The Hong Kong location was selected to make the conference as accessible as possible, says Rogueda, since most attendees will not require visas; air travel to the city is relatively easy; and numerous hotels are available. Besides, he says, “it’s just a fantastic city”; the University of Hong Kong’s Sassoon Road campus has beautiful views of Aberdeen Harbour, and the meeting space is very nice. Attendees will have opportunities to experience some Hong Kong culture, including a gala dinner with a fun karaoke session on the evening of June 27.
Prior to the meeting, Philip Kwok and David Morton of Monash University will present a two-day workshop for scientists new to inhaled pharmaceutical development. The workshop, which will take place on June 24 and 25 at the University of Hong Kong, covers the basics of aerosol generation, device types, analysis, regulatory requirements, and commercialization. Although affiliated with Inhalation Asia 2013, the workshop requires separate registration.
In another move to further wider understanding of inhalation and nasal development, the organizers of Inhalation Asia 2013 have committed to fully open and free access to all abstracts and slides presented at the conference. They are currently seeking support from organizations to build and host a fully searchable database for the conference materials.
With many Asian countries experiencing significant activity in OINDP development and manufacturing, the organizers have numerous location options for future meetings, they say, and they plan to hold the conference every other year in various cities around Asia. China, India, and Singapore are among the locations being considered for Inhalation Asia 2015.
Registration is now open for the 2013 meeting, with early bird rates available through March 29. Student poster abstract submissions will be accepted until May 31. A limited number of exhibition slots are still available, as are sponsorship opportunities.
