It is honour to invite you to attend the 6^th ASIAN VACCINE CONGRESS (ASVAC 2017) to be held on 27-29 April 2017 at Concorde Hotel, Singapore.

This bi-annual event features the latest updates and priority topics in vaccinology. It will provide opportunities to network with colleagues from around the world in one of Asia’s most  exciting cities. The philosophy of ASVAC congresses is for our many partners to come together to provide you with an excellent and focused scientific programme.

Under its theme “#YOLO: Let #VaccinesProtect You”, ASVAC 2017 will consist of plenary lectures from global experts and a range of partner symposia covering topics including :

• Updates on the Global Vaccine Action Plan and Polio Eradication
• Access to vaccines and vaccine security
• Choosing and prioritizng vaccines
• Adolescent and maternal immunization
• Vaccines for diarrhea and enteric diseases
• Vaccine development for emerging diseases
• Patient Groups as partners in vaccine advocacy

I hope to see you at ASVAC 2017 in beautiful Singapore!

Tony Nelson
Chair, IPAP Steering Committee