Hong Kong - A dynamic metropolis steeped in

unique blends of East and West

Lying in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong is one the
world’s most fascinating and stimulating cities
where cultures of the East and West co-exist in Food
perfect harmony. From old to new, Asian to Start your day with a delightful dim sum breakfast.
Western, countryside to city, Hong Kong provides These Chinese snacks served in steaming bamboo
more diversity for its size than anywhere else baskets are typical breakfast and lunch for locals. The
within the region. dim sum experience is not complete without sipping
tea. The art of tea drinking is quintessentially Chinese.
Tea is drunk for health, and is poured as an offering to
friends.

There is no better way to experience the diversity of

Culture Hong Kong than through its exceptional cuisine. From

the best Cantonese food and various regional Chinese
With 5,000 years of Chinese culture blending into 150
food, to authentic Asian cuisine and Western fare, this
years of British colonial influence, Hong Kong’s culture
city offers an incredible variety of restaurants, whether
and heritage is both unique and enchanting. The
they are Michelin starred or local tea houses called “Cha
fusion of East and West, and old and new in this
Chaan Teng”.
fascinating metropolis, sets Hong Kong apart from
the rest of the world. Here, neon signs beam
commercial messages not far from historic walled
villages, shimmering glass skyscrapers dwarf
Festival
Festivals are among the best ways to experience the
incense-filled temples. On Lantau Island, the world's
traditional culture of this modern destination. Among
tallest, outdoor seated bronze Buddha sits serenely
the many festivals, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, which
atop Ngong Ping plateau amid the spectacular
takes place once a year in May, is one of those that will
mountain scenery of the Island.
leave you spellbound and provide lifelong memories.
Thousands of people gather at this small and quiet
outlying island to celebrate. The week-long festival
Family climaxes with a large, carnival-like street procession.
Hong Kong is a non-stop playground filled with Children dressed in colourful costumes march, walk on
exciting activities for the whole family. Get set for a stilts or ride on floats through tiny winding streets to the
jam-packed day of excitement at Ocean Park, one of grounds near the Pak Tai Temple, which are dominated
South East Asia’s largest aquariums and theme parks, by enormous bamboo towers studded with sweet
enjoy the fascinating magical experiences offered by white buns. At midnight athletes scramble up the
Hong Kong Disneyland, or explore and learn about towers in a contest for the top-most buns.
wetland ecosystems at Hong Kong Wetland Park.

Night Nature
Although Hong Kong is regarded as one of the world’s
Hong Kong is an energetic city at all hours. The great cities, it is by no means just a neon and concrete
world-renowned skyline glitters in the sunlight, and jungle. Nature lovers will be amazed at Hong Kong's
turns into a wall of twinkling lights after dark. Capture unspoilt countryside and mountains – and most can be
the magic of the harbour by travelling up to The Peak easily reached within an hour from the urban areas.
or visit the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Discover exotic flowers and plants on a nature walk or
Promenade for spectacular harbour views and to watch endangered wildlife such as the Chinese pink
catch the magnificent “A Symphony of Lights”, dolphins. Visit the recently opened Hong Kong National
featuring more than 40 of Hong Kong's skyscrapers Geopark – a 50 sq km unique natural region made up of
in a stunning multimedia extravaganza. eight geoareas that have special geological significance
Nothing sets Hong Kong abuzz with excitement with natural and cultural landscapes.
quite like the thrill of horse-racing. It is Hong Kong’s
most popular sporting entertainment. Race
meetings are held on most Wednesday evenings and
weekends from September to early July.
Welcome Message
Legend has it that the dragon held a powerful pearl. Pearls were believed to be the tears of the moon in Chinese mythology. Some of the tears
were taken up by dragons who watched over them in great submarine palaces. The dragon pearl is said to be the dragon’s most coveted and
sacred treasure, and is considered an emblem of wisdom.

Are you among those who would like to search for the dragon pearl? As the convenors of CSM2011, we cordially invite you to visit and
participate in our meeting, to be held in Hong Kong – “The Gateway to China”. We are proud to be the host and to be able to offer a most
comprehensive academic programme as well as an excellent networking event for the healthcare industry.

To be held in the state-of-the-art Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, right on Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbour, CSM2011 will
connect more than a thousand academics and practitioners from Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The programme will include lectures in a
wide range of topics in Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, as well as practical workshops and problem-based learning discussions.
We have an exciting list of invited international speakers as well as local experts from Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. Such an
“East-meets-West” opportunity will undoubtedly foster exchange of ideas and will eventually take medical standards in the region to another
zenith.

Besides participating in the conference, having a glimpse of the city is always a tempting idea. If you have never been to Hong Kong, this is
your chance to experience the mesmerizing charm of this modern-yet-traditional metropolis. Come and discover Hong Kong – the Pearl of the
Orient; the city will never disappoint you. Hong Kong has long been renowned for its splendid array of shopping choices for visitors. What’s
more, every single item is tax-free so you can enjoy a shopping spree to your heart’s content. The wide selection of cuisines from around the
world is sure to satisfy even the most discerning gourmets. Bring the family and enjoy an unforgettable tourist experience, including
Disneyland, Ocean Park, and the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. There are heritage-listed buildings and tracks for those who like exploring history
and culture, as well as the Hong Kong Wetland Park and mountain trails for the nature lovers. You will surely find the blend of various cultures
in Hong Kong a unique experience.

Our programme is guaranteed to inform, stimulate and inspire. We look forward to welcoming you at CSM2011 in Hong Kong. See you then!

Dr. Chi-Wai Cheung Professor Warwick Ngan Kee

Convenor Scientific Convenor

CSM2011 Regional Organising Committee Meeting Venue

Dr. Chi-Wai Cheung Convenor The CSM2011 will be held at
Dr. Genevieve Goulding Deputy Convenor the Hong Kong Convention and
Prof. Warwick Ngan Kee Scientific Convenor Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). It is the
Dr. Annabel Orr Deputy Scientific Convenor most impressive exhibition and meeting
Dr. Phoon-Ping Chen FPM Convenor facility in Hong Kong, situated in the heart
Dr. Simon Chan Health Care Industry Liaison Officer of the Hong Kong Island. It is just a few minutes’ walk from a wide
Dr. Peggy Li Social Convenor range of hotels, and is readily accessible by various means of public
Dr. Libby Lee Workshop Convenor transport.
Dr. Chris Duffy PBLD Co-Convenor
Dr. Enjarn Lin PBLD Co-Convenor Address: 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Dr. Timmy Chan New Fellows Conference Co-Convenor (Harbour Road Entrance)
Dr. Patricia Kan New Fellows Conference Co-Convenor Web: www.hkcec.com
Dr. Natalie Smith Deputy New Fellows Conference Convenor
Dr. Nicole Phillips ANZCA ASM Officer
Assoc. Prof. Pam Macintyre FPM Scientific Meeting Officer
Invited Speakers
Dr. Steve Yentis Prof. Vincent Chan
ANZCA ASM Visitor Hong Kong Visitor, Anaesthesia
Consultant Anaesthetist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK Head, Regional Anesthesia & Pain Program, Department of Anesthesia
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario,
of Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK Canada
Professor of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Prof. David Scott
Australasian Visitor Prof. Spencer Liu
Director of Anaesthesia, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia SAHK Visitor
Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill College of Medicine, Cornell
University of Melbourne, Australia University, New York, USA
Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle,
Prof. Catherine Bushnell
USA
FPM ASM Visitor
Attending Anesthesiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
Director, McGill Centre for Research on Pain, McGill University, Montreal,
Canada Prof. Mervyn Singer
Harold Griffith Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, McGill HKCA Visitor
University, Montreal, Canada Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, Director for Intensive Care
Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada Medicine, Department of Medicine and Wolfson Institute for Biomedical
Research, University College, London, UK
Prof. You Wan
Hong Kong Visitor, Pain Medicine Prof. Homer Yang
Director, The Key Laboratory for Neuroscience, Ministry of Education of HKCA Visitor
China, Beijing, China Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia, University of Ottawa,
Professor, Department of Neurobiology, Peking University, Beijing, Ontario, Canada
China Anesthetist-in-Chief, Ottawa Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Vice Director, Neuroscience Research Institute, and the Centre for Brain The above speaker list is as of 31 March 2010, please visit www.csm2011.com for
and Cognitive Neuroscience, Peking University, Beijing, China updated information.

Social and Optional Tour Programmes

College Ceremony & Cocktail Reception Whether this will be your first time to Hong Kong or a return visit, a
Date: Saturday 14 May 2011 variety of optional tours will provide delegates and accompanying
Time: 18:00 – 23:30 persons with plenty to do.
Venue: to be announced
• Explore the old and new of Hong Kong – a panoramic ride to Victoria
A spectacular and colourful welcome heralds the beginning of a
wonderful meeting. Enjoy an evening drink and network with your Peak, a sampan ride to Aberdeen Fishing Village, and a fast and scenic
friends and colleagues after the Combined College Ceremony of the drive along Tsing Ma Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge;
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, Faculty of Pain • Shop at the famous Temple Street and Stanley Markets where many
Medicine and The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists. bargains can be found;
• Enjoy the beauty of unspoilt Lantau Island with its beautiful beach,
HCI Cocktail Reception unique fishing village and peaceful monastery neighboured by the
Date: Sunday 15 May 2011
giant bronze Buddha. You may also enjoy a Chinese vegetarian lunch
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
at the tranquil Po Lin Monastery and ride the spectacular Skyrail cable
Venue: Convention Foyer, HKCEC
car which offers stunning views to Tung Chung;
A Cocktail Reception will be held in the exhibition area to acknowledge
the generous support of the Health Care Industry in a relaxed and • Spend an evening at the races at Happy Valley;
informal atmosphere. • Experience Tai Chi, a tranquil ancient martial art, learn the technique of
Chinese tea brewing or join a fabulous Chinese cooking class.
Conference Gala Dinner
Date: Monday 16 May 2011
Time: 19:00 – midnight
Venue: Grand Hall, HKCEC For further information, please contact:
Experience a night of Chinese culture and tradition in the Grand Hall of
CSM2011 Conference Secretariat
the HKCEC. This illustrious venue, the site of the Joint Sino-British
International Conference Consultants Limited
Handover Ceremony, will come alive with music and dance to
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accompany a traditional Chinese banquet and elegant wines. Enjoy the
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evening with friends and colleagues as you survey the spectacular
views of Victoria Harbour. A memorable night guaranteed to be a fitting Email: info@csm2011.com
social climax to the ANZCA/HKCA CSM2011. Web: www.csm2011.com