24th Annual Meeting

The four-day AVF Annual Meeting offers a variety of programming, including multiple specialty symposia, presentations and workshops on a range of clinical issues related to venous disease.  Original research reports, Ask the Expert sessions and the poster session are conference mainstays based on the popularity among attendees.  Some highlights include the Sumner Venous Summit (True Controversies In Venous Disease) and the Strandness Lecture presented by Dr. Paolo Prandoni (Venous and Arterial Thrombosis).

Dates & Location

The 24th Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum will take place at the Loews Royal Pacific from February 8-11, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.  The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is a luxurious resort offering an exotic South Seas flavor.  This magnificent Orlando hotel is designed to please and pamper guest of any age.  Enjoy the abundance of activities and entertainment right at the resort, and take advantage of exclusive privileges at the Universal Orlando® theme park.

Located in Universal Studios Florida, Loews Royal Pacific Resort couldn't be any more convenient - just 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

See below (under Hotel Reservations) for booking a room.

Target Audience

Vascular and general surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, phlebologists, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, vascular nurse practitioners, technicians, technologists and other medical professionals who are currently treating venous disease.

Venous thromboembolism and chronic venous insufficiency continue to be associated with high mortality and major morbidity in the United States.  Most often the root cause of these devastating diseases can be prevented with appropriate awareness, proper diagnosis and treatment.

Preliminary Program

The preliminary program is now available for the 24th Annual Meeting.  Please Note: Program details are subject to change.  To view the preliminary brochure, click here.

CME Information

The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  An additional 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ will be available for the Sumner Summit (which is by separate subscription).

Registration

Registration for the 24th Annual Meeting is now open.  Receive immediate confirmation by registering online. Please Note: AVF members should use the email address the AVF has on file when registering online.  You may also complete the Meeting
Registration Form located in the back of the preliminary brochure and fax or mail as directed.

Early Bird Deadline:                   Thursday, December 15, 2011
Pre-Registration Deadline:       Wednesday, January 25, 2012

All registrations received after Wednesday, January 25th will be subject to the onsite rates.

Hotel Reservations

On behalf of our meeting attendees, a special rate has been secured over the dates of the meeting of $225.00 (single or double occupancy).  Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable state and local taxes at the time of the meeting (currently 12.5%).  All reservations must be received no later than Monday, January 16, 2012.  After this deadline, or once the AVF block of rooms has sold out, the group rate cannot be guaranteed.  Please Note: The AVF room block typically sells out prior to the posted deadline. 

To make a reservation, please call the Loews Royal Pacific at 888-430-4999.  Be sure to make the reservation with the Loews Royal Pacific and to mention you are with the American Venous Forum.  Or if you prefer, you can make your hotel reservation online.

Travel

AIRPORT
The Loews Royal Pacific is approximately 15-minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

SHUTTLE
To arrange shuttle transportation from the Orlando International Airport to the Loews Royal Pacific, please call Mears at 800-759-5219 (approximately $19/one way for adults).

TAXI
A taxi ride from the Orlando International Airport to the Loews Royal Pacific is approximately $45/one way (Telephone: 407-423-5566).

Exhibits & Sponsorship

Projected attendance for the 24th Annual Meeting includes more then 350 general surgeons, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals who specialize in venous disease.  The AVF offers unique opportunities to directly support the Annual Meeting.  To see how your company can get valuable exposure, download the 2012 Exhibitor Prospectus.

2012 Exhibitor Prospectus