CONGRESS DOCUMENTATION FORM for

6th European Congress of Immunology in Amsterdam,

The Netherlands, 2021

Theme: Building bridges Contents

Introduction pag 5 1. Host pag 7 2. Date pag 8 3. City Amsterdam pag 8 4. Site(s) pag 12 5. Facilities for pag 13 6. Housing pag 22 7. Transportation pag 24 8. Programme pag 28 9. Administrative Organization pag 30

2 3 Introduction

To the Members of the Board and delegates

of the European Federation of Immunological Societies, EFIS

Utrecht, June 12, 2015

Dear members of the board, dear delegates,

On behalf of the Dutch Society of Immunology, it is our pleasure to cordially invite EFIS to hold the 6th European Congress of Immunology in Amsterdam from August 29 – September 1, 2021.

Inspired by the beautiful city of Amsterdam with its many channels and bridges, the theme of the congress will be “building bridges”. We hope and anticipate that organizing the 6th ECI around this theme, will enthuse bridging between different immunological disciplines, between basic, translational and clinical science, young- and established immunologists, and, most and for all, will inspire and help building bridges across Europe, European immunology and European immunologists. For this we will not only include interactive sessions, but will also keep the registration fees for students at the same level as in Vienna and Glasgow.

The Dutch Society of Immunology has celebrated his 50th birthday last year, and has traditionally been strong in basic, translational and clinical immunology. Its membership number is well above 1300 members. These members do not only include senior investigators, group leaders and clinicians, but also about 400 graduate students and more than 100 research technicians. The Dutch Society will work together with EFIS to organize an exciting scientifi c program of the highest standards in the charming city of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and has been a center of creativity and culture for centuries. From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fi shing village, the city became famous during the 17th-century (Golden Age), as the leading hub for trade and art. People have made the city unique; it has a highly individual, spirited and young-at-heart character. “Amsterdammers” are known for their friendly, tolerant and cosmopolitan nature; that’s why not too surprisingly, most speak at least two languages (English is almost always one of them). With inhabitants from 177 different cultures, Amsterdam is one of the top three most diverse cities in the world.

The city has an excellent public transport network and is located 15 minutes from the main airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The RAI convention center is only eight minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by public transportation and just 15 minutes from the city center.

Amsterdam RAI provides a location allowing an interactive meeting. And with the realization of a new hotel in 2018 on the RAI complex, speakers, exhibitors, and organizers can be located on site, and still be extremely close to the center of town. Taken this all together we feel that ECI 2021 Amsterdam will be a memorable event for the European Immunologists.

We hope that Amsterdam can serve as bridgehead for another stimulating and attractive European Congress for Immunology and to welcome you all in Amsterdam in 2021.

Sincerely yours,

Reina Mebius, Chairman Rene Toes, Treasurer Edward Knol, Secretary General

Dutch Society for Immunology

4 5 1. Host Society

The Nederlandse Vereniging voor Immunologie (NVVI)/Dutch Society for Immunology (DSI) was established in 1964 by Joghem van Loghem, Jon van Rood, Willy Hijmans, Dick van Bekkum, and Frits Keuning. Currently, DSI has more than 1300 members. Many of them are post-docs, leaders of research groups, and/or clinicians, more than 400 members are graduate students, as many as 130 are research technicians, and there are even a few dozen undergraduates among the members.

All eight universities and their academic hospitals in The Netherlands accommodate one or more departments and laboratories that are active in immunology: conducting research, providing teaching and training plans, offering diagnostic services, and providing expertize to the community. These activities are not limited to medical faculties, but also include the veterinary school and several pharmaceutical faculties, as well as the agricultural university, and technical universities. Most large peripheral hospitals harbor facilities for diagnostic immunology. Several major non-university institutes are strongly engaged in immunology. Instances are the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), IntraVacc and Bilthoven Biologicals (formerly the Netherlands Vaccine Institute), the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientifi c Research (TNO), and the Biomedical Primate Research Center (BPRC).

Valorization of research achievements into clinical valuables, through ventures (co)established by Dutch immunologists, has been increasingly successful. Major examples include the vaccine company Crucell (Leiden), the biosimilars company Synthon (Nijmegen) and the biologicals companies Centocor (Leiden) and Genmab (Utrecht).

The DSI holds itself responsible also for the quality of clinical and laboratory patient care. Medical Immunology is a laboratory health care specialty that provides know-how and investigative facilities for diagnosis and therapeutic follow-up of immunological disorders. The 3-years training program comprises diagnostic theory, practice, and translational research, and includes transplantation biomedicine and was among the very fi rst well-developed and certifi ed training programs in its fi eld in Europe. Currently, there are 54 accredited medical immunologists. Clinical Immunology is a subspecialty and registry for physicians (mostly specialists in internal medicine, rheumatology, or pediatrics) taking care of patients with immunological disorders. It has its own training requirements and schedules, which are actively being developed further.

The DSI has always considered it one of her tasks to contribute to the ongoing scientifi c education of technicians and students. Since 1972, the Society organizes an annual 2 days’ spring meeting, in order to bring together young scientists and technicians. Invited speakers are national and international experts of the selected topic(s), who have been instructed to thoroughly introduce their subject and put it in a wide perspective. Also, the communication and exchanges are more informal and intense than at the average regular science meeting. The average attendance in the last few years is about 400 participants.

The annual DSI scientifi c meeting in December is attended by approximately 600 members. In addition to key note speakers from all over the world, oral presentations are selected from the many submitted high quality abstracts. Non-selected abstracts are presented as posters combined with condensed talks during common session walks, giving young scientists an early opportunity to meet and discuss their work with peers. Further, several “educational track sessions” are organized, to timely expose young PhD students and technicians to new technical and scientifi c developments.

6 7 2. Date

Sunday 29 August till Wednesday 1 September 2021

3. City Amsterdam

Facts & figures of Amsterdam :

Inhabitants 790.044 Inhabitants Greater Amsterdam 2.158.592 Nationalities 175 Bicycles 600.000 Trees 220.000 Bulb fl owers in parks and public gardens 600.000 Parks 28 City trams 232 Ferryboats 9 Markets 21 Shops 6.179 Antique shops 165 Diamond polishing factories 24 Canals 165 Bridges 1.281 Wooden drawbridges 8 Canal boats and saloon boats 110 Houseboats 2.500 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings 6.800 Gable stones 654 Statues and sculptures 302 Windmills 6 Musea 51 Paintings of Rembrandt 22 Paintings of Van Gogh 206 Concerts and theatrical performances per year 16.000 Concerts and theatrical performances per day 40 Theatres and concert halls 55 Cinemas 61 Cafés and bars 1.215 Discotheques 36 Restaurants 1.250 Hotel beds 41.000

8 9 Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a very accessible and compact city, with a historic city centre. It is vibrant, multicultural and hosts many exciting festivals, events and exhibitions. The city has an excellent public transport network and is located 15 minutes from the main airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

General

As Amsterdam is a surprisingly compact city with excellent public transport , travelling around is quick and easy. Amsterdam is the ideal place for planning an extra informal meeting with your colleagues! What about arranging to meet up in one of the 51 museums, many of them within walking distance of the city centre, or in one of the 25 beautiful old courtyards, 1215 pavement cafés or 55 theatres. After a busy day you may appreciate a relaxing stroll back to one of the 350 excellent hotels to take your mind of things.

Culture

The Netherlands’ capital city has been a centre of creativity and culture for centuries. From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fi shing village to its current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amsterdam has a strong tradition as a centre of culture and commerce. During the 17th-century (Golden Age), the city became famous as the leading hub for trade and art; in the 1960s, it emerged as Europe’s magical centre. People have made the city unique; it has a highly individual, spirited and young-at-heart character. Amsterdammers are known for their friendly, tolerant and cosmopolitan nature; that’s why not too surprisingly, most speak at least two languages (English is almost always one of them). With inhabitants from 177 different cultures, Amsterdam is one of the top three most diverse cities in the world.

Museums

Amsterdam has 51 museums, with a wide range of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. The largest and most renowned institutions include: the Van Gogh Museum (world’s largest collection of the artist’s masterpieces), the Rijksmuseum (works of the 17th-century Dutch masters Rembrandt and Vermeer), the Stedelijk Museum (world-renowned bastion of modern and contemporary art), the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House, the baroque Royal Palace on the Dam square and the Rembrandthuis. There is also a surprising number smaller museums, which exhibit a great diversity of art and collections in Amsterdam . The recent popularity of photography and multimedia has also fl ourished in Amsterdam.

10 11 4. Site(s) 5. Facilities for:

5.1. Scientific sessions

Congress Venue - Amsterdam RAI 5.1.1. Plenary sessions (specify number of halls and their capacities)

Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre is one of Europe’s most important international exhibition and conference Hall 11, 5000 pax venues, which plays host to almost 1,5 million visitors annually. Each year, 1000 national and international Hall 11 adjacent to Halls 9 and 10, and the Holland Restaurant. The Holland Restaurant provides a view of Hall conferences and cultural functions are held in the Convention Centre, which is fl anked by Amsterdam RAI’s 11. The hall has a surface area of 9,035 m². The hall has a single connection to Hall 9. The hall can be reached via three exhibition complexes. The Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre is situated in one of Amsterdam’s Entrance C, the Holland Complex entrance and during set up and take down via the two loading doors. Entrance parkland areas, only three kilometres from the historic city centre and thirteen kilometres from Amsterdam C is located on Level 0 and has a surface area of 1,835 m². Toilets and a cloakroom are located near the entrance. Schiphol Airport. This modern conference centre, the largest of its kind in the country, is professionally There are also toilets located along the side of the hall in the direction of Hall 10 and 11. The access route is via work equipped, serviced and staffed to meet all the needs of successful international meetings. Amsterdam RAI is terrace P4/P5. Parking is available in Car park P1. There are two, permanent food & beverage outlets just outside best measured in terms of the expertise of its management and staff, and the advanced and sophisticated the hall; the Holland Restaurant, on Level +2 and the Holland Café, underneath the Holland Restaurant on Level +1. amenities that enhance event programmes and ensure the comfort of the delegates. The fi rst aid post is situated in the entrance area next to the cloakroom on Level 0. As the hall is located on Level +1 disabled people can access the hall using the lift from Entrance C on Level 0. There is a toilet for the handicapped on Level +1 next to the Holland Lounge. During construction and dismantling the lift in the entrance outside Hall Amsterdam RAI was established in 1893, with the founding of the Dutch Bicycle Industry Association (Dutch 9 can be used, which provides access to car park P1. acronym RI referring to the Dutch Bicycle Industry Association). In 1900, the association added the letter “A” to include Automobile. This confi guration is based on a plenary room of 5000 pax. In case the number of attendees will be 3000 pax an alternative, more cost effective, room confi guration will be used: the Elicium I and II will be used as plenary room for 2000 pax with an overfl ow in the Auditorium for 1000 pax. Associations

Only 15 minutes from Amsterdam’s city centre and a mere eight minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 5.1.2. Symposia (specify number of halls and their capacities) Amsterdam RAI provides a location and the fl exibility to be able to organise or host any kind of event in the best way possible. Over 100 years of experience, combined with the desire to continuously innovate, makes Amsterdam RAI the ideal partner to provide advice and collaborate with you on the development and implementation of new 6 parallel rooms: concepts. Amsterdam RAI is the largest conference centre in the Netherlands, has all mod cons and is very fl exible. 1. Elicium 1, 700 pax All the spaces are multifunctional and can be laid out to meet anyone’s needs. The fully air-conditioned building The Elicium’s Ballroom provides a luxurious, exclusive venue for your event. The ballroom is one of the has 11 multifunctional halls which can be used for exhibitions, trade shows, cultural, sporting and other events. It largest in its kind in the Netherlands and has a surface area of 1,985 m². has 64 meeting and conference rooms (maximum 2,000 capacity). And all this in the dynamic city of Amsterdam. The space connects the Holland and Europa complexes and the Ballroom can be viewed as a central space in the building. The RAI Elicium is the ideal link between the existing RAI complexes and is also multifunctional. It consists of meeting rooms, conference and exhibition halls and a ballroom which is very suitable for galas and large-scale dinner functions. 2. Elicium 2, 1100 pax

3. Auditorium & lounge, 1000 pax

The Auditorium seats 1,262 (excluding the balcony) and combines comfort and style with the latest audio- visual technology. The ideal place for a presentation, parallelsession or conference.

4. Forum & lounge, 700 pax

The Forum, with its theatre seating, can accommodate a maximum of 709 people. The Forum Lounge provides access to the Forum Room and is suitable for stands, seating area or catering points.

12 13 5. E 104 – 107, 390 pax 5.1.4. Posters (Number of posters which can be displayed simultaneously)

In the Forum Centre, there are lounges and 8 conference rooms in addition to the large Forum Room. The rooms E104 through E107 can be interconnected, creating meeting rooms for groups varying from 100 Hall 9, at least 2000 posters plus catering to 390 people. Hall 9 adjacent to Hall 10 and 11, and the Holland Restaurant. Hall 9 has a surface area of 4,165 m². A lift (n°4, 2.50 metres by 3.20 metres) is located in front of the entrance of the hall and provides access to car park P1. 6. G 102 – 103 & Topaz lounge, 300 pax

Situated on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, this room is especially suitable for meetings, as a small conference location or for break-out sessions for a maximum of 300 persons in theatre style. The room 5.2. Exhibition area (Space available in square meters) can also be divided into two separate rooms of 125 persons. The Topaz Lounge is on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, an excellent location for coffee breaks or for setting up several stands.

Hall 10

5.1.3. Workshops (specify number of halls and their capacities) , educational courses and breakout rooms Hall 10 adjacent to Hall 9 and 11, and the Holland Restaurant and has a surface area of 3,970 m². Hall 10 has two connections to Hall 9 which can be closed off. There is a lift situated at the beginning of the fl y-over from Hall 10 towards Hall 8 and between the loading door to Hall 10 and the door to Hall 9 (n°4, 2.50 metres by 3.20 metres) G104-105 which provides access to car park P1. The lifts are only in use during set up and breakdown of events. If necessary

Situated on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, this room is suitable for meetings, as a small conference location also a part of Hall 9 will be used for exhibition area. r for break-out sessions for a maximum of 277 persons in theatre style. The room can also be divided into two separate rooms of 120 persons. 5.3. Organization meetings: Small meeting rooms/offices (Specify number)

Rooms G106 and G107 Please indicate if all the facilities above are on the same site. If not, please specify the distance to the main venue. Situated on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, this room is suitable for meetings, as a small conference location See 5.1 or for break-out sessions for a maximum of 277 persons in theatre style. The room can also be divided into two separate rooms of 120 persons.

Rooms G108, G109, G110 and G111

Situated on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, these rooms are suitable for meetings, as a small conference location or for break-out sessions. G108, G110 and G111 have a capacity for a maximum of 32 persons in theatre style. Room G109 has a maximum of capacity for 88 persons in theatre style.

Emerald Room + Lounge

The Emerald Room is on the fi rst fl oor of the Auditorium Centre, this room is especially suitable for meetings, as a small conference location or for break-out sessions.

E 108, E 102, E 103; ; D 301 – 304; D 403-404; D 407 – 408; G101

The RAI Elicium has 20 fl exible meeting rooms with high-quality facilities. These unique meeting rooms can be hiredstand alone and are suitable for meetings, training sessions and seminars varying from 5 to 48 people. Each of the three fl oors have a spacious and modern lounge available for various purposes.

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8.3 Map

Amsterdam RAI offers a total exhibition area of 106,500 m² (1,146,356 ft). Eleven multifunctional halls are available for exhibitions, congresses, meetings and other events. The congress centre comprises 64 congress and conference rooms with a capacity up to 2,000 people. In addition, the state-of-the- art ballroom offers event space of up to 1,883 m² (20,268 ft). When more capacity is needed, the exhibitions halls can be fitted out as fully fledged conference rooms.

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16 17 5.4. Refreshment/concession facilities (At the main site? Located within walking distance?) Restaurants

Dining out in Amsterdam is as varied as its multicultural population ; as a result of 177 nationalities of people living in Amsterdam, there is a wealth of international cuisine to choose from. Experience the exotic fl avours of the Indonesian rice table, a specialty here, or dine in a genuine Bedouin tent. From authentic Spanish tapas and award-winning Japanese food to organic-focused fusion cuisine and Michelin-star French dishes. It is a global gastronomic scene in Amsterdam. So if your delegates are homesick for their own style of cooking or are in the mood for a culinary adventure, they will not be disappointed by the menu in Amsterdam. Many of the restaurants can accommodate groups and banquets and there are plenty of smaller establishments for guests looking for a more relaxing dining experience to end the day. Just a few minutes’ walk from Amsterdam RAI you will fi nd yourself in one of Amsterdam’s most famous working-class districts: de Pijp. This is where the Albert Cuyp market is held. The range of goods on the market varies from traditional fruit, vegetables and fi sh to clothing and cameras. There are many cozy and affordable restaurants and cafés in this neighbourhood. A few minutes’ walk from here is Amsterdam city centre, where you can wander to your heart’s content along and across the canals and visit the many museums.

Catering of RAI

The catering of Amsterdam RAI is one of the biggest event caterers in the Netherlands and the exclusive caterer for Amsterdam RAI. Service and quality to ensure guests want for nothing during the event. They cater for every taste: simple or sophisticated, large or small scale, right down to the smallest details.

5.5. Air conditioning available in all facilities? (If not, please specify which of the facilities will be airconditioned)

In this modern RAI conference centre is fully air-conditioned to provide a healthy climate for their attendees.

5.6 Availability of Internet/Wi Fi

Customised networks, with your event name, can be confi gured anywhere you would like in your location. Brand your event, control your traffi c fl ow and enable sponsors to participate in a great event with your own wireless network. For exhibitors a powerful network covers all exhibitor areas and is the ideal solution for providing easy and fast access to the Internet.

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Hotels

The number of hotel rooms has grown signifi cantly the last few years. At the moment Amsterdam has to offer more than 36.000 hotel rooms. 2,900 of these hotel rooms are located in the direct vicinity of Amsterdam RAI . These makes Amsterdam particularly suitable for “city wide” conventions. The years to come even more hotels will open their doors. In 2018 the total of room numbers will increase to 40.000. In that year our new hotel located on the RAI Complex will open the doors: hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI.

With 650 rooms, the four-star nhow Amsterdam RAI will be the largest hotel in the Benelux. The accommodation ranges from one-star budget rooms and traveller’s hostels to chic boutique hotels and luxury suites. Whatever style of accommodation you seek, you will be literally spoilt for choice in Amsterdam. Not surprisingly, many hotels are housed in historic properties, such as former convents and 19th-century schools. Some are renowned as perfect examples of original Art Deco or award -winning modern design. Others are known for their comfortable atmosphere, warm hospitality or excellent service for business travellers. The idyllic, tree-lined canal districts conjure up a fl oating historic neighbourhood. Sleek glass buildings and former shipping warehouses have reinvented the industrial harbour area, bringing it into the 21st century. In and around Amsterdam’s most popular squares, there is always the hustle and bustle of life. Just outside Amsterdam, no more than 20 minutes from the city, in the immediate surroundings of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, there are plenty of tranquil countryside retreats to choose from. The Dutch hotel star-rating system provides an excellent indication of the facilities and services you may expect. But standards are high everywhere; whatever you choose, you can be assured of professional and courteous staff. RAI Hotel and Travel service, the inhouse accommodation agency of Amsterdam RAI, will help you, your exhibitors and visitors to fi nd one of the best hotel rooms in the city. I amsterdam approved Amsterdam Marketing guarantees availability of 16,000 rooms in Amsterdam’s hotels for the best available rates to organisers of international, city-wide congresses and exhibitions. I amsterdam approved rooms are offered through RAI Hotel & Travel Service and guarantees the following:

• Up to 65% of the hotel’s room allotment will be available for city-wide events;

• Prices kept within city-wide negotiated price ranges;

• Three, four, fi ve star (business) hotels and selected two star hotels with business quality.

6.1. Hotel types (price range, distance from meeting venue, number of rooms)

6.2. Low cost housing (price range, distance from meeting venue, number of rooms)

22 23 Accessibility

7. Transportation Amsterdam RAI is conveniently located just south of Amsterdam’s centre. Just a few minutes from the city centre, and less than eight minutes from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest and best airports. Amsterdam 7.1. To city RAI is easy to reach by car or public transport and has ample parking facilities inside and outside the venue. In busy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport situations, car parks further afi eld are used. Free shuttle buses are available to and from Amsterdam RAI.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the main aviation terminal 13 km from the city centre. The airport has a Train: general information metropolitan atmosphere and is a shining example of an Airport City: a leading, highly effi cient airport Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is the Dutch railways company, which transports nearly one million passengers a providing passengers and the companies located there with the full range of services they require 24 hours day, over the busiest railway network in the world. The NS group covers the Netherlands and NS Hispeed operates a day, seven days a week. international routes in collaboration with several high-speed European networks. These include Thalys, ICE, TGV, CityNightLine and Eurostar; they serve dozens of daily routes from destinations such as Brussels (2 hrs), Frankfurt (4 hrs) and Paris (3 hrs 20 min). Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Amsterdam Central Station are just 2 of the 11train Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is very close to the Port of Amsterdam and the Port of Rotterdam and is well stations in the city. connected to the rail and road transport network. All the main markets are easy to reach from here, making Amsterdam Schiphol Airport a true gateway with 323 destinations over 104 countries for both passengers and cargo. Train from France to Amsterdam RAI

Amsterdam RAI has excellent train connections. From Paris, travelling on the Thalys, it takes just 3.5 hours to reach From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, it takes 15 minutes to travel by train to the city centre and it is only eight Amsterdam for only € 130.00 return ticket. minutes ride by train to Amsterdam RAI Station. Trains depart at least fi ve times an hour.

Train from Germany to Amsterdam RAI Accessibility, Airlines, Flight information, Number of flights Amsterdam RAI is easy to reach by train from Germany. The station is just a few minutes ’ walk from Amsterdam Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the third largest European airport in terms of cargo (approximately 1.8 million RAI. You can book a return ticket from Berlin for just € 99.00. tons of cargo each year) and the fourth largest European airport in terms of passenger numbers (approximately 47 million passengers each). Some 90 scheduled airlines operate fl ight services from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to some 317 destinations in 104 countries worldwide. They serve more than 47 million passengers at the airport, Train from Belgium to Amsterdam RAI travelling on 153 European and 109 intercontinental routes. As one of the most conveniently accessible airports Amsterdam RAI is easy to reach by train from Antwerp and Brussels. The Thalys takes you to Amsterdam in just 2.5 in Europe, travelling between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam’s city centre only takes 15 minutes hours for only € 60.00 return. by train. The platforms are below Schiphol Plaza, a central hub that connects arrival/departure halls and includes shops, cafés and information desks. It is very close to the Port of Amsterdam and the Port of Rotterdam and is well connected to the rail and road transport network. All the main European markets are easy to reach from here, making Amsterdam Schiphol Airport a true European gateway for both passengers and cargo.

24 7.2. Within city The city centre within walking distance Tram and Metro general + costs Just a few minutes’ walk from Amsterdam RAI you will fi nd yourself in one of Amsterdam ’s most famous workingclass districts: de Pijp. This is where the Albert Cuyp market is held. The range of goods on the market varies from Amsterdam RAI has excellent public transport connections. The centrally located complex is just a few minutes ’ traditional fruit, vegetables and fi sh to clothing and cameras. There are many cozy and affordable restaurants and walk from Amsterdam RAI metro and train station. The tram has a stop in front of the venue and a ticket (valid for cafés in this neighbourhood. A few minutes’ walk from here is Amsterdam city centre, where you can wander to 1 hour) costs 2.60. If you have plans to travel around Amsterdam for a few days, special rate 24-hour tickets at 7 your heart’s content along and across the canals and visit the many museums. and 168-hour (7 days) tickets at 30 are available at the station from the Gemeentelijk Vervoersbedrijf (GVB) ticket vending machines.

Tram and Metro: Congress Card

During your visit in Amsterdam as a conference delegate , you may plan to network and meet new contacts elsewhere than in the conference venue. And perhaps you would like to spend some time experiencing the city’s culture or you need Internet access so that you can catch up with your emails. Amsterdam Marketing provides all these services and has combined a number of them for your convenience while visiting the city. Everything you could need has been incorporated in a special card called the I amsterdam Congress Card; local public transport, WiFi access, restaurant reservation service, admission to a cultural attraction and a canal tour have all been included.

Train, tram and metro: Public transport deal

Amsterdam RAI has entered a partnership with GVB and NS to promote public transport. Special rates apply for exhibitions hosted by Amsterdam RAI, so that you can travel in a most inexpensive way to Amsterdam RAI using public transport, avoiding traffi c jams and parking congestion during large events and exhibitions . In addition, you can opt to offer public transport tickets at a reduced rate in combination with your event.

Taxi

Taxicentrale Amsterdam (TCA) is the preferred taxi partner for Amsterdam RAI. Amsterdam RAI has entered a cooperation with TCA because they, as the largest taxi fi rm in Amsterdam with 800 taxis, meet the quality requirements set out by Amsterdam RAI and the Municipality of Amsterdam. Car general

Amsterdam is encircled by the A10 ring road. Directly on approaching Amsterdam via the motorway A 1, A2 or A4 and entering the ring road (A10), ‘RAI’ is indicated on the signboards. Amsterdam RAI is located along-side the ring road (exit 9). From the exit the route to the car parks is indicated.

Parking

RAI Traffi c Management is the primary supplier of parking facilities for both visitors and exhibitors during events held at the Amsterdam RAI. RAI Parking is convenient and affordable. As our covered car park is situated directly alongside the A10 ring road (exit 9), it is easy to access. Amsterdam RAI Parking car park can accommodate around 3,287 vehicles. Park and Visit Amsterdam offers are available. During large events and in busy situations, car parks further afi eld are used, which means we can accommodate around 5,000 vehicles in total. For the transport to and from Amsterdam RAI, free shuttle buses are available.

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8. Programme 8.2.1. Events included in registration fees

Welcome Reception (approx. 3000 pax) at the Exhibition room 8.1. Scientific 8.2.2. Optional Congress events

The overall programme of the 6th ECI in Amsterdam will cover four balanced tracks. These tracks will be: An additional fee will be charged for the ECI party (approx. 2000 pax) that will be organized in e.g. The Eye, the Passenger Terminal, Heineken Experience A. Innate Immunity

B. Adaptive Immunity 8.3. Satellite Meetings C. Diseases of the immune system The Dutch Society of Immunology will encourage satellite meetings to attracts and connect immunology. The D. Immune interventions topics Veterinary Immunology, Immunosenescence, immunology for oncologists, Immune reactions against biopharmaceutical and advanced cytometry will be associated with the 6th ECI meeting in Amsterdam. We will Within each track basic, translational and clinical immunology will be covered. Each track will contain oral invite representatives of these satellite meetings to continue with their tradition. In addition, we foresee that some presentation sessions, workshop formats and presentation of submitted abstracts in oral, poster discussion and satellite meetings will be organized based on the local interest in immunological topics in the Netherlands. thematic poster sessions.

In addition, we aim to include joint symposia in our meeting. Societies present during the 4th ECI meeting including Our programme will be prepared by a scientifi c committee, consisting of 2 representatives of the Dutch Society of American Association of Immunology (AAI), European League against Rheumatisms (EULAR), International Union Immunology and of the national societies with more than 500 members, and one representative of other national of Immunological Societies (IUIS), European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), International societies. Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC), European Society for Immunodefi ciencies (ESID) and World Allergy Organization (WAO) will be invited for joint symposia during the 6th ECI meeting in Amsterdam.

28 29 9. Administrative Organization

The steering committee will be in charge of the general organization of the congress: scientifi c programme, budget and promotion. It will be composed of one representative of the Dutch Society of Immunology, one of EFIS and of each of the national societies with more than 500 members and one representative of the societies with less than 500 members. The steering committee will appoint the Secretary General of the congress and the President of the Scientifi c Programme Committee.

9.1. Organizing Committee (list individuals who have agreed to serve)

Marieke van Ham, president ECI 2021

Reina Mebius , Chair Dutch Society of Immunology

René Toes, Treasurer Dutch Society of Immunology

Edward Knol, Secretary General Dutch Society of Immunology

Martin van Hagen, Board member of the Dutch Society of Immunology

Ton Langerak, Board member of the Dutch Society of Immunology

Mieke Boots, Board member of the Dutch Society of Immunology

Cees van Kooten

Jannie Borst

Mihai Netea

All members of the LOC have agreed to actively participate in the planning and organization phase for the European Congress of Immunology 2021 in Amsterdam.

30 31 9.2. Professional Congress Organizer (name, expertise)

Vienna Academy of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (VMA)

Congress Company, the medical meeting professional

The Vienna Academy of Postgraduate Medical Educati on and Research (VMA) is one of Austria’s leading conference and associati on management insti tuti ons in the health care fi eld, providing leadership, guidance, headquarter CONGRESS COMPANY, THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL faciliti es and staff to more than 40 medical associati ons and more than 30 conferences and meeti ngs per year. On a yearly basis Congress Company is hosti ng over 50 meeti ngs, visited by more than 15.000 parti cipants, in the The VMA (in its current form) was founded in 1924 and is a non-for-profi t associati on. Its board consists exclusively Netherlands, Europe and internati onal. Congress Company is one of the leading Professional Congress Organizers of faculty members of the Medical University of Vienna. (PCO) in the medical & scienti fi c fi eld and off ers full-scale support for the organizati on of scienti fi c congresses and symposia. This insti tuti on has always been and is sti ll dedicated to serve the needs of the medical non-profi t sector with regards to conference and associati on management. We have a strong commitment to quality, service and value. Congress Company has offi ces in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Maastricht, the Netherlands and organizes or Over the past 50 years, we have provided professional services to more than 1.000 nati onal and internati onal facilitates meeti ngs for health care professionals, scienti sts and companies from the industry with services for conferences. logisti cs, fi nance and management.

In the recent past the VMA has been organising the European Congress of Immunology 2015 as a PCO, as well as As such, Congress Company can provide a multi -disciplinary team, not only with experti se in off ering services the Internati onal Congresses of Immunology 2013, 2010 and 2007 as scienti fi c & abstract management offi ce. for meeti ngs, events and conferences but also in fundraising and associati on management. Congress Company facilitates a marketi ng platf orm to companies by off ering them live interacti on with their target audience. The team consists of 14 employees that organizes 50 projects a year.

Congress Company staff has experience with the organizati on of several (inter)nati onal congresses such as: • As core PCO for the Dutch Society for Immunology: - 50th Anniversary Congress of the Dutch Society of Immunology, 2014, Kaatsheuvel (on a yearly basis) - NVVI Lunteren symposium 2015 • 27th European Immunogeneti cs and Histocompati bility Conference, 2013, Maastricht • 35th Congress of the European Hernia Society, 12-15 May 2013, Poland • Scienti fi c Spring Meeti ng of the Royal Dutch Society of Microbiology and the Dutch Society of Medical Microbiology, (on a yearly basis) • Spring meeti ng of the Dutch Society of Psychiatry (2.800 parti cipants, on a yearly basis)

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CongressCertification Company is and one referencesof the leading PCO’s specialized in medical meetings.

Congress Company is one of the leading PCO’s specialized in medical meetings. Our performances have been recognized and have led to the following memberships and accreditations;Our performances have been recognized and have led to the following memberships and accreditations;

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World’s Leading Conference Organisers

Recognition from the meeting industry. Exclusive membership of one PCO per country. World’sThe Leading world’s Conferenceleading conference Organisers organizers is a group of professional conference organizers with an enviable record for managing conferences, exhibitions and special Recognitionevents. from the meeting industry. Exclusive membership of one PCO per country. The world's leading conference organizers is a group of professional conference organizers with an enviable record for managing conferences, On a yearly basis Congressexhibitions Company and is special hosting events. over 50 meetings, visited by more than 15.000 participants, in the Netherlands, Europe and International.

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34 35 9.3. Promotion REVENUES based on: Euro Paying participants fee incl.VAT A promoti on committ ee should be formed, composed of one representati ve of each of the nati onal societi es of Reg.fees Early Reg. members 460,00 the EEIG and of the PCO Reg.fees Regular members 510,00 Reg.fees On Site members 560,00 9.4. Financial aspects Day tickets members 280,00 Reg.fees Early Reg. Non members 615,00 Reg.fees Regular Non members 660,00 The summary budget plan is as follows: Reg.fees On Site Non members 715,00

6th European Congress of Immunology, Amsterdam, 2021 Day tickets Non members 365,00 Reg.fees Early Reg. Students reg.fee 200,00 Sunday 29 August until Wednesday 1 September 2021 Reg.fees Regular Students reg.fee 225,00 based on: EURO Reg.fees On Site Students reg.fee 250,00 BUDGET (Draft) Day tickets Students reg.fee 200,00 Participants 3000 4000 5000 INCOME Registration fees 1.267.025 1.729.250 2.168.850 It is proposed to raise the registration fees for participants with 12% as compared to the 4th ECI in Vienna to correct Other income 57.654 56.476 65.090 for infl ation. Registration fees for students are budgeted on 200 euro to allow optimal participation of young Sponsoring 717.410 717.410 717.410 scientists.

Total income 2.042.089 2.503.136 2.951.350 Invited speakers will be reimbursed as follows:

Invited Speakers hotel 3 80 200,00 EXPENSES Invited Speakers - Australia fl ights 2 2.500,00 Venue 825.921 1.161.395 1.214.939 Invited Speakers - West Coast and Asia fl ights 12 2.000,00 Preparations organisation 84.510 90.810 96.270 Invited Speakers - Middle East fl ights 12 1.000,00 Printed matters 137.520 149.820 162.120 Invited Speakers - Europe fl ights 44 500,00 Postage / Mailing 25.200 27.600 30.000 Invited Speakers - Europe travel 10 300,00 Social Program 276.600 338.500 417.100 Invited speakers 140.500 140.500 140.500

PCO 121.000 145.200 157.300 Likewise, a speakers diner will be provided by the organization. Miscellaneous 404.000 444.000 524.000 The organization will apply for EFIS travel grants and advance funding for respectively 150.000 euro and 40,000 Total expense 2.015.251 2.497.825 2.742.229 euro.

Result 26.838 5.312 209.122 FINANCIAL SUPPORT A detailed budget is available when requested. If the Dutch Society for Immunology is granted to host ECI 2021, the Local Organizing Committee will apply for the Prefi nancing and Guarantee Fund (VGF). This is an initiative of the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, the In short, we anticipate to cover expenses through sponsorship (sponsorship packages, advertisement, satellites and Association of the Dutch Convention Industry (VNC) and the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC) and offers organisers of an international congress in the Netherlands prefi nancing as well as a guarantee. See also exhibition space_. The amount of sponsorship anticipated is based upon the sponsoring and exhibition revenues of fl yer “prefi nancing and guarantee” at pag. 38 the 4th ECI in Vienna (as per June 15, 2015: 627.000 euro). The registration fees are calculated as follows:

AMSTERDAM YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD

The City of Amsterdam is increasingly developing as a centre of knowledge. Amsterdam is a main destination for international scientifi c conventions. The combination of stimulating scientifi c talent and fi rst rate convention facilities can yield remarkable results. In order to stimulate these results, the City of Amsterdam and its destination partners have set up the Amsterdam Young Scientist Award. Its aim is to stimulate and develop new talent within a scientifi c discipline, in the broadest sense of the word. Should Amsterdam be granted the hosting of the ECI 2021, it will be possible – subject to certain conditions - for the scientifi c committee to designate one of the most promising, participating scientists the winner of this EUR 5,000 award. The money is to be spent on research, or on attending other conventions on the same or directly related disciplines. This is Amsterdam’s way to emphasize the city’s pivotal role as a destination for international scientifi c conventions. 36 37 9.5. Organizational timetable ECI - August 29 - September 1, 2021, Amsterdam, NL

TO DO date year T-minus Congress opens Aug. 29 - Sept. 01 2021 0 Congress preparations onsite August 28 2021 1 day Delivery of material onsite August 27 2021 2 days Preparation of conference material VMA August 21-23 2021 3-5 days Deadline fi nal number for catering orders August 16 2021 14 days Make abstract text available in the online programme planner August 16 2021 14 days Deadline Advance-Registration August 16 2021 14 days 2nd cancellation deadline for registration fees (50% refund, no August 16 2021 14 days refund after August 24) Abstract PDF to the technicians for USB August 10 2021 Deadline for Abstract Withdrawal August 9 2021 Production of printed materials for conference bags June - July 2021 1-2 months Design printed material and order USB to technicians June 6 2021 SC meeting / consultation (optional) June 2021 2 months 2021 Make online programme planner available June 21 2021 2 months + 1 weeks Deadline for early registration fee June 15 2021 1st cancellation deadline for registration fees (75% refund) June 15 2021 2 months + 1 weeks Notifi cation of abstracts authors end of May 2021 3 months Application for CME credits (12 weeks strict! Small time buffer) mid of May 2021 3 months + 2 weeks SPC abstract selection (Marathon) meeting mid of May 2021 Online abstract reviewing March 2 - May 25 2021 nearly 4 months Abstract submission extension begin of May 2021 Order of conference bags, badges etc… end of April 2021 4 months Abstract submission deadline end of April 2021 3rd cancellation deadline congress venue (75% of gross rental fee) February 2021 6 months SC meeting (Vienna) end of January 2021 7 months Administrative invitation invited speaker (congress offi ce) end of January 2021 7 months Abstract submission opens end of January 2021 7 months LOC meeting (Annual meeting local society) October 2020 10 months Invitation to external reviewers September - October 2020 11 months Option on additional rooms congress center (assemblies national September - October 2020 11 months societies) 2nd cancellation deadline congress center (50% of gross rental fee) end of October 2020 1 year Online registration opens August 2020 1 year Promotion, Emailings, Electronic Newsletters: Programme Updates, February - September 2020 1 - 1,5 years 2020 Registration SC meeting August 2020 1 year LOC meeting May 2020 1,25 years 1st cancellation deadline ACV (25% of the gross rental fee) February 2020 1,5 years 1st invitation sent to invited speaker (LOC) February 2020 1,5 years Scientifi c Program Committee (SPC) meeting plus SC meeting February 2020 1,5 years (Vienna) Ask national societies for suggestions for symposia and plenary November 2019 1,75 years sessions 2019 1st steering committee meeting August 2019 2 years Ongoing promotion at meetings, emailings, etc July - August 2019 2 years 38 Website goes online end of August 2019 2 years 40 41