05 September 2008

Sydney Shows its Skill at Transplantation Congress

SydneyÃ¢â¬â¢s reputation for staging prestigious medical events has been reinforced by its largest meeting of the year Ã¢â¬' the World Congress of the Transplantation Society 2008 - held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in August.

The event attracted more than 4300 delegates and filled every meeting room as well as two exhibition halls at the waterfront Centre, with delegates praising the venue for its location and professionalism.

Attended by physicians, surgeons and scientists involved in the transplantation of tissues and organs, the biennial Congress was notable for its content as well as its size.

The five-day Congress opened on August 10 with a memorable ceremony, which included the Australian Girls Choir singing to delegates as they led them from the CentreÃ¢â¬â¢s auditorium to the welcome reception in its halls.

Many delegates also took the opportunity to enjoy more music during their stay, with 800 attending an operatic performance at the Sydney Opera House during the Congress.

One of the largest global medical events, the prestigious Congress was previously held in Sydney in 1988.

A Report By the Mole