EFORT Barcelona 2018 Congress General Assembly meeting Prof. Thierry Bégué Chair EFORT Science Committee
19 th EFORT Congress Barcelona 2018: Save the dates!
Congress venue general information Barcelona Fira located in the newest economical district of Barcelona Distance to airport is 12 km 15 minutes to city centre by public transport
Congress venue session rooms (1/2) Sliding soundproof panels to create conference rooms: number and capacity of scientific rooms flexible
Congress venue session rooms (2/2)
Scientific Programme: General Information 400-450 topic proposals 3500 4000 abstracts 150 reviewers 25 scientific advisors 15 parallel rooms 3 days scheduled 9 months 3 meetings 200 sessions 500 Faculty members 2300 speakers Invited Sessions: 7 formats with different learning objectives (40%) Featured Programmes: Up to 11 well-established educational components (10%) Abstract-based Oral Presentations (40%) European Specialty Societies Programmes (10%) Industry-sponsored Symposia: 15-20/year during lunch break
Scientific programme milestones Invited sessions: 18 months before the congress Scientific kick-off meeting based on proposals received Abstract-based sessions: 9 months before congress Submission: open for 2 months Cleaning meeting to prepare review process Allocation meeting to include selected abstracts in the scientific programme Specialty Societies: 8 months before congress Invited to apply for a session
Scientific Programme: Invited Sessions Well-known European experts in all fields appointed by the EFORT Science Committee Invited speakers under the responsibility of the organiser Complex Case Discussion Evidence Based Medicine Session Debate Forum 18% General Topics Trauma Orthopaedics Instructional Lecture Interactive Expert Exchange 55% 27% Symposia
Scientific Programme: Featured Programmes various primary target groups development of transversal competencies multi-disciplinary educational tools interactivity with audience Advanced Course in THR & TKR Comprehensive Review Course Easy Evidence Updates NORE (Network of Orthopaedics Registries in Europe) Trauma Education Committee Session Publishing Session EFORT Foundation Internet Search Session
Scientific Programme: Abstract-based Presentations ~ 700 orals embedded in the programme submissions from more than 70 countries 70% Abstract Submission Trend 60% Free Papers 50% Clinical Cases Free Papers 5 minutes complete study 40% Posters Clinical Cases 10 minutes report 30% Posters 1200 displayed in 3 days 20% Poster Walks ~ 300 evaluations 10% 0% LDN2104 PRG2105 GVA2016
Scientific Programme: European Specialty Societies European Specialty Society EFAS European Foot and Ankle Society half day EHS European Hip Society half day EPOS European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society half day ESSKA European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy half day EUROSPINE EuroSpine - the Spine Society of Europe half day SECEC European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow half day EORS European Orthopeadic Research Society 90 min FESSH Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand 90 min EBJIS European Bone and Joint Infection Society 90 min ERASS European Rheumatoid and Arthritis Surgery Society 60 min ARTOF Association for the Rational Treatment of Fractures 60 min EWAS European Wrist Arthroscopy Society 60 min EWMA European Wound Management Association 60 min ESPA European Society of Pelvis and Acetabulum 60 min ISLASS International Society of Laser and Percutaneous Procedures in Surgical Spine 60 min ESTES European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery 60 min ~ 15 Specialty Sessions under the responsibility of the European Societies Specific guidelines for benefits and requirements apply every year
Scientific Programme: Plenary Sessions EFORT Opening Session Welcome words from EFORT leadership Awards Presentation/Ceremony Invited Nation & Guest Speaker Wednesday 30 May 2018 EFORT Honorary Lectures Erwin Morscher Honorary Lecture Thursday 31 May 2018 Michael Freeman Honorary Lecture Friday 01 June 2018
Barcelona 2018 Main Theme Innovation & New Technologies Robotics & Computer-assisted surgery 3D printing Biomaterials Advanced implant technologies New tissue regeneration techniques Patient specific treatment Mini invasive surgery New diagnostic techniques Virtual learning environment Innovative rehabilitation programmes Patient in treatment & research Telemedicine
Main theme Barcelona 2018 Innovation & New Technologies Robotics & Computer-assisted surgery 3D printing Biomaterials Advanced implant technologies New tissue regeneration techniques Patient specific treatment Mini invasive surgery New diagnostic techniques Virtual learning environment Innovative rehabilitation programmes Patient involvement in treatment & research Telemedicine