Upcoming Medical Conferences in Vienna

13th European Congress on Epileptology (ECE) is organized by International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and Commission on European Affairs (CEA) and will be held from Aug 26 - 30, 2018 at Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center, Vienna, Wien, Austria. The target audience for this medical event is Nurologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 28 European CME credits The Leadership Development Programme is a unique and exclusive opportunity to receive leadership training and network with leaders from around the globe. For 2018, sessions have been tailored to meet with unique and practical needs of leaders in the ILAE Commission on European Affairs. Admission is limited to 30 candidates to allow for meaningful interactions and applied learning activities. Session topics include: The Science of Communication, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution & Negotiation, Finance, Management Essentials, Assessing and Leveraging Your Leadership Style, Opportunities to Lead within ILAE, and more. The scientific sessions form the main part of the congress programme. The main topics were chosen by the ISOC and the sessions were selected from the numerous proposals submitted by ILAE members and other experts. These sessions were selected to represent the best European and global epileptology. The programme covers all aspects of epileptology, but four main themes have been selected, representing Adult Epileptology, Basic and Translational Science, Childhood Epileptology and Pharmacotherapy, and each with an associated Main Session. The titles of the four main sessions address the following topics : • Acquired epilepsies: mechanisms, therapeutic advances and unmet needs • Tauopathies and epilepsy • Advances in the development of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for childhood onset epilepsies • Targeted therapy

World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2018 is organized by World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS) and will be held from Aug 30 - Sep 01, 2018 at Hotel Park Royal Palace Vienna, Vienna, Wien, Austria. Conference Description: The WAOCS Annual Scientific Meeting outlines a forum where dermatologists, plastic surgeons and scientists have an excellent opportunity to discuss both background and practical impact of ageing, aesthetics and related conditions and experience the latest developments and achievements in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ECCO 2018 European Cancer Summit is organized by European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) and will be held from Sep 07 - 09, 2018 at Vienna, Wien, Austria. The ECCO 2018 European Cancer Summit will bring worldwide leaders from the cancer healthcare, patient advocacy and stakeholder communities together in a unique multidisciplinary forum. Connecting science with real life by driving policy evolution at the highest political level, the Summit will: • Debate leading-edge ideas on outcomes research, health economics and organisation of cancer care delivery • Determine consensus resolutions for improving health systems • Decide on an action plan for the way forward to ensure ideas translate into policies that will impact daily clinical practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Management of Thyroid Cancer is organized by European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and will be held during Sep 13 - 14, 2018 at ESMIT Learning Centre, Vienna, Wien, Austria. The target audience for this medical event is Nuclear medicine specialists with some expertise in thyroid cancer but as well as Oncologists and Endocrinologists with expertise in the field of thyroid. Course Content : This course is devoted to the management of thyroid cancer with emphasis on the role of nuclear medicine in the context of multidisciplinary approach. Diagnostic tools and their rational use in work-up and follow-up of thyroid cancer will be analyzed, including limitations, HTA and cost/effectiveness. The RAI therapy will be discussed in terms of definitions, aims, methodology, results and side-effects and general concepts on the management of RAI-refractory thyroid cancer will be also provided. Learning Objectives : • learn about the following topics: • epidemiology, genetics etiopathogenesis and diagnosis of thyroid cancer • multimodal treatments of thyroid cancer • indications for radioiodine therapy- ablative, adjuvant and treatment of advanced disease • lstrategies and methods for thyroid cancer patients’ follow-up (US, laboratory, multimodal imaging tools) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

16th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) is organized by International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) and will be held from Sep 16 - 19, 2018 at University of Vienna, Vienna, Wien, Austria. The target audience for this medical event is Gastroenterologists. The aims of the ISDE are to promote the exchange of scientific and medical knowledge among specialists in the field, to maintain interchange with organizations and industries, and to encourage basic and clinical research in fields related to the esophagus. In order to promote the professional and educational development of individuals interested in the esophagus, the ISDE sponsors its own journal, international congresses, and other educational programs. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available

Ophthalmology Futures European Forum is organized by Ophthalmology Futures Forums and will be held on Sep 20, 2018 at Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront, Vienna, Wien, Austria. The Ophthalmology Futures Forums are clinician-driven innovation meetings focusing on new technology, entrepreneurial ventures, market access and other aspects of commercialisation in the ophthalmic healthcare sector. They cover all aspects of global innovation in ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals by connecting scientists, physicians, regulators, reimbursement specialists, corporate leaders, venture capitalists and other investors who support the advancement of eye care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

36th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) is organized by European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and will be held from Sep 22 - 26, 2018 at Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center, Vienna, Wien, Austria. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 36 European CME credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Annual Meeting 2018 of DGHO, OeGHO, SGMO and SGH is organized by German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology / Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Hamatologie und Medizinische Onkologie (DGHO) and will be held from Sep 28 - Oct 02, 2018 at Austria Center Vienna, Vienna, Wien, Austria. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 42 Continuing Education Points. The annual conference will serve as a forum for communication, knowledge enhancement and the presentation of innovative scientific findings, and in particular will reflect the diversity of our specialist field, hematology and medical oncology. In addition to continuing education sessions and cutting-edge scientific symposia, there will be discussion forums on controversial clinical and scientific topics in our department. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) 27th Annual Congress is organized by European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) and EUROKONGRESS GmbH and will be held during Oct 07 - 10, 2018 at Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center, Vienna, Wien, Austria. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Association For Osseointegration (EAO) 27th Annual Congress is organized by European Association For Osseointegration (EAO) and would be held during Oct 11 - 13, 2018 at Vienna, Wien, Austria. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available