On behalf of the Society for Neuropediatrics,  we would like to inform you today that  the 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuropediatrics and 17th Training Academy  as well as the associated general assembly unfortunately have to be postponed to 2021.   Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to the 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuropaediatrics from 29-31 October 2020 in the Austrian city of Dornbirn in the westernmost Austrian province of Vorarlberg. With 49,563 inhabitants, Dornbirn is the most populous municipality in Vorarlberg and the tenth largest city in Austria. The importance of the town developed late at the end of the 19th century with the flourishing of the textile industry, which quickly made Dornbirn the largest municipality between the Alpine Rhine and Arlberg. It is thus both an economic centre of Vorarlberg and a regional traffic junction. Dornbirn lies at an altitude of 437 metres in the Rhine Valley at the foot of the Bregenzerwald Mountains and thus on the western edge of the Eastern Alps.  Dornbirn is easy to reach from Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck or St. Gallen Altenrhein airport. In addition to the central topic of "Neuropaediatrics and interfaces in everyday life", the following main topics invite discussion and intensive scientific exchange: epilepsy, neurometabolic disorders, neonatal neurology, social paediatrics and new therapy options. Other important topics of this year's conference are the current status of neuromuscular diseases and their new therapeutic approaches and the development of guidelines for the treatment of paediatric strokes. In addition, a large number of satellite symposia on important topics in neuropaediatrics will again take place, thanks to the support of industry. Of course, we would like to support the young neuropaediatricians with our own session. The scientific discussion during the congress will be stimulated by free lectures and posters, and a video session will again be filled with submitted contributions. Traditionally, the "Science Prize of the Society for Neuropaediatrics" and the "Honorary Prize of the GNP/Honorary Award" for special services to neuropaediatrics will be awarded during the conference. On Friday evening we would like to invite you to a social evening. The excellent program of the training academy is integrated into the scientific conference. As every year, it is conducted by selected experts in the field of children's neurology. We are very much looking forward to your coming to Dornbirn and hope that in addition to the very dense congress programme, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the ambience of the beautiful Vorarlberg federal state, cultivate old friendships and establish new contacts!   See you in Dornbirn warmly Great. PD. Dr. med. Edda Haberlandt ao. Professor Dr. Daniela Karall Conference President Conference Secretary  

We are pleased to announce that the International conference on nursing will be held on Nov 04 - 06, 2020, Vienna, Wien, Austria. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CME Credits. Who Should Attend: Directors, CEO’s of Organizations Association, association presidents and professionals Ph.D. Scholars Noble laureates in Health Care and Medicine Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors Graduates and Post Graduates Research Institutes and member. Course description: Nursing is the glue that holds a patient’s health care journey together. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Nursing is one of the most versatile and rewarding careers in healthcare today. The purpose of this conference is to provide the knowledge and tools whereby an individual may become an artist in the field of nursing. Why to attend? To let your research go global, and gain critical insights into modern science. Paves way to reach the right target audience. Deal with research requirements, scientific and operational challenges in the field. Highlights: • Meet Academia and Industry visionaries to get inspired • Expand your knowledge and find solutions to problems • Knowledge, Benchmarking and Networking offered at one place • Forge connections for global networking • Highly Organized and Structured Scientific programs • World class exhibitions and Poster presentations • Meet with vendors and suppliers Major Sessions: • Forensic Nursing • Types of Nursing • Nursing Education • Pediatric Nursing • Oncology Nursing • Surgical Nursing • Emergency Nursing • Neonatal Nursing • Critical - care Nursing • Cardiac Nursing

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the “European Conference on Clinical Studies with Medical Devices and IVDs (CSMD2020)” which will take place 16-17 November 2020 in Vienna, Austria. Target Audience: • Medical Professionals • Quality assurance individuals working in the medical device and IVD ecosystem • Clinical Trials Specialists • R&D Personnel • CEOs • Regulatory Affairs Specialists • CROs / CRAs • Clinical Research Facility Managers & Entities • Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Medical Device Industries • Start-Up Companies Course Description: The Conference is designed to address the most challenging and perplexing aspects of planning and conducting medical device and IVD clinical studies in accordance with the requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR, 2017/745) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR, 2017/746). Highly experienced and accomplished experts will share their knowledge and practical advice regarding the design, conduct and regulation of medical device and IVD clinical studies, including best practices and mistakes to avoid. Every effort will be made to provide practical, usable information to help attendees understand what must be done, but also avoid errors that will increase costs and extend timescales. The Conference will be of interest to all who are involved in planning, designing, conducting, sponsoring, evaluating or assisting in medical device or IVD clinical study-related activities. Topics to be covered during the conference: • Regulatory authority view of the new clinical study regulations • Notified Body procedures related to the evaluation of clinical investigations • Newly developed European guidance documents important for European clinical study conduct • International standards for conducting medical device and IVD studies: revised ISO 14155 and ISO 20916:2019 • Quality system concepts in clinical study planning, management, and regulatory compliance • Clinical Investigation Plans that meet regulatory and operational requirements • Key statistical elements of a successful clinical study • Critical considerations in site selection and subject enrollment • PMCF investigations, regulatory requirements and practical considerations • New medical device clinical safety reporting requirements • Investigator-initiated studies, new requirements, new considerations • Effective compliance with clinical study-related European privacy requirements • Manufacturer best practices for working with CRO’s We very much look forward to seeing you in Vienna. Maria E. Donawa, M.D. Conference Chair 

6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes & Injectables Summit is organized by Vonlanthen Group of Companies and will be held from Nov 26 - 27, 2020 at Vienna, Wien, Austria. Who Should Attend: Chief Executives, Directors, Vice Presidents, Department Heads, Leaders, Senior Managers, Principal Scientists, Chemists and Engineers specialising in: • Bioprocess Research & Development • Business Development • CMC • Combination Products • Container Development • Controls & Robotics • Device Development & Manufacturing • Device Engineering & Design • Drug Delivery & Devices • Drug Development • Drug Packaging • External Supply • Extractables & Leachables • Fill/Finish • Formulation Sciences • Human Factors • Injectables • Materials Development • Medical & Connected Devices • Parenterals • PFS • QA/QC • Regulatory Affairs • Research & Development • Risk Management • Stability • Standardisation Science • Smart Devices • Sterile Products • Vaccines • Validation Description: During the 2-days networking experience, we will discuss the demand for efficient and convenient-to-use drug delivery devices that are used to improve patients’ experience and the key factors for the market growth advancing the technology. The demand for efficient and convenient-to-use drug delivery devices and improving a patient's experience are key factors for the market growth advancing the technology. This event has been designed for industry leaders to disclose new horizons and developments in pre-filled syringes (PFS) and injectable devices. Attending this event will provide a broad overview of current and upcoming EU MDR regulatory require­ments, innovative technologies, the impact of digitalisation, market trends and device needs. We will discuss the benefits of PFS and injection devices as the main factor for dosage ac­curacy, convenience and safe treatment for patients. They are excited to be hosting the 6th edition of our Pre-Filled Syringes & Injectables Summit and look forward to meeting you in Vienna in November! Key Practical Learning Points: • Overview of the upcoming EU MDR regulation and the role of notified bodies • Devices for self-injection: engineering challenges, trends and new developments • Strategic design: enhancing differentiation through a style guide • Integrating quality requirements • Analytical studies and chemical safety assessment • Manufacturing and processing technologies • The route to digital: the rise of digital therapeutics, and the new associated product landscape • Post-marketing safety reporting

20th European Society for Pediatric Dermatology (ESPD) Annual Meeting is organized by C-IN and will be held from May 12 - 14, 2021 at Vienna Congress Center Hofburg, Vienna, Wien, Austria. The excellent scientific program with an emphasis on recent advances in the field of pediatric dermatology is addressed to dermatologists, pediatricians as well as general practitioners.  Chairs and speakers are international well-known experts in the field. The program is organized in two parallel sections and has seven Plenary Lectures, in honor of famous masters of pediatric dermatology in Europe and one dedicated to the recently founded joint collaboration between ESPD and ESDR. Opportunities for presentations at this meeting are available to all participants. Selected papers can be presented as an adjunct to parallel sessions, and posters at lunchtime and during breaks. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Masters Course - Challenges in Pediatric Trauma is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 05 - 06, 2020 at Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel, Vienna, Wien, Austria. Target Audience: Orthopaedic surgery, Paediatric surgery, Trauma surgery Description: In this course, participants will learn about current concepts in pediatric fracture and will gain valuable knowledge through a combination of lectures from experts, didactic case-based presentations and small group discussions where they are encouraged to discuss the cases and content in an open manner and to share their own experiences. During the practical exercises, participants gain insight by implementing the newly learned tips and tricks in surgical techniques on artificial bones as well as on artificial 3-D bone deformities. Other elements of this highly interactive learning environment will be the use of pre-operative planning as well as the latest fixation techniques to address the treatment of malunions and nonunions. Basic skills in instrumentation as well as the knowledge of techniques are required to benefit from this AOTrauma Master Course, therefore the AO Basic Principles Course of Fracture Management is a prerequisite to participate in this educational event. Learner Objectives: • Decision making in pediatric fractures of the upper and lower extremities, taking the question of age as well as co-factors like weight and growth disturbances into consideration • Fracture management of the pelvis and acetabulum • Fracture management with children and the growing bone at all ages, including complications Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

48th Austrian Diabetes Association / Osterreichischen Diabetes Gesellschaft (ODG) Annual Conference 2020 is organized by Austrian Diabetes Society / Osterreichischen Diabetes Gesellschaft (ODG) and will be held from Nov 19 - 21, 2020 at Salzburg Congress, Salzburg, Austria. Theme: “Diabetology in the river” is the theme of this year's event. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Congress 2020 is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and will be held from Nov 28 - Dec 01, 2020 at Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center, Vienna, Wien, Austria. This course has been approved for a maximum of 21 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Blending a live program and digital participation Description: ESTRO is a multi-professional society focusing on radiation oncology as a core component of high- quality, multidisciplinary cancer treatment, in partnership with other oncology societies. Radiotherapy is a team effort, delivered by an interdisciplinary team consisting of radiation oncologists, clinical oncologists, medical physicists, radiobiologists, radiation therapists (RTTs) and nurses. The Society wishes to engage them all in their congress, together and in discussion with other oncology specialists. In line with the ESTRO vision 2030 ‘Radiation Oncology. Optimal Health for all, together’, ESTRO 2020 will convey the theme ‘Translating research and partnership into optimal health’. Advances in technologies and methodologies of radiation oncology continue to evolve very rapidly. However, these innovations will only truly provide an impact when the new findings can be translated into clinical applications that will result in optimal benefit for each individual patient in daily practice. Radiation oncology professionals should not try to achieve such optimal outcome by themselves but in dialogue and partnership with all relevant stakeholders: other oncology specialists at national, European and international level; patient representatives and advocates; and, industry partners. ESTRO 39 aims at stimulating all stakeholders to enhance and shape radiotherapy for optimal health for each cancer patient. The comprehensive scientific programme at ESTRO 39 offers state-of-the-art teaching lectures, symposia, debates on hot topics, as well as a range of educational activities such as pre-meeting courses, contouring workshops, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.  The interdisciplinary component of the scientific programme, getting more space compared to the past editions, will include sessions on the following topics: • How can AI improve contouring? • Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) - GRID therapy • Cancer metabolism: implication for imaging, radiation response prediction, and tumor radiosensitization • Cardiac radio-ablation • FLASH: Radiotherapy with ultra-high dose rates • Ultra-hypofractionation for localized prostate cancer • Management of complex skin targets: which radiation technique • MR-guided Radiotherapy: state of the art and future perspectives • Preventing radiation-induced toxicity for the H&N region • Dose accumulation and re-irradiation for breast and thorax • How PROMS will change radiotherapy practice • Targeting microenvironment in radiotherapy: where are we now? • Redefining oligometastatic disease: incorporating advanced imaging into clinical trials • Combined radiotherapy and immunotherapy in NSCLC

Pneumological-thoracic surgery colloquium is organized by Austrian Society for Pneumology and will be held on Dec 09, 2020 at Renaissance Wien Hotel, Vienna, Wien, Austria. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

33rd Annual Meeting of the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society and 21st EMSOS Nurse and Allied Professions Group Meeting is organized by European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (E.M.S.O.S.) and will be held from Dec 16 - 18, 2020 at Stadthalle Graz, Graz, Steiermark, Austria. Main Topic: EMSOS 2020 33rd Annual Meeting • Limb sparing surgery vs. amputation • Liquid biopsy • New guidelines and EMSOS studies on sarcoma • Proton & carbon ion treatments for sarcoma • Treatment of infected mega prostheses • What’s new in the systemic treatment of soft tissue sarcomas? • Oligometastases: should they be treated differently? • Statistics and sarcomas: how can modern statistics be useful? • Difficult case discussion • Sarcoma research: new mouse models, in vitro 3D sarcoma models • Personalized medicine for sarcoma? • The role of pathology in the era of next-generation sequencing 21st EMSOS Nurse and Allied Professions Group Meeting: • Nursing aspects of bone and soft tissue tumours (wound management, shared decision making, rehabilitation, palliative care) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.