The George Washington University s Oncology Update

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1 The George Washington University s Oncology Update Saturday, June 30, 2018 The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner McLean, VA Exhibitor Packet

2 Dear Prospective Exhibitor: (GW) invites you to exhibit at the upcoming Oncology Update, Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Tysons Corner, VA. This year s symposium will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, conveniently located just 15 miles from the nation s capital and accessible via metro on the Silver Line. Parking is available in the building at a self-park rate of $12 and valet rate of $20. This meeting offers a personal and interactive setting for exhibitors to showcase the latest advances in oncology research and practice. This symposium will bring together over 100 members of the oncology community from a broad range of specialties, who work together to strengthen collaborative treatment approaches and to enhance patient care. Exhibit sales are underway and space is limited. The fee to exhibit is $2,000. Breakfast, lunch, and breaks are served in the same room, providing ample opportunity for interaction with attendees. Organizations with questions about exhibiting should contact Leo Schargorodski, at lschargorodski@mfa.gwu.edu. To request exhibit space: Complete the online exhibitor registration, available at: Submit your payment to us by Friday, June 8, All exhibits are subject to review by the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences' Office of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Fees should be made payable to the accredited sponsor of this activity: Office of Continuing Medical Education 2600 Virginia Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC GW s tax ID is On behalf of GW, thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Robert S. Siegel, MD Course Director

3 Overview GW s Oncology Update is designed to present practicing clinicians with the most recent abstracts and guidelines presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and help them incorporate these advances in the treatment of cancer into their clinical practice. Date: June 30, 2018 Location: Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, VA About the GW Cancer Center The mission of the Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center at The GW Medical Faculty Associates is to foster pioneering scientific research, superior clinical care, and advanced education dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. Here we diagnose and offer innovative treatments for nearly every type of solid tumor cancer of the head & neck, breast, lung, pancreas, liver, kidney, prostate and reproductive system. We also specialize in treatment of clotting and bleeding disorders, myleodysplasia, anemia, white cell disorders, red cell disorders, platelet disorders, Leukemias and Lymphomas. Office of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (CEHP) Target Audience: This symposium is designed for clinicians involved in multidisciplinary cancer care. Including but not limited to medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists ; radiologists; internal medicine physicians; oncology nurses; physician assistants; and other health care professionals. CEHP offers nationally recognized continuing medical education activities in a variety of specialty areas. As an ACCME accredited provider, we are committed to improving the quality of health care and advancing the practice of medicine by providing exceptional educational course for physicians and other health care professionals. Additional information on our office and services can be found at Attendance: 100 Health Care Professionals

4 Agenda Saturday, June 30, 2018 Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Welcome Robert S. Siegel, MD 8:15 am Lung Cancer Benjamin Levy, MD Johns Hopkins University 9:15 am Breast Cancer William Gradishar, MD Northwestern University 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Colon Cancer Daniel Haller, MD University of Pennsylvania 11:15 am Hematologic Malignancy Kieron Dunleavy, MD 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Head and Neck Cancer David Adelstein, MD Cleveland Clinic 1:45 pm Urologic Oncology Jeanny Aragon Ching, MD Inova, Schar Cancer Institute 2:30 pm Next Generation Sequencing Howard Burris, MD Sarah Cannon Research Institute 3:15 am Closing Remarks Robert S. Siegel, MD 3:30 pm Adjourn *Agenda subject to change.

5 Benefits of Exhibiting Interact face-to-face with influential decision makers Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace Expand your prospect place and strengthen existing customer relationships Introduce new product and services Generate new sales leads Acknowledgement Acknowledgement slide announcement in the session room(s) Acknowledgement from the speaker podium Acknowledgement in the final Course Syllabus Acknowledgement on course website Exhibit Fees Exhibitor $2,000 Included with your Exhibit Materials: table linens, carpet, and chairs Electricity Complimentary access for (2) company representatives - Exhibitors will be provided name badges/passes, which must be worn at all times. Two name badges will be provided for each day. *More than two colleagues will be subject to an additional fee of $250 per person. Attendee List: a list of pre-registered attendees will be sent all confirmed exhibitors prior to the symposium. After the symposium, a final list will be sent. Please note: only limited attendee information will be provided (name, affiliation, city and state) Refreshments and lunches; however, we ask that exhibitors wait until attendees have selected their refreshments/food. * Exhibitor fees do not include hotel accommodations or travel. Exhibit Schedule * Each exhibit space includes a 6 table and two chairs. Install Exhibit Hours 7-8:00am 10-10:30am 12:00-1:00pm 2:30 3:15pm 6-7:00am Breakfast and Exhibits Break and Exhibits Lunch Break and Exhibits Dismantle 3-4:00pm

6 Configuration Specifications All exhibits should be free-standing and selfsupported. Linear configurations may not be designed to obstruct the view of nearby tables or to block exits or doorways. Hanging signs are not permitted. Exhibit Area The number of exhibitors will determine the exact arrangement of the exhibit area; however, all exhibitors will be located outside of the main meeting room in the same area as the refreshments. * No exhibits should be set while attendees are in the lobby/exhibit area, as not to impede traffic. Therefore, all exhibits must be set either prior to breakfast, or in between the start of the first session and the morning break. Sales and Order Taking To help companies maximize their exhibit opportunities, sales and order taking are allowed on the exhibit floor unless prohibited by law. Transactions must be consistent with the professional nature of the meeting. It is the sole responsibility of the exhibiting company to acquire any licenses or permits as may be required. GW reserves the right to restrict sales activities that it deems inappropriate, unprofessional, or which do not abide by the requirements of the meeting s accrediting body. Requesting Exhibit Space To request exhibit space, complete the online exhibit application ( and submit payment by Friday, June 8, All exhibits are subject to review by the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Science s Office of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Contact Leo Schargorodski Executive Director Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center 2150 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite Washington, D.C Tel: (202) Web: katzencancer.org

7 Terms and Conditions of Agreement 1. All exhibits are subject to review and approval by the Office of CEHP, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2. This agreement shall not be binding upon the lessor (GW) until accepted and executed by Office of CEHP, GW. A counter signed copy of the contract will be returned to you as confirmation of your participation. 3. The violation of any part of this agreement, or any part of the regulations adopted by the Lessor, shall at the election of Office of CEHP, GW cause this agreement to become null and void. In such event, all sums previously paid for or contracted to be paid under this agreement shall be assigned, or otherwise disposed of, without the written approval of GW. 4. Refunds of any payment for tabletop space will be made at the sole discretion of Office of CEHP, GW with a $75 processing fee deducted from the total paid. No refunds due to cancellations will be made if cancellation is received less than two weeks prior to the start of the event. 5. Liability/Insurance: Exhibitors shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the GW, its owners or managers which result from any act or omission of an exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GW, its owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any damages or charges resulting from exhibitor s use of the property, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of GW, its owners, managers, officers, or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates. The exhibitor acknowledges that GW does not maintain insurance covering exhibitor s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain liability insurance covering such losses. Each exhibitor, by signing an application to exhibit, understands that they assume responsibility for the conditions described above. 6. Office of CEHP, GW may, at its sole discretion, withhold or withdraw permission to distribute souvenirs, advertising or other material it considers objectionable or not in keeping with the character or purpose of Office of CEHP, GW. 7. Advertising, canvassing, solicitation of business, conferences in the interest of business, etc. are not permitted except by firms that have engaged with GW space to exhibit and then only in exhibit area assigned. Exhibitors are not permitted to go in the conference room. 8. The rental of exhibit shall not influence the control of content a selection of presenters and moderators. GW is ultimately responsible for control of content and selection of presenters and moderators. 9. Disclosure of Financial Relationships: GW will ensure disclosure to the audience of (a) company funding and (b) any significant relationship between the GW and the company or between individual speakers or moderators and the company. 10. Involvement in Content: There will be no "scripting, emphasis, or influence on content by the company or its agents. 11. Ancillary Promotional Activities: No product advertisements will be permitted in the program room. 12. Objectivity & Balance: GW will make every effort to ensure that data regarding the company's products (or competing products) are objectively selected and presented, with favorable and unfavorable information and balanced discussion of prevailing information on the product(s) and/or alternative treatments. 13. Limitations of Data: GW will ensure, to the extent possible, disclosure of limitations of data, (e.g., ongoing research, interim analyses, preliminary data, or unsupported opinion). 14. Discussion of Unapproved Uses: GW will require that presenters disclose when a product is not approved in the United States for the use under discussion. 15. Opportunities for Debate: GW will ensure opportunities for questioning or scientific debate. 16. All other support associated with this CME activity may only be provided with the full knowledge and approval of GW. 17. No other funds from the commercial company will be paid to the program director, faculty, or others involved with the CME activity (additional honoraria, extra social events, etc.). 18. Rental of registration lists is not available. 19. Taking photographs or videotaping is strictly prohibited, other than an official GW photographer. GW reserves the right to photograph or videotape an exhibit.