Dear AORC and IGSRV Members,

The Organising Committee is thrilled and cannot wait to invite you and yours again to reunite and meet in person this September in Hong Kong for the 23^rd ICRAV. We are delighted to update that all COVID prevention measures have already been lifted in Hong Kong. Travellers can visit all places freely as a matter of course and you can enjoy the full experience of the conference without any restrictions as in the past.

Call for abstracts

We would like to friendly remind you that the deadline of abstract submission and application of young scientist awards (YSA) and travel grants (TG) by 31 March 2023 is fast approaching. Instructions for abstract submission are available on the ICRAV website. Your contribution is highly encouraged and early submission will be very much appreciated to assist us with the planning and organisation of the scientific programme.

Confirmed featured speakers

We have great honour to announce that renowned experts in the field have confirmed their attendance to present as featured speakers of the 23^rd ICRAV (see accompanying page). With a fantastic line-up of speakers and engaging sessions, we are confident that this conference will provide valuable insights and knowledge-sharing opportunities that will benefit all attendees.

Website, on-line registration and accommodation booking

The latest release now shows the preliminary scientific programme as well as pre-ICRAV workshops, YSA, TG, sponsors and travellers information. On-line registration and accommodation booking are also available. Please remember to register before 30 June 2023 to enjoy the early-bird registration discount and book the guest room of the Kerry Hotel with the special rate while supplies last!

Special Issue of Drug Testing and Analysis

The Organising Committee is also pleased to announce that a special issue associated with the 23^rd ICRAV will be published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis after the publication of the Conference Proceedings. Click here for further details.

Dear colleagues, we cannot wait to see you in person to make this event a memorable one. We thank for your continual support and would like to extend our warm welcome to you, your family and colleagues attending the 23^rd ICRAV in Hong Kong.

Kind regards,

Emmie Ho

Chair of the 23^rd ICRAV Organising Committee