Welcome Message from Secretary-General and CEO, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with immense honor and pleasure that I welcome you to the 2025 Congress of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), held in conjunction with the 83rd Annual Conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) at the India International Convention Centre in New Delhi, India, from April 3 to 6, 2025.
This year’s congress promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience. With over 1,000 internationally renowned speakers, we anticipate groundbreaking presentations across a diverse spectrum of topics within major ophthalmic subspecialties. With more than 10,000 ophthalmologists expected to participate, our collective knowledge and passion will drive innovations in eye care, benefiting patients worldwide.
On behalf of APAO and our Member Societies, I would like to express our deepest heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lalit VERMA, APAO 2025 Congress President, and our dedicated colleagues at the AIOS, for organizing this exceptional event. I would also like to convey our deepest gratitude to our APAO 2025 Scientific Program Committee (SPC) Chair Prof. Dennis LAM and all its members, whose dedication and hard work are instrumental to curating such an intellectually stimulating scientific and educational program.
Lastly, it is your active engagement that truly elevates these endeavors. We are truly grateful for your unwavering support, and we look forward to welcoming you all in person to this exciting and enriching scientific gathering in the vibrant city of New Delhi.
Warmest regards,
Prof. Clement C THAM
Secretary-General and CEO
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology