10th European Fourier Transform Mass spectrometry Workshop

April 1-5, 2012

University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Conference Overview

The conference willfocus upon the applications and development of all forms of advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation, particularly related to Fourier-transform mass spectrometry (FTMS). In addition to advanced applications of FTMS, there will be significant coverage of any form of instrumentation which relates to, or may be coupled with, FTMS instruments.

Topics to be covered include:

Instrumentation

  • FTICR mass spectrometers
  • Orbitrapand other Kingdon trap mass spectrometers
  • FT Time-of-Flight mass spectrometers
  • Ion transfer optics, including quadrupoles, ion funnels, and electrostatic optics
  • Ion mobility separation systems
  • Ion sources
  • Fragmentation techniques
  • Other, high-performance mass spectrometry instrumentation

Fundamentals

  • Ion trajectory modeling
  • Reaction mechanisms
  • Ion-molecule reactions

Applications

  • Genomics / Proteomics / Glycomics / Metabolomics
  • Top-down analysis of biomolecules
  • Petroleum analysis
  • Conformational discrimination of biomolecules
  • Other applications of high resolution / high mass accuracy analysis

Location

The University of Warwick is conveniently located for travel via Birmingham International Airport (BHX). A car or taxi journey between the airport and the university should take approximately half an hour, and a train service also operates between the airport and Coventry. Should visitors wish to arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) instead, Coventry is also served by train services from London.

For more information about how to arrive at the campus in general, see:

Specific information for visitors arriving from overseas can be found at:

Delegate costs

Our aim is to provide an all-inclusive package, where the costs will cover accommodation, meals, attendance of the conference dinner, and registration for the conference.

Conference (all-inclusive)£650

Without Accommodation£400

Students

We are keen to engage the next generation of leaders at this meeting and are seeking sponsorship that will allow us to offer heavily discounted rates for fulltime students to attend and a limited number of scholarships to facilitate travel.

Student Rates

MSc and PhD Students receive a £100 discount.

Sponsorship

The University of Warwickis seeking sponsors among the key influence leaders in the broad space relevant to Advanced Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation tohelp support the conference. We want to be able to offer scholarships to selected attendees who could not otherwise afford to travel. Specific funding needs include the following:

  • Scholarships for participants from the developing world, including key policymakers and researchers who express the inability to fund their travel. Scholarships are needed to cover registration fees and costs for travel and accommodation for an estimated 30 participants.
  • General operating support for the conference itself, for finalizing and disseminating the conference proceedings and recommended strategies for change, and to begin implementation of the research agenda identified during the conference.
  • Other specific sponsorship opportunities are available including, display of banners, hosting of drinks receptions, hiring of on-site semi-private hospitality suites, conference bags, etc. Please contact the organizers with any queries.

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum LevelSponsor: £8,000

  • Mention in pre-event press release and post-event coverage
  • Logo on all marketing and promotional literature with platinum sponsorship recognition
  • Logo on all conference materials handed out on day
  • Logo on conference associated website with link to respective sponsor home page
  • Promotional material included in the delegate pack handed out to 300+ delegates
  • Logo on stage in main auditorium throughout conference, prominent position
  • Mention in welcome and closing addresses as sponsor
  • Four complimentary delegate passes for the conference

Gold LevelSponsor: £4,000

  • Logo on all marketing and promotional literature with gold sponsorship recognition
  • Promotional material included in the delegate pack handed out to 300+ delegates
  • Logo on conference associated website with link to respective sponsor home page
  • Logo on stage in main auditorium throughout conference
  • Mention in welcome and closing addresses as sponsor
  • Two complimentary delegate passes for the conference

Silver Level Sponsor: £2,000

  • Logo on display during coffee breaks and lunch
  • Logo on all marketing and promotional literature with sponsorship recognition
  • Logo on conference associated website with link to respective sponsor home page
  • Opportunity to display pop up banner stand in coffee/lunch area
  • Mention in welcome and closing address
  • One complimentary delegate pass at the conference

Event Exhibitors: For-profit: £750

  • Exhibitor Stand (standard 3x2m) in the conference networking/exhibiting area to ensure high visibility
  • Power supply
  • WiFi internet access
  • 1 x 6ft table and two chairs - or equivalent presentation space for a fold-out booth
  • Mention of the exhibition in welcome and closing addresses
  • Logo on conference associated website with link to respective exhibitor home page
  • One complimentary delegate pass (without accommodation or dinners) to man stand and/or attend the conference

Please contact Peter O'Connor (), Mark Barrow(), or David Kilgour () to develop a sponsorship plan that meets your needs.

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