The scientific program will consist of invited lectures, selected oral presentations from submitted abstracts, luncheon seminars, satellite symposia and poster presentations on physiology, pathophysiology, treatments of metastatic and non-metastatic tumor bone diseases and malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.

As in the preceding conferences, the format will be such that maximal time will be allotted for discussions. Three abstracts will be selected to oral presentations in each session according to their subject category. Other submitted abstracts shall be presented and discussed in the form of posters during the Poster Sessions. Approximately 15 posters are selected during the Conference, and presented orally in a plenary "Poster Discussion Session" on the final day. All the presenting authors of posters are advised to bring three slides for short oral presentations in this session. At this session, the posters will be grouped according to their topics. Each topic will be introduced by a short instructional overview, and experts will then lead a critical analysis of the posters. The discussions shall be held in a manner that scientists not entirely familiar with the particular topics will be able to follow the various presentations.
English (Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided)
ORAL SESSIONS:
* All speakers, including those not using slides or video, are requested to report to the Speakers'Room (3rd Fl.) at least 30 minutes before the start of their sessions. Speakers are able to use slides, video, or computer during their presentation; however, two or more mediums may not be used simultaneously. Speakers using computer are recommended to bring their own laptops although the Secretariat will prepare two computers (one for Windows and one for Macintosh).
* Speakers intending to use computer for presentation are asked to rehearse the presentation before the session. Scheduled rehearsal times are before the first session of the day, during coffee breaks, lunch hour, and after the last session of the previous day.
The Secretariat will provide the following equipment for oral presentations:
Slides:
* 35mm single and dual slide projection equipment (carousel-type slide holders) will be provided.
* It is recommended that slides be mounted in plastic frames rather than paper frames.
* Speakers can forward slides from the podium.
* If the same slide is used more than once, the required number of copies should be prepared in advance.
* A slide projector will be available for test runs at the Speakers'Room.
* Speakers are responsible for arranging their slides in the slide holders provided. Prepared slides should be submitted to the Slide & Video Reception in the Speakers'Room.
* Used slides should be collected from the Slide & Video Reception upon completion of the session.
Videos:
* Video projection equipment will be available (VHS, S-VHS / NTSC, PAL, SECAM).
* Please inform the Secretariat if sound equipment will be required.
* Please submit your video after setting it to the desired starting point at the Slide & Video Reception.
Computer:
* Operating systems will be limited to Windows or Macintosh. Please inform the secretariat in advance of the hardware and software that you plan to use.
* Those speakers who will use the Secretariat's computer are asked to inform the Secretariat beforehand.
* Connectors provided will be D-SUB15PIN. Inform the Secretariat of any others connectors required.
* The following monitors will be provided for speakers:
*SXGA 1280 x 1024 *XGA 1024 x 768
*SVGA 800 x 600 *VGA 640 x 480
* Please inform the Secretariat if sound equipment will be required.
Instructions for Chairpersons:
* In order that the Conference run smoothly, it is essential that the sessions finish on time.
* Chairpersons should be seated in front row seats of the session room at least 15 minutes before the start of the session
POSTER SESSIONS
Posters will be displayed at the Gallery on the 2nd floor during the Conference.
SET UP/ REMOVAL TIMES
・ Displays should be set up and removed strictly within the time frames listed below.
Set Up November 16(Fri.) 10:30-11:00
Removal November 18(Sun.) 17:45-18:30
・ Posters not removed during the allocated times will be dismantled by the Secretariat and disposed of.
QUESTION & ANSWER
・ Discussion time has been specifically set aside for the purpose of Q & A.
・ Discussions are not chaired. Poster authors are requested to be in front of their poster boards during the designated discussion time as follows:
Discussion: Odd number posters November 16 (Fri.) 16:15 - 18:00
　 Even number posters November 17 (Sat.) 13:45 - 15:30
PREPARATION OF POSTERS
・ Each poster session author will be provided with a poster board as illustrated below.
・ Poster numbers will be provided by the Secretariat.
・ Each poster session author will be provided with a poster board as illustrated below.
・ The presenting author must prepare for each poster presentation a title (20cm height x 70cm width) including authors'names, affiliations, cities and countries.
・ As posters will have to be read from a distance of 2 meters or more, lettering should be large and legible.
・ The Secretariat will provide authors with thumb tacks to be used in attaching materials to the poster boards. Scotch tape, etc. may not be used.
・ Authors preparing presentation materials will have a maximum of 150cm (height) x 90cm (width) .
POSTER DISCUSSION SESSION
After the Poster Sessions, the Scientific Committee will select abstracts that are to be discussed at the Poster Discussion Session on November 18. All the presenting authors of posters are, therefore, asked to bring four to five slides which concisely summarize the objectives, results and conclusions of the study.
・ 15 selected poster authors are asked to present 4 min. followed by a 4 min. discussion at this session.
Venue: Main Hall 　
Date and Time: November 18 (Sun.) 15:45 - 17:45