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Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 1 CEOC 2011 7th Central European Oncology Congress A Best of ASCO Meeting Kvarner Hotel, Opatija,

1 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 1 CEOC th Central European Oncology Congress A Best of ASCO Meeting Kvarner Hotel, Opatija, Croatia June 12-15, 2011 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT Under the high patronage of Mr. Ivo JosipoviÊ, President of the Republic of Croatia

2 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 2 2 Organizing Committee Chairman: Branimir I. Sikic, Stanford, California, USA Co-chairs: Tanja»ufer, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jacek Jassem, Gdansk, Poland Robert Pirker, Vienna, Austria Mirko amija, Zagreb, Croatia Eduard Vrdoljak, Split, Croatia Scientific Advisory Committee Branimir I. Sikic (USA) Gyorgy Bodoky (Hungary) Tanja»ufer (Slovenia) Jacek Jassem (Poland) Antonio JuretiÊ (Croatia) Zvonko KusiÊ (Croatia) Damir Nemet (Croatia) Robert Pirker (Austria) Marko Snoj (Slovenia) Ian Tannock (Canada) Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia) Local Organizing Committee Mirko amija Lidija BeketiÊ-OreπkoviÊ Mladen SolariÊ Hrvoje obat Technical Organizer Official PCO PENTA Ltd. Danijela ΔurËiÊ A.Hebranga Zagreb, Croatia Phone: , Cell Phone: Fax: danijela@penta-zagreb.hr

Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 3 3 We are announcing the 7 th Central European Oncology Congress CEOC-2011 as our first Best of ASCO for the Central and Eastern European region, at the Hotel Kvarner,

3 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 3 3 We are announcing the 7 th Central European Oncology Congress CEOC-2011 as our first Best of ASCO for the Central and Eastern European region, at the Hotel Kvarner, Opatija, Croatia on June 12-15, This regional, multinational meeting, traditionally featuring updates on cancer therapy will combine Best of ASCO presentations, tumor boards, a forum for young oncologists, round table on translational research, and satellite symposia, to attract oncologists, other health professionals involved in cancer care and trainees. Poster presentations of clinical research results are invited. Brief oral presentations by selected poster presenters will be held and discussed with a panel of members of the Scientific Advisory Committee. Please mark your calendars, save the date for CEOC-2011, and don t forget to register early for this first Best of ASCO in Croatia! The program will feature nine talks presenting highlights from ASCO for breast, lung, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as the ASCO Plenary Session and New Therapies. We are delighted that ASCO has awarded us Best of ASCO sponsored status, enabling us to present in depth reviews of the latest data presented in the previous week in Chicago. This is a great educational opportunity for all oncologists in Central and Eastern Europe who will be unable to attend the ASCO annual meeting, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Branimir I. Sikic Mirko amija

4 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 4 4 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM SUNDAY, JUNE 12, :00-7:00 pm Registration: Kvarner Crystal Ballroom 7:00-8:00 pm Welcoming Reception, Kvarner Terrace MONDAY, JUNE 13, :30-8:35 am Welcome and Introduction. Branimir I. Sikic (USA) Morning session Lung Cancers Chair: Robert Pirker (Austria) 8:35-9:30 am David Gandara (USA): Best of ASCO 2011 in Lung Cancers 9:30-10:30 am Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers: Thoracic Cancers Tumor Board Three cases moderated by Prof. Pirker (Austria) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: David Gandara (USA), Tanja»ufer (Slovenia), Miroslav Samaræija (Croatia) Radiation Oncologists: Jacek Jassem (Poland), Antonio JuretiÊ (Croatia) Surgical Oncologists: Zoran Slobodnjak (Croatia), Tomaæ Stupnik (Slovenia) 10:30-10:50 am Coffee break 10:50-11:50 am Branimir I. Sikic (USA): Best of ASCO 2011 New Drugs 11:50-12:50 am Satellite Symposium: AstraZeneca 12:50-1:45 pm Lunch Afternoon session Genitourinary Cancers Chair: Mirko amija (Croatia)

5 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 5 5 1:45-2:45 pm Ian Tannock (Canada): Best of ASCO 2011, Genitourinary Tumors 2:45-4:00 pm Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers: Genitourinary Cancers Tumor Board Three cases moderated by Prof. amija (Croatia) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: Mislav GrgiÊ (Croatia), Ian Tannock (Canada) Radiation Oncologists: Pavol Dubinsky (Slovakia), Mladen SolariÊ (Croatia) Surgical Oncologists: Krzysztof Szkarlat (Poland) 4:00-5:00 pm Satellite Symposium: To be announced TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 Morning session Gastrointestinal Cancers Chair: Gyorgy Bodoky (Hungary) 8:30-9:30 am Gyorgy Bodoky (Hungary): Best of ASCO 2011, Colorectal Cancers 9:30-10:30 am Margaret Tempero (USA): Best of ASCO 2011, Other Gastrointestinal Cancers 10:30-11:00 am Coffee break and poster viewing 11:00 am - Noon Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia): Best of ASCO Plenary Session 2011 Noon-1:00 pm Satellite Symposium: GlaxoSmithKline 1:00-2:00 pm Lunch Afternoon session Breast Cancer, Hematologic Cancers Chair: Tanja»ufer (Slovenia) 2:00-2:30 pm Tanja»ufer (Slovenia): Best of ASCO 2011, Adjuvant Breast Cancer 2:30-3:00 pm Alexandru Eniu (Romania): Best of ASCO 2011, Metastatic Breast Cancer

6 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 6 6 3:00-4:00 pm Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers: Breast Cancer Combined Modality Tumor Board Three cases moderated by Prof.»ufer (Slovenia) and discussed by the panel Faculty Panel: Medical Oncologists: Damir Vrbanec (Croatia), Alexandru Eniu (Romania) Radiation Oncologists: Lidija BeketiÊ- OreπkoviÊ (Croatia), Jacek Jassem (Poland), Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia) Surgical Oncologist: Marko Snoj (Slovenia) 4:00-5:00 pm Stephen Pavletic (USA): Best of ASCO, Leukemias and Lymphomas 5:00-6:00 pm Satellite Symposium: To be announced 8:30-11:00 pm Congress Dinner Dinner and Dancing, Kvarner Crystal Ballroom WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, :30-9:30 am Ian Tannock (USA): My Vision of the Future of Oncology 9:30-10:30 am Forum for Young Oncologists - Chair: Jacek Jassem (Poland) Short Oral Presentations of Selected Abstracts Six abstracts will be selected for 10- minute oral presentation and discussion. 10:30-10:50 am Coffee break 10:50-11:50 am Round Table on Translational Research Moderator: Branimir I. Sikic (USA)

7 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 7 7 Jacek Jassem (Poland), Tanja»ufer (Slovenia), Eduard Vrdoljak (Croatia), Ian Tannock (USA), Dave Gandara (USA), Margaret Tempero (USA), Stephen Pavletic (USA), Siniπa VolareviÊ (Croatia) 11:50 am-noon Closing ceremony. Announcement of awards for young investigators

8 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 8 8 POSTER INFORMATION Poster presentations of clinical research results are encouraged. Abstracts will be reviewed by the scientific advisory committee, and presenters of selected abstracts will be asked to give a brief verbal presentation of their results (2-3 minutes) during a poster discussion session at the congress. Three outstanding posters will be announced at the end of the meeting, with prizes of $300 each to be awarded to the presenter. Only presenters under the age of 40 will be eligible for the poster awards. Poster Instructions Abstracts for posters should be printed in standard format, single spaced, on one side of a sheet of paper. Separate lines should be used for the Title, Authors (full first name, middle initial, and last name), Institutional Affiliation, Address, and Body of Abstract. The Body of the abstract should be limited to 200 words. Submission of Poster Abstracts to morana.simat@kzt.hr Deadline for Poster Abstracts - April 29, 2011 The poster session will be held at the Kvarner Hotel. Poster display starts on June 13, 2011 at 8.00 am and ends (dismantling) on June 15, 2011 after am. Each accepted poster will be assigned a number corresponding to the poster board assignment in the poster display area. Poster board size: height 180 cm / width 120 cm. REGISTRATION FEES Regular Fees: Until January 15, 2011: EUR 350 January 15, May 1, 2011: EUR 450 May 1, 2011 or later: EUR 550

9 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 9 9 One-Day Registration Fees: Until January 15, 2011: EUR 150 January 15, May 1, 2011: EUR 200 May 1, 2011 or later: EUR 250 REDUCED FEES - STUDENTS AND TRAINEES: Until January 15, 2011: EUR 150 January 15, May 1, 2011: EUR 200 May 1, 2011 or later: EUR 250 Students & Trainees must bring a certificate of their status to the registration desk. It is also acceptable to mail it or fax it in advance to "Penta". Accompanying persons: EUR 100 Registration fee for participants includes: admission to all scientific sessions, poster session and exhibition, congress badge, congress bag with congress materials, book of abstracts, coffee breaks and refreshments, welcome reception, 2 lunches and Congress Dinner and certificate of attendance. Registration fee for accompanying persons includes: admission to all scientific sessions, poster session and exhibition, congress badge, coffee breaks and refreshments, welcome reception, Congress Dinner. GENERAL INFORMATION CONGRESS VENUE Kvarner Hotel, Opatija, Croatia - Crystal Ballroom LANGUAGE The official language of the Congress is English. REGISTRATION DESK Registration and information desk will be located in the entrance hall of the Kvarner Hotel.

10 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page Opening hours: Sunday, June 12, 2011: pm Monday, June 13, 2011: am and pm Tuesday, June 14, 2011: am pm and pm Wednesday, June 15, 2011: am - noon EXHIBITION SATELLlTE SYMPOSIA ADVERTISEMENTS Technical and trade exhibitions will be held in conjunction with the Congress. Exhibition of pharmaceutical companies, drugs and equipment will be held at the Kvarner Hotel during the Congress. All interested parties may contact the Technical Organizer Penta Ltd or visit the Congress website for more detailed information. All reservations for exhibition satellite symposia advertisements will be made on a first come, first served basis. PROJECTIONS 1. Data Presentation If using a PowerPoint (or any other computer) presentation, please bring your presentation on a CD or disk on key, using the USB port in the computer and load it on one of the Congress computers at the main Congress Hall, at least 1 hour before the start of the session. You may supply your own laptop computer as a back-up. If combining video films with PowerPoint, please make sure to check it in the Congress hall during a coffee or lunch break prior to your session, at least 30 minutes before the

11 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page start of the session. Please note that the Congress computers are being supplied with Windows XP and Office XP (at least). Important note for Macintosh users If using a Macintosh laptop computer, please note that you need to supply your own, confirm that it has a VGA socket for external signal and check it in the session hall where your lecture is taking place during the coffee or lunch break prior to your session, at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. 2. Video If you need to use a video for your presentation (VHS multisystem format only), please advise us by or fax, no later than June 1, Overhead projection (projection of transparencies) If using transparencies, please advise us by or fax, no later than June 1, Please note that slide projection will not be available.

12 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page As a recognized leader in professional congress organization in the Republic of Croatia, OPATIJA will greet you with excellent restaurants and comfortable accommodation at a variety of price categories available for this meeting through the Technical Organizer: Penta Ltd., Zagreb. LIST OF HOTELS HOTEL NAME STAR RATING ROOM RATE SINGLE DOUBLE MILENIJ 5* EUR 108 EUR 82 AMBASADOR 5* EUR 102 EUR 75 GRAND 4 OPATIJSKA CVIJETA 4* EUR 108 EUR 77 VILLA AMBASADOR 4* EUR 91 EUR 65 BRISTOL 4* EUR 89 EUR 63 IMPERIAL KVARNER 3* 3* EUR 55 EUR 55 EUR 40 EUR 40 Hotel rates are stated per person per night. Prices include overnight with buffet breakfast, all taxes and service charge. Tips are not included. All hotels are within 5-8 min walk from the Congress venue. On arrival day, check in is 3.00 pm. On departure day, check out is am the latest. If the room is checked out after am, additional day s use will be charged for at the half day room rate. Hotel bookings will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

13 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page Deadline for hotel booking is: April 15, After the mentioned date, accommodation may only be confirmed according to the hotels availability. Every hotel reservation must be accompanied by payment (credit card details or bank transfer copy) and will be confirmed in writing by the Technical Organizer Penta Ltd. PAYMENT Payment of registration fees and hotel accommodation is done through Penta Ltd. please see REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION FORM. CHANGES AND/OR CANCELLATIONS All changes or cancellations of paid and used registration fees and hotel accommodation must be sent in writing to Penta Ltd. Any change (name, hotel or room type, arrival/departure date) or cancellation is possible under following conditions: by April 15, 2011: no charges April 15-June 1, 2011: EUR per any change after June 1, 2011: EUR per change of arrival/departure date or room type. In case of cancellation of registration or hotel accommodation no refund will be made. Name change for registration or hotel accommodation is not possible after June 1, Any new name or hotel reservation is treated as new application and is subject to prices and terms valid on date of change. The same conditions apply for changes on the spot. All refunds will be made after the Congress.

14 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page For any additional information about hotel accommodation, registration, exhibition, satellite symposia, advertisements please contact Technical Organizer Official PCO: Danijela ΔurËiÊ A. Hebranga Zagreb, Croatia Phone: , Cell Phone: Fax: danijela@penta-zagreb.hr Issued: December 2010

15 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page 15 REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION FORM (Deadline for Accommodation Booking: April 15, 2011) 15 NAME & SURNAME: HOME ADDRESS: CITY:... POSTAL CODE:... COUNTRY:... TELEPHONE:... FAX: DATE OF ARRIVAL IN OPATIJA:... DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM OPATIJA:... HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: 1 ST CHOICE:... 2 ND CHOICE:... TYPE OF ROOM:... SINGLE(S).... DOUBLE(S) NAME OF THE ACCOMPANYING PERSON(S) FULL REGISTRATION EUR... ONE-DAY REGISTRATION/STUDENT/TRAINEE EUR... REGISTRATION FEE FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSON(S) EUR... HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR... NIGHTS EUR... HOTEL RESERVATION FEE EUR 30 PER BOOKING EUR... TOTAL AMOUNT ORDERED: EUR...

16 Ceoc11 12/15/10 1:40 PM Page MODE OF PAYMENTS:... CREDIT CARD... VISA... AMERICAN EXPRESS... DINERS... EUROCARD/MASTERCARD CARD NO.:... EXPIRY DATE (MM/YY):... CARD VERIFICATION (CVC)... (3 digits for VISA, DINERS, EC/MC on the back of the card and 4 digits for AMEX on front of the card) CARDHOLDER S NAME:... CARDHOLDER S SIGNATURE:... I hereby accept Penta Ltd. to debit or credit this credit card account for the total amount due and any subsequent changes (cancellation/s, modification/s, no-show charges, etc.) to the items booked. BANK TRANSFER (to be made without any bank charges for beneficiary) in EUR to: 1. NAME & ADDRESS OF THE BANK: ERSTE & STEIERMÄRKISCHE BANK D.D. RIJEKA, Jadranski trg 3a, RIJEKA, Croatia ACCOUNT NO.: IBAN CODE: HR SWIFT CODE: ESBCHR22. IN FAVOR OF: Penta d.o.o. Zagreb Bank transfer made through (name of your bank)... Sender s/participant s name:... Amount in EUR... Date:... (Please send a copy of SWIFT - your bank transfer. Registration & Accommodation Form without payment details will not be taken into consideration). 2. PAYMENTS INSIDE CROATIA ONLY: IN HRK ACCORDING TO PENTA S INVOICE, ACCOUNT NO.: PENTA D.O.O. ZAGREB. I hereby accept registration and accommodation conditions. Date:... Signature:...

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