37th Congress of the International Society of Hematology

Vancouver &The Canadian Hematology Society

WELCOME YOU TO THE 

September 13‐16, 2018

Our Planning Committee and Members of the Canadian Hematology Society

Dr. Tom Nevill, MD, FRCPCBC Cancer AgencyChair Scientific Program Committee

VancouverDr. Gail Rock, PhD, MD, FRCPExecutive Vice‐PresidentCanadian Hematology SocietyChair, Organizing Committee Ottawa

Toronto

Dr. Aaron Schimmer, MD, FRCPPresidentCanadian Hematology Society

Invite you to Come to Canada

Canadian Hematology Society

• The voice of Canadian Hematology• 450 Members• 945 Hospitals• 17 medical schools• Population: 35.5 x 106

• Education promotion• Support of young clinicians and researchers• Newsletter  “The Microenvironment”• Website  http://canadianhematologysociety.org/

Canadian Apheresis Group 

Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group

Thrombosis Canada

Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors of Canada

Canadian Blood Services

Thalassemia Foundation of Canada

Héma‐Québec Network of Rare Blood Disorders

Answering TTP Foundation

Canadian Association of Apheresis Nurses

atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Canada

National Associations

Provide a Network of Opportunity

ABOUTVANCOUVER

Award Winning Meeting Destination

Best Cityin Canada

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World’s BestConvention

Centre-AIPC

#1 Conference Destination inNorth America

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#1 AirportIn NorthAmerica-Skytrax

Partner with Vancouver

International City

Vancouver Convention CentreISH 2018: September 13-16, 2018Maximum Capacity: 8,000 theatre style 

Outdoor Event Space

Expedited Exhibition Process

11% Higher Attendance

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1 Mile or 1.6 KM30 Minute Walk

Efficient Public Transit

25 MinuteSkyTrain$8.75Airport to Convention Centre

Range of Hotel Accommodation

4 - 5 Diamond$197 - $329

3 Diamond$189 - $199

Budget Hotels$66 -$180

0-15 Minute Walk6,000 rooms15-20 Minute Walk7,200 rooms20-30 Minute Walk7,500 rooms

Vancouver Convention Hotels

CONVENTİONHOTELS

We invite you to come early and stay longer

There is much to do in Beautiful British Columbia

TO SEE AND DO IN TOWN

Cruise Intercoastal Waters From Vancouver to Alaska or Hawaii

Pre & Post Congress Tours:Whistler & Victoria

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Pre & Post Congress Tours:Tofino & Gulf Islands

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