2. Dementia: Managing not to Forget Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

3. Welcome This pre­mier conference for Geriatric Medicine in Australasia will be held from 2-4 May 2012, at the Sydney Hilton Hotel in the central CBD district. The conference will cover many aspects of aged health, focusing especially on Dementia care. Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

4. NSW Organising Committee Dr Louise Baird (Convenor), St George Hospital A/Professor Peter Gonski (President NSW Branch ANZSGM), Sutherland Hospital A/Professor Vasi Naganathan (Chair of ANZSGM Scientific & Research Committee), Concord Hospital Dr John Obeid, Blacktown and Fairfield Hospitals Dr Louise Waite, Concord Hospital Dr Bill Thoo, Concord and Canterbury Hospitals Dr Yun Xu, St George Hospital Dr Ming Loh, Westmead Hospital Dr Matthew Kinchington, Port Macquarie Base Hospital Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

5. Save the Date 2-4 May 2012, Sydney Only held in NSW every six years, the 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting will take place in beautiful Sydney. Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

6. Hilton Hotel Sydney The Hilton Sydney is the largest purpose-built hotel conference and exhibition space in Australia, with a beautiful CBD presence The Hilton Sydney hotel boasts stylish bars, the city's largest health club and dining by celebrity Chef Luke Mangan at the famous Glass Brasserie. Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

7. Hilton Accommodation Annual Scientific Meeting With over 550 exquisitely furnished suites and rooms, the Hilton is the perfect place to stay. Sydney Hilton is a 20 minute drive from Sydney International Airport and is centrally located in the heart of the city. Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

8. Our Theme Our theme, “Dementia: Managing Not to Forget”, encompasses the journey of a dementia patient from prevention, early symptoms and diagnosis, current and emerging treatments, to managing advanced disease. The impact of Dementia is represented by our kaleidoscope logo, with the multi-faceted nature of dementia care taking on many different appearances depending on how the individual fragments are viewed or pieced together. Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

9. Visiting International Professor Professor Peter Passmore We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker as Professor Peter Passmore, Professor of Ageing and Geriatric Medicine at Queen’s University, Belfast. Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au A leading researcher in Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia, Professor Passmore will provide an update us the interface between vascular risk factors, mild cognitive impairment and Dementia.

10. Plenary Topics Prevention of Cognitive Decline Emerging Investigations – Biomarkers and PET scans Fronto-temporal Dementia Lewy Body Dementia Behavioural and Pharmacological Management Sexuality and Dementia Managing End Stage Dementia Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

11. Social Program Welcome Reception – Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney Annual Scientific Meeting Zeta Bar’s iconic reputation as the city’s sexiest bar is well deserved. With indulgent interiors and breathtaking views on the rooftop terrace, Zeta Bar will become the backdrop for the Welcome Reception. Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

12. Social Program Gala Dinner – Doltone House Annual Scientific Meeting Join us at Doltone House, on Sydney Harbour, for the Gala Dinner. Nestled on the upper deck of the historic finger wharf, the location provides priceless views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline, and darling harbour precinct. Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

13. Satellite Events RACP Advanced Trainee Supervisor’s Workshop Friday May 4, 20121330 - 1530 Advanced Trainees Autumn Weekend Friday May 4 – Saturday May 5, 2012 Advanced Trainees Dinner Friday Night Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

14. Key Dates Annual Scientific Meeting ANZSGM Annual Scientific Meeting 20122-4 May 2012 Registrations Open3 Oct 2011 Abstract and Poster Submission Open3 Oct 2011 Abstract Submission Deadline23 Jan 2012 Sponsorship Finalisation10 Feb 2012 Early Bird Registration Deadline9 Mar 2012 Accommodation Booking Deadline2 Apr 2012 Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au

15. For further updates please visit www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia 2-4 May, 2012 www.anzsgm2012sydney.org.au