BIT's 8th Annual International Congress of Antibodies(ICA-2016)

BIT's 8th Annual International Congress of Antibodies-2016 (ICA-2016)
Theme：Accelerating the R&D of Next Generation Antibodies
Date: April 25-28, 2016  
Location: Dalian, China

Invitation Letter

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Welcome to Dalian and BIT's 8th Annual International Congress of Antibodies (ICA-2016). We are honored to announce that the most antibody event in Asia will be held on April 25-28, 2016 in Dalian, China. With the theme of “Accelerating the R&D of Next Generation Antibodies”, the congress will provide an opportunity to bring together professional representatives all over the world.

This conference will be an outstanding experience, both scientifically and socially. ICA-2016 aims to be the most comprehensive antibody congress where discoveries meet opportunities. During 7years of successful running of ICA, it has attracted more than 3,000 participants from 60 countries. We are trying our best to be the unique platform for Academic & Industrial information exchange & network expansion. The congress venue Dalian is one of the most famous, beautiful and romantic tourist destination in China. All the attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

ICA-2016 will once again bring together thought leaders from pharmaceutical, biotech companies, consultants, regulatory authorities and academics, including well-known industry experts innovative technology developers and expert scientists, to present the latest research results, ideas, developments, applications and business prospects in Antibody Research and Technologies, Antibody Design, Antibody Engineering and Production, Antibody Market Trend., etc.

We cordially invite you to join us for this forward-thinking event in Dalian. This conference will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations. Roundtable discussions, matchmaking, exhibitions, field trip and tech-tour will also help foster a fruitful exchange of information and ideas.

We look forward to seeing you in Dalian in 2016 for this influential event!

Sincerely Yours, 
Xiaodan Mei, Ph.D.
Executive Chair of ICA-2016
President
BIT Congress Inc.

Scientific Program

Opening Ceremony and Keynote Forum	Scientific Program
	Track 1	Track 2	Track 3	Track 4	Track 5

Keynote Forum of ICA-2016
Time: 13:30-16:05, April 25, 2016 (Sunday)

Time		Speeches and Speakers
13:30-13:35	Moderator' s Introduction
13:35-14:05		Title: Assay Development for Detection of Anti-Neu5Gc Antibody for Clinical Immunogenicity Assessment of Therapeutic Proteins Containing Neu5GC  Speaker: Dr. Patrick Liu, Vice President, Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd., USA
14:05-14:35		Title: The Promise of Peptide Drugs to Alleviate Medical Needs Speaker: Dr. Jose de Chastonay, Chief Marketing Officer, Bachem Holding AG, Switzerland
14:35-15:05		Title: Recent Developments and Challenges of Peptidomic Research  Speaker: Dr. Vadim T. Ivanov, Director and Professor, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
15:05-15:35		Speech Opportunity Available, Apply Here Abstract and Biography: Submit Here
15:35-16:05		Title: Next Generation of Antibody Therapy for Cancer Speaker: Dr. Zhenping Zhu, Executive Vice President, Biologics President & CEO, Kadmon China, USA
18:30-20:00	Welcome Banquet and Art Performance

Website: http://www.bitcongress.com/ica2016/default.asp

Exhibition in ICA-2016
Why Attend
This event provides your company with an unparalleled marketing opportunity to get before industry decision-makers. Exhibiting can be one of the most efficient, effective and successful marketing activities available to you. The exhibition provides a unique place for biotechnology companies, institutions and general suppliers of equipment and consumables to exhibit their products, technologies and services to a captive audience. We expect 60+ companies will make the exhibition at ICA-2016.
*Position your products, services, and technologies in front of key leaders in the field of protein and peptides
*Maintain your competitive advantage within the scientific community
*Meet prospective customers
*Receive discounts on conference registration
*Access to the post-event mailing list through a third party vendor
*BIT Congress Inc. will conduct marketing campaigns to promote your participation

Exhibitor Benefits:
*One booth (3mX2m)
*Company listing in the conference proceedings distributed to over 10,000 researchers worldwide
*Link to your website from the conference website
*Program Guide & Event Directory Company listing including contact information and description.
*Your company listing including contact information and a 100 word description in the program guide and event directory (Please email the details to jessie@bit-ica.com  before February 20, 2016.
*One registration for full access to all conference sessions
*Lunch during the exhibition and reception banquet (for one person)
*One registration for access to the booths only (no access to conference sessions)
*Discount for additional conference registrations
*Post conference mailing opportunity
*Your company promotional materials distributed in conference tote bags
*Promotional mailing offering a discount to the conference for your customers. You provide the list, and we will mail the information to your customers.

Booth Reservation Procedures
1. Please register here and then email jessie@bit-ica.com . We will reply promptly to assist you to select an available booth in an ideal location.
Booth assignment: the earlier one applies and pays, the earlier this booth will be assigned.
2. After completing the Exhibit Contract please stamp it with an authoritative seal then fax or email it to the organizing committee. Written confirmation will be made by fax or email when the application is accepted.
3. Upon confirmation, the exhibition fee will be paid to the organizing committee within 3 business days. Please also fax your remitting bill for checking. The booth will not be reserved until payment has been received.
4. Deadline for booth applications is February 25, 2016

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made before December 20, 2015 will be refunded 50% of the booth price. Cancellations made after January 1, 2016 are not eligible for refunds. The organizing committee will retain the full booth price, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages to re-sell or reassign the booth space.

Contact us
Ms. Cici Gao
Organizing Committee of the Annual World Congress of ICA-2016
East Wing, 11F, Dalian Ascendas IT Park
No. 1 Hui Xian Yuan, Dalian Hi-tech Industrial Zone
LN 116025, P.R.China
Email: CiCi@bitlifesciences.com
Tel: 0086-411-84799609 ext 827
Fax: 0086-411-84799629