Opening Ceremony

Date: 28 August 2009 (Friday) Time: 17:00-17:45 Venue: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Dress Code: Smart Causal

The Honorable Officiating Guests of the Opening Ceremony include
• Dr. Che-Hung Leong, Executive Council Member, HKSAR
• Ms Sandra Lee, Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health)
• Mr. Shane Solomon, Chief Executive of Hospital Authority
• Prof. Claudio Ronco, President of International Society for Hemodialysis
• Prof. Alex Wai-Yin Yu, President of the Organizing Committee
• Prof. Philip Kam-Tao Li, Chairman of Scientific Programme Committee.

In the Ceremony, Best Abstract Awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding original research; while Special Grants for Sichuan Nephrologists will be awarded as a tribute to the clinicians involved in the relief works of the Sichuan Earthquake in 2008. The ceremony will also honour some of our Hemodialysis patients who have demonstrated remarkable perseverance and notable rehabilitation. To welcome our international guests, the event features two special programmes: “Hip Hop Lion Dance” and Chinese Opera song performance with a novel presentation giving a delightful blend of traditional culture and modern visual art effect.

Welcome Reception

Date: 28 August 2009 (Friday) Time: 18:30-20:00 Dress Code: Smart Causal

Following the Opening Ceremony and Plenary Symposium, the Welcome Reception will be held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The reception is where old friends meet and new acquaintances are made in a relaxing setting. The food and beverage of the reception is kindly sponsored by Fresenius Medical Care.

Gala Dinner

Date: 29 August 2009 (Saturday) Time: 19:15-22:00 Venue: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Dress Code: Smart Causal

This is going to be an evening of exciting performances and a sumptuous feast. The cultural performances will include the amazing and unique “floating children” parade that is usually performed only once a year at the Cheung Chau Bun Festival in one of the Hong Kong many outlying islands. In addition, there will also be the spectacular acrobatic shows from the Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe and beautiful music from a fusion quartet using a mixture of Eastern & Western musical instruments. This fun-filling evening is going to be a fantastic and unforgettable event that should not be missed.

Seats of the Gala Dinner are limited and will be admitted by ticket only. Please redeem your Gala Dinner Ticket at the service desk near the ISHD 2009 Registration Area by 13:00 on 29 August. Please note that tickets are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis while stock lasts.