Events Calendar

The European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) promotes the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience. As a Pan-European organisation, EFORT is recognised as representing an outstanding level of orthopaedics.

The scientific programme includes symposia and instructional lectures delivered by distinguished speakers from across Europe, free papers, posters, workshops, industry symposia and technical exhibits.

EFORT’s 10th Anniversary Congress in Vienna. The scientific programme includes symposia and instructional lectures delivered by distinguished speakers from across Europe.

A major topic, among many others at the Conference, will be the treatment of degenerative conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. The longer human life span has made this subject an imperative for the orthopaedic surgeon.

The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions is the premier cardiovascular meeting that offers scientific programming in three broad areas of clinical, basic and population science as well as cross-disciplinary translational science due to the ever-increasing integration of research and patient care.

Held annually in December, the Society's annual meeting provides hematologists from around the world a forum for discussing critical issues in hematology.

The Congress is aiming to present and debate the most recent experiences and researches in the field of vascular pathology between angiologists, cardiologists, diabetologists, specialists in internal medicine and geriatrics, haematologists, radiologists, vascular surgeons as well as young post-graduating doctors in these disciplines and nurses.

The 7th World Stroke Congress, organized by the World Stroke Organization (WSO), is a landmark event attended biennially by top medical doctors and professionals interested in finding global strategies to combat the second most common cause of death worldwide.
The WSO Seoul 2010 Congress will facilitate the dissemination and discussion of all aspects of stroke and provide a platform for experts to present groundbreaking information. It is also a superb opportunity to network, and to strengthen scientific collaboration to improve the care of stroke victims throughout the world.

About AAOS: Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple CME courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center, and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials.

About ACC: The American College of Cardiology is leading the way to optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention. The College is a 39,000 member nonprofit medical professional society and bestows the credential Fellow of the American College of Cardiology upon physicians who meet its stringent qualifications. The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research. The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care.

About AHA: The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions is the premier cardiovascular meeting that offers scientific programming in three broad areas of clinical, basic and population science as well as cross-disciplinary translational science due to the ever-increasing integration of research and patient care.

About ASH: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders. The mission of the Society is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.

About CHEST: The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is the world’s largest clinical cardiopulmonary and critical care medical society with more than 17,000 members in 100 countries. Members include physicians, allied health professionals, and PhDs? from the specialties of pulmonology, critical care medicine, thoracic surgery, cardiology, sleep, and other chest-related specialties.

About EAHP: European Association of Hospital Pharmacists is a working community of national associations of hospital pharmacists. Its membership includes representatives of national hospital pharmacy associations in almost all the European Union (EU) member states, in addition to Switzerland, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bosnia Herzegovina.

About ECAS: ECAS was founded in 2004 by a group of opinion leaders belonging to 11 European Countries who recognized that the educational, research and logistic needs in the field of cardiac arrhythmia are not appropriately fulfilled in Europe. There was an essential need in Europe to have an independent society, composed of physicians, scientists and allied professionals throughout Europe and other countries throughout the World whose mission and goals are devoted to the field of cardiac arrhythmias.

About EFORT: EFORT is the umbrella organisation linking Europe‘s national orthopaedic associations. Its aims reflect the will of all the participating associations to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention and both the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system.

About EHA: The European Hematology Association was founded in June 1992. Today, EHA – with over 3000 active members from 95 countries – is a consolidated organization that pursues a large and growing number of projects and programs.

About ESA: The European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) resulted from the amalgamation of the former European Society of Anaesthesiologists (ESA), the European Academy of Anaesthesiology (EAA) and the Confederation of European National Societies of Anaesthesiologists (CENSA) and holds the most prominent position in the community of anaesthesiologists in Europe and elsewhere.

About ESC: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents 59,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean. It provides an array of scientific and educational activities, such as the production and continuous updating of Clinical Practice Guidelines, the organisation of educational courses and initiatives, pan-European surveys on specific disease areas.

About ESC Stroke: The European Stroke Conference was founded in 1990 by M.G. Hennerici (Germany) and J. Bogousslavsky (Switzerland).

About HRS: The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and optimal health care policies and standards.

About ISC: The International Stroke Conference features more than 800 presentations highlighting the most recent advances in the basic sciences of cerebral circulation and brain function, clinical stroke research and outcomes, rehabilitation science, and surgery, as well as exhibitors showcasing the newest advancements in stroke products and services.

About ISTH: The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc. is organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes. Its objectives are to foster and advance science relating to the important medical problems of thrombosis and abnormalities of hemostasis and vascular biology; to provide a forum for discussion of these problems; to encourage research on these problems by scientists of the relevant disciplines; to foster the diffusion and exchange of ideas through scientific meetings and publications; to standardize nomenclature and methods as appropriate and timely.

The American College of Cardiology is leading the way to optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention. The College is a 39,000 member nonprofit medical professional society and bestows the credential Fellow of the American College of Cardiology upon physicians who meet its stringent qualifications. The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research. The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care.

The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions is the premier cardiovascular meeting that offers scientific programming in three broad areas of clinical, basic and population science as well as cross-disciplinary translational science due to the ever-increasing integration of research and patient care.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders. The mission of the Society is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.

About CHEST: The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is the world’s largest clinical cardiopulmonary and critical care medical society with more than 17,000 members in 100 countries. Members include physicians, allied health professionals, and PhDs? from the specialties of pulmonology, critical care medicine, thoracic surgery, cardiology, sleep, and other chest-related specialties.

European Association of Hospital Pharmacists is a working community of national associations of hospital pharmacists. Its membership includes representatives of national hospital pharmacy associations in almost all the European Union (EU) member states, in addition to Switzerland, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bosnia Herzegovina.

EFORT is the umbrella organisation linking Europe‘s national orthopaedic associations. Its aims reflect the will of all the participating associations to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention and both the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system.

The EHA congresses showcase the latest research, relevant both to basic and clinical scientists as well as state of the art Education Sessions for clinicians and hematologists in training. The program will include Molecular Hemopoiesis and Laboratory Hematology Workshops, Hematology-in-Focus and Meet-the-Expert sessions, as well as Lunch Debates and the EHA Scientific Working Groups. A number of joint symposia will also be organized to cover diverse topics related to the field of hematology.

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents 59,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean. It provides an array of scientific and educational activities, such as the production and continuous updating of Clinical Practice Guidelines, the organisation of educational courses and initiatives, pan-European surveys on specific disease areas.

The European Stroke Conference was founded in 1990 by M.G. Hennerici (Germany) and J. Bogousslavsky (Switzerland).

The International Thrombosis Congress of MLTD (The Mediterranean League against Thromboembolic Diseases) offers exchange of views and updates on technological advances in the management of Thromboembolic Diseases, as well as new drugs and new therapeutic techniques.

The International Stroke Conference features more than 800 presentations highlighting the most recent advances in the basic sciences of cerebral circulation and brain function, clinical stroke research and outcomes, rehabilitation science, and surgery, as well as exhibitors showcasing the newest advancements in stroke products and services.

ISTH is an international individual membership organization with over 3,000 members around the world. Its mission remains the advancement of education and stimulation of research into thrombosis and hemostasis through meetings, peer-reviewed publications and expert committees on practical issues related to research methods and standards. The ISTH with the Committee, now the Scientific and Standardization Committee of ISTH, provide expert consultation to national and international regulatory agencies and health organizations.

The World Heart Federation is the world's only global body dedicated to leading the fight against heart disease and stroke. We do this via a united community of almost 200 member organizations that bring together the strength of medical societies and heart foundations, from more than 100 countries.

The International Stroke Conference features more than 800 presentations highlighting the most recent advances in the basic sciences of cerebral circulation and brain function, clinical stroke research and outcomes, rehabilitation science, and surgery, as well as exhibitors showcasing the newest advancements in stroke products and services.

The American College of Cardiology is leading the way to optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention. The College is a 39,000 member nonprofit medical professional society and bestows the credential Fellow of the American College of Cardiology upon physicians who meet its stringent qualifications. The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research. The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care.

European Association of Hospital Pharmacists is a working community of national associations of hospital pharmacists. Its membership includes representatives of national hospital pharmacy associations in almost all the European Union (EU) member states, in addition to Switzerland, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bosnia Herzegovina.

Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple CME courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center, and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials.

The mission of PCR is to serve the needs of each individual patient by helping the cardiovascular community share knowledge, experience and practice. EuroPCR is the official annual meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

The European Stroke Conference was founded in 1990 by M.G. Hennerici (Germany) and J. Bogousslavsky (Switzerland).  The first meeting was held in Düsseldorf and was attended by about 500 people – and proved to be a great success.  At that time only the North American conference existed for clinical researchers and basic scientists to present data from stroke research. The prospect to establish another European stroke meeting was highly challenging.  After biannual meetings, 1992 in Lausanne and 1994 in Stockholm and increasing attendance, however, the ESC became an annual, international, well-received and continuously growing stroke conference. 

EFORT is the umbrella organisation linking Europe‘s national orthopaedic associations. Its aims reflect the will of all the participating associations to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention and both the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system. To this end, particular emphasis is placed upon activities focusing on education and research.

The legacy of the largest European electrophysiological community – European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) - comes from a recent, yet greatly successful past and continues in a shared dynamic vision: to reduce the mortality and morbidity of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and to improve their quality of life.

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc. is organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes. Its objectives are to foster and advance science relating to the important medical problems of thrombosis and abnormalities of hemostasis and vascular biology; to provide a forum for discussion of these problems; to encourage research on these problems by scientists of the relevant disciplines; to foster the diffusion and exchange of ideas through scientific meetings and publications; to standardize nomenclature and methods as appropriate and timely.

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents 75,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean. It provides an array of scientific and educational activities, such as the production and continuous updating of Clinical Practice Guidelines, the organisation of educational courses and initiatives, pan-European surveys on specific disease areas.

ERS is the leading professional organisation in its field in Europe. It is broad-based, with some 10,000 members and counting in over 100 countries. Its scope covers both basic science and clinical medicine. ERS seeks to alleviate suffering from respiratory disease and promote lung health through research, sharing of knowledge and through medical and public education.

The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions is the premier cardiovascular meeting that offers scientific programming in three broad areas of clinical, basic and population science as well as cross-disciplinary translational science due to the ever-increasing integration of research and patient care.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders. The mission of the Society is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.