Dear Friends, Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies (AFOS), it is our great pleasure to announce that the 8th Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies Meeting (AFOS 2023) with the theme: “Optimize bone health, no more fractures” will be held on Oct 13-15, 2023 at Linkou, Taiwan.
After over three years of pandemic restrictions, this great event will bring us reunion and that we will be able to see and learn from each other in person, rekindle friendships and collaborations, and establish new ones.
The congress will be proudly co-hosted by the Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association (TOA). The AFOS 2023 meeting will update the broad field of osteoporosis, the recent advances and knowledge from leading experts, clinicians and researchers, and engage in productive discussions and collaborations to maximize our understanding of bone health.
In addition to learning and science, the AFOS 2023 will be held in offline format and invite all our friends and colleagues around the world, we truly believe that we will make greater progress with exceptional lectures and sessions planned, from new understanding of bone metabolism to new strategies and options in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and various related topics. The congress encourages you to take full advantages of an excellent opportunity for communication and exchange.
We also hope that you will enjoy the beauty of Taiwan which is well known as Formosa, the fantastic island, and interesting place with a wide array of tourism and ecological resources, a diversity of traditional folk customs, a rich culture, modern arts, and technology. Taiwan is also a gourmet’s paradise, with the finest of Chinese cuisine, and unique dining opportunities in establishments serving local Taiwanese snacks, aborigine, and night-market foods. Whatever your preference and budget, Taiwan will easily satisfy your taste buds. We also have the advantage of convenient transportation and an excellent travel environment that you will want to enjoy again and again.
We are confident that this congress will be an enriching experience for all attendees.
We looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Taiwan.
Sincerely yours,
Jawl-Shan Hwang, MD,
President, TOA
President, AFOS
Scientific Chair - 8th AFOS meeting
Chih-Hsing Wu, MD,
Past President, TOA
Ex-Chair, Asia-Pacific Panel, ISCD
Scientific Co-chair - 8th AFOS meeting