Welcome Message

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Presidents

Dr. Wa-Keung Chiu (United Christian Hospital)
Dr. Ellis KL Hon (CUHK Medical Centre)

Advisors

Dr. Ting-Yat Miu (Private Practice)
Dr. Daniel KK Ng (Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital)
Dr. Alfred YC Tam (Private Practice)

Secretary

Dr. Karen KY Leung (Hong Kong Children’s Hospital)

Scientific Committee

Dr. Ellis KL Hon, Co-chairperson (CUHK Medical Centre)
Prof. Albert Martin MC Li, Co-chairperson (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Dr. Kate CC Chan (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Dr. Wa-Keung Chiu (United Christian Hospital)
⁠Dr. David CK Luk (United Christian Hospital)
⁠Dr. Daniel KK Ng (Private Practice)
⁠Dr. Ka-Ka Siu (The University of Hong Kong)
⁠Dr. Michelle YP Tsang (United Christian Hospital)
Prof. Gary WK Wong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Ceremonial and Social Events

Dr. Shu-Yan Lam, Chairperson (Tuen Mun Hospital)
⁠Dr. James Wesley CH Cheng (United Christian Hospital)
⁠Dr. Ka-Ka Siu (The University of Hong Kong)
Dr. Esther OY Wong (Tuen Mun Hospital)
Dr. Gerry MF Yeung (Private Practice)

Finance & Sponsorship

Dr. Michelle YP Tsang, Chairperson (United Christian Hospital)
Dr. Ellis KL Hon (CUHK Medical Centre)
⁠Dr. Kin-Wai Chau (Private Practice)
Dr. Karen KY Leung (Hong Kong Children’s Hospital)
Prof. Ting-Fan Leung (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
⁠Dr. David CK Luk (United Christian Hospital)
⁠Dr. Daniel KK Ng (Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital)
Dr. Sou-Chi Sit (Private Practice)
⁠Dr. Gerry MF Yeung (Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan)

Publication & Decoration

Dr. Eric YT Chan, Chairperson (Kwong Wah Hospital)
⁠Dr. Ping Lam (Caritas Medical Centre)
⁠Dr. Theresa NH Leung (Hong Kong Children’s Hospital)
Dr. Leo KL Wong (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)

International & Local Affairs

Dr. Daniel KK Ng (Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital)

Publicity

APPS Council
HKSPRA Council

Scientific Programme

 

Parallel Workshop I

Parallel Workshop II

Parallel Workshop III

Parallel Workshop IV

Time

Programme

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Ceremony

09:30 – 11:00

Keynote Lecture I and II

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:15

Parallel Symposium I

Parallel Symposium II

Parallel Symposium III

13:15 – 14:00

Lunch Symposium I

Lunch Symposium II

Lunch Symposium III

14:00 – 15:13

Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation I

Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation II

Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation III

15:15 – 15:45

Coffee Break

15:45 – 17:15

Keynote Lecture III and IV

17:30 – 18:45

30th HKSPRA Annual General Meeting

13th APPS Annual General Meeting

19:00 – 22:00

Congress Dinner

Time

Programme

09:00 – 10:30

Keynote Lecture V and VI

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:45

Parallel Symposium IV

Parallel Symposium V

Parallel Symposium VI

12:45 – 13:30

Lunch Symposium IV

Lunch Symposium V

Lunch Symposium VI

13:30 – 15:15

Parallel Symposium VII

Parallel Symposium VIII

Parallel Symposium IX

15:15 – 15:45

Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:30

Keynote Lecture VII

16:30 – 17:00

Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Awards

“The programme is updated as of 10 March 2026. The programme is subject to change without prior notice.

 

Faculty

 

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Registration

 

 

Online Registration will be launched in May.

Registration Fee

Delegates from outside Hong Kong (including Mainland and Macau)

Category

Early-Bird
(on or before 31 July 2026)

Normal and Onsite
(from 1 August 2026)

Pre-congress Workshop*

  • All Participants

 

HK$800 per workshop
(US$100 per workshop)

 

HK$1,200 per workshop
(US$150 per workshop)

Main Congress

  • Physicians and Dentists
  • Physician Trainees and Allied-health Professionals

 

HK$1,600 (US$200)
HK$1,200 (US$150)

 

HK$2,000 (US$250)
HK$1,600 (US$200)

Congress Dinner

  • All Participants

 

HK$560
(US$70)

* Pre-congress workshop: it is a pre-requisite to register the Main Congress in order to register for any pre-congress workshop.
*All payments are in Hong Kong Dollars.  Exchange rate is for reference only.

Local Delegates (Based in Hong Kong)

 

Standard Rate

Day Rate

Pre-congress Workshop*

  • All Participants

 

HK$600 per workshop

Main Congress

  • Physicians and Dentists
  • Physician Trainees and Allied-health Professionals

 

HK$1,200
HK$800

 

HK$800
HK$600

Congress Dinner

  • All Participants

 

HK$560

* Pre-congress workshop: it is a pre-requisite to register the Main Congress in order to register for any pre-congress workshop.

Method of Payment

Payment of registration fee (in Hong Kong Dollars) must be made by the following methods:

  1. Visa, MasterCard
  2. Alipay
  3. Cheque in HKD for local participants only

Letter of Invitation

On request, the Secretariat will send a letter of invitation by email to participant to attend the Congress. The invitation letter is intended to facilitate the participant apply leave or travel arrangement, it does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation should be made in writing to the Secretariat via email at hkspraasm@icc.com.hk.

On or before 30 September 2026

50% of the fee collected will be refunded. All refund will be processed after the Congress with the deduction of administrative fee.

After 30 September 2026
(including no-show in the Congress)

No refund will be made.

Registration Entitlements

Main Congress Registration includes:

  • Access to all scientific sessions
  • Admission to opening ceremony & closing ceremony
  • Visit the exhibition area
  • Enjoy the coffee breaks and lunches

Rules and Regulations

  • Each registrant should complete a separate ONLINE registration form.
  • Registration form without payment will NOT be processed. Please do NOT send cash.
  • Written confirmation will be sent upon receipt of your registration form and full payment. If you could not receive the confirmation within two weeks, please contact the Secretariat at hkspraasm@icc.com.hk.
  • The programme is subject to change without prior notice. In the event of cancellation of the Congress, the only liability of the Organizers is to refund the registration fees paid. In the event of delay of the Congress or change of Congress date, no refund will be made.
  • In the event of the Congress delay, cancellation or change of Congress date related to outside control, such as weather, emergency, traffic control, we will post the information to the delegates via official website and email.
  • The participants recognize and accept the Organizers collect, process and store personal data exclusively for processing registration to the Congress as well as for general preparation work for the Congress.
  • The decision of the Organizers shall be final and conclusive.
  • All enquiries, changes and cancellations should be made in writing to the Secretariat.

 

For enquiries, please contact
Joint Congress of APPS-HKSPRA Secretariat
c/o International Conference Consultants Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2559 9973
Email: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk

 

 

Call for Abstracts

 

Online Abstract Submission

 

The Scientific Committee of the 11th APPS Annual Scientific Congress in conjunction with the Joint Congress of APPS-HKSPRA, welcomes the submission of abstracts for Oral and E-poster Presentations at the Congress. Please read the following information carefully before submitting your abstracts via the online abstract submission portal.

Important Date

Congress Dates:

30 October – 1 November 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline:

15 July 2026

Notification of Acceptance:

31 August 2026

Submission Portal:

Submission must be made via the Online Portal; fax and postal mail will not be accepted.

Registration:

Registration for the Congress on or before 30 September 2026 is a requirement for ALL presenting authors and is a pre-requisite to be included in the scientific programme. For presenting authors who fail to register and settle the payment, the Organizers reserve the right to exclude his/her abstract from the final programme. 

Abstract Categories

  • Allergy
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep Medicine

Type of Presentations

Authors may select their preferred format; however, the Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign the final presentation format:

  • Oral Presentation
  • E-poster Presentation

Abstract Submission Guidelines and Format

  • All Abstract Submissions and Presentations must be in English.
  • Abstracts should be submitted via the online submission system only.
  • The Scientific Committee will review all abstracts submitted online.
  • Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • All abstracts must be submitted and presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling of a quality suitable for publication.
  • No corrections can be made to an already submitted abstract.
  • The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract.
  • There can only be 1 presenting author.
  • After your abstract submission, you will be sent an automatic e-mail confirming your successful submission.
  • Please enter submission information carefully, as information will be published exactly as submitted.
  • If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please contact the Secretariat at: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk
  • There is a choice of Oral presentation and E-poster presentation. The final decision will be made by the Scientific Committee.
  • Presenters are required to register as paid delegates on or before 30 September 2026. Presentation will NOT be included in the Final Programme if you fail to do so.

 

Accreditation

 

Coming Soon!

 

Congress Information

Congress Date

30 October – 1 November 2026

Congress Venue

Cordis, Hong Kong
555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon

Location and Transportation:
https://www.cordishotels.com/en/hong-kong/the-hotel/about-us/our-location
Mongkok MTR Station, Exit C3 / C4 (Langham Place) or E1 (Grand Tower)

Language

The official language of the Congress is English.

Badge Identification

Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration. All participants are requested to wear their name badges throughout the Congress and social programme. Only badge holders will be admitted to the Congress venue, meeting rooms and social programme.

Certificate of Attendance

E-certificate of attendance will be sent to those who attended the Congress by email within one week after the Congress.

Local Accreditation

Please signify your attendance at the venue for accreditation.

Liability

The Organizers will not be liable for personal accidents, or any loss or damage of private property during the Congress. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.

Disclaimer

Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Congress mentioned will take place as scheduled, the Organizers reserve the right to make last-minute changes should the need arise.

 

 

 

Acknowledgement

The Organizing Committee would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the following healthcare industry partners for their generous support!

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Contact Us

11th APPS Annual Scientific Congress in conjunction with 29th HKSPRA Annual Scientific Meeting (Joint Congress of APPS-HKSPRA)
Secretariat
c/o International Conference Consultants Ltd
Tel: (852) 2559 9973
E-mail: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk