ICOM 13th International Congress on

2023 Membranes and Membrane Processes

Sponsorship Prospectus for ICOM 2023

Hosted byMembrane Society of Japan

Organized byWorld Membrane Society (WA-MS)
Aseanian Membrane Society (AMS)
European Membrane Society (EMS)
North American Membrane Society (NAMS)

1. Name of the Conference
THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE PROCESSES

2. Name of the Host and Organizes
Host:

The Membrane Society of Japan

Organizers:

World Membrane Society
World Association of Membrane Societies
Aseanian Membrane Society
European Society for Membrane Science and Technology
North American Membrane Society

3. ICOM2023 Chairs
Co-chairTakeo Yamaguchi

Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

Hideto Matsuyama

Professor at Kobe University

Minoru Tsuru

Professor at Hiroshima University

Honorary Chair Shinichi Nakao

Professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo

4. The Membrane Society of Japan and ICOMMembranes are utilized in many applications, including water treatment, separations, dialysis,
and battery membrane, which is now indispensable technology. Furthermore, it is stronglyapparent to the seminal global issue of increasing worldwide water shortage, global warming, andmedical measures for late-aging societies that the importance of membrane research is necessary.
The establishment of the Membrane Society and the holding of international conferences arenecessary for the development of membrane technology. The foundation of the Membrane
Society of Japan was in 1978, then ICOM started in 1984 with the Europe-Japan Congress onMembranes held in Italy. This society played a central role in the first ICOM conference in 1987.
After this conference was a great success, ICOM was launched every three years by threesocieties alternatively in Europe, North America, and Asia-Oceania (Japan hosting until thefoundation of the Aseanian Membrane Society). Holding ICOM 2023 at the Asia-Oceania region
was already decided as a predetermined spot. And this expertise congress brings to Makuhari inJapan for the first time in ages. The ICOM conference organizes in the Asia-Oceania region everynine years. The next for Japan to be honored back as the host is over 50 years because theAseanian Membrane Society Council is a member of eight countries and regions. We appreciateyour joining ICOM2023 and connecting new benefits and meaningfulness to Japanese membraneindustries with this chance.

5. The Goal of ICOM 2023
Japanese membrane manufacturers lead the global market, accounting for half of the world.
Meanwhile, the membrane industry is rapidly developing in the Asian region, and it is necessary
to make a new appreciation of the high level of Japanese membrane science and technology to
the world again. Membrane technology spreads everywhere, including in India and Africa, andmembrane academic societies can establish anywhere. In particular, the expansion of membrane
uses and the increase in the number of membrane researchers in the Asian region are remarkable,
which predict the membrane industries will further develop in the future. This opportunity at theInternational Membrane Conference in Japan 2023 would be dominant not only to interact andexchange information with world key membrane researchers and engineers but also todemonstrate the high level of membrane science and membrane technology in Japan. This
international conference will be supreme for Japan to increase its presence as one of the countries
and regions leading cutting-edge research and technology related to membranes in the world.

6. Outline / Overview
The attendance for ICOM 2011(Amsterdam) was 1051, that for ICOM 2014(Suzhou) was 1281,
and that for ICOM 2017(San Francisco) was 1022. ICOM 2020 in London was switched to an
online conference due to the coronavirus attendees only 864. We hope to be able to hold a realinternational conference in 2023. We have high expectations for the on-site conference in 2023.
Meanwhile, we will assume the participation of this conference will need both hybrid and online.
Although we expect an attendance over 1000, a subset of a researcher and a delegation fromcountries and companies may have difficulties in visiting Japan due to the COVID-19. The final
number expected would be approximately 700 attendances. We will do our best to ensure
International Membrane Conference (ICOM) in Japan will remain in their hearts of the participants.
To that end, we appreciate your asking for kind donations.

7. Cooperated Academic Societies and Organizations•
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Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Division of Separation Processes
The Society of Polymer Science, Japan
Catalysis Society of Japan
Membrane and Separation Research Circle of Food
The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan

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Japan Society of Ion Exchange
The Society of Sea Water Science.
Chemical Society of JapanThe Japan Society on Adsorption
The Biophysical Society of Japan
Japan Zeolite Society
The Japan Society of Drug Delivery System
Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry
Japan Society on Water Environment
Academy of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, JapanJapanese Society for the Study of Xenobiotics
Association of Membrane Separation Technology, JapanThe Filtration Society Japan Association

8. Period
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Friday, July 14, 2023 (5 days for regular sessions)9. Venue
Makuhari Messe, Inc.
2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-city, 261-8550 Japan
TEL +81-43-296-0001
https://www.m-messe.co.jp/en/barrierfree/

10. Program
1. Meeting Schedule
Sunday|July 9|Afternoon
Registration Reception
Welcome Reception

Monday|July 10|MorningOpening Ceremony & Plenary 1
Parallel session 1Afternoon
Parallel Session 2
Poster Presentation/Exhibition

Tuesday|

July 11|Morning
Parallel Session 3
Afternoon
Parallel Session 4
Poster Presentation/Exhibition

Wednesday|

July 12|Morning
Parallel Session 5

Afternoon
Special Session

Thursday|

July 13|Morning
Parallel Session 6
Afternoon
Parallel Session 7
Night banquet

Friday|July 14|Morning
Parallel Session 8
Afternoon
Plenary 2 & Closing Ceremony

2. Expected number of visitors
Domestic:
Overseas:
Total:

400
300
700

3. The nationalities of prospective
Over 30 countries and regions

4. An official working language of ICOM2023
English

11. Organizing Committee (Host)
Executive Committee | Secretariat
ChairmanTakeo Yamaguchi

Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

Program Committee
ChairmanTomohisa Yoshioka

Professor at Kobe University

Steering Committee
Chairman

Mikihiro Nomura

Professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology

Planning Committee
Chairman

Hiroyoshi Kawakami

Professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University

Finance Committee
ChairmanMiki Yoshimune

Senior Researcher at National Institute ofAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology

Sponsorship Committee
Chairperson

Hiroshi Umakoshi

Professor at Osaka University

Industrial Sector Committee
ChairmanVice Chairman

Takahiro Kawakatsu
Masahide Taniguchi

Kurita Water Industries
Toray Industries, Inc.

12. Host Information
The Membrane Society of Japan
Chairperson

Emiko Okamura

Professor at Himeji Dokkyo University

ICOM2023 Executive Committee
ChairTakeo Yamaguchi

Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

Secretariat
Nippon Travel Agency
Yotusya TN Bldg. 4F 16-1 Samon-cho Shinjuku-Ku Tokyo 160-0017
TEL:+81-3-5369-4534

E-mail:icom_2023@nta.co.jp

Guidelines for Sponsorship
Sponsorship Plans
Four ranges of commercial sponsorship opportunities are available.
*Platinum Plan and Gold Plan may only accept a limited number. Please inquire about these plans with theSecretariat before applying.

Platinum Plan—

2,000,000 yen•

Corporate commercial sponsorship exposes in Venue.

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Sponsored exposes on either the front or back cover page of the Booklet.

•Sponsored logo on the website and the Bulletin Board posted.

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Corporate promotional media exposes between the sessions.

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Up to Three Booths may only use for free.

•Up to eight at reception and social parties are free to attend.

Gold Plan—

1,000,000 yen•

Corporate commercial sponsorship exposes in Venue.

•Sponsored exposes on either the inside page of the Booklet.

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Sponsored logo on the website posted.

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Up to Two Booths may only use for free.

•Up to five at reception and social parties are free to attend.

Silver Plan—

500,000 yen•

Advertisement placement in the Booklet of Abstracts.

•Sponsored logo on the website posted.

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Up to One Booth may only use for free.

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Up to three at reception and social parties are free to attend.

Bronze Plan—

200,000 yen•

Sponsored logo post on the program booklet and the website.

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Up to one at reception and social parties are free to attend.

The Corporate Advertising on the Venue
PlanDate and timeVenue（agenda）

Seating Capacity（MAX）

Platinum Plan

July 12 in 2023 (Wednesday)

201

300 seats103

170 seats

12:00-14:00
Gold Plan

July 12 in 2023 (Wednesday)
14:00-16:00

•You may only spend 30 to 50 minutes for each sponsor. The content of the program is left up
to the sponsors. Remember to send your content to the secretariat by Friday, March 31, 2023.

•Included in the price: fee for the lecture meeting, waiting room usage, video/audio/lighting
equipment, presentation equipment for PC, and meals, including snacks and beverages. The
platinum plan has extra service boxed lunches.

•Not included in Plan: transportation, honorariums, accommodation, video/audio recording, andother costs of presentation and lectures.

Sponsored logo and advertisement placement
Booklet of Abstracts
Planned circulation number of copies:•Approximately 600 copies•

Format: A4-size, Black and White printing except for the outside front and back covers.

•Application deadline: Early April 2023

Sponsored logo
•Placement: Sponsors" page on the ICOM 2023 Website
Bulletin Board in the venue (Platinum plan only)•After the confirmation notification, the secretariat requests the submission of your logo data.

•The size of the logo depends on the Sponsorship Plans.

Company promotion exposure (Platinum plan only)•Each sponsor benefits to looping promotional videos for one minute during the breaks betweensessions.

•Remember to submit a promotional video less than one minute.

•Time limits for submission: Early June 2023.

About the Exhibition•

Basic Standard Size of Booth: Frontage 1,800mm x Depth 900mm x Height 2,100mm•

Basic Equipment: Display board and table, White cloth, and Company Nameplate*Please note that sure to store your large-sized exhibits in your Booths.
**Please note that it does not include the privilege indicate the location of booths and this is
only entrust to the executive committee with these arrangements.

Display Stand
1.Display Stand with a white sheet
2.Display Board may only use push pins.

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3.Name Board H200 X W900
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1Luncheon Seminars•Sponsors registered for the Platinum Plan and Gold Plan may only apply for luncheon
seminars if they wish. The schedule is the lunch break time of each day except Wednesday,July 12, 2023. Let us know whenever you are applied.

•The final decision on the acceptance or rejection of candidates and the schedule will assign
to the discretion of the executive committee. This will be announced in early March 2023.

•After connecting to the secretariat, you can negotiate regarding chairpersons and presenters.
Remember to inform us on Friday, March 31, 2023, after making the formal decision.

•Included in the cost: Lecture venue fee, waiting room usage fee, video/audio/lighting
equipment fee, PC presentation equipment•Costs not included: Costs for chairpersons and speakers (transportation costs, honorariums,accommodation costs, and meal and beverage costs), costs for administrative staff(announcements, proceedings, distribution of lunch boxes, etc.), billboards, recording costs,etc. Publicity expenses such as flyer creation, food and drink expenses for participants.

Application Period
Saturday, October 1, 2022 to Thursday, February 10, 2023

Application Process and Schedule
Apply from the dedicated site for: https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/icom2023_sponsorship/.
After confirming your application, the secretariat issues an invoice separately.
After receiving the invoice, remember to make a payment by Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Person in charge of Solicitation
13th International Membrane Conference | ICOM2023
Co-chair Takeo Yamaguchi

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Co-chair

Hideto Matsuyama

Kobe University

Co-chairMinoru Tsuru

Hiroshima University

Co-Sponsorship Committee,

Chair

Hiroshi Umakoshi

Osaka University

Industrial Sector Committee,

Chair

Takahiro Kawakatsu

Kurita Water Industries

Vice Chair Masahide Taniguchi

Toray Industries, Inc.

Secretariat
Nippon Travel Agency
Yotusya TN Bldg. 4F 16-1 Samon-cho Shinjuku-Ku Tokyo 160-0017
TEL: +81-3-5369-4534
E-mail: icom_2023@nta.co.jp