We are delighted to announce that the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has been presented with the 'Best CNS Booth Award' at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Congress, held in Rome, Italy, from April 10-13, 2025. IOF thanks all 17 CNS members representing 5 regions and 12 countries who showcased their important national work at the CNS village! 

The CNS Village is a dedicated space at the Congress where Committee of National Societies (CNS) member organizations come together to promote their work, foster collaborations, and engage with the global bone health community. 

Among many attractive and engaging booths by the CNS members, the APCO booth stood out for its creativity, engagement, and vibrant showcase of the Asia Pacific region. The Booth celebrated the diversity, collaboration, and innovation of APCO. Designed by Prof. Manju Chandran, APCO Chairperson, and Satpreet Kaur, APCO Project Manager, the booth was brought to life with the support of APCO members who helped with setup and enthusiastically engaged with attendees throughout the 3-day event.

The booth featured: A celebration of the 24 APAC countries/regions represented within APCO; a display of iconic local snacks, offering a taste of the region’s cultural richness; a knowledge corner where participants could test what they knew about APAC countries; and a comprehensive showcase of APCO’s initiatives, tools, and resources related to bone health—ranging from clinical guidance and policy tools to educational materials aimed at improving osteoporosis care across the region. Attendees had the chance to explore ongoing and upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated IOF-APCO Asia Pacific Regional Audit 2023–2024, which will be officially launched at the 9𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in Tokyo, Japan (Dec 11–13, 2025).

View a short video snippet of Prof. Manju Chandran, Chair of APCO, accepting the award: https://lnkd.in/gyB6N3pD

CNS members at the CNS Village 2025

Congratulations APCO!