Welcome Message Dear Friends, Venous disorders are common. These disorders usually effect the quality of life and threaten life if they progress to pulmonary embolism. In the recent past the importance of early recognition and correction of these disorders maintains the quality of life and prevents mortality. Endovenous therapies [Laser, RF ablation] have become popular in addition to surgical therapies to correct the venous insufficiency. Classification of venous insufficiency (CEAP) has been helpful to grade the disease. The economic burden due to venous disease is recognized to be enormous. International and national conferences are now spreading the knowledge of venous disease management. VAICON annual meetings are part of this effort to increase the awareness and spread the knowledge of venous therapies. I am sure you will take active part in this VAICON 2019 and enrich your knowledge of venous disease and it’s management. Visakhapatnam is famous for beaches, caves and the Eastern Ghats as well as wildlife sanctuaries. It is also referred to as The City of Destiny and The Jewel of the East Coast. The city is well connected by Air, Road and Rail ways. We welcome you all to the scientific extravaganza, gastronomical feast and leisure on the sun kissed beaches at VAICON 2019, Vizag With best wishes Dr. Ramakrishna Pinjala Former President of VAI Organising Committee Dr. Ravul Jindal Dr. Roy Varghese Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi Dr Dheepak Selvaraj President VAI Vice President VAI Secretary VAI Treasurer VAI Dr. Ramakrishna Pinjala Dr. P C Gupta Dr. Nihar Ranjan Pradhan Organising Chairman Organising Co-Chairman Organising Secretary Dr. Sandeep Mahapatra Dr. Devender Singh, Dr. Bendi Divakar, Dr. Makineni Kiran Treasurer Co-Chairmen - Scientific Committee Conference Highlights 17th | Day - 01 (Thursday) 18th & 19th | Day - 02 & 03 (Friday & Saturday) • CME & Workshop • Oration • Panel Discussions • Didactic Lectures • Pro - Con Debates • Free Paper Presentations • Poster Presentations Registration Tariff Upto Jan 21th - Oct 16th Category Spot 20th Jan 2018 Oct 15th - 2018 Dec - 31st - 2018 VAI Member Rs. 5,000/- Rs.6,000/- Rs. 7,000/- Rs.10,000/- Non-Member Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 12,000/- Post Graduate ‘CME + Conference’ Rs.500 + 2,500/- Rs. 500 + 3,500/- Rs.500 + 4,000/- Rs.500 + 5,500/- Para Medics (Nurse & Technicians) Rs. 1,000/- Rs. 1,500/- Rs. 2,000/- Rs. 2,500/- Spouse Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 7,000/- International Delegate $ 300 $ 350 $ 400 $ 500 SAARC $ 125 $ 150 $ 200 $ 300 Mode of Payment • At par Cheque or DD in favour of “VAICON 2019”. • For online Registration, Payment, Abstracts & Accommodation Logon to www.vaicon2019.com Note • Bonafide letter / College ID Card attested by HOD is mandatory for all PG’s. • Cancellation charges will be applicable as per the policy About Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam also known as Vizag. The city is home to the oldest shipyard and the only natural harbour on the east coast of India It is referred to by many nicknames such asThe City of Destiny and The Jewel of the East Coast. It has been selected as one of the Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. As per the Swachhta Sarvekshan rankings of 2017, it is the third cleanest city in India. Borra Caves are caves discovered by British geologist William King in 1807. The landmarks of the city include Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse, Kailasagiri, Beach Road, VUDA Park, Visakha Museum and Matsyadarsini (an aquarium). INS Kursura Submarine Museum and Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft TU 142 aircraft museum opposite to each other is the only of its kind in the world conceptualizing Hunted and Hunter of the wars. Submarine Museum Bora Caves Simhachalam Dolphin’s Nose VENUE: Address for Communication: Hôtel Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach Conference Managers VAICON 2019 C/o Hallmark Events, Maruthi ‘688, 1st Floor, 6th Main, 3rd Block BEL Layout, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore. 560097 Mob: 09845671462 | 9591732274 Mail: [email protected] www.vaicon2019.com.