre compagnie sur le site web de la réunion et dans le programme scientifique Forfait kiosque $1,000.00 Une inscription à la réunion, incluant l'hébergement et les repas Logo de votre compagnie sur le site web de la réunion et dans le programme scientifique