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Invitation

The 2008 Organising Committee and the NSW Breast Cancer Institute extend a warm invitation to our colleagues and friends to attend the Leura VI International Breast Cancer Conference to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in the heart of Sydney, Australia from the 18 – 21 September, 2008. We look forward to welcoming you to the ‘Harbour City’ for the 20th Anniversary of this exciting conference!

Reasons to Attend Leura VI

  • An exciting program featuring the latest information in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • A multidisciplinary panel of six high profile international speakers.
  • Disciplines of surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, epidemiology and radiology.
  • Workshops in pathology, radiography and breast care nursing.
  • A memorable social program that offers networking opportunities with the best of the industry.

International Breast Cancer Conference 2008 release (WORD, Size: 65KB)

Leura VI peliminary postcard (PDF, Size: 412KB)

Venue - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC)

The Conference will be held right in the heart of Sydney's central business district at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has recently been voted Australasia's Leading Conference Centre in the annual World Travel Awards for the second year in a row.

The award was presented after a voting campaign by 167,000 travel professionals worldwide and was chosen from among five finalists including centres in Auckland, Cairns, Melbourne and Wellington. This award provides endorsement and recognition to SCEC as being positioned at the forefront to international conference venues.

Host City

Sydney is a dazzling and vibrant cosmopolitan city built around one of the world's most beautiful harbours. Sydney has a wide range of attractions including art galleries, museums, theatres, opera and music as well as parks, gardens, sparkling beaches and the harbourside Taronga Zoo. Sydney's restaurants reflect the multicultural diversity with an exemplary choice in all cuisines. Why not try surfing at our glorious beaches, or sailing on our magnificent harbour. These are only two of the activities that you can pursue while staying in Sydney.

Dining out is a favourite activity in Sydney – the abundance of ingredients and the influences of many cultures make for great choices in style and cost. Sample “Oz cuisine” and taste some of the local wines. Sydney 's cultural scene is vibrant. The Opera House with its graceful sails is home to the Sydney Symphony, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Theatre Company. There are many venues specialising in music from the classics to disco, theatre and film including those from the rising generation of young Australian directors. Sydney looks forward to welcoming you to its shores to experience the endless variety and beauty it has to offer.

For more information on Sydney and its surrounding regions, please visit the following websites:
City of Sydney Official Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Tourism New South Wales: corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney.com.au: www.sydney.com.au