Official letters of invitation, designed to help overcome
administrative difficulties in certain countries, will be sent upon
request after registration is complete, and upon receipt of the appropriate registration payment
from the delegate/attendee. It must be understood that such letters do
not represent a commitment on the part of SLS or the conference to
provide any financial assistance. All expenses incurred with relation
to the conference are the sole responsibility of the delegate/attendee.
Once online registration is completed, delegates/attendees should contact Conferences@SLS.org to issue the letter.
Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the
delegate/attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. A
delegate/attendee who requires an entry visa must allow adequate time
for the application procedure. You should consider beginning the visa
application process 5 months prior to the conference although this
process may take longer in some countries.
If a delegate/attendee visa application is denied by the embassy/consulate, the delegate/attendee may apply to Conferences@SLS.org
for a refund of his/her registration fee. Full proof that the visa
application was denied must be provided prior to the date listed in the
meeting cancellation policy. Refunds will not be considered after that
date. See cancellation policy for the conference you are attending.
Additional visa information is available at www.UnitedsStatesVisas.gov.
This Summit, held every two years, with delegations of leading laparoscopists representing organizations and countries in Europe and the Americas provides a meaningful educational and cultural exchange with thought leaders in minimally invasive surgery. A similar Summit is held on alternate years for Pacific Rim countries. Summits are also open to surgeons in all specialties wishing to learn about current trends. Plan on attending this year’s extraordinary event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA.
