Introducing Our Academic Partner

Issue 5 - September 2024

For the first time, the annual APAO Congress will feature an academic partner. This collaboration, to debut at our 2025 meeting in New Delhi, aims to provide a collegial atmosphere for the exchange of professional and scientific knowledge, furthering the profession of ophthalmology and ultimately improving research, education, and patient care.

We are pleased to announce that our first-ever academic partner is the South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology (SAO).

The idea of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was conceived in 1970, and a formal charter was signed at the governmental level by the seven founding countries on December 8, 1985, in Nepal. The eighth country, Afghanistan, joined in April 2007.

SAO is a unique concept of regional cooperation with a very distinct diversity of geography, culture, and environment. The region features the highest mountains in the world and has land-locked mountain terrains. One of the member countries, Maldives, is the smallest island nation in the world. SAO got its affiliation with SAARC because of its impressive academic and patient care in this region.

Health professionals from these countries join hands to develop common goals, objectives, and opportunities, where health interventions will not only achieve freedom from illness but also ensure a bright future by bringing peace, progress, and prosperity to the entire region.

Currently, the SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology is referred to as the South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology (registered name), or SAO. Its President is Prof. Dr . Rajvardhan Azad and its Secretary-General is Dr. Lalit Verma.

The APAO 2025 Congress is approaching! Registered delegates can now book accommodation at selected hotels near the congress venue at special rates through our official platform. Visit our hotel reservation web page for policies and transport arrangements.

And don’t forget to apply for a conference visa to enter India if you need one. Please submit your completed Visa Supporting Documents Request Form by October 31, 2024.

Not sure whether you need a visa? Check this list.

Congress Program Overview

As in every year, an intellectually stimulating scientific program and a series of engaging social events are waiting for you. Check out the latest schedule in the APAO 2025 Congress Program Overview:

Register by November 18, 2024, to enjoy early bird discounts for the APAO 2025 Congress! Be sure to also save these other important dates:

Schedule	Date
Deadline for Submitting the Visa Supporting Documents Request Form	October 31, 2024
Early Bird Registration Closes	November 18, 2024
Advance Registration Closes	March 17, 2025
On-Site Registration	April 3 – 6, 2025
Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session	April 3, 2025

Supporting Organizations

We’d like to thank the following supporting organizations for their invaluable contributions to the planning and development of our scientific program:

The Exhibition Floor Plan for the APAO 2025 Congress has been updated, as more booths have been taken up since the previous issue of this newsletter.

If your company or organization still wants to be part of the event, please read the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus and secure your booth as soon as possible.

International sponsors and exhibitors can make reservations through the online booking form. Book before November 30 to earn extra priority points!

Make the most of your time in India by joining one or more of the pre- and post-congress tours. Explore historic sites in New Delhi and beyond with your fellow delegates, and immerse yourself in India’s rich culture. Both group and private tours are available.

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