Welcome Video by Dr. Wa-Keung Chiu (President of HKSPRA)
Progress Video by Dr. Rina Triasih (President of APPS)
Organizing Committee
Presidents
Dr. Wa-Keung Chiu (United Christian Hospital)
Dr. Ellis KL Hon (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
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 (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
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 (Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital)
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 & Social Events
Dr. Shu-Yan Lam, Chairperson (Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong)
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 (Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan)
Finance & Sponsorship
Dr. Michelle YP Tsang, Chairperson (United Christian Hospital)
Dr. Kin-Wai Chau (Private Practice)
Dr. Ellis KL Hon (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
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
About APPS
Asian Paediatric Pulmonology Society
The Asian Paediatric Pulmonology Society (APPS) is a professional organization established in 2014 by paediatric pulmonologists across Asia, dedicated to improve the care of children with respiratory diseases, which continue to pose a significant health burden across the region despite its diverse cultural, geographic, and resource settings. As a collaborative regional platform, APPS brings together clinicians, educators, and researchers to promote excellence in paediatric respiratory medicine through capacity building, knowledge exchange, and academic leadership. The Society advances its mission through flagship initiatives including its annual scientific congress, the Pediatric Respirology and Critical Care Medicine (PRCCM) journal, the APPS Grand Round online academic series, and the development of regionally relevant clinical practice guidelines. Through these sustained efforts, APPS strives to lead progress in clinical practice, education, and research, while strengthening professional networks and improving respiratory health outcomes for children across Asia.
About HKSPRA
Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Respirology and Allergy
Respiratory diseases are the commonest diseases affecting children as well as being the commonest cause of serious life-threatening diseases requiring intensive care in the world. With the aim of promoting the practice of paediatric respirology in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Respirology (HKSPR), a registered charitable organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the development of paediatric respiratory medicine and critical care. On 25 June 2015, it was officially renamed as “Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Respirology and Allergy” to reflect the scope of the Society as allergy is an important component in paediatric respiratory medicine. The society is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of diagnostic and treatment services for paediatric respiratory and allergic diseases in Hong Kong. The office bearers and council members have been working hard to promote the works of the Society. We have around 220 members, they include doctors and allied-health professionals (paediatric nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc). Each year, we organise our Annual Scientific Meeting in October/November. There are other special workshops (eg Allergy Workshop, Asthma Workshop, Bronchoscopy Course, Lung Function Workshop, NIV Workshop, Sleep Course, etc) we organise from time to time. HKSPRA publishes a journal “Pediatric Respirology and Critical Care Medicine” jointly with Asian Paediatric Pulmonology and Society & Society of Pediatric Pulmonology, Taiwan from Jan 2017. The Journal is open access journal indexed in DOAJ and no fee is charged to authors. It is published quarterly.
Scientific Programme (printable version)
Parallel Workshop 1 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:10 10:10 – 10:35 10:35 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:25 11:25 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:15 12:15 – 12:30 12:30 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:30 Station 1: Foreign Body Retrieval Station 2: APC / Cryo Station 3: Ballon Dilatation Station 4: Soong’s Ventilation 16:30 – 17:00 |
Parallel Workshop 2 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:10 10:10 – 10:35 10:35 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:25 11:25 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:15 12:15 – 12:40 12:40 – 12:55 12:55 – 14:25 14:25 – 16:30 Station 1: Sweat Test Station 2: Aquagenic Winkling Station 4: Inhalation Therapy 16:30 – 17:00 |
Parallel Workshop 3 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:10 10:10 – 10:35 10:35 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:25 11:25 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:15 12:15 – 12:40 12:40 – 12:55 12:55 – 14:25 14:25 – 16:30 Station 1: Incentive Spirometry Station 2: FOT Station 3: FeNo Station 4: Mouth and Nasal Pressure Measurements Station 5: Challenge Tests in Lung Function 16:30 – 17:00 |
Parallel Workshop 4 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:10 10:10 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:50 10:50 – 11:10 11:10 – 11:30 11:30 – 11:40 11:40 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:20 12:20 – 12:40 12:40 – 13:00 13:00 – 13:05 13:05 – 14:05 14:05 – 14:25 14:25 – 14:30 14:30 – 16:35 Station 1: Invasive Ventilation and NAVA Station 2: NIV Set Up and Troubleshooting Station 3: Transport Ventilation Station 4: Home Ventilation 16:35 – 17:00 |
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08:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Opening Ceremony |
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| Keynote Lecture 1 and 2 |
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| 09:30 – 10:10 | Paediatric Pulmonary Tuberculosis Guideline – 2026 Prof. Varinder Singh, India |
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| 10:10 – 10:50 | Asthma Management 2026 Prof. Basil Elnazir, Ireland |
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| 10:50 – 11:00 | Question and Answer | ||||
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee Break |
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Parallel Symposium 1 Asthma |
Parallel Symposium 2 Mahesh Babu Ramamurthy Memorial |
Parallel Symposium 3 11:30 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:10 12:10 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:50 12:50 – 13:15 |
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| 11:30 – 12:00 | Managing Paediatric Asthma and Wheezing in the Light of GINA 2026 Guidelines Dr. Alfred YC Tam, Hong Kong SAR (Sponsored by AZ) |
Hypoxic Burden – Is it Ready for Use in Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnoea? Prof. Albert MC Li, CUHK |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Climate Change and Thunderstorm Asthma in Children: Challenges and Responses Prof. Kun-Ling Shen, Shenzhen |
Dental Intervention for Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – What is the Longer-term Outcome? Dr. Michael TK Chao, UCH |
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| 12:30 – 13:00 | Real-World Outcomes of Dupilumab in Children with Multiple Allergic Diseases Prof. Julia Levina, Russia |
Phenotyping Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome – A New Standard Dr. Chien-Heng Lin, Taichung City |
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| 13:00 – 13:15 | Question and Answer | Question and Answer | |||
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13:15 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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| Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation 1 | Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation 2 | Parallel Free Paper Oral Presentation 3 | |||
14:00 – 14:13 |
OSA in Children: Diagnostic, Treatment Outcomes, and PAP Therapy Barriers in Oman Assoc. Prof. Hussein Al Kindi, Oman |
Predictive Factors For The Development Of Obstructive Bronchiolitis In Children With Adenovirus Pneumonia Dr. Hoang-Dung Nguyen, Vietnam |
Demographic, Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Children with Preschool Wheeze: A Prospective Cohort Study Dr. Jia-Jian Tang, Malaysia |
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14:15 – 14:28 |
Extracorporeal Life Support For Severe Paediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Single-Centre Case Series Dr. Matthew Lam, Hong Kong SAR |
Respiratory Function in Ambulant Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing Micro-dystrophin Gene Therapy: A Single-Centre Observational Study from the UAE Dr. Yasmin Mahfouz, United Arab Emirates |
Three Decades of Journey: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Expandable Metallic Stents (BEMS) in Paediatric Tracheobronchial Narrowing Dr. Soo-Hong Tan, Taichung City |
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14:30 – 14:43 |
Factors Associated with Failure of Pigtail Chest Drainage in Pediatric Parapneumonic Effusion: A 10-Year Retrospective Study from Thailand Dr. Sarinrath Charoonrochana, Thailand |
Beyond Kartagener Syndrome: Clinical Differences and Diagnostic Delays in Pediatric Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Dr. Nazanin Farahbakhsh, Iran |
Ultrasonographic assessment of the diaphragm in bronchial asthma patients and healthy controls aged 3-5 years: A cross-sectional study Dr. Antero Realista, Philippines |
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| 14:45 – 14:58 | Clinical profile of children with Post-infectious Bronchiolitis Obliterans in Eastern India Dr. Saurabh Agarwal, India |
Longitudinal Pulmonary Function Outcomes in Patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Real-Life Experience Prof. Bulent Karadag, Turkey |
Prevalence of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and the effect of asthma control on it among children with asthma: Sri Lankan experience. Dr. Srimali Wijesundara, Sri Lanka |
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| 15:00 – 15:13 | Age-Specific Clinical Characteristics of Xpert MTB/RIF-Confirmed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Children Dr. Rini Savitri Daulay, Indonesia |
Discovering the Hidden Burden of Bronchiolitis: Prevalence, Misdiagnosis, and Inappropriate Antibiotic Use in Children of Bangladesh Prof. Luthful Kabir ARM, Bangladesh |
Feasibility, Early Clinical Outcomes, and Safety of Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor in Indian Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A Pilot Study Dr. Vishal Vishnuram Samaga, India |
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15:15 – 15:45 |
Coffee Break |
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| Keynote Lecture 3 and 4 |
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| 15:45 – 16:25 | What Happens to a Child with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adulthood – Cardiovascular Perspective Dr. Kate CC Chan, CUHK |
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| 16:25 – 17:05 | Year in Review: Paediatric Respiratory Medicine Prof. Anne Goh, Singapore |
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| 17:05 – 17:15 | Question and Answer | ||||
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17:30 – 18:45 |
17:45 – 18:45 |
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19:00 – 22:00 |
Congress Dinner |
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07:15 |
Registration |
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| Keynote Lecture 5 |
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| 08:00 – 08:40 | Diagnosis and Management in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Prof. Bulent Karadag, Turkey |
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| 08:40 – 08:45 | Question and Answer | |||
| Parallel Symposium 4 Respirology |
Parallel Symposium 5 Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
Parallel Symposium 6 08:45 – 09:05 09:05 – 09:25 09:25 – 09:45 09:45 – 10:05 10:05 – 10:30 |
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| 08:45 – 09:15 | Mapping the Vascular Obstruction in the Airway – An Integrated Approach Dr. Carol WK Ng, HKCH |
Protecting Infant from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Dr. Kate CC Chan, CUHK (sponsored by Sanofi) |
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| 09:15 – 09:45 | Management of Central Airway Obstruction in Children Dr. Sarabon Tahura, Bangladesh |
Treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Dr. Wa-Keung Chiu, UCH |
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| 09:45 – 10:15 | Heated Humidified High Flow – A Pragmatic Approach Prof. Andreas Schibler, Australia |
Sequelae of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Prof. Omendra Narayan, UAE |
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| 10:15 – 10:30 | Question and Answer | Question and Answer | ||
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
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11:00 – 12:45 |
Parallel Symposium 7 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:45 |
Parallel Symposium 8 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:10 12:10 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:45 |
Parallel Symposium 9 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:10 12:10 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:45 |
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12:45 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
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| Parallel Symposium 10 Respirology |
Parallel Symposium 11 Tuberculosis |
Parallel Symposium 12 Common Sleep Medicine |
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| 13:30 – 14:00 | Non-CF Bronchiectasis – The NEWs Prof. Sushil Kabra, India |
Difficulties and Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Paediatric Tuberculosis Prof. A-Dong Shen, Beijing |
An App Intervention for Sleep Problems in Children with Neurodiversity Prof. Shirley X Li, HKU |
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| 14:00 – 14:30 | Dysfunctional Swallowing Prof. Gerald Loughlin, USA |
Sequalae of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Dr. Citra Cesilia, Indonesia |
Technological Ways of Dealing with Insomnia in Adolescents Dr. Rachel NY Chan, CUHK |
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| 14:30 – 15:00 | Post-infection Bronchiolitis Obliterans Management |
Classification and Treatment Strategies of Paediatric Tracheobronchial Tuberculosis Dr. An-Xia Jiao, Beijing |
Paediatric Insomnia: What to Exclude, What to Teach, When to Prescribe Dr. Majid Al Teneiji, UAE |
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| 15:00 – 15:15 | Question and Answer | Question and Answer | Question and Answer | |
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15:15 – 15:45 |
Coffee Break |
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| Keynote Lecture 6 |
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| 15:45 – 16:25 | Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy in Children: State of the Art Prof. Ashkan Moslehi, Kuwait |
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| 16:25 – 16:30 | Question and Answer | |||
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Awards |
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OVERSEAS FACULTY
LOCAL FACULTY
Registration Fee
Delegates from outside Hong Kong (including Mainland and Macau)
Category |
Early-Bird |
Normal and Onsite |
Main Congress
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HK$1,600 (US$200) |
HK$2,000 (US$250) |
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Pre-congress Workshop*
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HK$1,600 per workshop |
HK$2,400 per workshop |
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Congress Dinner
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HK$560 (US$70) |
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* 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)
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Standard Rate |
Day Rate |
Main Congress
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HK$1,200 |
HK$800 |
Pre-congress Workshop*
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HK$1,200 per workshop |
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Congress Dinner
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HK$560 |
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* 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:
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 |
No refund will be made. |
Registration Entitlements
Main Congress Registration includes:
Rules and Regulations
For enquiries, please contact
Joint Annual Scientific Congress of APPS and HKSPRA Secretariat
c/o International Conference Consultants Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2559 9973
Email: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk
Please refer to the guidelines below to prepare your Oral / E-Poster Presentations.
Oral Presentations
Sessions
Each presenter is assigned to one session from the sessions below:
Each presenter will be allocated 10 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A. Please adhere to the allocated time in the guidelines email. If you have not been assigned a session, please contact the Congress Secretariat at: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk
Presentation File Preparation
Presentation Submission Portal
Please upload your Oral Presentation file through the following Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/r8snjj6v1oisf758ytes.
Submission Deadline
16 October 2026 (Friday), 23:59 (HKT)
E-Poster Presentations
Sessions
Each presenter is assigned to one session from the sessions below:
31 October 2026, Day 1
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Kiosk A |
Kiosk B |
Kiosk C |
1st Coffee Break |
A1A |
B1A |
C1A |
Lunch Break |
A1L |
B1L |
C1L |
2nd Coffee Break |
A1P |
B1P |
C1P |
1 November 2026, Day 2
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Kiosk A |
Kiosk B |
Kiosk C |
1st Coffee Break |
A2A |
B2A |
C2A |
Lunch Break |
A2L |
B2L |
C2L |
2nd Coffee Break |
A2P |
B2P |
C2P |
Each presenter will be allocated 3 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A. Please adhere to the allocated time in the guidelines email. If you have not been assigned a session, please contact the Congress Secretariat at: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk
Award Presentation
The award presentation will be held at the Closing Ceremony (16:30-17:00) on 1 November.
E-Poster Preparation Guidelines E-Poster Presentation Template
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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.
Hotel
The organizer reserved a number of rooms at the following hotel(s).
Rooms and exclusive rates are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. We strongly encourage delegates to book early to ensure the availability.
Cordis, Hong Kong (Congress Venue)
Address: 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
Room Type: Superior King
Room Rate: Rate ranged from HK$1,350 per room per night (subject to 10% service charge and 3% government tax)
iclub Mong Kok Hotel
Address: 2 Anchor Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon (within 10-mins walk to Congress Venue)
Room type: iSelect / iPlus
Room Rate: Rate ranged from HK$1,000 per room per night (subject to 10% service charge and 3% government tax)
Tours
Take the opportunity to discover not only Hong Kong's iconic attractions and award-winning food scene, but also the vibrant cities of the Greater Bay Area, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Macau. With excellent connectivity, your Congress trip can easily become a memorable travel experience.
The Organizing Committee would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the following healthcare industry partners for their generous support!
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Tel: (852) 2559 9973
E-mail: hkspraasm@icc.com.hk