Submit your proposal to host the 2027 or 2028 SIO Conference

Contact info for SIO: info@integrativeonc.org

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* 1. Please provide the following information:

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* 2. Can the prospective conference facility provide space for the following activities?
  1. Meeting rooms
  2. Exhibits
  3. Social events and wellness sessions
  4. Specific conference needs listed below:
  • Annual SIO Board Retreat (Hybrid, full-day event with breakfast and lunch for up to 50 people)
  • Pre-conference program – up to 100 attendees with breakfast, a.m. and p.m. breaks, lunch
  • Conference for 300-500 attendees including:
  • 2 breakfasts
  • 2 breaks for a.m.
  • 3 breaks for p.m.
  • 2 lunches
  • 1 reception/dinner for up to 200
  • 1 poster reception for up to 300
  • 1 scholar forum with drinks, and snacks for 25
  • 4+ general sessions
  • 4 concurrent breakout sessions 2x/day for 75 attendees each
  • Exhibits to accommodate 40 tabletops

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* 3. Please upload a file with information and images of the conference facilities. (Only PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF files are supported.)

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* 4. Can the prospective hotel on site or nearby accommodate 750 room nights with room for growth?

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* 5. What are the approximate room rates (in USD) for accommodations for conference attendees?

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* 6. Please upload a file with information and photos of the guest rooms. (Only PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF files are supported.)

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* 7. State the name, address, and room rate of a nearby but less expensive hotel. State if it is within walking distance of the conference venue.

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* 8. How far is the nearest public airport from the prospective conference facility? Please describe any other aspects of airport accessibility.

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* 9. A minimum of $30,000 USD in funding support is required from the cancer center. In addition, what support will be offered by the cancer center/university medical center in the area of the prospective conference site – i.e., space, and speakers?

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* 10. Who is the proposed local on-the-ground conference chair or co-chairs and what is his/her connection to integrative oncology research?

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* 11. Please upload a CV/resume for the first Conference Co-chair.

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* 12. Please upload a CV/resume for the second Conference Co-chair.

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* 13. What institutional resources are available?

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* 14. Are there other local individuals who would be instrumental in the conference?

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* 15. Please describe the plan for engaging local/national/international patient advocates and patient advocate organizations at the conference.

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* 16. Are the local conference chair/co-chairs willing to do the following tasks?
  • Prepare, submit and adhere to a comprehensive conference budget
  • Serve on the conference scientific committee – a requirement of future conference chairs
  • Devote at least 5-7 hours/week to service as conference chair/co-chair
  • Help with outreach to potential local exhibitors and sponsors, and the area clinical and academic community to increase awareness of the conference and encourage attendance.
  • Apply for NIH and other grants
  • Bring in sponsorship of at least $50,000 USD

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* 17. SIO follows AICR healthy nutrition guidelines. No alcohol will be served. Vegetarian and gluten-free options should be available. Please describe the prospective conference facility's ability to provide healthy food. Please note if the use of an outside caterer is allowed.

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* 18. What are the proposed dates of the conference?
Please indicate month, days and year.

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* 19. What YEAR are you submitting for?

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* 20. Please describe the dinner establishments within safe and walking distance. How many are there and is there a range of cuisines and expense levels?

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* 21. Please describe any additional information such as location safety, handicapped and other accessibility considerations, and whether child care will be offered.

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* 22. Please upload any additional information here - 1 file permitted. (Only PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, and GIF files are allowable.)

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