Dear friends and colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I extend my warmest greetings and invite you to attend the upcoming Asia Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society Congress in Lahore, Pakistan. The congress will be taking place from 10th to 13th of April 2025.

The upcoming Congress will emphasize the solid scientific foundations established in previous Asia Pacific Congresses, with a range of special themes covering various aspects of cardiac care, including cardiac surgery (both congenital and valvular), interventional cardiac catheterization, imaging techniques such as Echo, CT, and MRI, arrhythmias, adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, acquired heart disease, and preventive cardiology. There will be a special focus on Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) as they are significant health problems, particularly in low-income countries, where they remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among young people.

Bringing together an array of experts such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, geneticists, molecular scientists, interventionists, and pediatric and adult cardiologists, this Congress represents a major international scientific event for the community, providing an opportunity to review and highlight recent research achievements and technological advancements. Additionally, it has an important public policy objective, seeking to remind our constituencies that children with heart disease should have access to modern medical science. Our vision is to utilize the Congress as a platform to extend cardiac care to underprivileged children particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

Pakistan is a South Asian country with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, and we are proud to host the congress in our beautiful country. The congress is scheduled to be held in the vibrant city of Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan, which is renowned for its historical landmarks, culinary delights, and hospitality. Lahore has a rich history and is home to several historic landmarks, including the Lahore Fort, Museum,  the Badshahi Mosque, and the Shalimar Gardens, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, the city is home to several renowned healthcare institutions, including some of the best pediatric cardiology centers in the country.

The congress will be a premier gathering of esteemed professionals in the field of pediatric cardiology from the Asia Pacific region and beyond, providing a unique opportunity for participants to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate on cutting-edge research in the field of pediatric cardiac care. We hope you will join us in Lahore to be a part of this exciting event and experience the city’s renowned hospitality.

Sincerely,