International Plasma Protein Congress

Every year, policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, physicians, scientists, and patient representatives from around the globe come together for the plasma protein therapeutics industry's premier European event—the International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC). The 2019 IPPC will be held March 19-20 at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel in the Netherlands.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the IPPC includes access to all general sessions, the Exhibit Hall and all IPPC breaks (you must be registered to participate in any of the IPPC activities). Individuals not registered for the IPPC will be asked to register on-site to gain access to these events.
In order to best serve your needs, please select the currency you would like to register with:

(Invoicing for wire transfer only)	(Credit card processing)

Online registration will close March 15 at noon (Eastern)

Registration rates:

Congress Registration Type	After February 6	On-Site
PPTA Member	€1,200 ($1,370)	€1,400 ($1,595)
Non-Member	€1,600 ($1,825)	€1,800 ($2,050)
Patient *	€75 ($85)	€75 ($85)
Government	€100 ($125)	€100 ($125)
Healthcare Provider **	€100 ($125)	€100 ($125)
Emeritus Rate ***	€100 ($125)	€100 ($125)

* Patients using plasma protein therapies or employees of not-for-profit patient organizations.

** An active practitioner within the plasma user’s community who is not employed by any for-profit company related to the industry.

*** Emeritus rate is available for retired industry members who have been active in the Association in previous years.

By registering for the International Plasma Protein Congress, you agree to the Terms and Conditions as stated below.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DIRECT INVOICE ONLY (only applies to payments in Euros)
Invoice will be provided within 3 business days to the email address provided.

EURO-ZONE (only applies to payments in Euros)
VAT will be charged unless a valid VAT# is provided.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Payment MUST BE received by February 6, 2019 in order to receive the discounted rate.

REGISTRATION TYPE:
PPTA reserves the right to confirm registration type and charge appropriately.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Substitutions WILL NOT be allowed on-site. Notification of substitutions must be received by March 1, 2019.

CANCELLATIONS:
Member and Non-Member cancellations must be received in writing by March 1, 2019 and will be subject to an administrative fee of €250 or 250 (USD). Cancellations after March 1, 2019 will not be refunded.

PHOTO RELEASE:
By registering for this event, you agree to allow PPTA to use any images taken of you.

PRESS:
All Press must apply for credentials prior to the event. Please contact the Association for more information.

DATA PROTECTION:
The personal information provided will be used for PPTA purposes only.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:
The hotel block is intended for registered attendees to the International Plasma Protein Congress. PPTA reserves the right to remove anyone from the room block that is not registered for the Congress.

Additional information

PPTA Meeting Guidelines
Dress Code: Business Attire

VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Information

The International Plasma Protein Congress will be held at the:
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Stadhouderskade 12
Amsterdam 1054 ES Netherlands
+31 20 607 5555

RESERVATIONS

The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is offering a special rate for IPPC attendees of 209 EUR-239 EUR/night, plus tax. Please make your reservation online or directly with the hotel (+31 20 607 5555) and ask the reservationist for the "Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association" or "PPTA" room-block to receive PPTA’s preferred room rates.
This rate is available through February 16 or until the PPTA room block is sold out.

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

Take advantage of the premier opportunity to effectively position your brand with key leaders of the plasma protein therapeutics industry. The International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC), to be held March 19-20, 2019 at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, in the Netherlands offers a variety of opportunities to expand your reach.

Registration form, company logo, and brief description are due February 1, 2019 to Michelle Mason.

Exhibitor Benefits

PPTA provides each company exhibiting with:

Sponsor Recognition:
- Sponsor visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
- Company logo on PPTA global website
- Recognition in PPTA Congress e-blasts
- Recognition in Congress Foyer signage
- Company logo and brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App

Amenities package including: skirted table, two chairs, and power sockets.

Booth Traffic Generation Program: This is an incentive program to draw attendees to your booth. Attendees will visit each booth to obtain vendor signature and will be entered to win an Apple Watch! The winner will be announced during the closing announcements on March 20, 2019.

Exhibit Sponsor Levels

GOLD Sponsor: € 10,000
50% discount is offered to the Plasma Protein Forum (PPF) Diamond Sponsors
20% discount is offered to the PPF Platinum Sponsors

Gold level includes:

Booth Space (3 x 2 m) in the Exhibit Hall located in the Studios
- Exhibit Hall will include the lunches, coffee breaks and reception (#1-12)
Supplementary visibility on directional signage
Four Exhibitor registrations (complimentary access to the Congress)
Additional registrations at Early Bird rate:
- Members €1,000
- Non-members € 1,400
Brief description in Congress program and Meeting App

SILVER Sponsor: € 6,000

Silver level includes:

Tabletop Space (180 x 50 cm) in the Exhibit Foyer (A-B)
Three Exhibitor registrations (complimentary access to the Congress)
Additional registrations at Early Bird rate:
- Members €1,000
- Non-members €1,400
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App

Exhibit Schedule

The Congress draws attendees to your exhibit with these scheduled events.
This Schedule is indicative and is subject to change until final program is available.

Monday, March 18
Exhibitor Move-in: 1600 – 2000

Tuesday, March 19
Exhibit Hall Hours
Networking Break             10.15 – 1100
Networking Lunch            1230 – 1400
Networking Break                 1530 – 1615
Reception                            1730 – 1900

Wednesday, March 20
Exhibit Hall Hours
Networking Break                   1100 – 1130
Networking Lunch                  1245 – 1400
Networking Closure Break    1545 – 1600
Exhibitor Move-out:               1545 – 17.30

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice on the registration form.

Registration form, company logo, and brief description are due February 1, 2019 to Michelle Mason.

Networking Sponsorships

Increase your visibility at the Congress with these high visibility, high impact opportunities.

All Networking Sponsors will receive:

Visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
Company logo on PPTA Global website
Recognition in PPTA Congress e-blasts
Company logo in the Congress program and Meeting App

Spend at least € 10,000 in Networking and/or Product sponsorship opportunities to receive special recognition as an Elite Sponsor and receive the following benefits:

Four complimentary registrations
Supplementary visibility on directional signage
Additional registrations at Early Bird Rate:
- Members €1,000
- Non-members € 1,400
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App

Cocktail Reception (€ 10,000)
Sponsor the opening night reception. As the Congress’s most attended event, your company will maximize exposure among attendees.

Recognition during the Congress and at the reception
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App
Your company logo at all buffet stations and tables

Lunch (€ 5,000 each)
Increase your visibility at the Congress by sponsoring the lunch on day one and/or day two!

Recognition during the Congress and at lunch
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App
Your company logo at all buffet stations and tables

Power Networking Break (€ 2,000 each)
Attendees flock to networking breaks and that means your company gets noticed. There are a total of four breaks during the Congress. Choose one or choose them all!

Recognition during the Congress and at the beginning of each break
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App
Your company logo at each refreshment break station

Product & Other Sponsorships

Product sponsorships are walking billboards for your company. All sponsored products are distributed to every attendee and feature your company name and/or logo alongside (if space permits) the Congress logo. Reserve early, limited availability. For production planning purposes the deadline of sponsoring such items is Friday, February 1, 2019.

All Product Sponsors will receive:

Visibility on rolling PowerPoint in main conference room
Company logo on PPTA Global website
Recognition in PPTA Congress e-blasts
Company logo in the Congress program and Meeting App

Spend at least € 10,000 in Networking and/or Product sponsorship opportunities to receive special recognition as an Elite Sponsor and receive the following benefits:

Four complimentary registrations
Supplementary visibility on directional signage
Additional registrations at Early Bird Rate:
- Members €1,000
- Non-members €1,400
Brief description in Congress Program and Meeting App

Bag (€ 8,000)

Includes 1 registration (complimentary access to the Congress) *

Portfolio (€ 7,000) Sponsored by 3PEA International

Includes 1 registration (complimentary access to the Congress) *

Portable Power Bank (€ 5,000) Sponsored by Haemonetics Corporation

Perfect for recharging your smart phone on the go

Lanyard (€ 3,000) Sponsored by 3PEA International

Attached to each attendee name badge. Includes 1 registration (complimentary access to the Congress) *

NEW! IPPC App (€ 2,500) Sponsored by Fresenius Kabi NA

Your company name/logo will be visible at the bottom of every page
Your company corporate colors will be integrated throughout the app
Provide suitable content for 1 page advertisement (will be reviewed and approved by PPTA legal counsel)
To replace the USB, the Congress presentations will be available on the app only

Notepads (€ 1,500) Sponsored by LabCorp/NGI

Your company logo will be printed on all notepads

Pens (€ 1,000) Sponsored by: Grifols

Your company logo will be printed on all pens

Drink Koozie (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all Koozies

Drink Coaster (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all Coasters

Lip Balm (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all Lip Balms

Nail File (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all Nail Files

Mini Flashlight (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all Flash lights

Tool Kit (€ 1,000)

Your company logo will be printed on all tool kits

Charging station (€ 1,000) Sponsored by: The Marketing Research Bureau, Inc.

Charging station will be set up at a table that includes company signage. Brochures can be supplied by the sponsor.

Advertising Opportunities (€ 1,000)

PPTA will add your company advertisement (brochure or flyer) into every IPPC meeting portfolio

* Cannot be accumulated with the Elite Status benefits

Provide logo for branded product by February 1, 2019 to Michelle Mason.

Provide your Flyers or Brochures for advertisement opportunities by March 1, 2019 to:
PPTA, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 114/4, B-1200
Brussels, Belgium

NEW! ADVERTISING

The Congress program provides participants with a valuable resource both during and after the program. Including both the program agenda and exhibitor and sponsor recognitions, attendees frequently reference the program making sure your company gets noticed again and again.

Advertisement sizes and rates for Congress program guide:

SIZE	DIMENSIONS	RATE
Inside Front Cover	7½”w x 10”h	€ 1,450
Inside Back Cover	7½”w x 10”h	€ 1,250
Full Page	7½”w x 10”h	€ 850
Half-page Horizontal	7½”w x 5”h	€ 575
Half-page Vertical	3½”w x 10”h	€ 575
Quarter Page	3½”w x 5”h	€ 350

Specifications

Printing: Offset
Binding: Perfect Bound
Trim Size: 8½”w x 11”h
Bleed Size: 8¾”w x 11¼”h (full page only)

Artwork Requirements

Program Guide Advertisements: Press-ready PDF (CMYK, 300 dpi or greater)
Company Logos: JPEG (true color), 300 dpi or greater
Company Logos for Branded Products: .EPS or .AI file with text and art converted to outlines

Provide artwork by February 15 to Michelle Mason.

PROGRAM

DAY ONE: 19 MARCH 2019

0830-1015	Session 1: Keynote address
	Opening remarks	David Bell, Chairman PPTA Global Board of Directors, Grifols
	Patient blood management	Axel Hofmann, International Foundation for Patient Blood Management (IFPBM)
	Discussions
1000-1015	Presentation of the Hilfenhaus Award
1015-1100	Break
1100-1230	Session 2: The need for more plasma in Europe: Part 1
	The growing need for plasma-derived medicinal products	Patrick Robert, The Marketing Research Bureau (MRB)
	Need for more plasma from a patient perspective	Frank Willersinn, Alpha-1 Plus Belgium
	Discussions
1230-1400	Lunch
1400-1530	Session 3: Current challenges for patient access
	Stakeholder involvement	Jose Drabwell, International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies (IPOPI)
	Neurological disorders	Jean-Philippe Plançon, French Association against Peripheral Neuropathies (AFNP)
	Immune deficiency issues	Matthew Buckland, National Health Service (NHS) Royal Foundation (UK)
	Discussions
1530-1615	Break
1615-1730	Session 4: Patients access to care: Who decides?
	Differentiation, not all products are the same	Martin van Hagen, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam
	Working with policymakers on patients’ needs and priorities	Carina Schey, University of Groningen
	Experiences in the hereditary angioedema community	Anthony J. Castaldo and Henrik Balle Boysen, Hereditary Angioedema International (HAEi)
	Discussions
1730-1900	Reception

DAY TWO: 20 MARCH 2019

0830-0945	Session 5: Sponsors session
	ASAHI Kasei Bioprocess Europe
	Haemonetics Corporation
	Fresenius Kabi NA
	Discussions
0945-1100	Session 6: The need for more plasma in Europe: Part 2
	Outcomes of European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM) Workshop	Joshua Penrod, PPTA
	Requirements for physicians in European plasma centers — revisited	Matthias Gessner, Takeda
	Experiences in Bavaria with whole blood and plasma donations	Franz Weinauer, Blood Donation Service, Bavarian Red Cross
	Discussions
1100-1130	Break
1130-1245	Session 7: Regulatory policy challenges & perspectives
	Barriers to cross-regional cooperation on collection and manufacture of blood products	Christian Schärer, Swissmedic
	Recent developments with IG	Jacqueline Kerr, Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI)
	China Pharmacopoeia 2020	Xiaoxu Hong, China Pharmacopoeia
	Discussions
1245-1400	Lunch
1400-1530	Session 8: International challenges & perspectives
	Brazil and Latin American Society for Immunodeficiencies (LASID)	Antonio Condino-Neto, LASID
	Perspective on diagnosis and prevention of Rh disease of the fetus and newborn in China	Liu Zhong, Chinese Academy for Medical Sciences (CAMS)
	International challenges	Albert Farrugia, Kedrion
	Discussions
1530-1545	Closure of IPPC 2019	Amy Efantis, PPTA
1545-1600	Closure break

[Program and speakers are subject to change]

Congress Contacts

Hotel and Congress inquiries: Lauren Freese or +1.443.433.1113
Registration inquiries: Charon Smith or +1.443.433.1114
Sponsor or Exhibitor inquiries: Michelle Mason or +1.443.433.1106