October 29-31, 2000 ~ Vancouver, Canada
An Invitation
On behalf of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL), it is our pleasure to invite you to the 7th Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada 29-31 October 2000.
The ISOQOL annual scientific meeting is an opportunity for the members and others interested in the mission of the society to come together to share information. With our steadily increasing attendance, ISOQOL is stepping forward as the international organization for health related quality of life. As we have worked on the program there seems to be an emerging theme concerning the "Interpretation of Health Related Quality of Life measures" and the "Determination/measurement of a meaningful change in Health Related Quality of Life."
ISOQOL Mission Statement
The scientific study of Quality of Life relevant to health and healthcare is the mission of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL). The Society promotes the rigorous investigation of health-related quality of life measurement from conceptualization to application and practice. ISOQOL fosters the worldwide exchange of information through:
* Scientific Publications,
* International Conferences,
* Educational Outreach, and Collaborative Support for HRQOL Initiatives.
A few speakers who will be appearing at the Annual Conference include:
I. Plenary:
Chair: Sharon Wood-Dauphinee
a. "Utility measurement of health-related quality of life: past, present and future" Speaker: George Torrance; Discussant: Les Lenert
b. "When does a profile beat a single number, or are two always better than one?" Speaker: Ron Hays; Discussant: Robert Kaplan
II. Closing
Chair: Ivan Barofsky
"Health-Related Quality of Life: Where are we and where should we be going?" Speaker: Ian Tannock; Panel Discussion: Ann Cull, Sally Shumaker, David Cella, Rick Berzon)
III. Invited Masters Series
a. "The added value of health-related quality-of-life evidence: is safety and efficacy enough?" Speaker: Dennis Revicki; Discussant: Bob Meyer (invited)
b. "Methods for Assessing Clinical Significance in Quality of Life Measurement" Speaker: Jeff Sloan; Discussant: Mirjam Sprangers
c. "Over-use and abuse of psychometrics - is there a role for clinimetrics?" Speaker: Peter Fayers; Discussant: TBD
d. "Evaluation of HRQOL in special populations: Children"
Panel: David Feeny, Jeanne Landgraf, Monika Bullinger (No discussant)
Location:
This year's ISOQOL Annual Meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2R7, Canada, Telephone: (604) 683-1234; Fax: (604) 689-3707.
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is located in the heart of Vancouver and its business district, adjacent to shopping at Royal Centre and the Sky Train Rapid Transit station. It is also close to all shopping, cultural, and tourist attractions. ISOQOL has negotiated a special sleeping room rate of $195 Canadian ($132 US guaranteed) per night plus tax for ISOQOL meeting attendees. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations and mention that you are with the ISOQOL meeting to receive the special rate. Telephone: (604) 683-1234 or toll free into the Hyatt Central reservations office at (800) 233-1234. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is September 25, 2000; however, we recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure that you will get a room under the ISOQOL block. Any reservations requested after September 25 will be on a "subject to availability" basis, at the best rate available. Group rates may apply 3 days prior to and after meeting dates, depending upon availability.
Cost of Exhibit Space: - $1,000 per 6' table
Each Exhibitor will Receive:
- At the meeting, a list of all meeting registrants
- A listing on the ISOQOL website as an exhibitor with a link to your company's website (if applicable)
- A listing in the conference program with a brief description of your company
- Eligibility for discounts on conference travel & hotel sleeping rooms
- One Complimentary conference registration and conference program
Space is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. All exhibits will be set up in the ballroom foyer throughout the duration of the meeting. All coffee breaks, and the flow of the meeting, will be in this foyer.
Fire Regulations:
Fire codes require materials such as table covering, drapes, etc., to be flameproof. Use of heaters, open flames, candles, lanterns, etc., as part of an exhibit is forbidden.
Security: Each exhibitor is responsible for preservation of his or her own property.
Liability/Insurance: Exhibitors shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the Hyatt Regency Hotel, its owners or managers which results from any act or omission of an exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, ISOQOL and the Hyatt Regency Hotel, its owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any damages or charges resulting from exhibitor's use of the property. The exhibitor acknowledges that ISOQOL and the Hyatt Regency Hotel do not maintain insurance covering exhibitors' 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 and agrees that they assume responsibility for the conditions described above.
Additional Conditions:
1. ISOQOL, at its sole discretion, may withhold or withdraw permission to distribute souvenirs, advertising or other material it considers objectionable or not in keeping with the character or purpose of ISOQOL.
2. All exhibitor activity must take place in the assigned area only.
3. Neither the rental of exhibit space nor the provision of grant funds shall influence the control of content a selection of presenters and moderators. ISOQOL is ultimately responsible for content and selection of presenters and moderators.
4. Disclosure of Financial Relationships: ISOQOL will ensure disclosure to the audience of (a) company funding and (b) any significant relationship between ISOQOL and the company (e.g., grant recipient) or between individual speakers or moderators and the company.
Registration Procedure:
To register for the ISOQOL Annual Conference, please fill in the attached form completely and return with your exhibitor fee to the ISOQOL Executive Office. You may also register for the conference on-line by going to www.isoqol.org.
Conference Program Advertising:
ISOQOL accepts full, half, and eighth page advertisements, as space is available. The price structure is as follows:
1/8 - Page Ad - $250
1/2 - Page Ad - $600
Full - Page Ad - $1,000
The conference program will contain information on all educational sessions and events taking place at the conference. The program will be distributed as part of the registration to attendees when they arrive at the conference. All orders must be received by September 29, 2000.
Conference Grants:
Numerous opportunities exist for companies to gain exposure at the conference through grant supported activities. In addition, grants to the annual conference aid in supporting the continued work of the quality of life research community, scholarships, and ISOQOL in transforming health care in this country.
Grant providers will receive the following for their participation:
- A listing in the final conference program
- A listing on the ISOQOL website as a sponsor
- Signs at the activity indicating grant support
- Listing in the ISOQOL Newsletter following the conference
1. All exhibits and advertisements are subject to review and approval by the International Society for Quality of Life Research.
2. This agreement shall not be binding upon the lessor (ISOQOL) until accepted and executed by ISOQOL. 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 ISOQOL 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 ISOQOL.
4. Refunds of any payment for exhibit space will be made at the sole discretion of ISOQOL with a $75 processing fee deducted from the total paid. No refunds due to cancellations will be made after September 29, 2000.
Return to:
ISOQOL Executive Office
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, Virginia 22101-3906 USA
Signature of Company Representative:
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Date:___________
Signature of ISOQOL Representative:
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Date:___________
7th Annual Scientific Conference ~ ISOQOL
Participation Contract
Exhibit Space Application
(Please Print or Type)
Company Name:
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Address:
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City/State/Zip/Country
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Phone/FAX/Email:
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Contact Person/Title:
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A. Company Description for Program (30 words or less)
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B. Name of Exhibit Personnel for Badges: (Limited to 1 per table)
1._____________
2._____________
C. Exhibit Space Requesting:
_____ 6' tables @ $1,000 each
D. Conference Grant:
Suggested Donation: $5,000
Amount of Donation: $_____________
E. Corporate Sponsorship:
Scholarship Fund
Suggested Donation: $1000
Amount of Donation: $_____________
(This fund enables members from developing countries to attend the conference. Sponsors name will be recognized as funding this award.)
F. Conference Program Advertising: (please enclose camera ready ad, preferably on IBM compatible disk)
1/8 - Page Ad - $250
1/2 - Page Ad - $600
Full - Page Ad - $1,000
Payment and Contractual Considerations:
Full payment must accompany this application in order for space to be reserved. Payment may be made by check, wire transfer, MasterCard, VISA or American Express. ISOQOL's tax ID number is 54-1985637.
Total Amount Due: $_____________
Check Amount $_____________
Transferred $_____________
Date:_____________
Bill my credit card in the amount of $_____________
Visa____ MasterCard____ American Express____
Credit Card #:__________________________
Exp. Date:_____________
Cardholder Signature:__________________________