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1 CONTENTS

Pages

Invitation 2

Committees 3

Preliminary List of Topics / Attending Nobel Laureates 5

Preliminary Timetable 6

General Information 7

Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors 9

List of Sponsorship Items 10

Sponsorship Booking Form 12

Exhibition Information 13

Exhibition Floor Plan 15

Exhibition Booking Form 16

INVITATION

Prof. Richard R. Ernst (Nobel Laureate) Chairman, ICDDD 2008 Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 1st International Conference on Drug Design & Discovery, which will take place in Dubai, UAE from February 4 - 7, 2008.

The conference will be host to leading scientists including several Nobel Laureates from the academia and industry. The event will provide an exclusive platform to discuss the latest developments in various fields of drug design and discovery. The participants will be exposed to many interesting perspectives on how the science and technology of drug discovery is changing and will continue to change in the modern era.

The conference will be aimed at researchers in Cancer; Cardiovascular Diseases; CNS; Pharmacogenomics; Protein & Peptides; Inflammation & Allergy; Drug Delivery & Safety; Drug Discovery Informatics; Drug Metabolism; Medicinal & Combinatorial Chemistry; Nanotechnology , Emerging Biomarkers & Drug Targets and Case Studies of Successful Drug Discovery & Development. .

This event will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your organization, its products or services through our Exhibition or uniquely designed Conference Sponsorship packages to best suit your company’s needs. We will go the extra mile to ensure that no matter which promotional avenue you choose, it meets your needs and maximizes your marketing efforts at the conference.

Dubai in the spring is the charming venue of the conference. The city has a very rich social and cultural heritage. It is endowed with unrivalled beauty complimented by unique juxtaposition of modern and historical Arab architecture.

We look forward to welcoming you in Dubai in 2008.

With best wishes,

Chairman, ICDDD 2008

COMMITTEES CHAIRMAN

Prof. Richard R. Ernst (Nobel Laureate) ETH Zürich, Laboratorium für Physikalische Chemie, Zürich, Switzerland

ORGANIZING SECRETARIES

Magid Abou-Gharbia (Chemical & Screening Sciences, Wyeth Research, USA) Case Studies of Successful Drug Discovery and Development Erik De Clercq (Rega Institute for Medical Research, Belgium) Anti-infective Drug Design and Discovery Charles R. Cantor (SEQUENOM Inc, CA, USA) Pharmacogenomics Ben M. Dunn (University of Florida, FL, USA) Protein and Peptide Sciences Stephen T. Furlong (AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, USA) New and Emerging Biomarkers and Drug Targets Kenji Izuhara (Saga Medical School, Japan) Inflammation and Allergy Drug Design and Discovery Levon Khachigian (University of New South Wales, Australia) Cardiovascular Drug Design and Discovery Peter E. Nielsen (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) Combinatorial Chemistry and High Throughput Screening Chandra Prakash (Pfizer Global Research and Development, CT, USA) Drug Metabolism Allen B. Reitz (Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, PA, USA) CNS Drug Design and Discovery P. Talaga (Discovery Technologies, Global Chemistry, Belgium) Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry Istvan Toth (University of Queensland, Australia) Drug Delivery Michael J. Waring (The University of Cambridge, UK) Anti-cancer Drug Design and Discovery

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Raúl J. Andrade, Spain Jean-Marie Lehn, France (Nobel Laureate) William A. Banks, USA Kary B. Mullis, USA (Nobel Laureate) Günter Blobel, USA (Nobel Laureate) Ferid Murad, USA (Nobel Laureate) E. De Clercq, Belgium Erwin Neher, Germany (Nobel Laureate) Ann K. Daly, UK Peter E. Nielsen, Denmark William Denny, New Zealand Chandra Prakash, USA Mary E. Dolan, USA Allen B. Reitz, USA Ben M. Dunn, USA Alain Rolland, USA Stephen T. Furlong, USA Andrew V. Schally, USA (Nobel Laureate) Paul Greengard, USA (Nobel Laureate) Jens C. Skou, Denmark (Nobel Laureate) Roger Guillemin, USA (Nobel Laureate) Patrice Talaga, Belgium William J. Hoekstra, USA E. Donnall Thomas, USA (Nobel Laureate) Kenji Izuhara, Japan Istvan Toth, Australia Levon Khachigian, Australia Michael J. Waring, UK William S. Knowles, USA (Nobel Laureate) Paul Workman, UK Petr Kocis, USA Kurt Wüthrich, Switzerland (Nobel Laureate) A. Paul Krapcho, USA Ahmed Zewail, USA (Nobel Laureate) Paul C. Lauterbur, USA (Nobel Laureate) 4 PRELIMINARY LIST OF TOPICS

1. Anti-cancer Drug Design 7. Anti-infective Drug Design and Discovery and Discovery

2. CNS Drug Design and 8. Combinatorial Chemistry Discovery and High Throughput Screening 3. Emerging Biomarkers & Drug Targets 9. Drug Metabolism

4. Cardiovascular Drug Design 10. Drug Delivery & Safety and Discovery 11. Protein and Peptide 5. Frontiers in Medicinal Sciences Chemistry 12. Pharmacogenomics 6. Inflammation and Allergy Drug Design and Discovery 13. Case Studies of Successful Drug Discovery & Development

ATTENDING NOBEL LAUREATES (in alphabetical order)

Zhores I. Alferov, Richard R. Ernst, Robert C. Richardson, Russia Switzerland USA Nobel Prize - 1991 Nobel Prize - 1996 Nobel Prize - 2000

Martinus J.G. Sidney Altman, Robert Huber, Veltman, Germany USA The Netherlands Nobel Prize - 1988 Nobel Prize - 1989 Nobel Prize- 1999

Baruch S. Blumberg, Klaus von Klitzing, J. Robin Warren, USA Germany Australia Nobel Prize - 1985 Nobel Prize - 2005 Nobel Prize - 1976

James Cronin, Sir Harold Kroto, Kurt Wüthrich, USA UK USA Nobel Prize - 1996 Nobel Prize - 2002 Nobel Prize - 1980

Johann Deisenhofer, Yuan T. Lee, USA Taiwan Nobel Prize - 1986 Nobel Prize - 1988

5 PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE

OVERVIEW

DATE Plenary Lectures Invited Lectures Session Lectures Total Lectures

February 4, 2008 Total : 6 - - 6 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

February 5, 2008 - Total: 28 Total: 36 64 : 6 : 1 : 6 : 3 : 6 : 1 : 6 : 3 : 6 : 1 : 6 : 3 : 6 : 1 : 6 : 3

February 6, 2008 - Total : 24 Total : 8 32 : 4 : 2 : 2 : 4 : 2 : 2 : 6 : 2 : 2 : 4 : 2 February 7, 2008 - Total : 24 Total : 36 60 : 4 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 4 : 2 : 3 : 3 : 6 : 9 : 3

: 6 : 9 : 2 TOTAL LECTURES 6 76 80 162

Topic Legends:

1- Anti-cancer Drug Design and Discovery 2- CNS Drug Design and Discovery 3- Enabling Technology Drug Design and Discovery 4- Cardiovascular Drug Design and Discovery 5- Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry 6- Inflammation and Allergy Drug Design and Discovery 7- Anti-infective Drug Design and Discovery 8- Combinatorial Chemistry and High Throughput Screening 9- Drug Metabolism 10- Drug Delivery 11- Protein and Peptide Sciences 12- Pharmacogenomics 13- Case Studies of Successful Drug Discovery & Development

POSTER SESSION

• Review of Posters • Selection of the Best Poster • Announcement of top 3 ranking Posters • Tea Break and Closing of Day Three

Detailed Program will be available at

www.icddd.com

6 GENERAL INFORMATION

MEETING VENUE Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 3321000 Fax: +971 4 3312173 Website: www.dwtc.com

DATES Sunday, February 04 – Wednesday, February 07, 2008

LANGUAGE The Conference will be conducted in English and no simultaneous translation will be provided.

CLIMATE Dubai has a mild climate in February with temperatures ranging between 10°C- 20°C. Rainfall is possible.

BADGES All participants, accompanying individuals and exhibitors are kindly requested to wear their badges during the conference in order to obtain admission to the venue and other scheduled activities.

BANKING AND EXCHANGE The official currency in Dubai is Dirhams (AED/Dhs). The Banking hours are Sunday to Thursday 08:00 - 14:00. The banks remain closed during the afternoon and on all week ends. Automated cash dispensers are located outside every bank and other areas to withdraw cash 24 hours a day. Foreign currency may be changed at banks, hotels, airports and exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted at most of the hotels, restaurants and shops.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE The organizers are not liable for any injury or damage to any individual or his /her property during the conference. The participants are advised to carry along their personal travel and health insurance on their trip.

VISA REQUIREMENTS The participants are requested to gather information from the Dubai Consulate in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa for the purpose (if required).

VISA ON ARRIVAL Travel to Dubai is now very easy with the introduction of a VISA ON ARRIVAL facility for 33 nationalities:

o Andorra o Hong Kong o Norway o Australia o Iceland o Portugal o Austria o Ireland o San Marino o Belgium o Italy o Singapore o Brunei o Japan o South Korea o Canada o Liechtenstein o Spain o Denmark o Luxembourg o Sweden o Finland o Malaysia o Switzerland o France o Monaco o United Kingdom o Germany o Netherlands o United States of America o Greece o New Zealand o Vatican

The visa will be stamped directly on a passport at the port of entry with a validity for 60 days.

GCC residents can also visit Dubai without applying in advance for a visa. For all other citizens, the following applies:

A visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE. If you need any further help regarding your Visa, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

ON ARRIVAL On arrival at the airport, the visitors who have applied for a visa should collect the original visa permit at the specially designated desks located at the end of the Arrivals Tunnel before taking the escalators to the passport control desks.

TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY Dubai offers an efficient and modern public transport system consisting of buses and taxis.

BUS: There are scheduled buses available at bus station,s which are conveniently located all over Dubai.

Airport Information and Travel to DUBAI: Located 5 km southeast from the city, Dubai International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

TAXIS: Taxis are available outside the arrival gate.

The journey to the city centre takes approximately 20 minutes, depending on the traffic and costs at approximately AED 40.

About Dubai:

Dubai is the region's business and tourism centre, which is connected to all international markets. The city is also famous as the regional trading hub and gateway to the rest of the Middle East.

The visitors coming to Dubai can enjoy a whole range of different experiences. From the beautiful undulating desert sands to the bustling downtown areas, to parks and gardens, Dubai offers elements of adventure, contrast, discovery and surprise.

Dubai's central business district is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south. Each has its share of fine mosques and busy markets, shopping malls, hotels and office towers.

As the premier location for tourism and leisure in the Middle East, Dubai also has a fantastic night life encapsulating the world's tastes when it comes to restaurants, bars and nightclubs. As well as having the leading exhibition venue in the region, if you want to get away from it all, then Dubai is the perfect place.

8 INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP

Application for sponsorship can be made in writing with the enclosed booking enquiry form to:

1st International Conference on Drug Design & Discovery Ms. Hasina Habib Executive Suite Y - 26 P. O. Box 7917, Saif Zone Sharjah U.A.E.

Tel: +971-6-5571132 Fax: +971-6-5571134 Email: [email protected]

Once a Booking Form is received, a contract will be sent to you for completion. This contract should be signed and returned with a 50% deposit payment to the sponsorship/exhibition office address above.

Alternatively, an invoice for the deposit can be requested on the Booking Form. Once the form is received, a confirmation of sponsorship will be mailed to you with an accompanying invoice.

TERMS OF PAYMENT 50% with signed contract 50% by September 15, 2007

PAYMENT METHODS

Option 1: Payment by cheque. Please make cheques payable to: Eureka Science FZC Ltd. Option 2: Payment by Bank Transfer. Please make drafts payable to Bank: Emirates Bank International , Bank Swift No. EBILAEAD. Account Number: 0022 385556120. Bank charges are the responsibility of the payee.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation must be made in writing to:

Ms. Hasina Habib Executive Suite Y - 26 P. O. Box 7917, Saif Zone Sharjah U.A.E.

Tel: +971-6-5571132 Fax: +971-6-5571134 Email: [email protected]

The organizers shall retain: • 10% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation is made on or before September 2, 2007 • 50% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation is made between September 2, 2007 and October 2, 2007. • 100% of the agreed package amount if the cancellation is made after October 2, 2007

9 LIST OF SPONSORSHIP ITEMS

Diamond Sponsor package (US $ 120,000):

1. Company Logo (As CONFERENCE PARTNER) on Back Drops in each conference hall 2. Company Logo (As CONFERENCE PARTNER) on 2nd circular to be sent to 50,000 professionals. 3. Company Logo (As CONFERENCE PARTNER) on conference website and other promotional material. 4. Company name and URL in all mass email marketing for the conference ca. 500,000 mailings 5. Speaking opportunity of 10 minutes at the inauguration on of the conference. 6. Acknowledgement at conference commencement with brief introduction of the company. 7. Opportunity to place an online banner for a period of one year on the conference website and on a media partner’s website home page to communicate to over 150,000 visitors per month. 8. Opportunity to place your company banner as sponsor at the special "MEET THE NOBEL LAUREATES SESSION". 9. Acknowledgement at the beginning of "MEET THE NOBEL LAUREATES SESSION".. 10. Chair Drop of one page flyer to "MEET THE NOBEL LAUREATES SESSION". 11. Photo sessions with the Nobel Laureates after the program. 12. Exhibition Booth with 2 complimentary staff registrations. (Space and standard booth only, other related costs such as extra furniture, electricity, Internet etc. are additional.) 13. Company logo on the conference website’s home page, plus on the Sponsor Page with Brief Description. 14. Company logo on the conference guide with full page description. 15. One full-page COLOR ad on the first page in the Conference Guide. 16. A4 size brochure insert (up to 4 pages) in the delegates pack. 17. Twelve complimentary Registrations. 18. Direct Mail Contact list of the Attendees. 19. Opportunity to display a Standing Banner near the Registration desk.

Platinum Sponsor package (US $ 60,000):

1. Company Logo on Back Drops in each conference hall (Top Centre Position). 2. Acknowledgement at conference commencement with brief introduction of the company. 3. Exhibition Booth with 2 complimentary staff registrations. (Space and standard booth only, other related costs such as extra furniture, electricity, Internet etc. are additional.) 4. Opportunity to place an online banner for a period of one year on the conference website and on a media partner’s website home page to communicate to over 150,000 visitors per month. 5. Opportunity to place your company banner in the Plenary Sessions. 6. Acknowledgements at the beginning of each Plenary Session. 7. Chair Drop of one page flyer to all sessions. 8. Company logo on the conference website’s home page, plus on the Sponsor Page with Brief Description. 9. Company logo on the conference guide with full page description. 10. One full-page COLOR ad on the inside covers in the Conference Guide. 11. Up to 2 flyers /brochure inserts in the delegates pack. 12. Six complimentary Registrations. 13. Direct Mail Contact list of the Attendees. 14. Opportunity to display a Standing Banner near the Registration desk

Gold Sponsors package (US $ 45,000):

1. Company Logo on Back Drops in each conference hall (Top Centre Position below Platinum Sponsors). 2. Acknowledgement at conference commencement with brief intro of the company. 3. Opportunity to place an online banner for a period of one year on the conference website and on a media partner’s website home page to communicate to over 150,000 visitors per month. 4. Opportunity to place your company banner in the invited speaker’s session. 5. Acknowledgements at the beginning of each invited speaker session. 6. Chair Drop of one page flyer to invited speaker sessions. 7. Company logo on the conference website on the Sponsor Page with brief description. 8. Company logo on the conference guide with brief description. 9. One full-page COLOR ad in the Conference Guide. 10. Insert of flyer / brochure in delegates pack 11. Four complimentary Registrations. 12. Direct Mail Contact list of Attendees. 13. A table top display in the exhibition hall with 1 complimentary staff registration. 10

Silver Sponsors package (US $ 30,000):

1. Company Logo on Back Drops in each conference hall (Vertically on left and right side of the back drop [order will be on first come first served basis]). 2. Acknowledgement at conference commencement. 3. Opportunity to place an online banner for a period of one year on the conference website and on a media partner’s website to communicate to over 150,000 visitors per month. 4. Opportunity to place your company banner in the session lectures. 5. Chair Drop of one page flyer in the session lectures. 6. Company logo on the conference website on the Sponsor Page. 7. Company logo on the conference guide with brief description. 8. One full-page black & white ad in the Conference Guide. 9. Insert of flyer / brochure in delegates pack 10. Two complimentary Registrations. 11. Display of marketing material at media table.

Bronze Sponsors package (US $ 15,000):

1. Company Logo on Back Drops in each conference hall (Vertically on left and right side of the back drop [order will be on first come first served basis]). 2. Acknowledgement at conference commencement. 3. Company logo on the conference website on the Sponsor Page. 4. Company logo on the conference guide with brief description. 5. One half-page black & white ad in the Conference Guide. 6. Display of marketing material at media table. 7. One complimentary Registration.

Session Sponsors (US$ 30,000):

1. Corporate branding opportunity to Sponsor 4 sessions during the conference. 2. Corporate branding opportunity via standing banners in lecture room during each sponsored session. 3. Corporate branding with logo website as session sponsors on conference home page & sponsors page. 4. Corporate branding with logo on website as session sponsors time table & schedule of conference. 5. Corporate branding with logo on Abstract book as session sponsors time table & schedule of conference. 6. Invitation to the company CEO / Director as the Chairman of sponsored session. 7. Economy class return air fare to participating representative of sponsored session. 8. Complimentary Registration for the to participating representative of sponsored session 9. Acknowledgement and brief company introduction at the beginning of each sponsored session and with a one time 5 minutes speaking opportunity during the confernence. 10. Chair drop of flyer or brochure at each sponsored session.

Institutional Sponsorship of Delegates (US$ 10,000 per delegate) :

1. Each sponsored delegate with: - A complimentary Registration. - Travel allowance of US$ 1000. - Hotel Accommodation (standard - single room) 2. Company logo on the conference website and program as a "Delegate Sponsor". 3. Company Chair drop of a one page promotional flyer at any one selected session. 4. Your company with an acknowledgement at the beginning the selected session 5. Company logo on the conference website on the Sponsor Page with brief description. 6. Company logo on the conference guide 'or' abstract book with brief description.

11 SPONSORSHIP BOOKING FORM

Please complete and send to:

1st International Conference on Drug Design & Discovery Ms. Hasina Habib Executive Suite Y - 26 P. O. Box 7917, Saif Zone, Sharjah U.A.E. Tel: +971-6-5571132 Fax: +971-6-5571134 Email: [email protected]

CONTACT NAME:......

COMPANY NAME:......

ADDRESS: ......

POST/ZIP CODE: _...... COUNTRY:......

TELEPHONE: ……………………………………..FAX:......

EMAIL: ……………………………………………..WEBSITE: ......

I would like to book the following Sponsorship Items:

Sponsorship item Price 9

Diamond Sponsor US$ 120,000

Platinum Sponsor US$ 60,000

Gold Sponsor US$ 45,000

Silver Sponsor US$ 30,000

Bronze Sponsor US$ 15,000

Session Sponsors US$ 30,000

Institutional Sponsorship of US$ 10,000 Delegates (per delegate) ( x No. of Delegates sponsored _____ )

Total Amount (please complete): US$ ______

□ Please send me a sponsorship contract and first 50% deposit invoice □ Full payment to be made before September 15, 2007

Signature ...... Date ......

12 EXHIBITION

The commercial/technical Exhibition will be held at DWTC, Dubai, UAE

PROPOSED DATES: (Subject to Change)

Set up times: February 3, 2008: all day

Exhibition Opening Hours (Subject to change):

Sunday, February 4, 2008: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday, February 5, 2008: 9:00 – 17:00 Tuesday, February 6, 2008: 9:00 – 17:00 Wednesday, February 7, 2008: 9:00 – 12:00

Dismantling / Breakdown times:

Wednesday, February 7, 2008: from 12:00

SHELL SCHEME RENTAL

The price for shell scheme is US$ 3000 per booth. This includes:

• Exhibitors’ badges • Shell scheme frame, basic lighting, electrical socket (500 W) • Fascia panel with standard lettering • 100 word company / product profile in the Final Program • Cleaning of public areas and gangways

ALLOCATION OF EXHIBITION SPACE

Space Allocation will be made on a “first-come-first-served" basis. Platinum sponsors will be given priority. A completed Booking Form and Contract should be faxed / emailed to ensure reservation of a desired location. Upon receipt of the Booking Form and Contract, space allocation will be confirmed and an invoice will be mailed. Please note that three alternative choices should be clearly indicated on the application form. Space allocations will be made in the order in which application forms are received along with payment.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

All exhibitors are required to be registered and will receive a badge displaying the exhibiting company’s name. Two attendants will be allowed 'FREE' and will be provided with exhibitor badges for the each booth booked. Any additional exhibitors will be charged an exhibitor registration fee of US$ 150.

13 EXHIBITOR PROFILE

A 100-word Exhibitor Company/Product profile displayed at the Exhibition will be published in the list of exhibitors in the official program and must be submitted electronically by e-mail to [email protected]

PAYMENT METHODS

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation must be made in writing to:

Ms. Hasina Habib Executive Suite Y - 26 P. O. Box 7917, Saif Zone Sharjah U.A.E.

Tel: +971-6-5571132 Fax: +971-6-5571134 Email: [email protected]

14 EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN

Please visit the website for constant updates on booth availability: www.icddd.com

15 EXHIBITION BOOKING FORM

Please complete and send to:

1st International Conference on Drug Design & Discovery Ms. Hasina Habib Executive Suite Y - 26 P. O. Box 7917, Saif Zone Sharjah U.A.E. Tel: +971-6-5571132 Fax: +971-6-5571134 Email: Email: [email protected]

CONTACT NAME:......

COMPANY NAME:......

ADDRESS: ......

POST/ZIP CODE: _...... COUNTRY:......

TELEPHONE: ……………………………………..FAX:......

EMAIL: ……………………………………………..WEBSITE: ......

I would like to book the following Sponsorship Items:

WE HEREBY APPLY TO BOOK EXHIBITION SHELL SCHEME SPACE, THE COST OF WHICH IS US$ 3000 PER BOOTH.

Choice Number of Stand Number Total Price Booth(s) (s) Required 1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

□ Payment has been made by cheque /transfer, please forward me final confirmation and invoice. □ Please send me a first deposit invoice for 50% of the total amount due. □ We have read the terms & agree to observe & be bound by them.

CONTACT PERSON’S SIGNATURE: ...... Date : ......