Ingest the best.

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Joint Canadian Digestive Diseases Week™ and Canadian Liver Meeting Conference 2023, taking place February 28 - March 5, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This year, the Conference will be a joint effort between the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, as well as their affiliates the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C, Canadian NASH Network, and Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses. This means that attendees will be able to engage with content from two distinct conferences – CDDW™ and CLM – as well as exceptional Symposia and other programming at the same time and under a single roof. We’re also so excited about the numerous opportunities for delegates from across the GI and hepatology communities to come together for shared networking and social events as part of the collaborative Conference.

This newly re-imagined Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2023 will be the premiere meeting for all members of the Canadian gastroenterology and hepatology communities including trainees, nurses and researchers with an interest in liver and GI.

Posters and trainee involvement are the cornerstone to the meeting, providing the latest research in gastroenterology and hepatology from across Canada. The Conference will showcase more than 400 abstracts and three days of lectures on the latest advances in research, medicine, and technology. The Conference also provides an opportunity for professionals in the field to discuss the medical, technological, ethical, regulatory and legal issues facing the profession today.

The Canadian perspective on liver and gastrointestinal disease research is necessary to address clinical practice concerns unique to Canada’s demographics, geography, and epidemiological trends; this must include specific attention to priority populations including Indigenous peoples. Our program will provide this Canadian perspective on liver and gastroenterology, stressing our combined ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Highlights of the 2023 Conference will include the high-profile plenary presentations, small group discussions, the return of hands-on sessions as well as the new Mentorship Café. As well, our newly branded Presidents’ Gala is a natural opportunity to enjoy an evening of networking, fun and entertainment.

Whether one works in patient care, research, education, administration, or the broader industry in general, our program offers something for everyone!

ECR in General

• The ECR is an international meeting and one of the leading events in radiology.
• The ECR is one of the largest medical meetings in Europe and the second-largest radiological meeting in the world.
• ECR attendees span all areas of the radiology arena including: radiology professionals, radiographers, physicists, industry representatives, and press reporters for both the medical and consumer press.
• The next ECR will take place onsite & online in Vienna on March 1-5, 2023, further information can be found below.

Dear Friends,

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 18th Congress of ECCO that will take place in Copenhagen on March 1-4, 2023.

The past two years showed us that the IBD community remains together despite the circumstances that only allowed us to meet digitally, and we all look very much forward to gather again and to have the real interaction that we have always enjoyed so much. The Bella Center in Copenhagen will host the ECCO family for what I believe will be a very special congress for us all.

We will have a fascinating Scientific Programme revolving around the theme “Sequencing in IBD” held by the best professionals in the field of IBD and gastroenterology.

In parallel, the 15 courses included in our well-known and very demanded Educational Programme will offer again a unique learning experience to the participants.

The online version of the congress will be available through our virtual platform during and after the congress days for those who cannot travel or missed a presentation. Additionally, our delegates will be constantly up-to-date about what’s going on by using the ECCO IBD App.

Finally, and after three years of virtual meetings, face to face discussions in the congress venue will take place again. You will also have the chance to stop by the ECCO booth and find out about the latest initiatives, visit the Poster Exhibition and read about the brilliant work of many colleagues and walk around the Industry Exhibition. And yes, we can also promise some entertainment… you won’t be disappointed!

Check out the ECCO 2023 Congress website and don’t miss the dates to register!

See you soon! 

Welcome to Antwerp!
Welcome to Perio Master Clinic 2023!

Dear colleague, 

On behalf of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), its 37 affiliated national perio societies and our 16,000+ oral health professionals I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you to attend Perio Master Clinic 2023, our triennial conference addressed to dental clinicians, which will take place in Antwerp, Belgium on 3-4 March 2023 on the following topic:

The Perio-Ortho Synergy

The philosophy of the Perio Master Clinic is to improve the skills and vision of clinicians with the latest and most effective clinical techniques based on sound scientific principles in periodontology, implant and orthodontic dentistry. Speakers and delegates will focus on advanced techniques from a practical, useful point of view this fifth edition of Perio Master Clinic.

Our programme will focus on a multidisciplinary combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment approach, workshops on the day preceding the conference’s regular sessions will be organized given the success of these hands-on workshops during the last Perio Master Clinic in Dublin 2020. The workshops create an opportunity for sponsorship in the area of equipment, hand instrumentation and biomaterials. 

Our scientific programme has confirmed an outstanding list of speakers from Europe, the US and Latin America, all leading experts in their field, so the delegates will definitely feel highly motivated aiming for a predictable, aesthetic and long-lasting treatment outcome in complex patients.  

We very much look forward to welcoming you on the occasion of this unique conference. 

Peter Garmyn
Conference Chair

Virginie Monnet-Corti
Scientific Chair

ACC.23 Together With the World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.23/WCC) is scheduled to take place March 4 – 6, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

The American College of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation are strategically aligned in the goal to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease worldwide. In planning ACC.23/WCC, the ACC and WHF will work together to incorporate ideas about global health content into the overarching meeting program to bring awareness of the vital work needed in global health advocacy, including the UN’s goal to reduce premature death from noncommunicable diseases by 25 percent by 2025.

The APS March Meeting brings together physics professionals and students from around the world to showcase their work, connect with others in their areas of expertise, and discover groundbreaking physics research.

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge through the scientific sessions, advance your career at the job fair, or network with others promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in physics, the March Meeting has something for everyone in the physics community.

Two March Meeting Experiences

New for 2023, participants can choose in-person attendance, with their registration also including access to the virtual meeting, or online attendance through a reimagined virtual experience. Scientific research presented at the meeting will now have an even greater reach and impact on the physics community.

Climate change is a rapidly developing public health crisis with significant implications for digestive health and disease. Physicians, nurses, and all health care providers involved in digestive care, need to understand the challenge we face. In order to increase awareness and educate health providers WGO is broadcasting a series of nine interactive Webinars for one hour each, occurring every two weeks from March until June.

The Congress

EAU23: The 38th Annual EAU Congress

For our 38th Annual Congress we are returning to Italy’s fashion capital after previous successful editions in 2008 and most recently in 2013. EAU23, to be held on 10-13 March, 2023 also marks a return to a spring congress after three consecutive summer editions.

The four-day scientific programme includes live surgery, state-of-the-art lectures, case discussions and debates. Thousands of abstracts are submitted each year by emerging scientists and the EAU offers hundreds of them a chance to present their research. The Annual Congress is also an opportunity for young urologists to attend educational courses by the European School of Urology, and to hone their surgical skills through a variety of hands-on-training workshops.

EAU23 will feature a vast Exhibition where pharmaceutical and technology companies can showcase their latest products. For this edition, we are also including patient and nursing speakers to the programme, emphasising the multidisciplinary nature of urology.

Together, we can make EAU23 in Milan a triumph for urological healthcare. We look forward to hearing from you!

Chris Chapple
EAU Secretary General

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the joint 21st European Congress of Internal Medicine, (ECIM) and the 12th International Congress of Internal Medicine, (ICIM) to take place at the Megaron Conference Centre in Athens from 15 – 18 March 2023.
The annual meeting of ECIM 2023 and the 12th ICIM is the largest platform for internists to exchange knowledge and experience within Europe but also with colleagues from other parts of the world.
This year our main theme is “Internal Medicine – A Bridge Between Health and Disease” focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.
ECIM 2023 and the 12th ICIM offer four-day programme built around excellent educational sessions and cutting-edge lectures given by experts in Internal Medicine that will guarantee a memorable congress, enabling the audience to actively participate in the debates with a prominent scientific faculty in the latest updates in Internal Medicine. The scientific program will also provide the young -and not only- colleagues with a great opportunity to present their work, research and clinical experience through oral presentations and posters covering all the fields of Internal Medicine.

The congress will give the opportunity to reconnect and share all the exiting work that is being developed within our Internal Medicine community and will offer the amazing chance to meet colleagues and friends, to be inspired and inspire others. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of this important scientific event while enjoying a magnificent stay in the historical capital of Europe.

On behalf of all involved, we welcome you to the 21st European Congress of Internal Medicine, ECIM and the 12th International Congress of Internal Medicine, ICIM and look forward to seeing you in March 2023, in Athens.

Welcome to Athens, the capital of Greece and the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and philosophy of western civilisation.

Dr. Dror Dicker, MD, FEFIM, FACP                       Prof. George Dalekos, MD, PHD, FEFIM
EFIM President                                                       President 12th ICIM

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En 2023 :

- la thématique sera l'Activité physique  ;

- le pays invité francophone sera la Suisse représentée par la SSG, Société Suisse de Gastroentérologie ;

- la société savante européenne sera l’ESNM, European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.

European Breast Cancer Conferences (EBCC) provides a unique multidisciplinary setting for all professionals with a common interest in breast cancer to navigate, discuss, inform and educate themselves about this evolving disease landscape; to debate and deliberate about new data and developments; and to establish what it means for patient treatment and care.

Promote Interdisciplinarity and Learn from Each Other

As this interdisciplinary meeting format was great success in 2019 and 2021 we aim to exchange experience in immune-mediated diseases again in March 2023.
The conference is organized by the Divisions Rheumatology, Dermatology as well as Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Lausanne University Hospital. In the upcoming edition we will also invite speakers from the Division of Pneumology to contribute to an exciting program.
The aim of the Common Ground Meeting is to advance the care of patients with diseases such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, spondylarthritis, chronic hepatitis, nephritis, interstitial lung disease etc..
Since these patients are usually cared by several disciplines, a scientific exchange is extremely important to identify common clinical challenges and upcoming treatments.
Again, we are putting together an exciting program with lectures from leading experts in Switzerland and Europe. There will be plenary sessions with chairs from each specialty and extra time for discussions and networking.

We would be delighted to welcoming you at the Aqauatis Hotel in Lausanne on March 23, 2023.

Prof. Thomas Hügle, Division of Rheumatology
Prof. Michel Gilliet, Division of Dermatology
Prof. Darius Moradpour, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

CT colonography is a noninvasive examination of the entire colon for the detection of colorectal neoplasia. Dedicated training in performing and analyzing the examination is vital for successfully implementing CTC in clinical practice.

This CME-accredited on-line workshop features an international expert faculty of speakers who will provide a comprehensive coverage of all relevant aspects of CT colonography in a new interactive teaching format.

The clinical relevance of colorectal adenomas and cancers as well as the role of CTC in colorectal cancer screening will be discussed. Technical aspects with regards to patient preparation, scanning protocols, and image interpretation strategies will be presented in a practical format. A wide range of colorectal pathologies as well as pitfalls seen at CT colonography will be interactively discussed and recommendations for reporting will be given.

The course format will include state-of-the-art didactic lectures, interactive case-based discussions, and Q & A sessions.

ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

Friday, 24 March - Sunday, 26 March 2023

Marseille - France

Your ACVC congress is back – and even better! ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023 will take place in Marseille (France). Join us there and reunite with your acute cardiovascular care community! Together, in person, for the first time in three years. Save the dates in your agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing on the latest science for our practice.

Combining science, education, and networking opportunities in one outstanding annual event: the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN).  This not-to-be-missed yearly event allows you to contribute to scientific debate, share your knowledge, and develop informal networks to advance global kidney health, beginning with the expertise you take home to your region.

All congress activities, including the full Scientific Program, social and networking events will be hosted in-person in Bangkok. The Scientific Program and e-Posters will also be accessible online, via livestream and on-demand.

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Combining science, education, and networking opportunities in one outstanding annual event: the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN).  This not-to-be-missed yearly event allows you to contribute to scientific debate, share your knowledge, and develop informal networks to advance global kidney health, beginning with the expertise you take home to your region.

All congress activities, including the full Scientific Program, social and networking events will be hosted in-person in Bangkok. The Scientific Program and e-Posters will also be accessible online, via livestream and on-demand.

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Korean Society of Gastroenterology (KSG), we would like to cordially invite you to the Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium 2023, which will be held from April 8 to 9, 2023 as a hybrid event.

Since its establishment in 1991, SIDDS has served as an international hub for academic exchanges in the field of gastroenterology. Last year, SIDDS successfully celebrated its 30th Anniversary, drawing more than 2,000 attendees from 18 countries.

The symposium will be held under the theme of “New Insights and Vision for Gastroenterologists: Innovative Technology and Scientific Inspirations”. We believe that the Annual Congress of the SIDDS will bring scientific and quality innovations as well as further advancements to the research of gastroenterology. The SIDDS 2023 will allow to attend in-person as well as online participation. Therefore, we expect this upcoming congress to be a venue for sharing our most recent discoveries, active discussions and cooperation.

In addition, we will provide opportunities to present as many abstracts as possible and give out a variety of awards and grant programs for all participants.

We look forward to welcoming you at the SIDDS 2023 in Seoul, Korea in April 2023!

Sincerely yours,

As the president of the Organizing Committee of Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium 2023(SIDDS 2023) and the president of The Korean Society of Gastroenterology, it is our great pleasure to announce that the SIDDS 2023 in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Gastroenterology will be held in a hybrid format from April 8 to 9, 2023.

The Organizing Committee of SIDDS 2023 is honored to host the congress and plans to welcome about 2,000 experts from all around the world. For the upcoming SIDDS 2023, we are preparing a highly dynamic and stimulating scientific program.

Title

Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium 2023(SIDDS 2023)

Date

April 8-9, 2023

Venue

Grand Warlkerhill Seoul, Korea (Hybrid congress)

Theme

New Insights and Vision for the Gastroenterologists:
Innovative Technology and Scientific Inspirations

Official Language

English

Associated Society

The Korean Society of Gastroenterlogy

Important Dates

• · Abstract Submission Deadline: February 3, 2023
• · Pre-Registration Deadline: March 10, 2023

SIDDS 2023 Secretariat

MediOffice

• Tel : +82-2-459-8236
• Fax : +82-2-459-8256
• Email: [email protected]

The European Society of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology (ESGAR) and the European Society of Digestive Oncology (ESDO) are organising together a multidisciplinary course on hepatobiliary, pancreatic and gastrointestinal tract neoplasms.
The course aims to provide knowledge on an integrated approach of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In expert lectures and interactive workshops held by a renowned European multidisciplinary faculty, the attendees learn about new imaging methods, the clinically relevant questions and how the answers impact treatment decision making in hepatic, pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancer.

Aims

• To provide knowledge on an integrated approach of imaging in the diagnosis, treatment and management of hepatic, pancreatic and GI neoplasms.
• To understand how information obtained by imaging can be used for clinical decision making, treatment planning and response assessment.
• To learn about new imaging methods, the clinically relevant questions and how the answers impact treatment decision making
• To attend smaller groups workshops simulating multidisciplinary tumour boards.

Target Group

The target group consists of senior residents and specialist involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with hepatic, pancreatic and GI tract neoplasms (such as radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists and radiotherapists), who are interested to learn and improve their knowledge on an optimal approach to multidisciplinary treatment management exploiting the use of imaging.

WELCOME TO ECCMID 2023!

We invite you to the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, which will take place as a hybrid event both online and in Copenhagen, Denmark on 15 - 18 April 2023.

European Digestive Surgery

European Digestive Surgery (EDS) has the aim to foster the practice of digestive surgery through clinical and basic scientific research and postgraduate training. Communication and collaboration are the keys to bringing visceral surgery education and research to the attention of the scientific community, not only in Europe, but worldwide.

The EASL Liver Cancer Summit 2023 will take place in Estoril, Portugal from 20-22 April. 

Liver cancer is a major health problem and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is considered one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is associated with many liver diseases such as Hepatitis B, C and D, excessive alcohol intake, NASH and NAFLD. Recent findings will likely soon transform the way we diagnose liver cancer, screen at risk patients, and treat patients with primary liver cancer. 

The Summit will bring together all stakeholders engaged in tackling liver cancer, including clinicians, researchers, policy and public health specialists, nurses and allied health professionals, patient representatives, and industry professionals.

The programme of the Summit will address important advances in the way we understand the pathogenesis of the two most common primary liver malignancies – hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinoma – and discuss diagnosis and treatment of patients who suffer from these primary liver tumours. 

Join us to:

• explore in depth the most relevant developments and challenges
• enjoy a wide breadth of topics from disease mechanisms to biomarkers and models of care
• explore the latest therapeutic developments
• present research and learn from peers
• participate in panel-based discussions on controversial topics
• learn about current and future clinical management in case-based multidisciplinary approaches
• network with key opinion leaders, and more

Dear Colleagues,

We have the great pleasure to invite you to join us for the 19th European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO) Congress taking place as a on-site meeting with additional virtual access from April 20–22, 2023 in the amazing city of Rome, Italy. The conference provides updated scientific and clinical achievements in a wide spectrum of skin tumors including melanoma, keratinocyte carcinomas and rare malignant neoplasms.

Over 1,000 participants from Europe and around the world are expected to attend. The EADO Congress is the largest conference in dermato-oncology, there are no competing meetings in this field. The world´s leading experts have been invited as speakers and will offer you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive insight into all areas of dermato-oncology.

Rome, also known as The Eternal City, is one of the most attractive cities in the world and well connected by many airlines. The city offers a wealth of historical sites as well as impressive architecture with countless charming squares and fountains. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Important attractions such as the Colosseum, the independent Vatican State as well as the Altar of the Fatherland are world-renowned.

Looking forward to welcoming you online or in Rome in April 2023!

Aims

The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive coverage of all the main liver pathologies that will be presented by means of an integrated multimodality approach. Imaging findings will be analysed on the basis of their pathological correlations.
The format of the workshop will include formal lectures that have been assigned to expert colleagues, able to thoroughly discuss each topic. Moreover, an interactive discussion on real clinical cases will be led - in additional “slots” - by the faculty members who will help to define the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of liver diseases. A specific aim of the workshop is to provide practical suggestions on how to manage the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.

Target group

Radiologists, radiologists in training

Learning Objectives

• To describe the most relevant technological advances of different modalities and contrast media applied to liver imaging.
• To equip delegates with an improved understanding of segmental anatomy of the liver in order to share a standard radiological and surgical terminology.
• To discuss the main liver pathologies based on structured multi-modality orientated lectures and interactive case presentations.
• To understand the imaging features on the basis of pathological correlations.
• To give practical suggestions on the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is looking forward with great excitement to hosting ESGE Days 2023 in the beautiful city of Dublin from April 20 – 22, 2023.

The ESGE Days congresses provide a platform where endoscopy enthusiasts can meet and exchange education, innovation and inspiration at a state-of-the-art meeting. Our aim is for the whole endoscopy team: nurses, residents, fellows, physicians and department heads, to discuss advances in the endoscopy field, contribute to continued learning and share the latest updates.

Welcome message

Dear friends and colleagues,

​I would like to formally invite and welcome you to the 49th Annual Meeting of the EBMT being held in Paris, France from 23-26 April 2023.

Over the last few years, the stem cell transplant and cellular therapy fields have made significant progress. We have seen the introduction of fascinating innovations and the whole treatment paradigm is changing at an accelerated pace. The best way to stay up to date on revolutionary science and research plus the latest advances in the field and to improve patient care is to attend the 49th Annual Meeting of the EBMT in 2023.

This is your opportunity not only to see cutting-edge scientific content related to transplantation and cellular therapy, but also to network with thousands of top healthcare professionals from all over the world.

I encourage you to fully explore the scientific programme and attend other superb parts of the meeting like the 17th Patient, Family and Donor Day and the Nurses Group, Data Management Group and Quality Management Group programmes. 

The Annual Meeting of the EBMT is an event for all. There are even special tracks dedicated to Cell Therapy, Paediatrics, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Transplant Coordinators, Lab Technicians and Trainees. 

I am very much looking forward to seeing friends, colleagues and new faces in attendance and enjoying the most spectacular city of Paris in April of next year – even more so after three consecutive years of virtual meetings. Save the date and I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Prof. Mohamad Mohty
Congress President

For the second year in a row, the DGIM congress is offering international participants an interesting English-language program over all four days of the event. International colleagues have the opportunity to register free of charge for online participation in this select program.

Address: 

RheinMain CongressCenter

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 1

65185 Wiesbaden

Germany

For the second year in a row, the DGIM congress is offering international participants an interesting English-language program over all four days of the event. International colleagues have the opportunity to register free of charge for online participation in this select program.

Address: 

RheinMain CongressCenter

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 1

65185 Wiesbaden

Germany

World congress on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases

After more than 2 years of virtual editions, the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases will take place from May 4 to May 7, 2023 in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain !

The members of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) are developing a very exciting Congress’ scientific programme that will bring together the world’s best in the field of musculoskeletal health and disease.

We really hope to welcome you in Barcelona, Spain and that this Congress will move the field one step forward on all fronts; from new understanding of bone metabolism and pathology, to new strategies and options in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The city of Barcelona offers a most convenient and pleasant setting for international congresses. We hope that you will also take the opportunity to explore its many attractions!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great pleasure to announce and to invite you to attend the 11^th International DIP Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome & Pregnancy: Innovative Approaches in Maternal Offspring Health.

The Symposium will take place May on 4-6, 2023 in Thessaloniki, Greece.

The 11^th DIP Symposium will highlight the progress of pregnancy: from pre-pregnancy, trimester by trimester, to labor, delivery and post-partum care.

Focus will be placed on the prediction and prevention of pregnancy complications – hyperglycemia, hypertension – preeclampsia, preterm birth, NCD’s (Non-Communicable Diseases) and pregnancy, fetal growth and others, as well as the cycle of future NCD’s that begins during the intrauterine life – onto mother and offspring.

The DIP Symposium aims to bring to the forefront matters of invention and innovation in the fields of Maternal, Fetal, Neonatal and Digital Medicine. It will provide further updates and educational needs for healthcare providers in aspects related to their practice of maternal fetal medicine.

This 11^th installment of the DIP Symposium will include a Faculty comprised of renowned professionals and practitioners from all over the world – leaders in Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Basic Science, Nutrition, Midwifery, Diabetes Nurse Educators and many more. It will showcase presentations on the most updated clinical and laboratory revolutions, evidence based and from practical experience.

Since the 1^st meeting, the DIP Symposium has grown tremendously, dealing with over 80 years of knowledge, innovative research and the most up-to-date tools, techniques and integrative approaches. DIP is considered a leading symposium in the field of Maternal and Fetal medicine, presenting data and management protocols to ensure the optimal outcome of pregnancies complicated by diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Founded around 315 BC, it grew into an important trade hub and to this day is still considered one of the most important trade and business hubs in Southeastern Europe. A city rich in history, Thessaloniki houses many museums dealing with many different historical eras. This exciting city, with its rich culture and vibrant nightlife is designated the perfect host for the 11^th DIP Symposium.

Welcome to International Perio Master Clinic 2023

On behalf of EFP and the Mexican Society of Periodontology we would like to extend a warm welcome to you.

The aim of this second edition of International Perio Master Clinic, is to create a global perio conference specifically designed for clinicians, taking place in León, Mexico. The upcoming conference will be extremely relevant to you and to every practitioner eager to update their skills in hard- and soft-tissue aesthetic reconstructions around teeth and implants.

As you know, the stated philosophy of the Perio Master Clinic meetings is to present innovative clinical techniques that are based on sound scientific principles in periodontology and implant dentistry. The programme allows you to improve your own techniques and philosophies in the most challenging area of periodontal and implant therapy: regeneration of hard and soft tissues.

Building on the work of four previous conferences – held in Paris (2014), Malta (2017), Hong Kong (2019) and Dublin (2020), International Perio Master Clinic  will give delegates the opportunity to pitch their level of knowledge and experience against that of leading experts from Europe and the USA and South- and Middle America. Take a look at its outstanding and unique scientific programme and feast your eyes on the list of presenters – all of whom are world-renowned in their fields.

The single-track programme allows the attendee to witness all aspects of regeneration and plastic aesthetic surgery under one roof, with a significant emphasis on clinical cases that will be illustrated by high-quality video presentations followed by challenging discussions on the presented topics. To ensure the best learning experience Perio Master Clinics are limited – so make sure to secure your seat timely.

It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to join us in Léon: Bienvenidos a León, a Perio Master Clinic 2023!

See you in León!

Alejandro Garcia
Conference Chairman

DDW is the most prestigious meeting in the world for GI professionals, providing you an unparalleled opportunity to delve into exciting new developments with leaders in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. We can’t wait to see you May 6-9, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois or online.

The ESSKA Congress is normally held every two years and is the major event in the pan-European calendar.
It brings together the leading players so they can share the latest techniques and research.
ESSKA congresses are famous for their vibrancy.
There are scientific papers, demonstrations of surgical techniques, discussions and debates and workshops, and of course the social gatherings...
The last physical Congress was in Paris and attracted over 3,500 professionals.

ESMO Breast Cancer 2023 will take place as an onsite event in Berlin, Germany, 11-13 May 2023, as well as online, through a dedicated virtual platform. 

Cancer patients and their needs are at the heart of what we do – we are committed to advancing research and integrating it into the clinic to ensure better care for our patients. 

We aim to deliver a comprehensive overview of all the practice-changing new data and to make sure it has a clear roadmap to the clinic.

We count on you to take part and we look forward to welcoming you once again to ESMO Breast Cancer, a multidisciplinary meeting where you will learn how to integrate innovation into your daily practice and improve patient care.

It is my great pleasure to invite you to ESTRO 2023 which will take place from 12 to 16 May in Vienna, Austria.

The ambition of ESTRO to further reinforce radiation oncology as a core partner in multidisciplinary cancer care, and to guarantee accessible and high-value radiation therapy for all cancer patients who need it, is expressed in the society’s vision statement for 2030: ‘Radiation Oncology. Optimal Health for All, Together.’. After a challenging couple of years, it is more important than ever before to gather as a community to connect, share and learn.

The congress theme, From innovation to action, builds on previous topics and focusses on how we translate and implement research into practice.  It will be reflected throughout the programme via state-of-the-art sessions. Along with symposia, debates and teaching lectures, the scientific programme will feature panel discussions and pitch sessions with the aim of increasing interaction between faculty and audience. Joint sessions with partner associations aim to connect delegates with new communities and increase the reach of the ESTRO population. Fostering the development of young radiation oncology professionals remains a top priority for ESTRO and therefore the Young Scientists track will continue to provide educational activities focussed on those in the earlier stages of their careers.

This year we will continue to optimise the contributions from submitted abstracts. The best abstract submitted to each track will be celebrated in the Best Proffered Papers plenary session. Other sessions will showcase the Latest Clinical Trials and Late-breaking Papers. The successful mini-oral sessions will continue, enhancing the visibility of your submitted research, while poster discussion sessions offer you a platform to showcase your work. We will continue to emphasise the interdisciplinarity of the ESTRO scientific programme by calling for abstracts which are of interest to a broad range of disciplines.

Networking with corporate partners is always invaluable. ESTRO 2023 will host Europe’s largest industry exhibition in radiation oncology. It will offer you a unique opportunity to interact with industry leaders and to find out about the latest developments in technology, techniques and oncology products.

We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna.

With warm regards,
 

       Anna Kirby                                                
      ESTRO President
      ESTRO 2023 Chair  

The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is a multi-professional organisation whose aim is to promote the health of children with special attention to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and nutritional status, through knowledge creation, the dissemination of science based information, the promotion of best practice in the delivery of care and the provision of high quality education for paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition professionals in Europe and beyond.

“The 2023 EADV Symposium programme will guide you from practical help for your daily patient care all the way through to cutting edge developments at the forefront of science, and you will meet and share your experiences with specialists and colleagues from around the world who share the same passion for dermatology and venerology. “

Martin Röcken – EADV President

On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Science Committee, we would like to invite you to participate in the 24^th EFORT Congress in Vienna, Austria from 24 to 26 May 2023.

The annual meeting of EFORT is the largest platform for European Orthopaedics to exchange knowledge and experience within Europe but also with colleagues from other parts of the world.

This year our main theme is "Building the Future of Orthopaedics and Traumatology".

By deliberately choosing this broad statement, we wanted on the one hand to be able to cover the breadth of the O&T specialty and on the other, to inspire some stability, if possible, especially in these uncertain times as we strive to find new visions.

The word “stability”, as a magic word in motion analysis and mobility in general, helps us to anchor our professional achievements looking back, for just a little while, and to see the progress made over the years.

At the beginning treatments employed traction techniques, Charnley introduced new approaches for hip replacement and later, internal fixation of fractures through nailing and plating had a direct impact on allowing shorter hospitals stays and faster return to function. Today’s discussions include, besides the scientific perspectives, the aim to be more intermodular and inclusive. 

EFORT brings a network of passionate professionals, all using their experience and knowledge. As orthopaedic surgeons we must have the ability to tackle one of the global issues; how to help the world’s ageing population stay fit and healthy into increasing old age.

However, the growing musculoskeletal burden meets financial restrictions. The workload of nurses and surgeons can lead to burnout, weaknesses of healthcare systems are emerging more and more everywhere.

So how can we maintain clinical progress, transfer of knowledge and the human factors in balance with the needs (and constraints) of our economies?

We are back in the beautiful city of Vienna. Our wish was to develop an inspiring scientific programme and to energise participants through presentations, debates and discussions on these burning issues.

Topics such as 3D before surgery, 3D printing for patient specific implants, robotics, biological implants and technological advances in diagnostic equipment will be at the forefront of this 24th EFORT Annual Congress.

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence belong to the future of our discipline and represent real opportunities for cost effective treatments sustained by expensive technology.

Surgeons, manufacturers and policy makers can contribute in protecting resources so as to fulfill the patients’ expectations, namely the need for treatments with proven long-term benefits.

Come and join us to see where Orthopaedic & Traumatology will stand in the future.

Climate change is a rapidly developing public health crisis with significant implications for digestive health and disease. Physicians, nurses, and all health care providers involved in digestive care, need to understand the challenge we face. In order to increase awareness and educate health providers WGO is broadcasting a series of nine interactive Webinars for one hour each, occurring every two weeks from March until June.

The International Congress on Complications in Interventional Radiology (ICCIR) has become a well-recognised scientific meeting held periodically in Austria since the year 2000. In 2023, it will again be organised under the auspices of the CIRSE Foundation. After a prolonged absence due to the pandemic, we are particularly looking forward to meeting you all again in Poertschach next June to discuss interesting cases helping to increase interventional radiologists’ awareness of possible pitfalls and ability to avoid complications.

ICCIR 2023 will bring together a diverse group of interventional radiologists with varying degrees of experience to discuss challenging matters in a truly unique event that offers the opportunity for professionals to openly and thoroughly discuss cases in a discreet environment. Distinguished faculty presenters will explore carefully selected case reports on a wide range of possible complications, encouraging participants to join them in a collective discussion on how these can be avoided or best managed.

Abstract submission is now open!

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Join fellow oncology professionals at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting – a unique and unparalleled opportunity to connect with one of the largest, most diverse audiences in global cancer care.

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Join more than 40,000 oncology professionals from around the world at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting. Stay up to date on new clinical cancer advances in every area of cancer research, gain real-time insights from world-renowned faculty, and connect with one of the largest, most diverse audiences in global oncology—in person or online.

Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research

“Let us use this Annual Meeting to unequivocally recommit ourselves to patients—our most important partners in cancer care and research. I’m proud that this year’s Annual Meeting theme brings this to the forefront. Better, more equitable and engaged cancer care hinges on forging deeper, more meaningful relationships between oncology clinicians and the people we care for.”—Eric P. Winer, MD, FASCO, 2022-2023 ASCO President 

Why You Should Attend

• Cutting-edge research: more than 2,500 abstract presentations
• Personal stories: a diverse lineup of ASCO Voices that will showcase a variety of personal narratives and perspectives from the oncology community that illustrate the compassionate side of cancer care
• Practice-changing science: state-of-the-art tools, standards, and models for quality care
• Professional development: career resources and mentorship opportunities
• Oncology community: in-person relationship-building opportunities and online discussions with thought leaders, industry experts, and peers
• Versatile, interactive experience: livestreaming of oral abstract sessions, poster walks, Q&A, exhibits, and more
• Take-home resources: meeting materials, downloadable slides, and continuing education

The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) (en francais L’Union Européenne des Médecins Specialistes - UEMS) was founded in 1958, one year after the European Economic Community (EEC).  It is the official representative body of all Medical Specialists to the European Commission.  The EUMS is composed of working medical specialists who are delegated by the professional bodies of their own countries.  The organization consists of an Executive Committee and 37 specialist sections, one for every specialty recognized in at least one-third of the member countries.  Some specialties, who are not entitled to create their own Section, are associated with another specialty Section.  The UEMS has contacts with the European Commission, the Advisory Committee for Medical Training and the Permanent Committee.
The UEMS has no funding from the EU and relies on the receipt of fees from the professional bodies of its member countries.

Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. With a history of over 8000 international participants from more than 100 countries and over 130 exhibitors, Euroanaesthesia is truly an outstanding international platform to enhance knowledge, review innovative techniques, learn on our guidelines, and communicate, collaborate and network with a large international audience.

This year, Euroanaesthesia will be a hybrid congress, scheduled to be held from 03 June 2023 – 05 June 2023. So there will be the option of attending in person in Glasgow, Scotland or joining us online for the virtual event. Wherever you are, and whatever your needs, we have the solution and are excited to welcome you to this year’s congress!

Following an outstanding 83^rd EAGE Annual Conference in Madrid it is a pleasure to invite EAGE members and all those with an interest in the future of geoscience and engineering to participate in next year’s annual event, to be held in Vienna at the ‘Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center’.

The theme of this coming Annual is ‘Securing a sustainable future together’. It recognizes the challenges and turmoil we face in the world today. That’s why our focus will be on the key issues of energy security and independence, a sustainable energy transition and how we all need to adapt our traditional ways of working and cooperation to address this uncertain future.

With these topics heading our new Strategic Programme, the conference will as usual showcase how the latest geophysical, geological, and engineering research, ideas and case studies have a vital contribution to make in the quest for solutions. We hope to build on the high-quality Technical Programme delivered in Madrid and continue the discussion on increasingly relevant issues going forward such as decision quality and analysis, digitalization, partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Many of the best-attended technical sessions in Madrid covered the low carbon business areas e.g., CCS, CCUS, H₂ storage, geothermal. We intend to explore further these themes to include discussion on transferable skills and re-training/educating.

Wir sehen uns in ... Sevilla 2023

Die Spanische Gesellschaft für Verdauungspathologie (SEPD) wird ihren SEPD-KONGRESS VOM 8. BIS 10. JUNI 2023 IN SEVILLA abhalten. Wir arbeiten daran, Ihnen ein aktuelles und vollständiges wissenschaftliches Programm in den verschiedenen Bereichen unseres Fachgebiets anzubieten, darunter Erkrankungen des Verdauungstrakts, der Bauchspeicheldrüse und der Leber sowie Verdauungsendoskopie, Motilität und Ultraschall. Wir möchten, dass unser Kongress weiterhin der zentrale Treffpunkt für alle Spezialisten des Verdauungssystems ist. Wir alle machen den SEPD-Kongress und Ihre Teilnahme ist unerlässlich, damit er das Referenzforum für unser Fachgebiet ist und eine bereichernde berufliche und persönliche Erfahrung darstellt. Wir ermutigen Sie, die Forschungsergebnisse Ihrer Gruppen einzusenden und sich aktiv an den akkreditierten Weiterbildungen zu beteiligen. Speichern Sie das Datum in Ihrem Kalender. „Ihre Gesellschaft,

Ihr Kongress“ erwartet Sie 2023 in Sevilla.

Dear colleagues, dear friends,

It is a great honour for me as Meeting President of ESGAR 2023 and President of the Spanish Society of Radiology to welcome you to Valencia. It is the second time that our city hosts an ESGAR meeting after 2009. In 2023 the 34^th ESGAR Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course will be held at the Valencia Conference Center.

The ESGAR 2023 Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course and its faculty of experts will provide participants not only with an in-depth overview of gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology but it will also give an insight into cutting-edge technology in topics such as rectal cancer, IBD, HCC, liver cirrhosis, AI in abdominal radiology, elastography and screening strategy in abdominal conditions.

The Postgraduate course, titled “Fire in the Abdomen”, will focus on the inflammatory conditions that involve the abdomen. Educational activities will include Lecture Sessions, ESGAR tutorials, School of ESGAR, Cases of the Day and Nick Gourtsoyiannis’ Foundation Courses on rad-path correlation.

The venue that was built by the famous British architect, Sir Norman Foster, was awarded twice as the World Best Congress Venue. It is very well connected with the International Airport of Valencia and to Madrid via the highspeed train (Valencia-Madrid in only 1h:38 min!). The area surrounding the venue is well-equipped with hotels in walking distance and is connected by metro, taxi and busses to the city centre.

Valencia is a welcoming city, always ready to open its arms to people from abroad. In the past 20 years, Valencia, has become one of the most touristic destinations for Europeans, Asians and Americans due to the good weather, the city safety and the warm and open nature of the valencianos. We are a joyful and happy people who like living outdoors, celebrating the sharing of food and drinks and street parties (especially with fireworks). In other words, you will feel really welcome among us.

The 34^th ESGAR Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course is approaching really fast, and we hope to meet and welcome you in Valencia in 2023!

Prof.Dr. Asunción Torregrosa Andrés
ESGAR 2023 Meeting President

EHA2023 Hybrid Congress

EHA is excited to welcome you live in Frankfurt, Germany and online on the Congress platform from June 8-11, and to meet once more exclusively on the Congress platform during the virtual days from June 14-16, 2023. Our board members, faculty, partners, sponsors, and support teams are already working at full steam on the preparations for the EHA2023 Congress.

A few words from Prof Elizabeth Macintyre, EHA President:

On behalf of the EHA Board, I would like to invite you to join us live in Frankfurt, Germany for the upcoming EHA2023 Congress. We look forward to meeting in person, sharing knowledge, and discussing the latest advances in hematology. The success of the Congress depends on your support and contributions and I take this opportunity to invite you to become an EHA member and join our vibrant community. This year, we have the opportunity to become a member while registering for the Congress. I really hope you will join us in-person and be part of the EHA2023 Congress. Mark your calendar for the redesigned Opening Ceremony, on Friday, June 9 at 11:30 in the plenary room.

A few words from Prof Konstanze Döhner, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee (SPC) EHA2023 Hybrid Congress:

As Chair of the SPC EHA2023, I am very much looking forward to meeting you at out EHA2023 Hybrid Congress in Frankfurt, Germany. Together with the Scientific Program Committee, we are in the midst of preparing exciting programs for the Plenary Sessions, Education Sessions, Science-in-Focus and Hematology-in-Focus sessions, Oral sessions, Joint Symposia and more. The EHA2023 Congress will offer you a broad spectrum of various scientific topics, clinical and basic research, covering benign and malignant hematology. In addition, we are also creating a highly interesting program for the virtual days that we hope, you will participate in from June 14-16 on the Congress platform. One of the many highlights is the Poster Session on Friday June 9 at 18:00 bringing together clinicians, researchers and other stakeholders involved in hematology to take part in spirited discussions and debates on the latest data hematology research has to offer. We also hope to see you engaged on the Congress platform which will be available until August 15. See you soon in Frankfurt!

The ERA Annual Congress aims to share knowledge to improve disease prevention further, and the quality of life of patients, by providing an update on the clinical assessment and treatments of renal diseases.

The event also features educational sessions organized by the CME (Continuing Medical Education) Committee and hands-on courses scheduled on the first day of the Congress.

The 60th ERA Congress will offer a clearly structured scientific programme, combining the presentation of cutting-edge research with a broad view of the currently most relevant fields in the prevention, detection, and treatment of kidney disease.

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen,
im Namen der wissenschaftlichen Leitung möchten wir Sie herzlich zu einem intensiven interdisziplinären und wissenschaftlichen Austausch beim GI-Oncology 2023 einladen, das jetzt zum zweiten Mal im RheinMain CongressCenter stattfinden wird. Im Fokus der Veranstaltung liegen wie bisher die Bewertung neuer Therapiekonzepte und – verfahren und die Diskussion neuer Perspektiven für Diagnostik und Biomarker bei gastrointestinalen Tumoren. Die Sessions sind wie gewohnt organbezogen mit einem klaren Fokus auf inter- und multidisziplinäre Diagnostik und Therapie. Natürlich werden auch „Tumor-agnostische“ Konzepte eine Rolle spielen.
Natürlich möchten wir ihnen auch wieder neueste Studienergebnisse aus dem gesamten Spektrum der gastrointestinalen Onkologie präsentieren und in die klinische Praxis einordnen. Im Programm finden Sie daher auch wieder einen Onkologie-„Hotspot“, in dem neue
Informationen aus aktuellen Kongressen pointiert dargestellt werden.

Following the success of BSG LIVE’22, the BSG’s first face-to-face annual meeting in three years, BSG LIVE will return in 2023 at the ACC, Liverpool. Join us as we unite the gastroenterology & hepatology community under one roof over for four days of connecting with new & old colleagues, learning about the latest research and industry developments and from prestigious expert speakers, and growing professionally and together – as a society, as colleagues, and as friends.

Congress Theme:

The future belongs to the next generation

Dear friends and dear colleagues,

It is my privilege and honour to introduce the 31st International EAES congress, to be held in Roma in June 2023, incorporating the XXI SICE national congress. (Società italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica…….).

In recent, unlucky times, interfacing with colleagues and friends happened through a virtual modality.

Now, we are back to the possibility of meeting in person, seeing and speaking with each other, renovating friendships, creating new personal links.

And this will happen in Roma, the city where all roads bring people from all over Europe and the World since millennia!

The congress, themed “The future belongs to the next generation”, aims to give our brilliant and enthusiastic young surgeons, space and opportunity to update, and be updated, on a wide field of minimally invasive and endoscopic cutting-edge technologies, new procedures and techniques, protocols and more.

To this end, the congress will represent a valuable platform to interact with first-class scientists through discussions, “meet the expert” opportunities and master classes and hands-on courses.

The leading role of EAES in innovation and education has been consolidated through decades and based on solid ground: Roma2023 will undoubtedly confirm and reinforce this position in the surgical arena.

We look forward to welcoming you in ROMA!

Prof. Nicola Di Lorenzo
EAES 2023 Congress President

Get ready for everything you need to know about the liver in 2023 and beyond! Hepatology is diverse and so is the programme at the EASL Congress 2023.

We don’t just talk about science. We bring together different specialities, all levels of expertise and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care and community outcomes. EASL 2023 has got you covered.   

Founded in 1969, the ISTH is the leading worldwide not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to thrombosis and hemostasis. The ISTH boasts more than 7,000 clinicians, researchers and educators working together to improve the lives of patients in more than 100 countries around the world.

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Among its highly regarded activities and initiatives are education and standardization programs, clinical guidance and practice guidelines, research activities, meetings and congresses, peer-reviewed publications, expert committees and World Thrombosis Day on October 13.

On behalf of the local organizing committee it is our great pleasure to invite you to join us in wonderful Copenhagen from 25 to 28 June 2023 for the 39th Annual Meeting of ESHRE.

After a successful and much welcomed post-lockdown meeting in Milan 2022 we hope to repeat the success by offering you a warm, friendly and exciting setting in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in what is probably the best month of the year to visit our country. The days are long, the light is exceptional and the air is warm (we hope!).

The meeting will see a return to the Bella Centre, the location of our last meeting in Copenhagen, situated close to the airport and to the city centre, all connected by our clean, safe and quick metro system, voted the best in the world. For those of you interested in alternative ways of transport, there are bicycles to rent and safe and wide bike paths throughout the city. Did we mention Copenhagen has been voted the best city for cycling in the world?

Should you feel tempted to stay for an extra couple of days, Copenhagen has some of the best restaurants in the world, canals and beaches offering clean water and a possibility to go swimming, and a vibrant and international cultural scene with ample opportunity to catch an outdoor jazz concert while enjoying a cold beer or a quiet, classical concert in the beautiful Tivoli Gardens.

We are excited to welcome you to Copenhagen for 4 days of cutting edge science, inspirational speakers and unrivalled networking opportunities. Welcome to the 39th Annual Meeting of ESHRE!

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Anja Pinborg and Kirsten Tryde Macklon

We extend a warm invitation for you to join the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club, which will be held in Alpbach, Tyrol, Austrial. This will be the first face-to-face meeting in four years.

This event is organized jointly with the Japanese Pancreatic Society and in collaboration wiht the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). 

We hope to see you there!

The EPC was founded in 1965, with the aim of bringing together basic scientists and clinicians in an informal atmosphere to promote friendship and research collaboration. Since then, the EPC has grown to become a major professional platform with several hundred members that has supported and served pancreatologists in Europe for more than 50 years. 

More Information will follow

Connect with the European control community.

Immerse yourself in the field of automatic control and engage with academics and industry professionals at the 21st European Control Conference (ECC) from the 13th to the 16th of June 2023 in Bucharest, Romania:

• Learn about the latest research in systems and control from internationally renowned experts in the field.
• Network with colleagues from across Europe and around the world.
• Win prestigious prizes such as Best Student Paper Award, European Systems & Control PhD Thesis Award and the European Control Award

As a top conference on control in Europe, ECC benefits from high quality papers. The top ranked papers are published in the European Journal of Control. All proceedings are included in IEEE Xplore digital library and also on the ISI Web of Science.

ECC will be organized in person, but the virtual option will be also available.

EASL-ERN School: Diagnostic and treatment challenges in “difficult-to-manage” patients with autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis

Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) including their variants, encompass a wide spectrum of liver diseases with diverse pathophysiology, clinical presentation (or characteristics), management and prognosis. Aims of this course are to (1) recognize red flags for the diagnosis of AIH and PBC, (2) apply diagnostic techniques according to clinical indications, (3) correctly interpret available clinical, laboratory and histological data, (4) provide an overview of the new therapeutic armamentarium, and (5) provide guidance on diagnosis and treatment options in difficult to manage patients. The course directors and the faculty members are well known physicians in the field and have the experience to achieve the abovementioned aims.   

School Organisers:  Prof. George N. Dalekos, Prof. Pietro Invernizzi and Prof. Dina G. Tiniakos 

We extend a warm invitation for you to join the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club, which will be held in Alpbach, Tyrol, Austrial. This will be the first face-to-face meeting in four years.

This event is organized jointly with the Japanese Pancreatic Society and in collaboration wiht the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). 

We hope to see you there!

The EPC was founded in 1965, with the aim of bringing together basic scientists and clinicians in an informal atmosphere to promote friendship and research collaboration. Since then, the EPC has grown to become a major professional platform with several hundred members that has supported and served pancreatologists in Europe for more than 50 years. 

More Information will follow

Connect with the European control community.

Immerse yourself in the field of automatic control and engage with academics and industry professionals at the 21st European Control Conference (ECC) from the 13th to the 16th of June 2023 in Bucharest, Romania:

• Learn about the latest research in systems and control from internationally renowned experts in the field.
• Network with colleagues from across Europe and around the world.
• Win prestigious prizes such as Best Student Paper Award, European Systems & Control PhD Thesis Award and the European Control Award

As a top conference on control in Europe, ECC benefits from high quality papers. The top ranked papers are published in the European Journal of Control. All proceedings are included in IEEE Xplore digital library and also on the ISI Web of Science.

ECC will be organized in person, but the virtual option will be also available.

EASL-ERN School: Diagnostic and treatment challenges in “difficult-to-manage” patients with autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis

Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) including their variants, encompass a wide spectrum of liver diseases with diverse pathophysiology, clinical presentation (or characteristics), management and prognosis. Aims of this course are to (1) recognize red flags for the diagnosis of AIH and PBC, (2) apply diagnostic techniques according to clinical indications, (3) correctly interpret available clinical, laboratory and histological data, (4) provide an overview of the new therapeutic armamentarium, and (5) provide guidance on diagnosis and treatment options in difficult to manage patients. The course directors and the faculty members are well known physicians in the field and have the experience to achieve the abovementioned aims.   

School Organisers:  Prof. George N. Dalekos, Prof. Pietro Invernizzi and Prof. Dina G. Tiniakos 

Welcome to Budapest 2023!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

For the 9th annual congress of the European Academy of Neurology we will be travelling to the grand and beautiful city of Budapest on 1-4 July, 2023. 

Located right in the heart of Europe, Budapest has always been a place where people and ideas come together and mingle. Here you can find the echoes of the Barbarians, and the Roman and Ottoman Empires, as well as traces of early Catholicism and the largest operating synagogue in Europe. Today, it attracts countless visitors from around the globe, for both business and pleasure, with its modern infrastructure and unique blend of cultural, architectural, and culinary experiences. 

The city has a proud scientific pedigree too. Numerous notable researchers have called Budapest home while contributing to the development of neurology and neurosciences. Names such as Ernő Jendrassik, József Mátyás Baló, Károly Schaffer, and Georg von Békésy will surely be familiar to EAN congress participants for their tremendous achievements in the field. The Hungarian Neurological Society continues these rich traditions today, providing support and unique opportunities, not only for Hungarian colleagues, but also those from neighboring countries, with the aim of bringing together neurologists from eastern and western European countries.

As always, the EAN Congress will provide an unrivalled chance for our community to share a rewarding clinical and scientific experience. With the rich cultural tapestry of Budapest as our backdrop, we also have the ideal environment for establishing new contacts and friendships, and of course renewing old ones. 

On behalf of the EAN and the Hungarian Neurological Society we invite you to join us in Budapest in 2023 and look forward to extending a warm welcome to what will surely be a fantastic congress in a truly inspiring location. 

See you in Budapest in July 2023!

Paul Boon, President of EAN

Ulf Kallweit, Chair Programme Committee

László Csiba, Chair Local Organising Committee

The International Council of Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association are delighted to invite you to attend the ICN Congress, 1-5 July 2023 in Montreal, Canada!

With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, the ICN 2023 Congress will bring together the powerful force of the 28 million nurses worldwide! For four days, we will unite to learn, share and network in order to build a better future for the nursing workforce and our healthcare systems!

As the world’s largest international nursing event, the ICN Congress has proved itself as the global platform to gather and empower the global nursing community.

Following the success of the 2021 virtual Congress, this face-to-face event will unite nurses from around the world with renewed strength and energy to make a difference. We will look at how we can build on the lessons learned from the pandemic, from protecting nurses rights, ensuring decent working conditions, optimizing nurses’ scope of practice, and fair pay, to driving nursing leadership, respect for the profession, and a greater impact on health policies at all levels.

The event will also highlight the importance of unity, solidarity, collaboration and influence as we come together as a force for global health!

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!

EASL School: Alcohol-related liver disease: diagnosis, risk stratification and management

This EASL school is dedicated to chronic alcohol related liver disease, covering all aspects of the patient’s journey through the healthcare system. From alcohol’s impact on citizens in the society, to early disease detection, biomarkers used in healthcare pathways from primary to secondary care, global and specialised interventions, and new innovations to improve patient management. With the school, we aim to combat the stigma and taboo associated with the harmful effects of alcohol, and replace it with fully updated and high-quality evidence highlighting the many opportunities for improving our patient’s life and health.  

The format of the school based on reversed-classroom format will be a platform for participants to discuss best-practice, gaps in knowledge, opportunities and barriers towards effective healthcare pathways. The topics will center around biomarkers and interventions: (1) existing and future diagnostic, monitoring and prognostic biomarkers, their applications, pitfalls and technical concepts. (2) existing and future interventions, whether pharmacological, psychosocial, or dietary, with a discussion of barriers and opportunities for giving patients’ access to effective treatments. 

School Organisers:  Prof. Aleksander Krag, Prof. Maja Thiele and Dr. Mads Israelsen 

EASL School: Clinical dilemmas in cirrhosis: an approach from the evidence to the decision

A dedicated clinical school on the use of concepts and skills of evidence-based care to solve controversial real-life problems in the management of cirrhosis. The course will focus on those areas of cirrhosis management where agreement is far from being settled, including use of beta-blockers and anticoagulation, TIPS to prevent recurrence and re-compensation. The course will follow a model of small group workshops to guide students through critically appraisal techniques of the evidence and its translation into practice as recommendation. The study will rely on local expertise from hepatologists and methodology researchers from the liver units of tertiary hospitals from Madrid, Spain. During the 2-day course students will have the opportunity to learn about the background of clinical controversies in this area of clinical practice. Attendees will then undertake case-based group sessions, facilitated by the faculty to understand how published research can be used in practice to develop graded recommendation/statements of the addressed clinical problems. These sessions will then form the basis of a final plenary session presented by the delegates for shared discussion with the faculty. 

School Organisers:  Prof. Agustín Albillos, Dr. Rosa Martín-Mateos, Prof. Javier Zamora, Prof. Rafael Bañares and Dr. José Luis Calleja. 

Aims

J-ESGAR Summer School promotes GI imaging among new generations of radiologists and senior residents with the aim of improving and homogenising educational standards in GI radiology throughout Europe.

J-ESGAR Summer School has also the scope of creating an environment able to encourage future exchanges among young European radiologists, both for education and research.

Structure

The structure consists of a five-day programme, based on topics from GI sub-specialty European curriculum. The programme will implement modern educational teaching formats, including small group teaching and case based discussions. Interactivity will be guaranteed by expert tutors from the ESGAR faculty, including senior and junior ESGAR fellows. A post-course evaluation questionnaire will be prepared for self assessment. Participants will be required to identify training needs that will serve as indications to develop future educational courses.

Target Group

Senior residents (3^rd to 5^th year) or young fellows, up to 35 years.

An International Effort to Push Dementia Science Forward

The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each year, AAIC convenes the world’s leading basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care research community to share breaking research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease.

Join us in Amsterdam, Netherlands and online for AAIC 2023!
RAI Amsterdam
Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Annual conference: July 16-20
• Educational workshops and preconferences: July 14-15
• Exhibits: July 16-19

The international classification of epilepsies recognizes a large spectrum of substrates as potential predictors of disease progression and treatment response. Reliable neuropathological and neuroimaging work-up of epilepsy-associated brain lesions represents thus an important diagnostic value for the successful management of patients with focal epilepsy. The 12th ILAE School for Neuropathology and Neuroimaging in Epilepsy will specifically address the issue to enable participants to better recognize and classify various brain lesions. We will offer an integrated approach to combine neuropathology and neuroimaging skills and knowledge. The workshop has been held previously in Germany, Brazil, the USA, and China with a focus on histopathology and the endorsement of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Advanced hands-on histopathology training will still be offered in small groups led by distinguished tutors but also includes hands-on skills on reformatting brain MR images. We will offer all participants use cases to further develop their skills and help integrating knowledge of histology and imaging related to the diagnosis and treatment of human focal epilepsies.

Course Directors: Fabio Rogerio, Fernando Cendes and Ingmar Blümcke

Target Audience: Neuro-/Pathologists, Neuroimager, Epileptologists, Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, and Basic Researchers at all levels of professional expertise (please indicate your level within application)

NeuroGASTRO 2023 is not so far away! Abstract submission will open on January 16, 2023. Be part of our great programme and meet outstanding speakers. Learn more about our latest abstract topics on the meeting website www.neurogastro2023.org. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

NeuroGASTRO 2023 is not so far away! Abstract submission will open on January 16, 2023. Be part of our great programme and meet outstanding speakers. Learn more about our latest abstract topics on the meeting website www.neurogastro2023.org. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Dear Colleagues,

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It has been 30 years since our group held its annual meeting in Belgium, so it is my great pleasure, on behalf of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group (EHMSG), to invite you to Antwerp for the 2023 Conference on September 7th – 9th.

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Antwerp is the capital of Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region and the second-largest metropolitan region after Brussels. Antwerp is on the River Scheldt, linked to the North Sea, and the port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. 

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There is a folklore tradition that the name “Antwerpen” comes from “hand werpen”, Dutch for “hand throwing”. A giant called Antigoon is said to have lived near the Scheldt and demanded a toll from passing boatmen. He cut off the hand of anyone who did not pay and threw it in the river. Eventually, the giant was killed by a young hero Silvius Brabo, who chopped off the giant’s own hand and flung it into the river. 

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Antwerp is notable for its great painters. Peter Paul Rubens is one the most famous Flemish painters. He had many apprentices working in his studio (now known as the “Rubenshuis” museum), including the young Anthony Van Dyck. It is during that time, that the two altarpieces currently exposed in the Cathedral of our Lady in Antwerp, were produced. 

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Antwerp is also a rising fashion city and famous for its local products and diamond district. 

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Our venue is located in the heart of the city next to the Antwerp zoo, which is one of the oldest zoos of Europe, and near the Central railway station. The conference diner will be held at the Horta Art Nouveau Zaal where you will be immersed in fine delicacies, that Belgium is known for.  

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The EHMSG 2023 meeting promises to be scientifically inspiring, highlighting the latest developments from the Helicobacter and Microbiota field by outstanding researchers and clinicians from all across the world.

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I look forward to seeing you in Antwerp in September!

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With my best wishes,

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Annemieke Smet
President of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group

Join us for the 35^th European Congress of Pathology!

Dear Colleague,

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) together with the Faculty of Pathology, Royal College of Physicians, Ireland are looking forward to welcoming you all and extending a ‘Cead Mile Failte’ (100 thousand welcomes) when you join us in Dublin, Ireland for the European Congress of Pathology (ECP 2023),  September 2023. 

Ireland has been traditionally renowned for its history in education, being affectionally known as the “The land of Saints and Scholars”, and the congress organisers are delighted to have the honour of hosting this first class international educational event whilst providing an environment for the sharing of knowledge, innovations and experiences that will enhance the activities of the world-wide pathology community for the benefits of all our patients.

Irelands' award winning Convention Centre Dublin (CCD), located in the heart of Dublin, the largest and capital city, has an easy access to the airport, hotels, and all that the city has to offer. Hugely successful as a venue for international conferences, the centre will provide an ideal focal point for all our delegates, speakers, as well as our partners in industry. Keynote lectures by international renowned experts, a full programme of lectures, slide seminars and interactive sessions by leaders in their fields to multiple oral and posters presentations will provide an ideal opportunity for continuing professional development, networking and sharing of ideas. Integral to our programme will be sessions organised by and for our trainee pathologists encompassing important and cutting edge advancements in pathology practise, important for their future pathology careers. 

Our motto for the ECP 2023, “Pathology – a bridge between Science and Medicine” acknowledges the significant changes that practising pathologists have made and continue to make to their daily practise so as to ensure that new beneficial diagnostic and technological advancements are embraced and integrated into everyday practise for the benefit of all patients. The meeting will reflect the extremely dynamic development in the field of pathology and update on these advancements through the excellent programme prepared by the ESP working groups, ESP-affiliated Societies, Education and Trainee Subcommittees.

Boasting a rich history embedded within its numerous museums and historical buildings, strong literary, theatrical and musical traditions, as well as including a wide choice of restaurants, ‘pubs’ and entertainment venues, Dublin will provide a welcoming city for all. We hope that through the multiple social events and activities here in Dublin, both organised by the congress and arranged on your own, you will experience first-hand the renowned Irish hospitality and experience a flavour of Irelands rich cultural history.

IASGO stands for the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists that was founded in 1988 and today, has more than 1700 members from over 90 countries worldwide.

The mission of this organization is the globalization of medical knowledge and expertise through a well-structured system of continued medical education. IASGO believes that medical knowledge and expertise belong to every human being and that it has to be available beyond any discrimination, based on individual, institutional, or national level, to every patient that strives for survival because of challenging and life-threatening diseases.
We are currently experiencing an era of transition with significant innovations. Exciting scientific and technological advances are changing all areas of our lives. The recent emergency linked to the pandemic from COVID-19 has inevitably played the role of an accelerator by increasing society’s focus on health issues. As a result, new technologies and medical therapies are emerging for many diseases.
At the IASGO 2023, we will discuss recent developments in surgical oncology to improve patient care and quality standards. Molecular biology and biotechnology are also revolutionizing medicine. The management of cancers is changing through the characterization of tumor molecular biological profiles using next-generation sequencing. The future of medicine is increasingly taking shape with the latest discoveries in genetics that enable promising new directions in oncological therapies.
Understanding the specific disease in each cancer patient evoked a paradigm shift in oncology and is now opening new horizons in diagnostics and therapeutics. Progress is being made in the development of molecularly targeted therapy. Precision medicine aims to design and optimize the pathway for early diagnosis, assess prognosis, and tailor therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, artificial intelligence algorithms can now successfully predict the risk of cancers and gastrointestinal diseases.

More and more evidence suggests that lifestyle plays a fundamental role in well-being and patients’ health. Normal body weight and constant physical activity prevent gastrointestinal, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases and manage their presence. Likewise, proper nutrition counteracts chemotherapy’s side effects and helps faster recovery after surgery as demonstrated in the gudilenes of the ERAS Socieity with which IASGO cooperates.
The newly established IASGO multidisciplinary clinical trials consortium for the treatment of oncological diseases seeks to improve diagnossis and increase treatment feasibility and efficacy. It also aims to make the available treatments more accessible, improves patients’ quality of life and compliance with therapies and follow-up, and thus optimize the use of resources.

Last but not least, sustainability is becoming increasingly important in medicine and healthcare. Physicians need to be aware of eco-friendly solutions that provide high-quality care to patients while lowering costs and reducing environmental impact. Prevention, telemedicine counseling, training, and expanding healthcare coverage equitably should be the way forward.
For all these reasons and more, please join us at the upcoming IASGO Congress held at the Palazzo Della Gran Guardia in Verona between 9-12 September 2023. Verona is a spectacular city, a key part of Italian history, a symbol of art and culture in the world, and a recognized UNESCO heritage. We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of the latest medical and scientific advancements in GI cancer treatment during the IASGO 34th World Congress in the beautiful and traditional city of Verona.

The European Respiratory Society would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who attended this year. This was the first ERS Congress to offer both in-person and online attendance, and we were thrilled to see enthusiasm for both options, welcoming over 19,000 attendees altogether.

The next ERS Congress will take place at MiCo in Milan, Italy from 9 – 13 September, 2023.

DEAR COLLEAGUES,

On behalf of the French-Speaking Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (SFNCM), we would like to invite you to the 45th ESPEN Congress 2023 which will be held for the fourth time in France and for the first time in Lyon.

We would like to welcome all ESPEN delegates to the magnificent city of Lyon. Lyon is the second French city and is ideally located at the crossroads of Europe. You will enjoy discovering the city centre, the suroundings and the parks of this town as well as its two rivers (the Rhône and the Saône). Lyon is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Register thanks to its Roman ruins and Renaissance buildings. Lyon is a major city for mixing culture and art with many museums and festivals. Lyon is also the city of gastronomy and is famous all over the world for the art of fine dining. Chef Paul Bocuse was one of the world-famous chefs who put Lyon on the culinary map. In Lyon, you can discover twenty one Michelin starred restaurants, but also the famous “Bouchon Lyonnais” which are very popular restaurants that must be tested and
whose food must be tasted. Next to the Convention Center, the city park ‘Parc de la Tête d’Or’ and the Rhône River will offer you the possibility to take a walk or a run after Congress sessions.

Thanks to all ESPEN Committee members, we are happy to offer you an attractive program with new advances in the fields of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism but without forgetting education to improve our practice. Live healthY with Optimal Nutrition was our guiding thread to create this program.
We are convinced that the ESPEN 2023 programme offers a great opportunity for physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nutritionists, scientists, nurses, and everyone involved in the field of nutrition and metabolism to meet and discuss cutting-edge science in an informal atmosphere, stimulate new collaborations and consolidate existing close partnerships.

We will be very happy to see you in Lyon in 2023!
 

Cécile Chambrier
Yves Boirie
Ronan Thibault

Aims

The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive coverage of all the main liver pathologies that will be presented by means of an integrated multimodality approach. Imaging findings will be analysed on the basis of their pathological correlations.
The format of the workshop will include formal lectures that have been assigned to expert colleagues, able to thoroughly discuss each topic. Moreover, an interactive discussion on real clinical cases will be led - in additional “slots” - by the faculty members who will help to define the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of liver diseases. A specific aim of the workshop is to provide practical suggestions on how to manage the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.

Target group

Radiologists, radiologists in training

Learning Objectives

• To describe the most relevant technological advances of different modalities and contrast media applied to liver imaging.
• To equip delegates with an improved understanding of segmental anatomy of the liver in order to share a standard radiological and surgical terminology.
• To discuss the main liver pathologies based on structured multi-modality orientated lectures and interactive case presentations.
• To understand the imaging features on the basis of pathological correlations.
• To give practical suggestions on the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.

Athens, 17-20 September 2023

‘Disruptive Innovation, Trusted Care’

The ESOT Congress is the most influential and major event of its kind, with participants attending from all over the globe to discuss, debate and explore the latest trends in the world of transplantation. Serving as a leading platform to exhibit best practice and research, the meeting delivers world-class science and education whilst offering vast networking opportunities at an international level.

Join us in Athens for Europe’s leading transplantation event.

Rotterdam 2023: 33rd Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition

Save the date for the 33rd Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition, taking place 26–29 September in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The 2023 conference theme is 'Connecting currents'. Get inspired by the theme and our host city by watching the animation below.

EASL Basic Science School: Microbiome in chronic liver disease

This school will focus on the contribution of gut-liver axis to a range of chronic liver diseases, the growing pertinence of antimicrobial resistance to cirrhosis, and manipulation of the gut microbiome as a novel approach to treatment (using faecal microbiota transplant amongst other techniques). This school aims to give an update over a number of key themes across the spectrum of the microbiome and liver disease, relevant to clinicians and scientists alike.

School Organisers:  Prof. Pinelopi Manousou, Prof Julian Marchesi, Prof. Debbie Shawcross, Prof. Mark Thursz and Prof. Palak Trivedi.

Welcome Message

Greetings from World Psychiatric Association!

Together with our valued member societies & The Psychiatric Association of Austria, WPA looks forward to welcoming you to the 23^rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria, 28^th September – 1^st October 2023.

There are exciting times for the practice of psychiatry as psychiatry and mental health are witnessing rapid changes, especially with the current pandemic that is placing a big impact on health care systems around the globe. Today, treatment and recovery of mental disorders go hand in hand with promotion and prevention, and there is an increased interest in rehabilitation and psycho-social interventions.

I am pleased that WPA is organizing its 23rd World Congress in Vienna, Austria, with the theme Psychiatry: current knowledge and perspectives for action.

We will examine and discuss all the crucial issues in psychiatry and mental health and are setting up an exciting scientific program with numerous sessions and lectures that convey our present scientific and technological revolution. Delegates will certainly profit from up-to-date research data, the best lectures from experts in all fields of mental health, high-quality scientific content, interaction between mental health & other health & social care professionals, patients and carers, and relevant peer-to-peer networking.

Furthermore, whether your contribution is in the field of psychopathology, biologic psychiatry, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric training, psychotherapy, social psychiatry, rehabilitation, prevention, or services organization, it will surely be an opportunity to share our knowledge.

We are particularly excited to be hosting such a significant event in Europe.  The diversity of the region encourages diversity in the program, with opportunities to explore how we work in scarce resources versus high-income settings, and how we can share best practices across settings of all kinds across the world.  We will review the 2017-2020 Action Plan and its themes of collaboration, reaching those living with adversity, and the rich and varying ways in which the role of a psychiatrist can be legitimately expressed.  We will investigate how the time-honored approaches and the newest techniques in psychiatry – including those in psychotherapies, neuromodulation, pharmacology, digital technologies, and social therapies – can be used practically to support people affected by mental ill-health, their families and friends, and community groups. These groups will join researchers and mental health professionals to consider advocacy, planning, and policymaking across sectors to promote the advancement of psychiatry and mental health in all countries.

Vienna is considered among one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. In addition to attending a high-quality scientific deliberation, you will have the chance to enjoy this beautiful part of the world which has been consistent, over the last several years, coming as one of the most favorable travel destinations for its amazing historical patrimony, culture, natural wonders, and the warm-welcoming people.

Join colleagues and thought leaders from across the globe for learning, sharing, and networking.

Needless to say, in our Congress, you will find a memorable reception, informed scientific discussions, great networking prospects, and enjoyable cultural and gastronomical events from our Austrian hosts.

We look forward to seeing you in Vienna, Austria from 28^th September -1^st October 2023.

Dr Afzal Javed

President

World Psychiatric Association

Welcome Message

Greetings from World Psychiatric Association!

Together with our valued member societies & The Psychiatric Association of Austria, WPA looks forward to welcoming you to the 23^rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria, 28^th September – 1^st October 2023.

There are exciting times for the practice of psychiatry as psychiatry and mental health are witnessing rapid changes, especially with the current pandemic that is placing a big impact on health care systems around the globe. Today, treatment and recovery of mental disorders go hand in hand with promotion and prevention, and there is an increased interest in rehabilitation and psycho-social interventions.

I am pleased that WPA is organizing its 23rd World Congress in Vienna, Austria, with the theme Psychiatry: current knowledge and perspectives for action.

We will examine and discuss all the crucial issues in psychiatry and mental health and are setting up an exciting scientific program with numerous sessions and lectures that convey our present scientific and technological revolution. Delegates will certainly profit from up-to-date research data, the best lectures from experts in all fields of mental health, high-quality scientific content, interaction between mental health & other health & social care professionals, patients and carers, and relevant peer-to-peer networking.

Furthermore, whether your contribution is in the field of psychopathology, biologic psychiatry, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric training, psychotherapy, social psychiatry, rehabilitation, prevention, or services organization, it will surely be an opportunity to share our knowledge.

We are particularly excited to be hosting such a significant event in Europe.  The diversity of the region encourages diversity in the program, with opportunities to explore how we work in scarce resources versus high-income settings, and how we can share best practices across settings of all kinds across the world.  We will review the 2017-2020 Action Plan and its themes of collaboration, reaching those living with adversity, and the rich and varying ways in which the role of a psychiatrist can be legitimately expressed.  We will investigate how the time-honored approaches and the newest techniques in psychiatry – including those in psychotherapies, neuromodulation, pharmacology, digital technologies, and social therapies – can be used practically to support people affected by mental ill-health, their families and friends, and community groups. These groups will join researchers and mental health professionals to consider advocacy, planning, and policymaking across sectors to promote the advancement of psychiatry and mental health in all countries.

Vienna is considered among one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. In addition to attending a high-quality scientific deliberation, you will have the chance to enjoy this beautiful part of the world which has been consistent, over the last several years, coming as one of the most favorable travel destinations for its amazing historical patrimony, culture, natural wonders, and the warm-welcoming people.

Join colleagues and thought leaders from across the globe for learning, sharing, and networking.

Needless to say, in our Congress, you will find a memorable reception, informed scientific discussions, great networking prospects, and enjoyable cultural and gastronomical events from our Austrian hosts.

We look forward to seeing you in Vienna, Austria from 28^th September -1^st October 2023.

Dr Afzal Javed

President

World Psychiatric Association

The 37th EACTS Annual Meeting

Join us in Vienna this year between 4-7 October for the 37th EACTS Annual Meeting!

Don’t miss the opportunity to DISCOVER, EDUCATE and INNOVATE the future of cardiothoracic surgery to raise the bar and improve patient outcomes.

The annual ECNP Congress is Europe’s premier scientific meeting for disease-oriented brain research, annually attracting more than 5,000 psychiatrists, neuroscientists, neurologists and psychologists from around the world. Join us at #ECNP2023!

The Panamerican Gastroenterology Organization (OPGE) is a scientific entity whose mission is to promote the development of Gastroenterology in the countries of America in the widest sense.

In order to fulfill its objectives, OPGE has a directive made up of specialists from all over the Americas, which maintains the vitality and activity of the organization, which enriches the relations between the countries that it integrates.

Submissions for the XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics are currently closed. You can read more about the submission requirements in our guidelines below.

Submissions open: 10 October 2022

Submissions close: 21 November 2022

Programme announced and registration open: January 2023

Late-breaking abstract submissions open: April 2023

to be announced

Keep up with the latest and greatest scientific advancements while engaging as one connected myUEG Community! Our dynamic UEG Week and PGT programmes feature scientific highlights in extremely interactive ways. In every session, delegates have the opportunity to interact in real-time via our Q&A tool both in-person and virtually.

About ACG

The 2023 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course will convene in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from October 20 to 25, 2023. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is a recognized leader in educating GI professionals and the general public about digestive disorders. Our mission is to advance world-class care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders through excellence, innovation, and advocacy in the areas of scientific investigation, education, prevention, and treatment. To learn more about ACG, visit our

The ESMO Congress is the most influential oncology platform for clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, journalists and healthcare industry representatives from all over the world. 

ESMO 2023 will disseminate the latest cutting-edge data, provide high quality education and unparalleled networking opportunities for oncologists and other stakeholders from all around the world.

Save the date for ESMO 2023, taking place in Madrid, Spain, 20-24 October 2023.

Workshop Venue:

Congress Centre San Servolo
Isola di San Servolo n.1 – 30124 Venezia
Italy

Workshop Language:

The workshop will be held in English.

This workshop is organised by ESGAR, an EACCME Trusted Provider.

The 31st Japan Digestive Disease Week (JDDW 2023) will be held over four days from November 2 (Thu.) to 5 (Sun.), 2023, at Kobe Convention Center. The general program will run for the first three days, with the fourth day dedicated entirely to the Educational Lectures. JDDW 2023 will be host to the 65th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, the 105th Congress of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, the 27th General Meeting of the Japan Society of Hepatology, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, and the 61st General Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gastrointestinal Cancer Screening.

to be announced

The workshop will be live streamed in a Zoom Webinar format. The session times are CET.

The aims of this workshop are to discuss imaging strategies and to have a view of the pathological conditions of the acute abdominal pain. The workshop will include lectures and interactive case-based discussions to create imaging strategies and to illustrate the diagnosis of acute abdominal conditions.

More information to come

More information to come

Large exhibition of a wide range of conventional and novel biomedical products
National and international representatives of numerous companies
Variety of opportunities for interactions

Format:

• Onsite Event, exclusive on demand online access to live endoscopy sessions
• Live-Demonstrations by an internationally renowned faculty from the endoscopy unit of the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
• Mini Symposia and Satellite Symposia
• Satellite symposium for nurses
• Update on research and new technologies
• State of the art lectures, Break-out sessions
• New: Certified high-quality hands-on training course

Main topics:

• New imaging technologies: impact on advanced endoscopic diagnosis
• AI in endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, decision making and quality control
• Evidence-based treatment of early gastrointestinal neoplasia
• Advances in cholangiopancreatoscopy
• EUS – from tissue acquisition to advanced drainage and lumen apposition
• Sustainability of endoscopic service versus infection prevention
• Prevention, recognition and management of adverse events
• New endoscopic technologies