WELCOME MESSAGE
From
Secretary-General and CEO
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2026 Congress of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), organized in conjunction with the 37th Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong, China, from February 5 to 8, 2026.
Featuring over 1,000 internationally acclaimed speakers whose pioneering research spans a broad spectrum of topics, this year’s congress will present groundbreaking discoveries and advancements across 19 ophthalmic subspecialties. It is set to draw an attendance of more than 6,000 ophthalmologists from all over the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide, promising a dynamic platform to exchange the latest professional knowledge and skills in our field.
Putting together a conference of this scale is no mean feat. On behalf of APAO and our Member Societies, I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt thanks to APAO 2026 Congress President Prof. Jason YAM, along with our devoted colleagues at the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society (HKOS) and the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong (COHK), for their meticulous planning and steadfast commitment to delivering an outstanding event. We are also immensely indebted to APAO 2026 Scientific Program Committee (SPC) Chair Prof. Dennis LAM, as well as all its members, whose expertise and dedication are indispensable to the design of such a thought-provoking academic program.
In addition to facilitating scientific discussions, the APAO Congress serves as a cultural melting pot. We strongly encourage you to join all the wonderful social events throughout the congress, where you can engage with like-minded colleagues, catch up with old friends, and make new ones, and explore opportunities for new friendships and future professional collaborations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this pinnacle gathering in Hong Kong!
Warmest personal regards,
Clement C THAM
Secretary-General and CEO
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
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