Dear Colleagues and Friends

It is a great honour to assume the presidency of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE), particularly at such an exciting time for our society. We have just concluded ASPIRE 2025 in Singapore—a resounding success with a record number of participants and an exceptionally well-received scientific program. The energy and enthusiasm of our members, partners, and participants has reaffirmed the strength and potential of ASPIRE as a regional leader in reproductive health and ART.

I have been closely associated with ASPIRE for nearly a decade, and it is remarkable to see how far we have come. Our region accounts for over two-thirds of the world’s IVF cycles, and ASPIRE continues to play a critical role in advancing clinical standards, education, and research in reproductive medicine across the Asia Pacific.

As I take on this new role, my vision is rooted in enhancing regional engagement. Our reach and impact must extend beyond our annual congress. Through year-round academic activities—such as webinars, masterclasses, and on-site workshops—we aim to bring ASPIRE’s wealth of knowledge to clinicians, embryologists, and scientists working in diverse settings across the region.

We are also committed to addressing key challenges such as declining fertility rates, limited access to affordable ART in developing countries, and the emotional and psychological toll infertility places on patients. In response, ASPIRE is developing new advocacy efforts to promote awareness and public dialogue, particularly around the need for empathetic, accessible, and evidence-based reproductive care.

In the years ahead, my priority will be to:
• Deepen engagement across all member countries
• Strengthen collaboration with national and global societies
• Support innovation in patient care through education and research
• Foster sustainable partnerships with industry and other stakeholders
• Ensure that the work we do translates into real, measurable impact for patients and professionals alike

I look forward to working closely with our dynamic ASPIRE community and the exceptional board that guides it. With our shared commitment, collective wisdom, and deep expertise, I am confident that we can shape a future for ASPIRE that is impactful, inclusive, and truly transformative for reproductive health across the region.

Dr Haroon Latif 
ASPIRE President