It gives us great pleasure to invite you to ECHOINDIA 2013, the 18th National Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography to be held at Hotel Sheraton, Brigade Gateway, Bangalore from 6th to 8th September 2013 with Pre-Conference CME Workshop on 5th September, 2013.

The conference will feature lectures, symposia, case studies, orations and workshops, with focus on clinical applications in conventional echo to advanced echo. The scientific sessions will be planned to appeal to both the budding as well as the experienced echocardiographer and, also to the clinician. Faculty will include eminent international and national speakers. The extremely popular pre-conference workshop will, as usual, highlight on the practical aspects of performing echocardiography.

The venue is in the heart of the city with and within easy reach by all modes of transport. The month of September sees a pleasant weather in Bangalore with a touch of festivals and holidays. In addition to having an enriching scientific experience at the conference, do utilize this occasion to savour the sights and sounds of Bangalore and visit surrounding areas of your choice within easy reach.

We look forward to seeing you in this bustling city and hope that it will be a memorable experience for you!

Dr S T Yavagal	Dr Ravi Kasliwal	Dr Satish C Govind
President, IAE	President-Elect & Scientific Programme Chair	Organizing Secretary