17th World Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

24 February – 1 March 2013, Santiago, Chile Organized by International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) & Sociedad Chilena de Cirugia plastica Recontructiva y Estetica Supported by more than 15 International Scientific Societies!
Mark your calendar for the biggest & one of the most important scientific events ever in the history of IPRAS :
·        3000 expected participants·        350 Top International Speakers ·        from more than 95 countries!!

www.ipraschile.cl 

OFFICAL LANGUAGEENGLISH; SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION IN SPANISH AND PORTUGEUESE 
COMMITTEESPresidents of the CongressHonorary President : Ivo Pitanguy, BrazilPresident : Patricio Leniz, Chile 

International Organizing Committee  Chairman: Piccolo Nelson, Brazil MembersArguello Choiseul Alberto, Costa RicaChaijchir Abel, ArgentinaElbaum Alberto, UruguayElberg Jens Jørgen, DenmarkFlorescu Ioan Petre, RomaniaFranka Mohammed Rida, LibyaHuseyin Borman, TurkeyKaplanidis Zacharias, GreeceMasia Jaume, SpainMcguire Michael F., USAMeza Britez Maria Elsa, ParaguayNeuhann-Lorenz Constance, GermanyNiemi Tarja, FinlandPshenisnov Kirill, RussiaRusse-Wilflingseder Katharina, AustriaSchneider Michael, NorwayZambacos George, Greece Local Organizing CommitteeChairman: Leniz Patricio, Chile Co-Chairman: Dr. Rodrigo Cabello, Chile

Scientific Committee  Chairman:  Calderon Wilfredo, ChileCo-Chairman:  Marchac Daniel, France MembersAhmed-Adel Noreldin, EgyptBibolini Alejandro, ParaguayBiggs Thomas, USABrody Garry, USA/CanadaCervelli Valerio, ItalyColeman Sydney, USAEdsander-Nord  Åsa, SwedenEvans Gregory, USAFrey Manfred, AustriaGomez Gregorio, SpainGursu Guler, TurkeyHorch Raymund, GermanyKamols Lars Peter, AustriaKhouri  Roger, USALeLouarn Claude, FranceLipski Konstantin, RussiaMadaree Anil, South AfricaMorales Paulino, ArgentinaPallua Norbert, GermanyPapadopulos Nikolaos, GermanyPetit Jean-Yves, ItalyPierer Gerhard, AustriaPitanguy Ivo, BrazilPusic Andrea, USARigotti Gino, ItalyRosenkrantz Hölmich Lisbet, DenmarkVogt Peter, GermanyWithey Simon, United KingdomYiacoumettis Andreas, GreeceZaki Sobhi Ahmed Mohamed, Egypt

Scientific Program Committee  Chairman Yiacoumettis Andreas, Greece Members Cabello Rodrigo, ChileEisenmann-Klein Marita, GermanyLeniz Patricio, ChilePiccolo Nelson, BrazilPalmos Petros, GreeceSofianou Io, GreeceWilfredo Calderon, Chile

REGISTRATION

FEES	ΕARLY BIRD 20/05/2012	EARLY UP 10/10/2012	LATE 11/10/2012-4/2/2013	ON SITE	Master classes €/each
Participants	450€	600€	750€	900€	50€
Residents	250€	300€	350€	400€	30€
Students/ Νurses	200€	250€	300€	350€	-
Accompanying	150€	150€	150€	150€	-

ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL	Single room  per night	Double Room  per night
SANTIAGO MARRIOTT HOTEL (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	205 € + 30 € VAT
INTERCONTINENTAL SANTIAGO (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	200 € + 30 € VAT
SHERATON SANTIAGO HOTEL (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	200 € + 30 € VAT
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SANTIAGO (5*****)	160 € + 25 € VAT	170 € + 25 € VAT
PLAZA EL BOSQUE PARK & SUITES (4****)	155 € + 25 € VAT	160 € + 25 € VAT
PLAZA EL BOSQUE SUITES (4****)	125 € + 18 € VAT	135 € + 18 € VAT

*BB basis; 5 nights min stay

DEADLINES

Abstracts submission	29/06/2012
Abstracts  acceptance	20/09/2012
Early Bird Registration	20/05/2012
Early Registration	10/10/2012
Late Registration	4/2/2013

CONGRESS VENUE Espacio Riesco Convention Center by offering the right space, latest technology and excellent service, promises to be an “out of the world” experience for highly effective and successful  conferences. With more than 130,000 m of land,  meeting rooms of 10,000 m that can easily hold around 6,500 guests as well as an indoor expocenter of 17,000 sq.m. and an outdoor expocenter of 28,000 sq.m. By providing a parking facility for around 2,000 vehicles, the center  is internationally deemed fit to meet all the requirements of global exhibitors as well.

HOST CITYSantiago is the country’s capital and the main political, economic, cultural and industrial center.It is the gateway to Chile and one of the most modern capital cities on the continent.In addition to its modern highways, event centers and five-star hotels, it offers a rich selection of restaurants, vibrant culture and nightlife and a variety of attractions. In terms of location, it is less than an hour from excellent ski centers, beaches and wine routes, and just 90 minutes from the wonderful port of Valparaíso and the beaches of Viña del Mar, Reñaca and Concón.
HOST COUNTRYChile, long and narrow, is the seventh largest South American country that extends from the Andes Mountains to the Pacific Ocean on the southwest side of South America. The region is home to important inter-oceanic passages like the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Canal and the Drake Passage. The iconic figure is the “huaso,” which refers to a country dweller known for his friendliness and wit. For those who treasure the wealth of spectacular natural attractions – which include desert, snow, beaches, vineyards, hot springs, volcanoes, river and lakes – Chile is a destination that shouldn’t be missed!!!

OPTIONAL TOURS
PAYNE TOWERS (4 days/ 3 nights)Full day excursion to National Park Torres del Paine; visit to the Milodon Cave; navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.
VINA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO (full day excursion-8 hours)Route toward the Pacific coast along local color beaches up to Isla Negra, the preferred refuge of Nobel prize Poet and one of the most read writers in the human history, Pablo Neruda.
SANTIAGO BY NIGHT (half day tour- 4 hours)Night city tour at a mix of neighborhoods, such as Brazil, Bellavista and Republica, San Cristobal Hill; wine tasting at “LA Enoteca” Restaurant. 
CONCHA Y TORO WINERY (half day tour- 4 hours)Travel to the south of the city and approach mountain range area towards Maipo Valley; visit vineyards, wineries and traditional corner Devil’s locker. 
CITY TOUR SANTIAGO DE CHILE & shopping tour(half day tour- 4 hours)Sightseeing tour to historic, commercial and residential areas of the city; end at the Shopping Mall.
All include Bilingual guide (English/ Spanish)
For access to the most update information on FACULTY, COMMITTEES and ON- LINE registration/ accommodation bookings & abstract submission please visit the official website of the 17^th IPRAS World Congress www.ipraschile.cl 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
ZITA CONGRESS SAwww.zita-congress.gr Mrs. Irene KattiTel. +30 211 100 1783E-mail: i.ka@zita-congress.gr