Welcome Message

It is our great pleasure to announce that the 12th Hong Kong Diabetes & Cardiovascular Risk Factors – East Meets West (EMW) Symposium will be held on 1 – 2 October 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This meeting is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity (HKIDO), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Foundation for Research and Development in Diabetes (HKFRDD), the Hong Kong Association for the Study of Obesity (HKASO), the Hong Kong Atherosclerosis Society (HKAS), and CMPMedica Pacific Limited (CMPMedica), with support from the Hong Kong Dietitians Association (HKDA). It aims to provide a forum for both clinical and scientific researchers with complementary experience and expertise to debate and foster collaboration towards a common goal to prevent and manage diabetes and its complications. This symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to learn more about recent advances in diabetes care, obesity and management of atherosclerosis diseases.

This must-attend annual symposium promises an attendance of more than 600 delegates. The symposium programme will feature the highest quality content and is designed to facilitate extensive networking. So, mark your calendar now!

We sincerely hope that our delegates find our scientific programme inspiring and educational, and take full opportunity to enjoy the many contrasts of east and west which epitomizes Hong Kong and the hospitality of her people.