Thank you for submitting your Abstract. Your contribution to our Asia Pacific 2012 Convention is greatly appreciated. Receipt of your Abstract will be acknowledged within 2 weeks. If you haven’t received acknowledgement within that time please contact editor@ibdasiapac.com.au to discuss. The Professional Development Committee will be meeting about the mid August to consider the Abstracts and develop a draft Programme at that stage. You should be notified of the status of your Abstract some time around mid September although this can be affected by a number of factors including the number of submissions that are received. In the 2012 Convention section of the Website there are some Guidelines for Presenters for Papers and Posters and other information. Once again I would like to thank you for your contribution to our Convention and we look forward to welcoming you in March 2012