Welcome APOA President
Jamal Ashraf
Dear Friends,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 24th Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association in Cairns, Australia from April 9-12, 2025.
The meeting venue is the newly renovated and award winning Cairns Convention centre; a ten minute drive from the international airport. The centre is renowned for its unique environmental design and is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and ancient tropical rainforests.
APOA 2025 has attracted global leaders to participate and exchange expertise and to launch brilliant new ideas together. The scientific programme will focus on symposia and instructional lectures given by distinguished speakers from across the world. It would, however, be incomplete without your participation, without free papers and E-posters. I would therefore encourage all of you to submit abstracts of your work so that we can put together an exceptional scientific programme.
This meeting is designed for you to interact with the experts from all over the globe to share and enhance knowledge, and for interaction among peers. Apart from the invigorating scientific programme, this meeting will also offer its attendees an unforgettable cultural and travelling experience.
The region of Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit. You'll find brilliant cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches nearby. Relax by a resort pool; spend your days exploring this tropical oasis, or enjoy an extraordinary diving experience.
I would like to extend my sincere invitation to you all to join me in Cairns. I am sure that this scientific extravaganza will advance orthopaedic knowledge and forge new friendships. I look forward to meeting you ‘down under’ in April 2025.
G’Day mate
Jamal Ashraf President - APOA