November 7-10, 2001 ~ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ISOQOL would like to thank the following companies for their participation as exhibitors at this year’s meeting:
Assist Technologies
Assist Technologies, Inc. (AT) is a complete outsourcing service to collect/manage patient survey data as part of clinical trial or outcomes studies, replacing traditional paper surveys with easy to use touch-screens.
Assist Technologies, Inc. (AT), 3295 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 USA
Tel.: 480/874-9400; FAX: 480/874-9414; e-mail: janet@assisttouch.com
Galen Research
Galen Research specializes in disease-specific QoL and utility assessment, including instrument development and adaptation. Collaborations with research organizations in Europe and Research Triangle Institute in the USA facilitate international capability.
Galen Research, Enterprise House, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Manchester, M15 6SE, UK
Tel.: +44 (0) 161 226 4446; FAX: +44 (0) 161 226 4478; e-mail: spm@galen.eng.net
MAPI
MAPI is a non-profit international health outcomes organization established to support and promote collaborative research in the field of patient reported outcomes (PROs).
MAPI Research Institute, 27, rue de la Villette, 69003 Lyon, FRANCE
Tel.: +33 (0) 4 72 13 66 67; FAX: +33 (0) 4 72 13 69 50; e-mail: kconway@mapi.fr
MEDTAP International, Inc.
MEDTAP International performs state-of-the-art health services research, specializing in studies of health outcomes, economic evaluation and modeling, policy research and analysis, and training in outcomes research methods. MEDTAP documents the impact of medical interventions as well as the use of medical resources and cost of care from the perspective of patients and their caregivers, health care providers, and society as a whole. Health care decision makers use this research to make better-informed judgments about the allocation of health resources.
MEDTAP International, Inc., 7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Tel.: 301/654-9729; FAX: 301/654-9864; e-mail: waller@MEDTAP.com
Exhibitor Invitation
On behalf of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL), it is our pleasure to invite you to the 8th Annual Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 7-10, 2001.
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 (HRQL). This year's meeting will have four themes: "HRQL in Daily Clinical Practice," "Health-related Quality of Life (HRQL) and Mental Health," "Psychosocial Modeling of HRQL Outcomes," and the "HRQL, Happiness, and Social Indicators Research."
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 Sessions HRQL in Daily Clinical Practice: Michael Baum (UK) and John Ware (US)
HRQL and Mental Health: Hans Ormel (NL) and George Awad (CA)
Psychosocial Modeling of HRQL Outcomes: Susan Folkman (US) and Hannah McGee (Ireland)
HRQL, Happiness and Social Indicators Research: Ruut Veenhoven (NL) and Alex Michalos (CA)
II. Special Multi-Speaker Sessions Clinical Significance of HRQL Outcomes; chair: Jeff Sloan (US)
HRQL in Ethnic Minority Cancer Populations; chair: Claudette Varricchio (US)
HRQL and the Cognitive Sciences; chair: Ivan Barofsky (US)
Summary Measures of Population Health; chair: David Feeny (CA)
Location:
This year's ISOQOL Annual Meeting will take place at the RAI Congress Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Telephone: +31 (0) 20 549 1927; Fax: +31 (0) 20 549 1949.
The RAI Congress Centre is located in the heart of Amsterdam, accessible to hotels (within 20 minutes) and public transportation. It is also close to all shopping, cultural, and tourist attractions.
| Hotel Accommodation ISOQOL has arranged through the RAI Hotel Service special sleeping room rates with several hotels, ranging from 159 Nlg (~$80 US) to 588 Nlg (~$294 US) per night plus tax for ISOQOL meeting attendees. All hotels are within 20 minutes of the RAI Centre by public transport, and are also close to shopping, cultural, and tourist attractions! Hotel arrangements may be made through the RAI Hotel Service, Postbus 77777,1070 MS Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Telephone:+31 (0) 20 549 1927; Fax: +31 (0) 20 549 1949; website: www.rai-hotelservice.nl; e-mail: Hotelservice@rai.nl. An ISOQOL 2001 Hotel Reservation Form is available here. Please complete the form and return it to RAI Hotel Service. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is August 15, 2001; 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 August 15 will be on a “subject availability” basis, at the best rate available. |
Cost of Exhibit Space: - $1,000US 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 RAI Congress Centre, 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 RAI Congress Centre, 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 andthe RAI Congress Centre 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 conference registration form completely and return with your exhibitor fee to the ISOQOL Executive Office. You may also register for the conference on-line.
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 October 1, 2001.
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 October 1, 2001.
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:___________
8th 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 $_____________
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Bill my credit card in the amount of $_____________
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