17/06/2026
This is a friendly reminder that the extended early bird registration deadline for the APVRS 2026 Gold Coast Congress is just two weeks away – ending June 30, 2026.
If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to secure your participation at the best available rate.
Reminder for Abstract Presenters:
If your abstract has been accepted for presentation (free paper, poster, e-poster, or video), please note that you must complete your registration to be included in the final program.
📅 Congress Dates: August 28–30, 2026
📍 Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
🎟️ Register now: https://congress.2026.apvrs.org/
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the global retina community in sunny Australia at the best available rate. Early registration and visa application are highly encouraged to secure your attendance.
14/06/2026
✨ Fostering Regional Synergies ✨
We are delighted to congratulate our member society, the Hong Kong Vitreo-Retina Society (HKVRS) - led by President Prof. Timothy Lai and Secretary-General Dr. Guy Chen - on their successful 3rd Annual Meeting!
APVRS is incredibly proud that all three of the meeting’s prestigious Named Lectures were awarded to our own council members:
🔹 Prof. Andrew Chang, AM (APVRS Secretary-General)
🏆 HKVRS Mark Tso Lecture – For outstanding global contributions to vitreoretinal development, visual sciences, and postgraduate education.
🔹 Prof. Xun Xu (APVRS Regional Secretary)
🏆 HKVRS Patrick Ho Lecture – Honoring established leadership and transformative contributions to the understanding and treatment of fundus diseases.
🔹 Dr. Min Kim (Past Council Member & LDP Alumnus)
🏆 HKVRS Dennis Lam Lecture – Recognizing rising leaders for exceptional advancements in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology.
📈 A Growing Platform, A Shared Mission
The continuous expansion of our network highlights APVRS’s vital role as a regional platform for vitreoretinal development. Together with our member societies, we are uniting the global ophthalmic community.
🦘 Join Us on the Gold Coast!
Ready for the premier and largest vitreoretinal meeting in the Asia-Pacific? Secure your spot for the 19th APVRS Congress in Australia (August 28–30, 2026) alongside 2,000+ global experts!
👉 Register via the link: https://congress.2026.apvrs.org/
01/06/2026
📅 ANNOUNCEMENT: Early Bird Registration Extended for APVRS 2026 Gold Coast Congress!
Great news! To give our delegates and presenters more time to plan, the early bird registration deadline has been extended by one month.
⏳ New Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Tue)
Whether you are looking to catch up on the latest breakthroughs in vitreoretinal science or network with leading global experts, this extension ensures you can secure your spot at the best available rate.
📝 Important Reminder for Presenters:
If your abstract (including free papers, posters, and e-posters) has been accepted, please remember that you must complete your registration to present your work at the congress.
🇦🇺 Event Details:
Dates: August 28 - 30, 2026
Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia
Don’t wait until the last minute - early registration and visa applications are highly encouraged to ensure a smooth journey to sunny Australia.
👉 Secure your rate and register today via the link in the comments!
26/05/2026
1 week left for early bird registration!
APVRS 2026 Gold Coast is just around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to experience cutting-edge retina science, live case discussions, and the new Retina Future Forum – all at the best rate.
Reminder: If you’ve submitted an abstract for APVRS 2026 Gold Coast, please log in to your account to check your status.
And don’t forget – early bird rates end June 1.
👉 Register now: Link in Bio
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