08:32-08:30 – Opening address by SIOG President – Stuart Lichtman (US)
08:30-08:40 – Scientific programme overview by the Chair of SIOG 2018 Annual Conference – Pierre Soubeyran (FR)
08:40-08:45 – Welcome address by National Host – Johanna Portielje (NL)
08:45-09:00Special address – Pratap Singhasivanon (TH)