Arrangements in case of Typhoon or Rainstorms

Nov 3 Session Arrangement:
•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is hoisted until Nov 3 6:00 AM, the morning sessions of the congress will be cancelled.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is cancelled between Nov 3 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the afternoon sessions of the congress will be resumed.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is hoisted until Nov 3 12:00 PM, the afternoon sessions of the congress will be cancelled.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is cancelled between Nov 3 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Congress Banquet will go on as planned.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is hoisted until Nov 3 4:00 PM, the Congress Banquet will be cancelled.

*If the morning sessions of the congress are cancelled, only the Award Paper Session and Award Poster Session will be rescheduled to morning of Nov 4. Please check the official website (
http://hkoa.org/HKOA38/) for latest update.

Nov 4 Session Arrangement:
•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is hoisted until Nov 4 6:00 AM, the morning sessions of the congress will be cancelled.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is cancelled between Nov 4 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the afternoon sessions of the congress will be resumed.

•       If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rain Warning is hoisted until Nov 4 12:00 PM, the afternoon sessions of the congress will be cancelled.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the congress secretariat at
congress@hkoa.org, or by phone at +852 2115 8783.