Registration Information
We are excited to invite you to participate in the
Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Symposium, being held at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, California on August 9-11, 2024!
Early Bird Registration Rates
Rates will increase after June 7, 2024.
Scholarships for Students
*Opening Soon -
see section below
Attending Controversies & Conversions
Join us Friday, August 9 - Sunday, August 11 at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California. You will experience three, half-day symposiums with unique talks and in-depth discussions surrounding the latest in laser & cosmetic surgery, including ample time to network and connect with colleagues. You will be provided with continental breakfast each morning, as well as a welcome hors d'oeuvres & cocktail reception on Friday evening, lunch on Saturday and opportunities to attend other industry-sponsored meals and functions.
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Scholarships for Residents & Fellows*
Residents and Fellows are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to attend Controversies & Conversations, funded by our wonderful industry supporters. Scholarships can be applied to airfare and hotel room rates. You will need to submit proof of residency/fellowship AND a letter of interest, addressed to the symposium directors, detailing why you want to attend the symposium, how you believe your attendance will be beneficial for your educational growth, what you hope to gain from the meeting, and any other information you wish to note.
Scholarship applications will open in early 2024 - check back soon!
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Cancellations
A full refund will be given provided that written notification of your intent to cancel is received at least three weeks prior to the opening date of the symposium. A processing fee of $150.00 will be charged for all cancellations received after this date. The cost of the meal functions will also be deducted from the refund unless cancellation is received 48 hours in advance of the program. Fees will not be refunded for no-shows.
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​​Inquiries
Inquiries about The Controversies Symposium should be directed to the Controversies Team at Gaffney Events at info@gaffneyevents.com.
Being a novice at Controversies, I really thought it was such a uniquely interesting concept that really worked wonderfully well cutting out the padding and generating great discussion!"
Past Attendee Testimonial
"As always, a pleasure to see all of you again – catching up is an important part of the meeting for me. More important, I always go home with new ideas and thoughts, and I thank you all for continuing to educate me. But most important, thanks to Jeff, Ken, Murad and Rox for being the orchestrators of this great learning opportunity."
- Jason Rivers, MD