Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great honour to invite you to the 13th National Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists which will be held from February 26 to 28, 2010 at Swabhumi Heritage Park in Kolkata, India.

As always, this three-day meeting will provide opportunities for anaesthesiologists from India and all over the world to meet and discuss both current and future issues relating to cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia.

We will be deeply honoured if you join us for the meeting and share your research and exchange views with the eminent national and international faculty.

Swabhumi (My Land) Heritage Plaza, the meeting venue is located in the heart of the city and serves as an ideal base for business, leisure or sightseeing. In this theme park, you can take a refreshing break from the scientific proceedings to experience the arts, crafts, heritage and culture from various regions of the country with a focus on Bengal.

The pleasant February winter in Kolkata provides an excellent opportunity for a delightful pre- or post-conference tour to experience the city and other parts of Eastern India.

We look forward to see you all in IACTA 2010.