Dear Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure and honor to invite you to the 11 th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand to be held in Seoul, Korea, from October 31 to November 4 2010, on behalf of the Organizing Committee and Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand. We had been waiting and preparing for this invaluable opportunity for many years to welcome all those involved in hand surgery to Seoul from all over the world. At the start of a new decade, the congress aims to promote scientific development in this challenging field and strengthen our friendship.

The scientific program will provide an opportunity for all participants to exchange the latest information and ideas, encouraging debate on the many issues in hand surgery, with your important contributions of free paper and poster presentations. High standard instructional lectures, symposia, and workshops will be also provided with the contribution of outstanding hand surgeons with their expertise.

Seoul is one of the most fascinating and safest meeting destinations and left a shining impression on the world with its successful staging on the 1988 Summer Olympic and 2002 FIFA World Cup. Excellent facilities and the natural beauty combined with its 5000-year historical heritage will make Seoul an attractive place to visit where the old and new co-exist in harmony. Centuries-old palaces, gates, shrines, gardens and priceless art collections in museums attest to the illustrious past of the city, while the glistening facades of soaring skyscrapers represent its vibrant present. To make your visit to Korea a memorable one, unique cultural tour programs of great sights and sounds with delicious traditional foods are planned for the social programs. The organizing committee and the people of Korea welcome you from the deepest hearts. Join us at the 11 th IFSSH Congress in Seoul in 2010.

Yours sincerely,