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Registration

On demand registration for APLAR 2022 is

Virtual registration for APLAR 2022 is now open.

On demand virtual registration includes access to:

  • All streamed program sessions via the virtual platform
  • Virtual poster displays
  • Access to all on-demand recording content
On demand attendance STANDARD
16/12/2022 - 31/01/2023
On demand rate
149USD
AYR / Local on demand rate
49USD
View list of Developing Nations

List of Developing Nations

Developing countries based on the World Bank designated country list.

Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Dem. Rep
Congo, Rep.
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt, Arab Rep.
El Salvador
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gambia, The
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Rep
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Dem. People's Rep
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao PDR
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
São Tomé and Principe
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
West Bank and Gaza
Yemen, Rep.
Zambia
Zimbabwe

On demand registration for APLAR 2022 is now open

Register with confidence! 

The Organising Committee is working hard to deliver a face-to-face Congress. In the unfortunate event that this is not possible, APLAR 2022 will be converted to a hybrid event and those who cannot join us physically in Hong Kong, will receive a full refund of the price difference between physical and virtual registration. To secure the early bird rate, register now!

In Person
Virtual

Registration includes access to:

  • All program sessions
  • Trade exhibition
  • Poster displays
  • Welcome reception (6th December)
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunch on the main congress days
  • Link to recordings of pre-approved sessions
In-Person Attendance EARLY
Now - 12/10/2022
STANDARD
13/10/2022 - 21/11/2022
ONSITE
22/11/2022 - 9/12/2022
Full registration - Medical / scientist
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
590USD
675USD
750USD
Full registration - Medical / scientist
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
455USD
525USD
595USD
Full registration - Allied health professional / nurse / researcher/ trainee
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
375USD
425USD
450USD
Full registration - Allied health professional / nurse / researcher/ trainee
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
299USD
375USD
399USD
Full registration - Non MNO Member
750USD
850USD
950USD
Full registration - Local delegate (HKRS or CRA)
399USD
399USD
399USD
Full registration - AYR
199USD
199USD
199USD

Virtual registration for APLAR 2022 is now open.

On demand virtual registration includes access to:

  • All streamed program sessions via the virtual platform
  • Virtual poster displays
  • Access to all on-demand recording content
On demand attendance STANDARD
16/12/2022 - 31/01/2023
On demand rate
149USD
AYR / Local on demand rate
49USD

Virtual registration for APLAR 2022 is now open.

On demand virtual registration includes access to:

  • All streamed program sessions via the virtual platform
  • Virtual poster displays
  • Access to all on-demand recording content
On demand attendance STANDARD
16/12/2022 - 31/01/2023
On demand rate
149USD
AYR / Local on demand rate
49USD

Workshops

To see the full list of speakers and content for the APLAR 2022 workshops, refer to the program page.

Basic level musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop

The course will cover specific theoretical and practical skills at basic level. The hands-on instructors are experts in MSUS and are selected by the scientific organizing committee.

Total time 5hrs and 45mins

You must be attending in-person to participate in this workshop, the basic level workshop is not available virtually.

Date: Monday 5 December 2022
Time: 1000–1700
Format: In-person
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Capacity: 45 people
Cost: $250

MRI workshop for axial SpA

Participants will have the chance to learn about spine and SI joint MRI readings in axial SpA from listening to lectures. MRI image will be available to download from a shared folder before the workshop. Tutors will be available to guide them in MRI reading and interpretation.

Date: Monday 5 December 2022 
Time: 1000–1700 
Format: Virtual 
Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: Free

Basic level musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop

The course will cover specific theoretical and practical skills at basic level. The hands-on instructors are experts in MSUS and are selected by the scientific organizing committee.

-Total time 5hrs and 45 mins

-You must be attending in-person to participate in this workshop, the basic level workshop is not available virtually

Date: Monday 5 December 2022

Time: 1000 – 1700 

Format: In-person

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Capacity: 45 people

Cost: $250

MRI workshop for axial SpA

Participants will have the chance to practice spine and SI joint MRI readings in axial SpA after listening to lectures. In the hand-on-demonstrations, every 2 participants will be provided with computer-installed MRI images. Tutors will be available to guide them in MRI reading and interpretation.

Date: Monday 5 December 2022 & Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time 5th December: 1000 – 1700 

Time 6th December: 0900 – 1400

Format: In-person

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Capacity: 30

Cost: $250

Focused level musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop

The tutors are experts in MSUS and are selected by the scientific organizing committee.

Total time 3hrs and 45min
In-person attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 0900 – 1400 
Format: In-person
Capacity: 20
Cost: $250

MRI workshop for axial SpA

Participants will have the chance to practice spine and SI joint MRI readings in axial SpA after listening to lectures. In the hand-on-demonstrations, delegates are required to bring their own laptop and the MRI image will be available to download from a shared folder before the workshop. Tutors will be available to guide them in MRI reading and interpretation.

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time 6th December: 0900–1400
Format: In-person
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Capacity: 30
Cost: $125

GRAPPA Symposium

Refer to the program page for information on speakers at the Grappa Symposium. This workshop can be attended virtually.

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 0900 – 1400
Format: In-person & Virtual
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: Free

Rheumatology Health Professionals Workshop

Refer to the program page for information on speakers at the Rheumatology Health Professionals Workshop.

Virtual attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 0900–1400
Format: Virtual
Capacity: unlimited
Cost: Free

Capillaroscopy Course

This is a workshop on nailfold capillaroscopy. It will consist of a series of lectures, quiz and small-group hands-on practice session.

In-person attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 0900–1400
Format: In-person
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Capacity: 16
Cost: $35

Focused level musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop

The tutors are experts in MSUS and are selected by the scientific organizing committee.

– Total time 3hrs and 45 min

– Virtual attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time: 0900 – 1400 

Format: Virtual

Capacity: Unlimited

Cost: $150

MRI workshop for axial SpA

Participants will have the chance to practice spine and SI joint MRI readings in axial SpA after listening to lectures. In the hand-on-demonstrations, every 2 participants will be provided with computer-installed MRI images. Tutors will be available to guide them in MRI reading and interpretation.

Date: Monday 5 December 2022 & Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time 5th December: 1000 – 1700 

Time 6th December: 0900 – 1400

Format: In-person

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Capacity: 30

Cost: $250

GRAPPA Symposium

Refer to the program page for information on speakers at the Grappa Symposium

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time: 0900 – 1400

Format: In-person & Virtual

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Capacity: Unlimited

Cost: Free

Rheumatology Health Professionals Workshop

Refer to the program page for information on speakers at the Rheumatology Health Professionals Workshop

In-person attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time: 0900 – 1400

Format: In-person

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Capacity: 70

Cost: $35

Capillaroscopy Course

This is a workshop on nailfold capillaroscopy. It will consist of a series of lectures, quiz and small-group hands-on practice session.

In-person attendance only

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022

Time: 0900 – 1400

Format: In-person

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Capacity: 16

Cost: $35

Social functions

Gala Dinner

Thursday 8 December 2022
1930 – 2130
Venue: TBA
Dress: Smart Casual

$150 per person

Gala Dinner

Be sure to join us as we wrap up the congress with an evening of food, drinks, entertainment and networking. The venue details will soon be announced.
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Welcome Reception

Tuesday 6 December 2022
1800– 1930
Venue: Exhibition
Dress: Business Attire

included in full registration
Additional tickets $50

WELCOME RECEPTION

The Welcome reception will take place in the exhibition the evening prior to the official congress launch. Join us for some light refreshments and drinks, entertainment, and the opportunity to network in-person for the first time in 2 years!
REGISTER NOW
APLAR 2022 Visa FAQs

Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. Click here to learn whether you need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong for a visit or transit. 

If you are a speaker supported by APLAR it is still acceptable for you to apply under a visitor visa, refer to this page for specifics: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/permissible-activities.html

Speech(es) / presentation(s)

A person permitted to enter the HKSAR as a visitor may also attend event(s) to deliver speech(es)/presentation(s) subject to the following conditions being met:

  1. he/she will not be remunerated for speaking/presenting at the event (other than provision of accommodation, passage, meals, etc. relating to the event, or the reimbursement of such expenses),
  2. during each period of permitted stay, there is no maximum limit on the number of event(s), he/she can attend to deliver speech(es)/presentation(s) up to 14 consecutive calendar days, counting from the day when he/she starts to participate in such event(s).

As APLAR does not provide an honorarium, speakers can attend HK through a VISITORS visa.

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties. See direct link for further information: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/permissible-activities.html

The congress does not take responsibility if your visa is rejected or not received in time. It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure all measures are met for their origin.

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states a Visa required, you must apply at your local embassy and follow their instructions.

If relevant, please complete the online application here: https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=001&locale=en_US.

The Immigration website does state if you are attending an exhibition that a visitor visa is acceptable, however please ensure you check this with your local embassy.

Business-related activities

A person permitted to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as a visitor may generally engage in the following business-related activities:

    1. concluding contracts or submitting tenders;
    2. examining or supervising the installation/packaging of goods or equipment;
    3. participating in exhibitions or trade fairs (except selling goods or supplying services direct to the general public, or constructing exhibition booths);
    4. settling compensation or other civil proceedings;
    5. participating in product orientation; and
    6. attending short-term seminars or other business meetings.

If you require a visa invitation letter, please register for the congress and select that you require an invitation letter. You must have paid for your registration before the invitation letter is sent.

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties or individual travel needs. If you are extending your stay or travelling for other purposes, the above information may not be relevant or correct.

The congress does not take responsibility if your visa is rejected or not received in time. It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure all measures are met for their origin.

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states pre-arrival registration is required (this is applicable for India)

Please refer to the website here for next steps: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/pre-arrival_registration_for_indian_nationals.html

An Indian national can make use of the online service to apply for pre-arrival registration free of charge if he/she:

  1. holds an Indian passport valid for at least six months; and
  2. intends to visit or transit (except in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area) the HKSAR for a stay not exceeding 14 days.

Those who are eligible to register, visit this website: https://www.gov.hk/en/apps/immdes2indianparreg.htm

Once you have submitted your application, the successful registrant must print the “Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals” (the notification slip) generated by the computer system on a sheet of blank A4 white paper.

For further support, refer to a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLyO76faVS4

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states you do not require a visa, then you should not be required to apply.

The Immigration website does state if you are attending an exhibition that a visitor visa is acceptable, however please ensure you check this with your local embassy.

Business-related activities
  1. A person permitted to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as a visitor may generally engage in the following business-related activities:
  1. concluding contracts or submitting tenders;
  2. examining or supervising the installation/packaging of goods or equipment;
  3. participating in exhibitions or trade fairs (except selling goods or supplying services direct to the general public, or constructing exhibition booths);
  4. settling compensation or other civil proceedings;
  5. participating in product orientation; and

attending short-term seminars or other business meetings

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties or individual travel needs. If you are extending your stay or travelling for other purposes, the above information may not be relevant or correct.

APLAR 2022 FAQs

If your circumstances have changed and you can no longer attend the Congress in-person or wish to now attend physically, you can change your registration from in-person to virtual and be refunded the difference, up until Monday 05 December 2022, midnight CET for a handling fee of 40 USD per registration. After this date, any cancellations must be made in writing and refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Converting to a hybrid event will allow attendees who cannot join us physically in Hong Kong, due to travel restrictions as a result of the pandemic or its economic impact, attend the Congress virtually. All main scientific program sessions will be streamed to a virtual platform and made accessible for a both in-person and remote delegates.

APLAR will not be able to cover the cost of hotel quarantine. If you are obliged to participate in mandatory hotel quarantine, prior arrangements will need to be made at the expense of the individual and self-organised.

If you test positive during your visit to Hong Kong and do not wish to pay for hotel quarantine, or require additional care, the Government will permit you to an isolation facility at no additional cost. The government adopts a risk-based approach to decide appropriate quarantine premises (such as homes, hotels or other premises) for different groups of inbound travellers. 

If you have booked your accommodation through the Congress website, please see below the cancellation deadlines in order to receive a full refund.

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong: After 4 November 2022, any cancellation, amendment and no shows will be charged entire stay as penalty.

St. Regis Hong Kong: Any individuals room cancellation or amendment is required before Friday 18 November 2022, otherwise a cancellation charge of entire period will be applied.

Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. Check this webpage to learn whether you need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong for a visit or transit. The webpage is: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html

Please select “I would like to receive a visa letter” during your registration process, to be sent visa letter to support your application. Please note that this document will only be sent to you once we have received a full payment of your registration. 

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) advise applying 2 months before your intended date of travel.

Travel is at your own risk, if you are obliged to participate in mandatory quarantine before or after the congress due to a positive result of COVID-19, or unexpected change to travel restrictions, APLAR will not be able to cover the additional costs of hotel quarantine or flight changes.

We strongly recommend booking flexi flights and arranging travel insurance in the event you can no longer join us in Hong Kong to cover any additional travel expenses.

If you require further information, the FAQs section on the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau website can support. 

https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/en/media-centre/latest-updates/latest-quarantine-advisories-for-travellers-10-faqs

Alternatively, contact the congress organisers.

 

Registration for APLAR 2022 is now open

Register with confidence! 

The Organising Committee is working hard to deliver a face-to-face Congress. In the unfortunate event that this is not possible, APLAR 2022 will be converted to a hybrid event and those who cannot join us physically in Hong Kong, will receive a full refund of the price difference between physical and virtual registration. To secure the early bird rate, register now! 

Registration includes access to:

  • All program sessions
  • Trade exhibition
  • Poster displays
  • Welcome reception (6th December)
  • Morning/afternoon teas and lunch on the main congress days
  • Link to recordings of pre-approved sessions
In-Person Attendance EARLY
Now - 12/10/2022
STANDARD
13/10/2022 - 21/11/2022
ONSITE
22/11/2022 - 9/12/2022
Full registration - Medical / scientist
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
590USD
675USD
750USD
Full registration - Medical / scientist
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
455USD
525USD
595USD
Full registration - Allied health professional / nurse / researcher/ trainee
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
375USD
425USD
450USD
Full registration - Allied health professional / nurse / researcher/ trainee
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
299USD
375USD
399USD
Full registration - Non MNO Member
750USD
850USD
950USD
Full registration - Local delegate (HKRS or CRA)
399USD
399USD
399USD
Full registration - AYR
199USD
199USD
199USD
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