1. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre October 5 – 8, 2015 Bruce P Waxman Secretary, CSSANZ

2. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Contents • Hosts: CSSANZ, Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau and ASN Events P/L • Congress Vision & Theme • Congress Program • Why Melbourne? • Melbourne – the most liveable city

3. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Hosts – CSSANZ Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand • 170 + Members • A strong culture for postgraduate training - Training Board in Colon & Rectal Surgery • Close affiliation with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons • Commitment to developing colorectal surgery in the Asia/Pacific region • Strong governance links with International colorectal organisations – APFCP, ICCP, ISUCRS, ASCRS • Reputation for organising successful international meetings – Tripartite

4. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Hosts – Professional Congress Organisers • Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau - Venue Organiser - Guaranteed $85,000 funding • ASN Events P/L - PCO for the Congress - International reputation for organising high quality meetings in Australia and New Zealand and PCO for Tripartite 2011

5. Post Conference Report – ASN Events P/L • Delegates 1018 • International Delegates 40% (34 countries) • Scientific Program : 220 podium presentations 230 posters • Financial Outcome: Turnover AU$1,040,000 Surplus AU$150,000

6. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Congress Vision To foster collegiality and goodwill across the Asia Pacific region of nations through clinical endeavour and science in the discipline of coloproctology

7. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Congress Theme Preventive strategies in Colorectal Surgery

8. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Scientific Program Highlights Named Lectures Plenary sessions Breakfast sessions Poster sessions Video library Pre-Congress workshops

9. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Social Program Welcome Cocktail Party Melbourne Maritime Museum Melbourne Experience Yarra Valley Wine Tour Congress Banquet Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Post Conference Tours Outback Australia

10. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Program Details Saturday, October 3, 2015 1430 AFL Football Grand Final, Melbourne Cricket Ground - Best seats in the house Sunday, October 4, 2015 1000 Pre-Conference Workshops • SILS Rectopexy • TEM 1900 APFCP Executive Dinner Melbourne Cricket Club, Members Dining Room

11. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Program Details MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 0715 – 0815 Breakfast Sessions x 3 0830 – 1000 Plenary Session – Management Strategies in the prevention of Colon and Rectal Cancer 1000 – 1030 Morning Tea 1030 – 1200 Scientific Sessions (Free Papers) 1200 – 1230 ESR Hughes Lecture: named lecture (invited guest) 1230 – 1330 Lunch (including walk around Poster Presentations) 1330 – 1500 Scientific Sessions (Free Papers) 1500 – 1530 Afternoon Tea 1530 – 1700 Plenary Session – Preventing complications with Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery • Welcome Reception – ‘Polly Woodside’ Riverside

12. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 0715 – 0830 Breakfast Sessions x 3 0830 – 1000 Plenary Session – Methods to prevent complications in the formation and closure of stomas 1000 – 1030 Morning Tea 1030 – 1200 Scientific Sessions (Free Papers) 1200 – 1230 APFCP Presidential Address: named lecture 1230 – 1330 Lunch (including walk around Poster Presentations) 1600 – 1900 The Melbourne Experience – Yarra Valley Wine Tour

13. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 0715 – 0830 Breakfast Sessions x 3 0830 – 1000 Plenary Session – Preventative Strategies in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease 1000 – 1030 Morning Tea 1030 – 1200 Scientific Sessions (Free Papers) 1200 – 1230 CSSANZ Presidential Address: named lecture 1230 – 1330 Lunch (including walk around Poster Presentations) 1330 - 1500 Plenary Session – Strategies in the prevention of Pelvic Floor problems 1300- 1600 APFCP Council Meeting 1600 - 1700 AGM: CSSANZ 1900 for 1930 Congress Banquet – Melbourne Convention Centre

14. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 0830 – 1000 Plenary Session – Colorectal Training in the Asia Pacific Region 1000 – 1030 Morning Tea 1030 – 1200 Scientific Sessions (Free Papers) 1200 – 1330 The APFCP Strategies for the future : Open Forum 1330 Close of Meeting Afternoon free

15. Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015 Why Melbourne? Multicultural, Safe and Friendly City • Over 4 million people - 233 ethnic communities, 180 languages • Caters for all delegates’ language, dietary & religious needs • Melbourne – the only Australian city accredited as an international ‘Safe City’ by the World Health Organization (WHO)

16. Melbourne Accessibility International Flying Times

17. Accommodation for All Budgets • 16,250 hotel rooms within the city centre • 5,400 within a five minute walk of the Convention Centre catering to all standards and budgets • Delegates will not have to use public transport • All major hotel chains represented – Crown, Hyatt, Westin, Marriott, Sofitel, Novotel, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Hilton and more • Abundance of hostel accommodation for travellers on a budget

18. Venue – Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) • Largest integrated Exhibition and Convention Centre in the Southern Hemisphere • Flexible Plenary Hall – 5,500 delegates divisible into 3 acoustically separate halls, plus an additional 32 meeting rooms • Latest technology and audio visual built into every meeting room • Free Wi-Fi for all delegates • Walking distance to majority of hotels (5 star to budget)

19. Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) The MCEC complex is located on the bask of the Yarra River in central Melbourne Exhibition Centre Convention Centre Hilton Hotel

20. Plenary Hall (5,500 – Divisible into three)

21. Plenary Hall (5,500 – Divisible into three) Plenary Hall 1

22. Foyer Area

23. Arts, Theatre & Entertainment

24. Great Bars & Restaurants

25. Unique Shopping Experiences

26. Sports Capital of Victoria

27. Touring Options in Melbourne Melbourne Aquarium Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Healesville Sanctuary Chocoholic Tours Eureka Skydeck 88 Laneways Tour

28. Touring Options in Victoria Great Ocean Road Golf Tours Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Phillip Island & Fairy Penguins Grampians Mornington Peninsula

29. Touring Options in Australia & NZ Uluru (Northern Territory) Rottnest Island (Western Australia) Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory) Great Barrier Reef (Queensland) Sydney Opera House (New South Wales) Hobart (Tasmania) New Zealand Barrosa Valley (Southern Australia) Hobart (Tasmania) Milford Sound (New Zealand)

30. Melbourne“The World’s Most Liveable City 2011” (Economist Intelligence Unit) Melbourne’s Bid to Host the15th Asia Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2015