President’s message
Dear Colleagues,
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you all to the “ISLAND MEETING – Updates in Ophthalmology” – the 32nd annual scientific congress of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka, which will take place from 12th-15th of September 2024 at Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo. This year it will be a combined conference with the Association of Vitreo Retina Specialists. The meeting will also include the 3rd congress of the South Asian Academy (SAOPOSA)
Innovation and advances in Ophthalmology have gained pace once again, after the slow down due to the Covid 19 pandemic. This year’s meeting attempts to summarize all these advances by focusing on updates.
As the president of this congress, I can assure you that we have worked hard to create a program that will be both informative and engaging. I encourage you to register today and join us for what promises to be an exciting and rewarding event.
Dr. Amila de Alwis MD,FRCS,
President,
College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka.
ANNUAL CONGRESS 2024
Delegates can register for the Island Meeting hosted by the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka and the Association of Vitreo Retina Specialists of Sri Lanka, to be held from the 12th to the 15th of September 2024. Please kindly review the following details before registering.
- Registration Categories and Fees:
Below are the registration categories, fees, and deadlines for the main event. Registrants for the main event will receive free registration for the breakfast and dinner symposiums held on the respective days. Please note that pre-registration is required for these symposia to confirm your participation.
Note that the breakfast and dinner symposiums will accommodate only 100 participants each.
LOCAL DELEGATES
PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY DAY -12TH SEPTEMBER 2024
- Consultant Ophthalmologist – Rs: 6000.00
- Post graduate trainee / Medical officer – Rs: 3000.00
13TH TO 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024
| Category | Early bird up to 1st August 2024 | Advanced 2nd Aug -11th Sep 2024 | Onsite registration
| Day registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL | LKR | LKR | LKR | LKR |
| Consultant Ophthalmologist | 18,000.00 | 21,000.00 | 24,000.00 | 9,000.00 |
| Post graduate trainee / Medical officer | 12,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 18,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Allied Health Professional | 21,000.00 | 27,000.00 | 30,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Exhibitor | 30,000.00 | 31,000.00 | 32,000.00 | 12,000.00 |
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES – 12th to 15th September 2024
Consultant Ophthalmologist25030035090105120
| Category | EARLY BIRD On or before 1st August | ADVANCED 2nd August to 11th Sept | ONSITE | DAY REGIS EARLYBIRD 1st August | DAY REGIS Advanced 2nd August to 11th Sept | ONSITE DAY REGIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | USD | USD | USD | USD | USD | USD |
Ophthalmologist SAARC region | 165 | 195 | 250 | 65 | 80 | 90 |
| Trainees | 125 | 150 | 170 | 45 | 60 | 70 |
| Allied health Professional | 165 | 195 | 250 | 60 | 75 | 90 |
| Exhibitor | 350 | 360 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Accompanying Persons | 160 | 165 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Online Payment Security and Data Privacy:
- Registration will be complete only after making payment via this portal.
- Online payment accepts Master and Visa cards.
- All online transactions are processed by Stripe, with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protection and support for Verified by Credit Card secure code. Payment details are encrypted under the SSL protocol and transmitted directly to the relevant bank for payment approval and settlement. The Organizer does not collect any credit card information submitted for online payment.
- Personal information collected through the system will be used solely for the Island Meeting. No personal data will be disclosed to third parties by the Organizer.
- Cancellation Policy
A written request stating your full name and registered email address must be sent to the Congress Secretariat via email to cancel your registration.
- Cancellations received in writing by the Congress Secretariat before September 5th will be accepted, and registration fees will be fully refunded (except bank processing charges).
- For cancellations received from September 5th to September 10th, an administrative fee of Rs. 5000 will be deducted from your registration fee. Refunds will be processed only after the Congress.
- No refunds will be given for cancellations made after September 10th or for non-attendance at the Congress.
- Important Notes
Please note that submitting false information for registration may result in cancellation by the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka and the Association of Vitreo Retina Specialists of Sri Lanka, with refunds processed according to the refund policy.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
| Name | Star ratings | Distance from meeting venue | Rates & Details | Bed & Breakfast (SNG) | Bed & Breakfast (DBL) | Hotel Rates & Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINNAMON GRAND COLOMBO | 5 – star | Same Destination | Click Here | 120 USD | 130 USD |
info@asiatours.lk |
| MARINO BEACH HOTEL | 4 – star | 3.7 km | Click Here | 124 USD | 137 USD | www.marinobeach.com |
| WONDER HOTEL | – | 8.7 km | Click Here | www.wondercolombo.com | ||
| MANDARINA COLOMBO | 4 – star | 3.1 km | Click Here | 75 USD | 80 USD | www.mandarinacolombo.com |
| GALADARI HOTEL | 5 – star | 1.9 km | Click Here | www.galadarihotel.lk | ||
| THE STEUART BY CITRUS | 3 – star | 2.9 km | Click Here | 69 USD | 77 USD | www.citrusleisure.com |
| RADISSON HOTEL COLOMBO | 4 – star | 5.8 km | Click Here | www.radissonhotels.com | ||
| FAIRWAY COLOMBO | 4 – star | 2.5 km | Click Here | 70 USD | 80 USD | www.fairwaycolombo.com |
| SHERATON COLOMBO HOTEL | 5 – star | 2.4 km | Click Here | 197 USD | 221 USD | www.marriott.com |
| GALLE FACE HOTEL | 4 – star | 1 km | Click Here | 140 USD | 140 USD | www.gallefacehotel.com |
| CINNAMON RED COLOMBO | 3 – star | 1.3 km | Click Here | 75 USD | 85 USD | www.cinnamonhotels.com |
(Government Taxes are subject to change without prior notice and Nett rates applicable will be based on the taxes prevailing on the date of the event)
Above rates are valid strictly for a minimum of 10 rooms per night on base category
(supplements apply for higher categories)
- Check-In time – 14:00 Hrs
- Check-Out time – 12:00 Hrs
