The 24th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (a Joint APAO-AAO Meeting in Bali on 16-19 May 2009) has been successfully concluded with over 4,600 participants (78 countries) and over 500 leading international speakers (48 countries). After the Bali meeting, we are most delighted to extend our cordial invitation to you for the 25th APAO Congress (again, a Joint APAO-AAO Meeting will be held in Beijing, China on 16-20 September 2010). This will be the most important congress of the Asia-Pacific region in year 2010. It will also be the platform to celebrate the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of APAO. We will have a big meeting with an anticipated delegate number of 8,000–10,000 and leading international speakers of over a thousand.

This joint meeting is more than just a scientific meeting. Come and experience this famous oriental city with profound history and splendid culture where you can walk the Great Wall, explore the splendors of the Forbidden City and visit the modern and award-winning architectures - Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) and Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium).

Do come and join us for this irreplaceable conference in Beijing!