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May 2017 | 1st
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In this Issue
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Welcome Message
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 Dear
Friends and Colleagues,
It is our immense pleasure to invite you to the
33rd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
(APAO) Congress, held in conjunction with the
29th Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium and
co-hosted by the Hong Kong Ophthalmological
Society and the College of Ophthalmologists of
Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre, from February 8 – 11, 2018.
We are much honored that Hong Kong has once
again been chosen to host the prestigious APAO
annual congress, which has now become the
premier ophthalmic professional and scientific
event. Professor Dennis Lam is leading the
star-studded Scientific Program Committee to
invite over 1000 leading experts from around the
world, with an emphasis on the latest
cutting-edge scientific innovations, treatments,
surgical techniques, and technologies. Our
scientific program will be the best showcase for
the theme of our APAO 2018 Congress –
‘Creativity and Technology without Boundaries’,
with the clear objective of preparing today’s
ophthalmic practitioners for the ever-evolving
future of eye care.
Hong Kong is a hugely dynamic city with a unique
blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Her
panoramic range of tourist attractions caters
for all types of visitors and interests.
Additionally, the annual Lunar New Year
preparations will be in full swing during the
congress, including enchanting decorations,
vibrant floral arrangements, and much, much
more!
We look forward to welcoming you to Hong Kong,
Asia’s World City, in February 2018!
Warmest personal regards,
Clement C Tham
Congress President
APAO 2018 Hong Kong
http://2018.apaophth.org
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Important Dates – Mark Your
Calendar
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Don’t want to miss
the
important dates for the 33rd APAO
Congress in Hong Kong? Then mark your calendar
accordingly!
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Event
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Date
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Early
Bird Registration Opens
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Apr 18, 2017
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Abstract Submission Opens
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Apr 18, 2017
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Abstract Submission
Deadline
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Aug 31, 2017
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Early Bird
Registration Deadline
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Nov 30, 2017
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Advance
Registration
Deadline
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Dec 31, 2017
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Opening
Ceremony &
Plenary Session
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Feb 8, 2018
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Gala
Dinner
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Feb 9,
2018
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Charity
Run
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Feb
10, 2018
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International
Advisory Board
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The
International
Advisory
Board
of
the
Scientific
Program
Committee
for
APAO
2018
has
now
been
finalized.
Congress
organizers
would
like
to
thank
the
following
individuals
for
their
participation
and
support.
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Hong
Kong
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Formerly a British colony, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China is located adjacent to Guangdong Province in southern China. With a population of more than 7 million residents, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
As an important financial and logistics hub for international businesses, Hong Kong is a fast paced and cosmopolitan city, with excellent transportation and communication networks. In addition to the native Cantonese dialect, both English and Mandarin Chinese are official languages used in public announcements, road names and signage.
Not far from Hong Kong’s soaring skyscrapers are other lesser known aspects of the city: its numerous beautiful beaches, extensive hiking trails and other green spaces. Stay tuned for more details on the best sights to visit in both the city and the countryside during your stay in Hong Kong.
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APAO
Secretariat
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APAO Headquarters
c/o APAO Office, State Key Laboratory (Ophthalmology)
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University
1/F, No. 7 Jinsui Road,
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
APAO Secretariat (Hong Kong Office)
c/o Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Eye Hospital, 147K Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Tel: (852) 3943-5827
Fax: (852) 2715-9490
E-mail:
secretariat@apaophth.org
Website:
http://2018.apaophth.org/
http://www.apaophth.org/
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