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Counting down to APAO Congress 2015 in Guangzhou
The 30th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress is just around the corner. We are all looking forward to meeting you soon. This year, we are thrilled to present to you a first-class scientific program featuring a faculty of more than 700 renowned speakers who will share their expertise with us. To see a complete faculty list, please visit http://2015.apaophth.org/scientific-program/invited-faculty/.
We are also pleased to share with you that there are another 700 free papers, posters, e-posters and video presentations. More information is available at http://2015.apaophth.org/congress/register/PDS_program_schedule.php. Held in conjunction with the 20th Congress of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society, the 30th APAO Congress will feature 16 concurrent sessions conducted in Putonghua. For more information about the Chinese program, please visit http://www.coschina.org/2015/program.asp. With nearly 40 concurrent sessions in English and Chinese, the 30th APAO Congress will surely be an excellent occasion for you to keep abreast of the latest developments in ophthalmology.
Social program
Apart from the intense and rewarding scientific program, you will also be impressed by the social program in store for you. Chinese variety art has a long history and never fails to impress. Stunning acrobatic performances at the opening ceremony will certainly take your breath away. Named lecturers and awardees will also be recognized at the opening ceremony on April 1, 18:30 to 19:30. The event is open to all delegates.
You won’t believe your eyes when you see the magic show at the gala dinner and speakers’ reception. Demonstrations of ancient Chinese rainbow calligraphy will also be featured. Log into your registration account to get tickets. Do join us and have a dose of fun!
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Mobile guide on smartphones and tablets
By downloading the mobile guide in the app store, you will be able to obtain the latest information about the 30th APAO Congress. We have made it easy for everyone to download our congress app — just scan the respective QR code on the final program book cover. You will be able to leave the weighty tome in your hotel room once you have downloaded the app. It has everything you want from a final program book. What’s more, it shows real-time updates of the scientific program schedule and allows you to conduct a quick search by speakers. You will know where to find whom with the powerful speaker search. You can also connect to the APAO’s Facebook and Twitter via the congress app. You can tweet and/or share photos and write posts on our Facebook page, providing you with a unique opportunity to connect yourself to these social networking sites in China. While the congress app is handy, do look up from your device so that you won’t miss the opportunity to make new friends.
APAO on WeChat
APAO is now on WeChat. If you have already installed WeChat, scan with the QR scanner in the app to connect to our official account. Otherwise, scan the code to first download WeChat. Then, open WeChat, tap “Discover” and use the QR scanner in the app to scan the code again to connect to us. You can send us messages via WeChat, too. Follow us so that we can reach you and send you messages about important congress information.
APJO Annual Review Day
The APJO Annual Review Day on April 1 will feature three consecutive symposiums covering the latest progress in ophthalmology. Based on the annual review collection published by the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, the official journal of the APAO, the APJO Annual Review Day is made up of 13 presentations by leading experts in 13 subspecialties. They will sum up the most pertinent and important findings in the field in a most succinct way. Please visit http://2015.apaophth.org/scientific-program/program-highlights/ for more information.
Do join us at the 30th APAO Congress! See you soon in Guangzhou, the City of Five Rams.