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Jun 2019 | 1st Issue
You’re Invited to the APAO 2020 Congress |
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Welcome Message from Congress President | |
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Dear Friends and
Colleagues,
It is my great
pleasure and honor to invite you to the 35th Asia-Pacific
Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, to be held in Xiamen, China, from
April 22 – 26, 2020. We are glad that this prestigious ophthalmic
event once again lands on a city in Mainland China after five
years.
Back in 2015, the
APAO Congress was one of the biggest and most significant
conferences in the country, bringing over 10,000 attendees from 75
countries around the world to exchange their insights and experience
in ophthalmology. Following the success, the APAO 2020 Congress will
invite ophthalmic practitioners, including top-notch specialists,
clinicians, eye surgeons and researchers, from the Asia-Pacific
region and globally, to explore the latest scientific innovations,
treatments and surgical techniques showcased at the event. We are
anticipating over 1,000 international distinguished speakers and
more than 10,000 delegates from all over the world to take part.
Xiamen, or formerly
known as Amoy, is a beautiful port city in the southern China. It
has both the prosperous facet of big cities and the quietness and
simplicity of the fishing village. Its famous Gulangyu Island is a
world heritage site and is vehicle-free with beaches and meandering
streets lined with old villas and architecture. With no doubt you
will not be disappointed by this “Sea Garden”!
We look forward to
welcoming you to Xiamen in April 2020!
With warmest personal
regards,
Prof. Ke Yao
Congress President
APAO 2020 | |
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Important
Dates – Mark Your Calendar | |
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Year 2020 marks the 60th
Anniversary of the APAO and a series of commemorative activities
will be held to celebrate the special moment. Mark your calendar now
in order not to miss the important dates for the 35th
APAO Congress!
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EVENT |
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Early Bird Registration Opens |
May 31, 2019 |
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Abstract Submission Opens |
May 31, 2019 (English Abstracts)
*submission date of Chinese Abstracts will be announced
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Abstract Submission Deadline |
Oct 15, 2019 (English Abstracts)
Dec 31, 2019 (Chinese Abstracts) |
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Early Bird Registration Deadline |
Dec 31, 2019 (International Delegates)
Jan 31, 2020 (Local Delegates) |
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Advance Registration Deadline |
Feb 29, 2020 |
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Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session |
Apr 23, 2020 |
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Gala Dinner cum APAO Award Ceremony |
Apr 25, 2020 |
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Charity Run |
Apr 25, 2020 |
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Early Bird Registration & Abstract Submission Now Open | |
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Online early bird registration is now available via the
Congress system.
Delegates are encouraged to register and pay for the APAO 2020
Congress at their earliest convenience, as discounted registration
rates are offered for a limited time only and will not be available
after the deadline.
Previous Congress registrants can login with their APAO ID. To
retrieve the password, simply input the email address used to
register for previous congresses and click ‘Forgot Password’. New
registrants will need to sign up for an APAO ID and authorize the
2020 Congress to access your profile and contact information in
order to complete registration.
Additionally, English abstract submission is also open. It is
recommended that presenters read the abstract
submission
guidelines carefully beforehand. Late submissions will not be
accepted. Details of the Chinese abstract submission date will be
announced soon. | |
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Congress Venue | | |
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Located on the southeast
coast of Xiamen, Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center
(XICEC) is the main venue for China’s international fairs, investments
and trade, with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation.
It covers an area of
197,000 square meters, among which its main indoor exhibition hall
provides an extensive floor space for 3,500 international standard
booths. On the top is the easily spotted crescent-shaped ballroom, which
is the most creative and spectacular symbol of XICEC. The vast greenery
outdoor space gives a bit of comfort with the refreshment of nature and
is definitely a hot spot for pleasure and casual conversations. A
star-class hotel is also attached to the wing building, offering 250
elegant guest rooms to delegates.
For more information
about XICEC, please visit
https://www.xicec.com/. | |
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VISA Application to China | |
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A passport with at
least six months’ validity after the intended period of travel and
Chinese visa are required for all visitors to China. However, some
countries have some types of visa waiver agreement with the Chinese
government. Please consult the nearest Chinese embassy for more
information.
Delegates who require
a visa to enter China are encouraged to begin the application
process at their earliest convenience. Visas can be issued by
Chinese embassies or consular offices in the applicant’s country of
residence.
After registering for
APAO 2020 Congress, delegates can generate a letter of invitation
for visa application purposes via the
Congress system. | |
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Xiamen – “a City at Sea, a City with Sea” | |
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Xiamen, or formerly known
as Amoy, is a famous port city located on the southeast coast of China,
across a strait from Taiwan. It consists of a mainland territory and two
major islands. Its naturally given, stunning coastal scenery has earned
it the fame of “Garden City” and “Oriental Hawaii”.
Nowadays Xiamen is an
important regional center for finance and trade. It is also a cultural
hub embracing both ancient and modern, oriental and western elements.
Some 64 intangible cultural heritage items can be found in the city,
adding to Gulangyu Island, the world heritage site accredited in 2017.
Food in Xiamen is as
enchanting and diverse due to the geographic location. Fried seafood,
famous Fujianese dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Nanyang’s
Shacha noodles, Taiwanese oyster rolls, and many more street snacks will
delight even the most selective taste buds. Discover more in Xiamen in
2020! | |
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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
4/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, 147K Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3943-5827
Fax: (852) 2715-9490
E-mail:
secretariat@apaophth.org
Website:
http://2020.apaophth.org/
Website:
http://www.apaophth.org/
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