Welcome message from Congress President APSDA 2024

Dear Colleagues and Members,

I extend a warm and joyful welcome to all of you as we gather for the 8^th Annual Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Dialysis Access (APSDA), held in conjunction with the Indonesian Society of Nephrology Annual Scientific Meeting (InaSN ASM) at the Bali International Convention Center, Indonesia, on October 10-12, 2024, under the theme “Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice in the practice of nephrology and dialysis access.”

The mission of the Asian Pacific Society of Dialysis Access (APSDA) is to advance the quality of care for dialysis patients, related to clinical practice standards in dialysis access; through congresses, training and education. The 8^th Annual Congress iof APSDA invites the best experts in the field of dialysis access and provides the latest knowledge and technical innovations in dialysis access management. By collaborating between experts in various APSDA member countries, we can synergize to fulfill this mission more quickly.

As APSDA’s 2024 chairman, I feel that it is my responsibility to promote knowledge and clinical practice related to dialysis access, particularly in the Asian Pacific region. In line with APSDA’s mission to improve the quality of dialysis patient care through research, education, collaboration, and clinical practice standards regarding dialysis access.

Indonesia as a host of this Congress and we choose Bali as the venue of this event,  known as the “Island of the Gods,” is a place of enchantment and cultural richness, with breathtaking and wonderful natural beauty, endless beaches, and stunning sunsets, as well as vibrant traditions.

I strongly believe that the up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and skills shared during the congress will better position you to face the challenges of dialysis access in our clinical practice.

Once again, welcome to Bali, we are looking forward for your participation. Its hospitable people and tropical climate will create a lasting experience.

In Service,
Atma Gunawan, MD
Congress President APSDA 2024