Greeting

Dear Distinguished Members of AsVF and Honored Guests,

We are pleased to announce a new format for the Asian Venous Forum (AsVF), designed for all professionals interested in phlebology, especially our colleagues across Asia.

For over 20 years, the annual AsVF meetings have been held in collaboration with the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery, tailored to the unique healthcare environments of our region. This year, we are taking on the exciting challenge of hosting an independent phlebology-focused meeting in Asia.

Thanks to the generous support of former AsVF President Prof. Takehisa Iwai, Japanese Society of Phlebology President Dr. Makoto Mo, and the executive committee—especially current AsVF President Prof. Sriram Narayan—we are able to organize this event in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Phlebology.

Phlebology is undergoing a wave of innovation in both disease management and treatment. It is essential that we refine our knowledge and contribute to the development of new technologies. At the same time, we must address the need for sustainable and accessible treatment options, especially in the context of Asia’s unique challenges, such as limited healthcare budgets and restricted access to medications.

We hope this meeting will foster the exchange of knowledge, enhance clinical practice, and inspire research through vibrant interaction among members.

The venue will be in central Fukushima City, just 90 minutes from Tokyo via direct bullet train. Fukushima offers beautiful natural scenery, fresh air, rich historical sites, delicious cuisine, and relaxing hot springs—experiences that are hard to find in the hustle and bustle of urban life.

We are confident that your time in Fukushima will be both refreshing and enriching, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Asian Venous Forum on July 3rd.

With warm regards,

Tomohiro Ogawa, MD, PhD

Congress Chairman, Asian Venous Forum & Japanese Society of Phlebology in Fukushima Vice President, Asian Venous Forum
Vice President, Japanese Society of Phlebology
Director, Fukushima Daiichi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan