1. http://www.iois.org The 11th International Ocular Inflammation Society Congress and International Assembly of Ocular Inflammation Societies November 13-16, 2011 Goa, India Taj Exotica Resort

2. On behalf of the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS) and the Uveitis Society of India (USI) we extend the invitation to take part in the Ocular Inflammation Congress organized by IOIS and hosted by USI at an exotic beach resort in Goa, India from November 13 th to 16 th, 2011. It will be a unique gathering of all major ocular inflammation societies with their world-renowned members as active participating delegates. The program committee will be formulating robust scientific sessions, covering intraocular and extraocular inflammatory disorders, including recent advances in clinical and surgical treatment of recalcitrant ocular inflammations, evolving infectious uveitis entities, as well as modern understanding of the underlying pathogenesis of disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Moreover the program will include surgical interventions in uveitis complications such as secondary cataract, glaucoma, retinal changes and others.

3. Goa has internationally acclaimed beach resorts with all the modern amenities enriched with culture and wonderful hospitality and offers all the facilities required for holding the international congress. The approachability, ample accommodation, the historical ambience, the cultural mix of Indian and Portuguese, all these add to the attractiveness of this city as the best destination in India. We are expecting over 500 delegates from Europe, USA, Japan, South America and Asia-Pacific region. This congress will offer an unparalleled opportunity of maximum interaction and quality exposure to the leaders in the field of ocular inflammation and infections and colleagues from India and neighboring countries. Taj Exotica resort hotel is selected for the venue and ensures excellent facilities for holding the congress and social interactions in the beautiful and exotic surroundings of Goa. Registration, housing and travel details will be soon available at IOIS website. Phuc Lehoang Narsing Rao IOIS President Congress Chairman http://www.iois.org

4. International Uveitis Study Group Asia Pacific Intraocular Inflammation Study Group Society for Ophthalmo-Immuninfectiology in Europe Sociedad Panamericana de Enfermedades Inflamatorias Oculares International Ocular Sarcoidosis Study Group International Ocular Behcet’s disease Study Group International Ocular Tuberculosis Study Group International Ocular Tuberculosis Study Group International VKH Disease & Sympathetic Ophthalmia Study Group American Uveitis Society Foster Ocular Immunology Society and The national Societies of Participating organizations: The 11th International Ocular Inflammation Society Congress and International Assembly of Ocular Inflammation Societies International Ocular Inflammation Society in conjunction with Organized by International Ocular Inflammation Society in conjunction with Uveitis Society of India (local organizing society) November 13-16, 2011 Goa, India ChinaChina GreeceGreece ItalyItaly IsraelIsrael JapanJapan PortugalPortugal SpainSpain TurkeyTurkey