Welcome.

The Conference is proudly supported by platinum sponsors, Abbot Vascular and W.L. Gore

The ANZSVS is delighted to invite you to attend the landmark 2012 joint meeting between the ANZSVS, the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery, World Federation of Vascular Societies, Australian & New Zealand Society of Phlebology, The Australasian College of Phlebology, Asian Venous Forum and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Vascular Nursing. The meeting will be held in Melbourne at the Crown Conference Centre on 20 – 23 October 2012.

This will be the first time that the ANZSVS and the ASVS have joined to host their Annual Scientific Meetings, bringing together vascular surgeons and interventionalists from throughout the region. A large contingent of Asian vascular surgeons are expected to participate with surgeons from Australia and New Zealand in an exchange of ideas to address the meeting theme “Solutions to Challenges in Vascular Surgery”.

A comprehensive range of challenges will be posed and solutions canvassed in an expanded scientific program featuring keynote speakers from the Asian Society, North America and Europe, complemented by local experts. Vascular Imaging will be a major focus of the meeting and will be integrated into the scientific program. There will be several dedicated imaging sessions on the first day of the program.

I look forward to welcoming you to “Solutions to Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2012”- Joint Conference of ANZSVS, the Asian Vascular Society, World Federation of Vascular Societies, Australian & New Zealand Society of Phlebology, The Australasian College of Phlebology, Asian Venous Forum and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Vascular Nursing.

Important Dates:
Early Registration Closure: Monday 10 September 2012