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Asia Pacific AIDS & Co-infections Conference 2018 - Meeting Prospectus 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 4

Meeting description 5

Needs assessment 5

Mission 5

Target audience 5

Program description 5

Meeting objectives 6

Learning outcomes/ Impact 6

Assessment method 6

Accreditation 6

Venue Location 7

Aknowedgements 8

Enduring materials 9

Draft program 10

Committees 12

Infographics 2017 Edition 14

Conference particiaption grants 15

Exhibition 16

Satellites 17

Corporate support items 18

Contact 19

Asia Pacific AIDS & Co-infections Conference 2018 - Meeting Prospectus4

Mark Boyd, BA, BM, BS, MHID,

DCTM&H, MD, FRACP Meeting Co-Chair 2018

Patrick Chung-Ki Li, MBBS, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP

Meeting Co-Chair 2018

Dear Colleague,

It is our pleasure to announce that the Asia Pacific AIDS & Co-infections Conference (APACC) is scheduled to take place on 28 -30 June 2018 in Hong Kong. Over the years, enormous progress has been made in the fight against HIV and co-infections with HIV. Both academia and industry have contributed greatly to equipping the medical community with the best medications and expertise possible to optimally treat their HIV and co-infected patients. However, the international platforms for scientific interchange are not always accessible to medical professionals worldwide due to budget and travel restrictions. Also, these major events do not regularly address local and regional issues. In particular, the Asian medical community in this field of research is facing challenges in tin this regard as there is currently no platform that serves the needs of HIV healthcare professionals in this region.

The APACC provides a much-needed scientific platform that focuses on the developments, issues and needs in the Asia Pacific region, which has no other conference of this kind. Researchers have the opportunity to present and discuss the latest developments and are offered opportunities for interaction, networking and building collaborations. Top experts integrate science and clinical practice through state-of-the-art lectures, clinical case discussions, round-table discussions and debates in order to reach consensus on best practices and develop guidelines for treatment.

We look forward to welcoming you in Hong Kong!

Meeting Chairs 2018

WELCOME

Annette Sohn, MD

Meeting Co-Chair 2018


NEEDS STATEMENT

Over the years, treating viral diseases has become more and more complex. Given the increase in therapeutic options in Asia and the Pacific, clinicians and researchers would clearly benefit from the opportunity to be informed and to discuss the newest data and their implications for clinical practice. The APACC provides a much-needed scientific platform that focuses on the developments, issues and needs in the Asia Pacific region. Researchers have the opportunity to present and discuss the latest developments and are offered opportunities for interaction, networking and building collaborations. Top experts integrate science and clinical practice through state-of-the-art lectures, clinical case discussions, round-table discussions and debates in order to reach consensus on best practices and develop guidelines for treatment.

MISSION

APACC highlights and addresses the challenges in combating and controlling the HIV and co-infection epidemics in the Asia-Pacific region, home to more than half the world’s population.

By bringing together national, regional, and international experts and connecting countries from across the resource spectrum, this conference places an emphasis on new research findings, treatment guidelines, policy, and addressing stigma and discrimination, particularly among vulnerable populations. We aim to help and encourage regional healthcare and community representatives to better understand the context of HIV-infection. By empowering healthcare providers, community representatives, and all those involved in championing the rights of people with HIV and related co-infections, we can achieve successful responses to these pandemics.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Medical professionals involved in daily care of individuals infected with HIV and HIV-HCV, HIV-HBV, HIV-TB and other HIV co-infections

• Clinical, translational and basic researchers, physicians, general practitioners, nurses

• Residents, post-graduates and PhD students

• Government agency personnel, NGO representatives, health authority personnel

• Industry representatives

• Social workers, advocates and community workers

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This 2.5 day regional meeting consists of pleanary & parallel sessions, invited lectures, clinical case discussions, round-table discussions, symposia, oral abstract- and poster presentations. In order to ensure an interactive workshop setting, much time is allocated to discussion. As the meeting is abstract driven, it is an excellent platform for young investigators to present their research. To ensure the quality of the accepted abstracts, all submitted abstracts go through a peer-reviewed process conducted the Organizing and Scientific Committees.

MEETING DESCRIPTION


MEETING OBJECTIVES

• Gather cross-disciplinary professionals in an interactive workshop setting to present and discuss the latest developments in the field of HIV

• Promote dissemination and successful translation of new knowledge regarding HIV and co-infections while facilitating a neutral, scientific knowledge exchange

• Foster new and lasting crossdisciplinary partnerships and collaborations between researchers in HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, policy makers, NGOs, among others in order to improve the knowledge sharing, with the end goal of improving health span within the rapidly HIV/AIDS population

• Attract, showcase, and maintain new, early career, and underrepresented investigators to this multidisciplinary area of research and to translate novel findings into clinical practice

LEARNING OUTCOMES/ IMPACT

Evaluation of the previous event showed that 92% of the participants (strongly) agreed that their knowledge on HIV and Hepatitis increased. 78% of the participants indicated that they are intending to incorporate this gained knowledge into the clinical care of their patients. Not having access to medication or the procedures was considered by 41% of the participants as the main reason for not incorporating the knowledge.

After participating in this activity, the participants will be able to:

• describe the major achievements and

challenges in antiviral therapy for HIV- and/or hepatitis-infected patients in the Asian Pacific Region.

• identify improved treatment options of their patients

• initiate (research) collaborations to further improve the level of knowledge on clinical management in the Asian Pacific Region.

After attending this meeting, HCPs will be able to incorporate newly learned knowledge to the clinical care of their patients. Moreover, non-HCP participants will be able to make appropriate adjustments to policies in public, institutional and private settings.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Virology Education provides each delegate with a detailed feedback form where they assess the quality of the speakers, attainment of meeting objectives, their intent to change, the rationale behind their motivation to attend, general logistics of the meeting, and much more.

All questions are analyzed and a comprehensive report created and shared with Organizing Committee members. These reports help us better understand our delegates and improve our meetings.

For a maximum response rate, session chairs encourage participants to take a few minutes and complete the feedback forms. We are also introducing a web-based application for electronic access.

ACCREDITATION

CME accredition will be available.

MEETING DESCRIPTION


The 3rd Asia Pacific AIDS &Co-infections Conference will be held in Hong Kong. When choosing our venues, we make sure they are always of the highest standards with expert staff. We make sure our guests are accommodated in every way possible and that logistical & practical information and assistance is always at hand. Located in Wan Chai North and alongside Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition

Centre (HKCEC) is one of two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

We take your reputation seriously and deliver only the highest standards

MEETING DESCRIPTION

VENUE LOCATION


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PREVIOUS SPONSORS

ENDORSERS

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REGIONAL NETWORKSupporting the HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Workforce in the Asia Paci�c.


ENDURING MATERIALS

INFECTIOUS DISEASES ONLINEEnduring information presented at the conference will be freely retrievable and widely disseminated to reach thousands of virtual participants beyond the walls of the conference center. Infectious Diseases Online is a premier online platform offering scientific materials in special topical areas and proceedings of conferences. By accessing the website, visitors have full access to:

• Abstract Books

• Meeting Reports

• Workshop Presentations

• Webcasts

All the data on Infectious Diseases Online is organized by workshop and date, making the materials highly organized and easy to find.

www.infectiousdiseasesonline.com


THURSDAY 28 JUNE 201810:00 Registration

12:00 Walk-in lunch

Plenary session 1

13:30-16:00 Keynote & opening session

16:00-16:10 Group picture

16:10-16:30 Coffee break & poster viewing

Parallel session 1

16:30-18:00 Track 1

Parallel session 2

16:30-18:00 Track 2

Parallel session 3

16:30-18:00 Track 3

18:00-19:00 Industry-sponsored symposium

19:00-20:00 Welcome reception

FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2018


Plenary session 2

09:00-10:30


Parallel session 4

11:30-13:00 Track 4

Parallel session 5

11:30-13:00 Track 5

Parallel session 6

11:30-13:00 Track 6

13:00-14:00 Lunch break & poster viewing

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Parallel session 7

14:00-16:00 Track 7

Parallel session 8

14:00-16:00 Track 8

Parallel session 9

14:00-16:00 Track 9


Plenary session 3

16:00-18:00


SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018


Plenary session 4

09:00-10:45


Plenary session 5

11:15-13:00

13:00 Closure of the Conference by the Conference Chairs


COMMITTEES

CHAIR 2018

Annette Sohn MD

TREAT Asia, amfAR, Thailand

CHAIR 2018

Patrick Chung-Ki Li MBBS, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP Hong Kong Sanatorium and

Hospital, Hong Kong

CHAIR 2018

Mark Boyd BA, BM, BS, MHID,

DCTM&H, MD, FRACP Lyell McEwin Hospital, University of Adelaide,

Australia

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Nicholas Paton MD, FRCP

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Nittaya Phanuphak MD, PhD

Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre,

Thailand

Sharon Lewin FRACP, PhD, FAAHMS

University of Melbourne, Australia

David Cooper MD, DSC

Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales,

Australia

Jürgen Rockstroh MD

University of Bonn, Germany

Thuy Le MD, DPhi

The Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme,

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam

Jonathan Schapiro MD

Sheba Medical Centre, Israel

Joseph D. Tucker MD, PhD

UNC at Chapel Hill, USA

Charles Boucher MD, PhD

Erasmus Medical Centre, the Netherlands


SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dashika Anshu Balak, MBBS, Suva Reproductive Health Clinic, Fiji Islands

Zhiwei Chen, PhD, DVM, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Jun Yong Choi, MD, PhD, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea

Rino A Gani, MD, PhD, University of Indonesia, Indonesia

Ishwar Gilada, MD, DDV, FCPS, AIDS Society of India

Yee-Tak Hui, FHKAM, FRCP, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong

Chien-Ching Hung, MD, PhD, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan

Aikichi Iwamoto, MD, DMSci, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Japan

Thana Khawcharoenporn, MD, MSc, Thammasat University, Thailand

Saye Khoo, MD, PhD, University of Liverpool, UK

N. Kumarasamy, MD, PhD, YRGCARE Medical Centre, India

Eternity Labo, MD, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Philippines

Ching-Lung Lai, MD, FRCP, FRACP, FHKCP, FHKAM (Med), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Man-Po Lee, MBBS, MSc, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong

Nelson Lee, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Seng Gee Lim, MD, FRCP, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Hsi-Hsun Lin, MD, PhD, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan

Hongzhou Lu, MD, PhD, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, China

Tuti Parwati Merati, MD, PhD, Udayana University, Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia

Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, MD, PhD, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Vietnam

Shinichi Oka, MD, PhD, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan

Praphan Phanuphak, MD, PhD, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Thailand

Kiat Ruxrungtham, MD, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Thomas Man-Kit So, MBBS, FHKCP, FHKAM, MRCP, FRCP, FRCP RCPS, DTM&H, Dip Clin Derm, The Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases, Hong Kong

Akifumi Takaori-Kondo, MD, PhD, Kyoto University, Japan

Owen Tsang, MBChB, MRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM, MTH, DTM&H, MSc, LSHTM, FRCP, Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong

Rudi Wisaksana, MD, PhD, Padjadjaran University, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Indonesia

Evy Yunihastuti, MD, PhD, Universitas Indonesia, HIV Integrated Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia

Fujie Zhang, MD, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China

Adeeba Kamarulzaman, MBBS, FRACP, University of Malaya


INFOGRAPHICS 2017 EDITION

REGISTRANT DEMOGRAPHICS

WORKPLACE TYPE Multiple answers were allowed N=105

NEEDS ASSESSMENT - REGIONAL NEEDS AND GAPS Multiple answers were allowed N=219

PROFESSIONAL ROLE Multiple answers were allowed N=363


CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION GRANTS

Conference Participation Grants (CPGs) provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to attend a conference they would otherwise be unable to attend. All applications include a CV, a motivation letter, and potentially an abstract (requirements vary depending on the workshop). These are submitted via an independent CPG portal and are evaluated against assessment criteria using a robust, impartial and independent peer review processes led by the Grant Review Committee. This process ensures that only the highest quality, most relevant and most competitive research is accepted.

These grants are supported by financial contributions allocated by the sponsor, who has no control, influence, or involvement in the selection process. Priority is given to applicants who have actively contributed to original research / scientific work that will be presented at the meeting and/or those who will profit most from participating in order to improve their daily clinical management.

These grants help defray costs for registration, travel and accommodation for delegates and foster their ability to form valuable professional networks and develop vital collaborations. Conference participation grant applications will be solicited, selected and awarded by an expert Grant Review Committee.

Please note that the TITANIUM, PLATINUM and GOLD support levels will reduce the costs for conference participation grants. Supporters can indicate a desired number of CPGs to be granted in the response form further below.

Below are several CPG options:

FULL GRANTS

This includes conference registration, travel and accommodation.

YOUNG INVESTIGATORS GRANTS

Conference registration including access to all scientific sessions and exhibition, based on the highest scored abstract.

REGISTRATION ONLY GRANTS

Conference registration including access to all scientific sessions and exhibitions.

Please contact the Organizing Secretariat for discounts for large groups (>50). TRAVEL ONLY GRANTS

Flights to/from Hong Kong.


EXHIBITION

APACC 2018 offers a unique opportunity to both commercial and non-commercial organizations to showcase their products and services to the region's leading professionals. With more than 600 delegates expected, your organization cannot afford to miss the chance to reach so many key players.

Delegates will comprise clinicians, researchers, scientists and other healthcare providers.

The exhibition area includes a coffee area ensuring a constant flow.

EXHIBITION SPACE

The price shall be per square meter “bare floor space” and a discount shall be offered to non-commercial organizations and early birds. Titanium and platinum sponsors will also be entitled to an additional discount.

To ensure your participation, book your space at APACC 2018 early, as applications will close if capacity is reached.

RESERVATION CONDITIONS

All reservations must be made in writing to the Organizing Secretariat. Exhibitors who have paid for their space or shell scheme package will receive the exhibition manual including information on how to order additional materials and services such as furniture, electricity, security and cleaning.

SHELL SCHEME PACKAGE

• Shell scheme frame, basic lighting, electrical socket

• Fascia panel with standard lettering

• 1 table, 2 chairs

• 100 word company/product profile in the final program

• Cleaning of public areas and gangways

SPACE ONLY

• Self-built booths will require written approval for design based on technical specifications and scale drawin

Tentative opening hours: 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITYPROMOTE

YOUR BRAND


TITANIUM, PLATINUM and GOLD sponsors are offered the opportunity to organize a satellite session. Satellite sessions take place in the conference centre, but are fully organized and coordinated by the host organization.

The Program Committee reviews the content and speakers of the satellite meetings to ensure the scientific and ethical principles of the conference are met.

Criteria for approval include the following:

• Satellites should reflect and/or support the vision and goals of the conference

• Satellites should address HIV and HIV co-infections. Topics could include diagnosis, vaccines or other therapeutic measures or other topics in the above areas

• The satellite program should reflect conference policies and goals of diversity and inclusion

FORMAT

Several formats are offered. Please contact the Organizing Secretariat for more options and details.

TIME SLOT ALLOCATION

Time slots are assigned according to the level of sponsorship and on a first come first served basis. Time slots are assigned to companies in the following order:

1. TITANIUM sponsors

2. PLATINUM sponsors

3. GOLD sponsors

SATELLITE ORGANIZATION

Companies hosting their symposium at APACC 2018 can outsource its planning and organization to Virology Education. This will include:

• Development of the scientific program

• Slide preparation

• Faculty arrangement and management

• Logistical organization

• Publicity

• Recording of the satellite symposium (recording on actual costs)

• Evaluation report

RESERVATION CONDITIONS

All reservations must be made in writing to the Organizing Secretariat.

All rooms will be equipped with all standard equipment required to run a meeting. Satellite organizers who have paid for their slot will receive the satellite manual including information on the session room set up and AV as well as information on how to order extra equipment if needed.

SATELLITES

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITYPROMOTE

YOUR BRAND


ADDITIONAL BAG INSERTS

Additonal bag inserts can be purchased by both industry and non-industry organizations. This could include one or more of the following:

• A4 or A5 ads or flyers

• Booklets and/ or journals

• Pamphlets

• Foldable A3 posters (anything larger or heavier than 2kg must be discussed with the organizing secretariat)

ABSTRACTS ON USB STICKS

USB sticks containing oral and poster presentations can be given to conference delegates. Your logo will be placed on the insert with USB stick acknowledging your company's support.

PROGRAM BOOK CONTENT

You can purchase additional space in the program book. The space can be used for advertisements, op-ed pieces (there is a maximum word count, please contact us for more information), Interviews or other announcements. We are at your disposal if you would like to discuss other opportunities.

BOTTLED WATER

By sponsoring the bottled water, your logo will be placed prominently next to the events logo on the bottle.

EVENT MOBILE PHONE APP

With the conference app, delegates will have access to the program, list of participants, abstracts and faculty biographies. most importantly, they are able to connect with other delegates, exchange details and receive updates on the program sessions, including symposiums.

Your logo will be placed in the opening page with an acknowledgmenet note.

EMAIL MARKETING

Reach thousands in one of the pre-planned newsletters scheduled in the run-up to the meeting. If you have planned a symposium, this is an excellent opprtunity to let people know.

BRANDED STATIONERY

Providing delegates with a functional item used throughout the conference is a great way to get exposure. You have the option of sponsoring:

• notepads

• pencils

CORPORATE SUPPORT ITEMS


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:

VIROLOGY EDUCATION

Biltstraat 106

3572 BJ Utrecht

the Netherlands

www.virology-education.com

[email protected]

+31 30 230 7140

THIS MEETING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Virology Education is the leading industry provider of state of the art medical programs within the field of infectious diseases. With nearly 20 years of experience, we are committed to delivering highly acclaimed and CME accredited medical education workshops and conferences consistently. Our solid network of KOLs and rich database of HCPs enable us to develop high-profile programs specifically tailored to the educational needs of the medical community.

For more information, to sponsor APACC 2018, or to request a tailored proposal, please contact:

Alice Posthumus-Plantinga Managing Director

T: +31 (0) 30 230 71 40 M: +31 (0) 6 2248 2179 E: [email protected]

Kun-Chieh Wu Project Manager

T: +31 (0) 30 230 71 40 M: +31 (0) 6 2371 1706 E: [email protected]

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