Invitation

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organising committee, we take great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand which will be held at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour 13-16 August 2009, in conjunction with the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Heart Research. The 2009 meeting will provide a fully integrated program that combines cutting edge science with the latest clinical developments in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

There will also be associated meetings of ANZET, the Australian Cardiovascular Health & Rehabilitation Association and for the first time a Conference devoted entirely to Indigenous Cardiovascular Health.

The Scientific Program Committee led by Chris Semsarian has introduced a number of exciting initiatives aimed at breaking all records for abstract submissions starting with the new deadline for abstract submissions set for Monday, 16 March 2009. In addition, we will be providing presenters with the option of an electronic poster system that takes the pain out of poster preparation and presentation while maximising audience exposure and participation.

The Sydney Convention Centre Darling Harbour is a superb venue, ideally designed for combining the scientific sessions, trade exhibition and social events of our growing Societies. Located in the heart of Australia’s largest and most exciting city, Sydney Convention Centre provides delegates with easy access to the city’s many tourist attractions.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2009!

Peter Macdonald Chair Organising Committee

Chris Semsarian Chair Scientific Program Committee

Lea Delbridge President ISHR Australasian Section

Meeting Venue - Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre (SCEC)

The Conference will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC), Darling Harbour. This large purpose-built facility, seen in the foreground of the accompanying photograph, is set in 50 hectares of parks, gardens, museums, shopping malls and amusement areas. Nestled on the shores of Darling Harbour, the venue has magnificent views of the city and is only a short walk to several attractions. Next to the Convention Centre is the Harbourside shopping and restaurant complex.

With a wide range of sizes of meeting rooms and exhibition halls, SCEC will provide a fully integrated facility for the conference and exhibition. It is within walking distance of many of Sydney's attractions, including the National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium, Star City Casino and the IMAX Theatre.

This map below shows the conference centre in relation to the attractions of the area and the Sydney central business district.

Download Darling Harbour Map (PDF, Size: 411KB)