APAO 2021 Kuala Lumpur Congress

on 2 – 5 August 2021

Issue 1 - September 2020

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

We are glad to announce that the 36th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held in conjunction with the 12th Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) Annual Scientific Meeting, from 2 to 5 August 2021 (1 August as Day 0), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia is given the privilege to host this prestigious annual event of APAO for the 3rd time, and we are most excited to welcome distinguished eye specialists and young future leaders from around the world, with our incomparable scientific program and striking social events infused with local cultural taste.

Themed “Connect and Collaborate”, the APAO 2021 Congress will focus on the sharing of revolutionary treatments and surgical techniques for major eye diseases. Combining our extensive experience and professional collaboration among the members, we will explore more groundbreaking discoveries of ophthalmic practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country with mesmerizing beaches and secluded islands. I am aware of the challenges for foreign travel posed by the ongoing pandemic and Malaysia is committed to hosting a safe meeting based on the advice by our Ministry of Health.

I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful country in 2021!

Yours sincerely,

Kenneth Fong
Congress President 2021

PAAO Participation by Special Invitation

For the first time, the APAO joins hands with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) for a reciprocal support and participation in each other’s annual congress. APAO 2021 will include a 90-min symposium of PAAO, while APAO will participate in PAAO 2022 Congress, held on 13 – 16 April 2022, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a 90-min symposium on Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Local Organising Committee: MSO

This year, we are pleased to connect the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmlogy (MSO) as our local organising committee to organise the 2021 Congress. Big thanks to MSO for their untiring support! Meet the whole team here.

Congress Venue: KLCC

The 2021 Congress will take place at the award-winning Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Known as Asia’s first AIPC (International Association of Congress Centres) Gold Standard venue, the world-class facility features five-level flexible function space and overlooks the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers and 50-acre Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park. Read more about KLCC.

Details of the scientific program and Congress events will be released soon. Please follow our newsletter or APAO 2021 Congress website for updates.

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