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Venue
The 2012 Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) is being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, starting on Sunday 6 May and finishing on Thursday 10 May 2012. For more information, please visit www.klccconventioncentre.com

Registration Desk
The Registration Desk is located on level 3 of the KLCC and is open as follows:
Sunday 6 to Thursday 10 May from 6.30am to 5.00pm

Transport
A bus transport timetable will be included in the Congress Final Program detailing coach transfers for the social program and dinners. NB There will be no daily coach transfers from Congress hotels to the convention centre as traffic can be very congested but the monorail and train systems are modern and efficient. Taxis are also a good cheap way to get around – but try to avoid peak hours.

Convocation, Sunday 6 May
Convocation Rehearsal, Sunday 6 May
Rehearsal for members of the front row of the stage party will be held on Sunday in the Plenary Hall from 2.30pm – 3.00pm.

Convocation and Syme Oration, Sunday 6 May 4.30pm-6.00pm
Guests must be seated in the plenary hall by 4.15pm.

Welcome Cocktail Reception – following the Convocation and Syme Oration, 6.00pm – 7.00pm in the KLCC level 3 foyer.

Culinary and Cultural Experience, Monday 7 May
This is a signature event in this year’s ASC. The Congress Executive realised that most delegates to the 2012 ASC in Kuala Lumpur may have little time to be introduced to the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia, a country that encapsulates Asia in one country. See and taste it all at Monday night’s Culinary and Cultural Experience while you try your hand at henna art or wood carving all the time feasting on a Malaysian extravaganza of their finest foods.

Congress Dinner, The Grand Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Wednesday 9 May
The Congress Dinner will feature some of Malaysia’s leading entertainers. Be captivated with a colourful repertoire of creative traditional songs and dances depicting the history of Malaysian communities. The Gamelan Orchestra will also play showcasing the drummers extraordinaire for which Malaysia is famous.

Social Tours
Transportation for all of the social tours will be on the bus transport timetable in the Congress Final Program.

Breakfast Sessions
Please book on the registration form

Christian Medical Fellowship Breakfast – Tuesday 8 May at 7.00am
Guest speaker to be advised.

Women in Surgery – Wednesday 9 May at 7.00am
In addition to the Women in Surgery program, a breakfast has been convened on Wednesday.

Name Badges
Your name badge is essential for entry to Congress sessions and to take part in all Congress activities.
Lunches, Morning and Afternoon Teas All lunches, morning and afternoon teas will be served in the Industry Exhibition.

Speakers’ Support
Signage will direct you to the Speakers’ Support and Virtual Congress Centre in the Convention Centre. All speakers must report to this room at least 24 hours before their presentation.

E-Posters
Scientific posters will be displayed electronically on poster stations in the Industry Exhibition during the Congress and will be available for viewing on the ASC Virtual Congress in addition to the abstract.
There will be no mounted posters.

Dress
Scientific Sessions – smart casual
Convocation & Syme oration
New Fellows – lounge suit/cocktail dress and academic gown
Stage Party – lounge suit/cocktail dress and academic gown
Guests – semi formal
Congress Banquet – lounge suit/cocktail dress (NB black tie optional)

Continuing Professional Development Program
Attendance at the Annual Scientific Congress entitles you to record 1 point per hour that you attend the ASC. This is recorded in the RACS Continuing Professional Development Program (Category 4.1 Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge and Skills).

Congress Satchels
Please collect your Congress satchel and documentation from the registration desk prior to entering any of the Congress sessions.

Internet facilities
Internet facilities are available at KLCC.

Shopping
In addition to local markets, Kuala Lumpur is home to some of Southeast Asia’s biggest shopping malls. This is testament to Kuala Lumpur’s popularity as a shopping destination among locals and international visitors. Congress hotels are located in the city centre where most of the shopping malls are located.
The city’s temperatures range between 21 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius with average humidity around 82 per cent. Don’t let that deter your need for retail therapy. Malls are all airconditioned so you can shop till you drop in comfort. They are open from 10.00am until 10.00pm. Most retail outlets in shopping centres have fixed prices, but bargaining is expected at night markets, stalls and bazaars.

Child minding
Please check with the concierge at your hotel.