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April 2018 | 1st
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You’re Invited to the APVRS 2018 Congress
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In this Issue
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Welcome Message from Congress
President
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Dear Friends and
Colleagues,
On behalf of the
Korean Retina
Society, it is
our great honor
to invite you to
the 12th
Asia-Pacific
Vitreo-retina
Society (APVRS)
Congress in
Seoul, Korea.
We extend our
heartfelt
invitation to
you in these
turbulent times
of our society.
The
Organizing
Committee is
preparing
the best
program with
high quality
scientific
sessions
that will
provide a
great
opportunity
for all
participants
to keep
up-to-date
with the
latest
research
findings in
the field of
vitreo-retina.
This
congress
will allow
you to learn
the latest
issues in
vitreo-retina,
as well as
network with
colleagues.
It is our
privilege to
host this
congress and
we look
forward to
welcoming
you to the
wonderful
city of
Seoul. We
greatly
anticipate
your active
participation
and interest
in our
congress.
With
warmest
regards,
Dr Won
Ki Lee
President,
12th
APVRS
Congress
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Important
Dates—Mark
Your
Calendar!
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Early bird registration and abstract submission for APVRS 2018 are now open. More details are available at
http://2018.apvrs.org/.
Free papers, posters, e-posters and videos are all welcome. To submit an instruction course, please provide a course outline along with the speakers’ CVs. Please make sure you have obtained consent from all of your co-instructors before you submit.
Important dates for the 2018 APVRS Congress are provided below. Remember to mark your calendar accordingly so that you won’t miss any of the events.
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Date
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Abstract Submission Opens
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April 1, 2018
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Early Bird Registration Opens
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April 1, 2018
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Abstract Submission Deadline
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July
20,
2018
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Hotel
Reservation
Opens
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August
1,
2018
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Early
Bird
Registration
Deadline
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September
30,
2018
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Advance
Registration
Deadline
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November
30,
2018
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Opening
Ceremony
Featuring
APVRS
Tano
Lecture
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December
14,
2018
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COEX:
APVRS
2018
Congress
Venue
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The 12th
APVRS Congress will be held from December 14-16, 2018, at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, located in Seoul’s popular Gangnam district. Situated next to Bongeun Temple and directly connected to the COEX Starfield Mall, the convention center provides guests with the chance to connect to both ancient history and modern pop culture in Korea.
For more information about COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, visit
https://www.coexcenter.com/.
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Introducing
Seoul,
South
Korea
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Seoul is both the capital and the largest city in South Korea, with a population of around 10 million residents. It is an economic powerhouse that is also one of Asia’s major centers of arts, culture and entertainment.
With a history of more than 2,000 years, Seoul’s ancient roots are still visible today in its beautifully preserved palaces, temples and city gates. One of 5 palaces in the city, Changdeokgung is recognized as a notable landmark on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
After hosting many large-scale events the 2010 G-20 Summit and the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games, Korea is well equipped for international travelers with its excellent public transportation network and technological infrastructure. What’s more, the city’s exciting nightlife and plentiful street food make for a truly unique destination. Discover even more about the city has to offer this December at APVRS 2018!
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Hosts:
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APVRS Secretariat
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