Exhibitor Opportunities
May 28 – 31, 2017
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
www.wcri2017.org
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Conference themes
The 5th World Conference on Research Integrity will be organized around the interlinked themes of
transparency and accountability, building on the premise that the honesty and reliability of research are
best served by openly sharing all aspects of research and by taking personal responsibility for it. The
conference program will explore the challenges of promoting transparency and accountability and the
consequences of the failure to do so, with the overall goal of developing an evidence-based agenda for
addressing the various lapses of integrity that seem to have become an endemic problem in research
today. We are looking forward to welcoming researchers, institutional leaders, research administrators,
funders, publishers and others to Amsterdam in May 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
World Conferences on Research Integrity.
Program structure
The 5th WCRI will feature a series of keynote speakers and be organized around plenary and concurrent
sessions exploring conference themes and related topics. In keeping with past conferences, there will
be ample opportunities for interaction between participants, including during all sessions, preconference workshops and satellite symposia. There will also be interactive poster sessions and
exhibitor space as well as time for informal contact during breaks and the social events.
Envisioned output
The World Conferences on Research Integrity have produced two consensus documents: the Singapore
Statement on Research Integrity and the Montreal Statement on Research Integrity in Cross-Boundary
Research Collaborations. One goal of 5th WCRI will be to develop the Amsterdam Agenda for Promoting
Transparency and Accountability. This is initially envisioned as an action-oriented one-page statement
drawing attention to the urgent need to fight questionable research practices. Drafts will be made
available before the conference and there will be ample opportunity for discussion and debate with a
view to improve and focus the final document.
Co-chairs
Nick Steneck, University of Michigan, Ann Arbour, USA
Tony Mayer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Lex Bouter, VU University Medical Center and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Exhibitor options
Exhibition space
Contribution (excl. VAT)
12 m2 exhibition space in the interactive exhibitors area,
including access to conference and social events for 6 exhibitors
€ 15.000
9 m2 exhibition space in the interactive exhibitors area,
including access to conference and social events for 4 exhibitors
€ 10.000
6 m2 exhibition space in the interactive exhibitors area,
including access to conference and social events for 2 exhibitors
€ 5.000
Additional items
Contribution (excl. VAT)
Leaflet or small brochure inserted in conference satchel
€ 1.000
Advertisement in the final program (full page, full colour)
€ 2.500
Logo on notepads and pens
€ 3.500
Logo on conference satchel
€ 4.000
Logo on conference staff shirts
€ 5.000
Logo on badges and lanyards
€ 7.500
Logo on USB stick
€ 8.500
Other, subject to approval by co-chairs
€ 1.000 or more
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Support options
To make the 5th WCRI possible and affordable for professionals from a wide range of countries and
organizations generous support is essential.
The 5th WCRI is welcoming contributions from companies and organizations that have a demonstrated
interest in promoting research integrity and whose values are consistent with the values of the World
Conferences on Research Integrity. The conference organizers reserve the right to make decisions about
appropriate contributors and to refuse companies or organizations that do not match the values behind
and the theme of the conference.
Exhibitors will have no influence on the content of the program.
The organizers also welcome offers for unconditional sponsoring and for contributions earmarked for
travel grants. Furthermore, financial support for parts of the social program, like the welcome reception
and the conference dinner, are most welcome. For this we refer to the sponsor brochure.
Levels of support
Platinum
€ 20.000 or more
logo plus link on the home page of the conference website
name and logo plus link on Platinum Sponsor section of website
name and logo on Platinum Sponsor section of final program
Gold
€ 10.000 to € 20.000
name and logo plus link on Gold Sponsor section of website
name and logo on Gold Sponsor section of final program
Silver
€ 5.000 to € 10.000
name on Silver Sponsor section of website
name on Silver Sponsor section of final program
Bronze
€ 2.500 to € 5.000
name on Bronze Sponsor section of website
name on Bronze Sponsor section of final program
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Venue
The symposium will be held at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The area around the
Aula and the Foyer will be available for exhibition booths and posters. The welcome reception, lunches
and coffee breaks will also be held in this area. The conference is an optimal environment for informal
contacts with the delegates. We expect to welcome 500-700 participants and we have room for 15
exhibitors.
VU main building
Foyer
Aula
Important dates
May 1, 2016
Deadline for proposals for pre-conference events, focus tracks and
satellite symposia
December 2015 – April 2017 Open to applications of exhibitors
April 30, 2017
Deadline for exhibitors payments
May 27 and 28, 2017
Exhibitor move-in dates
May 28 – 31, 2017
5th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI 2017)
May 31, 2017
Exhibitor move-out date
Contact
VUmc Academy
Irene van Baardwijk or Patricia de Waal
PO Box 7057
1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +31 (0)20 444 8444
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EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM
Complete name, address, etc. exactly as it should appear in all WCRI official publications
Company/Organization:_______________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Postal code: _________________________________ City: __________________________________________
Country: __________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________ Mobile: ___________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________
VAT number: ______________________________________________________________________________
Website: __________________________________________________________________________________
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A. Exhibition space

Contribution excl VAT
Item
Exhibition space of max 12 m2 and 6 free registrations
2
€ 15.000
Exhibition space of max 9 m and 4 free registrations
€ 10.000
Exhibition space of max 6 m2 and 2 free registrations
€ 6.000
TOTAL A
€ …………………..
Width: __________________________ Depth: ____________________ _ Height: _______________________
Name booth personnel:
1. _________________________________________
4. _____________________________________
2. _________________________________________
5. _____________________________________
3. _________________________________________
6. _____________________________________
B. Additional badges
Additional Exhibitor Badges (€ 100 each): Quantity: ____________________
€ .………………….
Name additional badges:
1. _________________________________________
4. _____________________________________
2. _________________________________________
5. _____________________________________
3. _________________________________________
6. _____________________________________
C. Additional items

Items
Contribution excl VAT
Leaflet or small brochure inserted in conference satchel
€ 1.000
Advertisement in the final program (full page, full color)
€ 2.500
Logo on notepad and pens
€ 3.500
Logo on conference satchels
€ 4.000
Logo on conference staff shirts
€ 5.000
Logo on badges and lanyards
€ 7.500
Logo on USB-sticks
€ 8.500
Other, subject to approval by co-chairs (minimum € 1.000)
TOTAL C
€ ……………
€ …………………..
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TOTAL CONTRIBUTION 1 / TOTAL AMOUNT of A + B + C
€ …………………………..
The undersigned hereby authorizes WCRI 2017 to reserve sponsor items and exhibition space for use by the
above company or organization and agrees to abide by the Sponsor and Exhibitor manual posted on the WCRI
2017 website:
Company Authorized Signature:___________________________________________________________________
Name (Printed):___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Please return this form to:
VUmc Academy
Irene van Baardwijk or Patricia de Waal
OZW 6C-02
PO Box 7057
1007 MB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +31 (0)20 444 8444
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The level of support (platinum, gold, silver, bronze) depends on the total contribution.
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