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Taipei Taiwana great choice as the 201816th World Congress on the Menopause meeting destination

Taiwan isn't just an island consisting of factories. It is now renowned for its national medical care program which has emerged as a role model among Asian countries.

Taiwan has six major advantages over other countries in the world: sound quality of living, affordability, high-tech facilities, genuine wellbeing, comprehensive medical care and professional medical teams. In recent years, more and more international medical associations and pharmaceutical companies are showing strong interest in exploring the feasibility of hosting their respective international events in Taiwan.

Taiwan offers an array of modern convention and exhibition venues, top-flight facilities and resources, accommodations of every type and size as well as world-class transport and communication infrastructure. On top of that, Taiwan Government welcomes international hosts and offers variety of resources support & grants.

Few settings offer as many tailor-made experiences in a compact package as Taiwan, with its breathtaking natural beauty and gleaming skyscrapers, shimmering shores and super-efficient professional convention facilities all within close range. Taiwan – a great choice as your 2018 meeting destination.

Top reasons to choose Taiwan as your next destinationA tourism and conference-friendly environmentThe people of Taiwan are renowned for their hospitality and courtesy.

A safe, green, and clean nationDelegates will feel at ease when discovering the many facets of this beautiful island.

Culinary delightsTaiwan offers the gourmet of Chinese cuisines; Taipei gets the best Japanese outside Tokyo; and night markets around the island offer endless feasts of local snacks.

Diverse cultural tradition and colorWith ancient museum collections, temple towns, majestic natural landscapes and historic island villages to explore, Taiwan has a varied menu for sightseers.

Affordability with high quality servicesTaiwan economy is very stable, and costs compare favorably with countries in the region；at the same time, quality kept.

Spectacular sites and enchanting natural beautyMore than half of Taiwan is mountainous and heavily forested, with a multitude of national parks, forests and reserves to explore.

Taiwan – the Beautiful IsleFamed for centuries as Ihla Formosa – the Beautiful Isle – Taiwan is a land with many faces. Taiwan is an island of towering mountains, forested foothills and beautiful coasts. The south is tropical. It has hot springs, cold springs, mud and seabed springs and amazing flora and fauna.

White beaches lined with basalt cliffs, marble-walled gorges and tropical forests are just the start of your journey. Advanced medical technology, diverse culture, breathtaking scenery, priceless art, variety of cuisines and friendly people make Taiwan an excellent destination for business and for pleasure.

A quick glance at Taiwan ● Capital: Taipei ● Location: Pacific Ocean, 120 km off the coast of mainland China ● Land Area: 36,000 km2

● Population: 23 million ● Language: Mandarin, Taiwanese & Hakka are main languages; English is widely spoken ● Climate: An oceanic and subtropical monsoon climate, with a comfortable average temperature of 22 °C (71.5°F).

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Travel to and in Taiwan – Easy AccessVisas: visa-exempt entry and landing visas for visitors from 48 countries. Easy Access: Taiwan is centrally located and only a short flight from most cities in Asia. Not only is traveling to Taiwan convenient – Taiwan public transport network offers easy access to places of interest islandwide.

Modernity Meets Traditional, Taipei has it all!Taipei, the capital, is the nation's financial, cultural and economic center and is home to nearly seven million people. Taipei has ancient temples, a museum that holds the world's largest collection of Chinese artifacts, vast memorials, world-class hotels, the popular Taipei 101 Tower, and endless shopping opportunities. Taipei is also the leading convention city in the world and a 40-minute drive from the two main international airports. Here, Taipei international Convention Center (TICC) and the adjacent World Trade Center have hosted large events for over two decades and are well served by world-standard hotels. Within 10 kilometers, there are more than 1,500 hotel rooms available for delegates at reasonable rates in comparing to neighboring cities.

It is one of the great repositories of traditional Chinese religious belief and temple culture. It offers comfortable 24-hour bookshops and pulsating nightlife, and has established the most enticing and welcoming fusion of Eastern and Western culture of all the cities of Asia.

Meet Taiwan’s Resource Support- 21st Century Infrastructure and Services at Your FingertipsTo welcome international participation in meeting activities in Taiwan, the government offers various support systems and incentive programs for your events. These cover ● Financial support● Sponsorship for hospitality, receptions and banquets● Sponsorship for admission to tourist attractions● Promotional assistanceAll of these efforts make meeting organizers and participants feel ease while preparing a costly and long haul business trip.

The 3rd Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation (APMF) Date: March 1-4, 2007 Venue: Taipei, TaiwanOrganizer: Taiwanese Menopause Society & Asia Pacific Menopause Federation

Taipei's meetings environment & industry have been known around the world for its:● Remarkable pool of talent● Superb technology and advanced equipment ● Continued improvement and upgrade of its meeting infrastructure ● High quality meeting handling and execution capacity● Attentive and hospitable services

That's why they all chose Taipei● 2012 World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition（4th WCPGHAN）● 32nd World Congress of Endourology and SWL ( WCE 2014 )● 6th Asian and Oceania Congress of Child Neurology ( AOCCN 2015 ) ● The 31st Asia Pacific Academyof Ophthalmology Congress ( APAO 2016 )● The World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology ( WFUMB 2017 )

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What's more..Voices from contented participants..“Taiwan has a mature medical education system and it keeps improving. Taiwan is playing a leading role in the international physical and rehabilitation medicine field,” said Prof. Joel Delisa, chairman of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ.

“The congress is world class. Because you support on a lot of basic scientific thing and you also have something that lead to the improvement of the community which is very good,” said Prof. Usa Thisyakorn, M.D, President of 9th Int’l Congress of Tropical Pediatrics.

“For the past several days, I believe all participants can appreciate that although Taiwan is a small island, it is nonetheless a big world full of energy. I personally think that Taiwan is an extremely worthwhile place to explore in depth” by Jim Clancy, CNN correspondent, attendee of 2011 International Press Institute (IPI)'s 60th World Congress.

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Time for Taiwan“We have the passion and the ability to successfully host a world-class event. Taiwan has a tourism and conference-friendly environment encompassing rich traditional culture, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and efficient transportation. We can guarantee our colleagues would have a great experience here," said Prof. Ko-En Huang, the Founding President of Taiwanese Menopause Society, Executive Board of IMS, and the President of the 3rd Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation.

Taipei, the place to meetChoose Taipei and her great people from a little island for access to nearly unlimited options for the 16th World Congress on Menopause that express your unique identity and vision.

Proposed by The Taiwanese Menopause Society3F, No.183, Kangchien Road, Neihu Dist., Taipei, Taiwan 11494www.menopause.org.twEmail : [email protected]: 886-2-87513588/ F: 886-2-87512799

The Taiwanese Menopause Society was founded in March 1995 with Professor Ko-En Huang serving as the founding president. Currently, there are 300 active members, who mostly are engaged in gynecology practice. The major activities of this Society are to provide updated

information and guidelines on menopause care to both the health-care providers and the public. The main objective is to ensure postmenopausal women in Taiwan can enjoy good health and quality of life. The Taiwanese Menopause Society has been a member of the International Menopause Society (IMS) and our members have actively participated in many international menopausal meetings worldwide. Members continuously contribute to the Board, provide specific perspectives and care for the needs of Asian menopausal women.