Dear Sirs and Madams,

It is a great honor for us that Riga had been chosen the city for the next Conference of European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamic in 2009. Hundreds guests, mainly neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and their associates from Europe, Japan, China, Israel, and the United States of America as well as members of Latvian Neurosonologists Society and Neurosonologists from Baltic countries are expected to attend the 3-day congress.

Full day tutorial for neurosonologists and doctors interested to learn ultrasound examination of cerebral circulation will consist from theoretical session and practical work with ultrasound machines. All lectures and poster presentations will be devoted to subject of prevention and diagnosis of cerebrovascular diseases by ultrasound investigation of the heart, carotid and vertebral arteries and intracranial vessels as well as evaluation of the efficacy of vasoactive drugs (antihypertensive, lipid level lowering, and antiplatelet medicines).

This conference will give the great opportunity to introduce specialists working daily on the field of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular disease with up-to-date ultrasound technique and medical drug efficacy.

Your company support of the International Neurosonology Conference in 2009, in Riga will favor the success of the meeting, fruitful collaboration between medical, technical and pharmaceutical specialists and further development of neurosonology.

Thank you for your support,
Yours sincerely,

Galina Baltgaile
Chairman of the organizing committee

Neurosonology 2009 Conference appreciates any gifts towards its congress. Sponsors are recognized publicly both on the website and during the event.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Social Event: Get-together Party

Euro 4.500

Host the first official gathering and networking function of the conference. Representatives from your organization are invited to meet and greet representatives, at this event.

Sponsorship of this event will entitle you to the following excellent promotional opportunities:

• Banners and product display displayed during the Get-together Party
• Three complimentary tickets to the Get-together Party
• Recognition as the Get-together Party Sponsor in conference printed material
• Acknowledgement on conference sponsorship banner

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Satellite Symposium Euro 10.000

Show your support for the scientific development by sponsoring a satellite symposium during the conference.

Final Program Sponsorship
Put your organization’s name in front of delegates every day of the conference by sponsoring the Final program. This guide lists all events and session locations, and is referenced throughout the conference.
1/1 page advert on U2, U3, U4 (4 colours)         Euro 3.000
1/1 page advert on page inside (4 colours)         Euro 2.000

Abstract Book Sponsorship
Presented to each delegate at registration, the conference Abstract Book contains all the available papers and handouts from the congress.
1/1 page advert on cover page, U2, U3, U4 (4 colours)      Euro 3.000
1/1 page advert on page inside (4 colours)                           Euro 2.000

Poster Session Sponsorship Euro 3.000
Put your name out in front of the congress delegation by sponsoring the Poster Session.

Other sponsorship options
Name badge, per piece                      Euro 3,00
Congress bag, per piece                     Euro 9,00
Delegate pack insert, per piece          Euro 2,50
Writing pads, per piece                      Euro 1,00

PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP
Neurosonology 2009 Conference offers tiered sponsorship. Any company sponsoring at the price levels noted in the chart below will be denoted as a bronze, silver or gold sponsor respectively. These sponsors will receive the items listed below as a part of their sponsorship package.

Main Sponsor   Euro 10.000

• Logo inside of Final Program stating company as a main sponso
• Logo inside of Abstract Book stating company as a main sponsor
• Name prominently displayed onsite conference banner noting gold sponsorship
• One full-page colour ad in Final Program
• One exhibit stand
• Company description in Final Program
• One complimentary conference registration
• One workshop to advertise sponsor’s product to conference participants

Bronze Sponsor  Euro 5.000

• Logo inside of Final Program stating company as a sponsor
• Logo inside of Abstract Book stating company as a sponsor
• Name prominently displayed onsite conference banner noting sponsorship
• One half-page colour ad on page inside in Final Program
• Company description in Final Program
• One complimentary conference registration
• One exhibit stand

CONTRA/IN KIND SPONSORSHIP
If you are able to donate a product to the congress we are more than happy to accept any of the following; wine, pens, pads, advertising space to promote the conference, editorial space, delegate gifts, speaker gifts, printing or any other products or services that you may be able to offer.

Ad format, company logo
Program Guide is printed in A4 format. The size of the Abstract Book is 20,5 x 27,8 cm. Ready to print text of the advertisement (colour) and company logo should be sent in PC compatible format.
Electronic Submission: Submit PC compatible files on CD or via e-mail. Please also mail a copy of the ad in hard copy for reference. Prepare ads as PC compatible .tif (300 dpi) or .eps files. All PC font files and art files must be sent (if they are not in an embedded file format) with the document. PDF files are acceptable for black & white ads. Please send a hard copy if you plan to use this format (for reference).

Deadlines: 15 March 2009

For further information and assistance, please contact orginizing chairman baltgaile@gmail.com and organizing agency : incoming@expresstravel.lv

BEST POSTER PRIZE
There will be 3 important prizes for the best 3 poster presented at the Conference. A poster session contest will be organized. Up to 3 prizes, named after supporting sponsors, will be awarded to competition winners.
Do not miss the unique opportunity to sponsor this prize, which will be announced as: "your company name" Best Poster Prize.

PAYMENT (Exhibit – Sponsor – Ad)
Please, send your application either by e-mail, fax or post mentioned the kind of sponsorship you would like to apply to. Upon receipt of the application, the Conference Secretariat will issue an invoice. Then this invoice will be posted to the applicants, who are kindly requested to pay the total amount through wire transfer.

GENERAL REMARK
The applicant acknowledges that he/she has no right to lodge damage claims against the organisers should the holding of the congress be hindered or prevented by political events (such as acts of terrorism, danger of hostility, was, etc.) or by unexpected economic events or generally by force majeure, or should the non-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programme changes.

Information for Exhibitors

Exhibitors can have face-to-face contact with hundreds of professionals at Neurosonology 2009 Conference

Neurosonology Conference offers tiered sponsorship: earn recognition as a Neurosonology 2009 Conference sponsor

Neurosonology 2009 Conference offers your organization many convenient and effective ways to get your product and/or service noticed by neurosonology scientists. The benefits you can derive from sponsorship and exhibiting are unique because, unlike other segments of marketing campaigns, targeting a conference audience can be both selective and direct, giving you the opportunity to directly meet the delegates.

Unfortunately we have restricted place for exhibition, that’s why only applicants for „Bronze” or „Main” sponsorship will get the opportunity to exhibit their products in the Congress venue. Please find the Payment conditions above. We would be pleased to welcome your organisation as an Exhibitor and/or as a Sponsor in the conference. Should you need any further information, please contact the Conference orginizing chairman baltgaile@gmail.com

Conference Venue
Reval Hotel Latvia Conference and Events center 4*
Elizabetes 55, LV – 1010 Riga, Latvia
Phone: + 371 67772222
Fax: + 371 67772221

LOCATION OF THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition is an integral part of the conference and is placed at the heart of the site. The conference agenda has also been designed to allow for additional time for visiting the exhibition.

Setting up the stands and dismantling Stands will be set up in the morning of 23 May 2009 and dismantled in the afternoon of 25 May 2009

OPENING HOURS
The exhibition will be open as follows:
Saturday, 23 May 2009 10.00 – 17.00
Sunday, 24 May 2009   08.00 – 19.00
Monday, 25 May 2009   08.00 – 17.00

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
The deadline for application is 15 March 2009.

Applications will be sent to the Orginizing chairman Galina Baltgaile: baltgaile@gmail.com. When the application is accepted and the payment transaction is done the sponsors and exhibitors will proceed further contacts with orginizing agency:

Express Travel
Address: Lačpleša 13 str., LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
Tel.: +371 67365326
Fax: +371 67286161
E-mail: incoming@expresstravel.lv
www.expresstravel.lv
www.expressbaltic.com

PLEASE NOTE: Insurance is to be arranged by exhibitors at their own cost.

EXHIBITION AREA