meeting announcement

EuroSpine 2015
September 2–4, 2015
Bella Center Copenhagen, Denmark
www.eurospine2015.eu
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2nd Announcement
Table of Contents
Important Facts . ...................................................................................................
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Contact Information . ............................................................................................
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Executive Committee and Chairs...........................................................................
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Welcome Message from the Local Hosts . ............................................................
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Welcome Message from the EUROSPINE President..............................................
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Preliminary Programme.........................................................................................
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CME Accreditation.................................................................................................
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Preliminary Programme Structure.........................................................................
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EUROSPINE Awards ............................................................................................... 10
EUROSPINE Travel Grants ...................................................................................... 10
Copenhagen........................................................................................................... 11
Networking Programme . ...................................................................................... 12
General Information . ............................................................................................ 13
Registration Information ....................................................................................... 15
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Important Facts
Congress Venue and Date
Bella Center A/S
Center Boulevard 5
2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
September 2–4, 2015
Congress Website
www.eurospine2015.eu
Local Hosts
Finn Bjarke Christensen
Institute of Clinical Medicine
University Hospital of Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark
Martin Gehrchen
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rigshospitalet
National University Hospital of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Keydates
Individual author notification
Author’s registration Preliminary scientific programme
E-poster upload
beginning of June 2015
until June 15, 2015 (early bird fee)
Mid June 2015
August 2015
Please find all important information on www.eurospine2015.eu.
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Contact Information
Organisation and Exhibition
Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Mr. Justus G. Appelt, Ms. Nadia Al-Hamadi
Carl-Pulfrich-Strasse 1 • 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone +49 3641 31 16-315 • Fax +49 3641 31 16-243
Email: eurospine@conventus.de
EUROSPINE Secretariat
EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
c/o Ms. Judith Reichert Schild
Seefeldstrasse 16 • 8610 Uster-Zürich, Switzerland
Phone +41 44 994 14 04 • Fax +41 44 994 14 03
Email: info@eurospine.org
Membership
Ms. Claudia Ortner
Mobile +43 699 11 59 65 88
Email: membership@eurospine.org
Marketing
Ms. Anna Faber
Mobile +49 151 46 50 26 29
Email: faber@eurospine.org
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Executive Committee and Chairs
Executive Committee
President
Vice President
Past President
Secretary
Treasurer and Stakeholder Council
Assistant Treasurer
Education Council
Meeting Council
Research Council
Membership Council
Haluk Berk, Turkey
Michael Ogon, Austria
Philip J. Sell, United Kingdom
Everard Munting, Belgium
Finn Bjarke Christensen, Denmark
Marco Teli, Italy
Joerg Franke, Germany
Thomas R. Blattert, Germany
Margareta Nordin, France
Christoph Siepe, Germany
Chairs
Programme Committee
Membership Committee
Educational Committee
Pre-Day and Lunch Symposia Committee
Research Task Force
Spine Tango Committee
Website and E-learning Committee
2015 Awards Committee
Patient Line Committee
Thomas R. Blattert, Germany
Christoph Siepe, Germany
Joerg Franke, Germany
Luis Alvarez Galovich, Spain
Margareta Nordin, France
Tim Pigott, United Kingdom
Dominique A. Rothenfluh, United Kingdom
Michael Ogon, Austria
Antonio Faundez, Switzerland
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Welcome Message from the Local Hosts
Dear colleagues,
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
The congress of the Spine Society of Europe, EUROSPINE, is the most important platform for exchanging the latest research results and innovations in the prevention and
treatment of spinal disorders. The aim is to combine existing knowledge and to develop and implement concepts – for the benefit of patients across Europe. Continuing
this successful path together with your support is the formulated wish of EUROSPINE
2015 from September 2–4, 2015 in Copenhagen.
For this year, we are planning the official EUROSPINE 2015 evening as a large gathering of the entire spine community – in other words, we would like to welcome
scientists, physicians and industry representatives equally at this function. With the
Opera House, we have booked an impressive and suitable location, which offers us
the possibility to provide space for up to 750 participants. An impressive view and culinary pleasures promise a special night – please support this with your participation!
We look forward to the further organisation and the progress of EUROSPINE 2015
and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to Copenhagen. We would also
like to thank all those, who joined us on the long and extensive path of preparation
of the congress.
Kind regards Finn Bjarke Christensen
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Martin Gehrchen
Welcome Message from the EUROSPINE President
Dear friends, colleagues and spine specialists,
20 years! It will be the twentieth anniversary of the ‘’EUROSPINE’’ congress in 2015,
Copenhagen. EUROSPINE was the name used at the first conjoined meeting before
the merging of two spine societies, European Spinal Deformity Society and European
Spine Society. Since then the society has grown tremendously and achieved many
successful activities.
It is my great honour and pride to invite you to participate with EUROSPINE, the Spine
Society of Europe, at its annual scientific meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark to be held
from September 2 – 4, 2015.
The congress will include pre-meeting instructional courses, blindly selected best
abstracts, debates, lunch symposia and e-posters. We aim to offer an open academic
forum that will stimulate discussions on the latest scientific developments on prevention and treatment of spinal disorders. It will further generate new ideas in the field
of spinal research. It is professional development and part of life-long learning and
education. The EUROSPINE programme committee is working very hard to achieve
and surpass the academic standards that have been improved over the last 20 years.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with our partners in the
Spine Industry through exhibits and lunch industry workshops.
Our local hosts Finn Christensen and Martin Gehrchen have been working hard to
assure the high quality and integrity already set in our flagship annual meeting.
On behalf of the local hosts and the EUROSPINE society, I look forward to welcoming
you to our annual meeting in Copenhagen September 2 – 4, 2015. I strongly encourage
you to become a member of the society to reap the many benefits of membership. You
can become part of the future of leading edge knowledge and skills within the society.
Haluk Berk
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Preliminary Programme
EUROSPINE is the leading European society in spine research, surgical and non-surgical treatment. Its members are specialising their professional careers to the study
and treatment of conditions of the spine.
Main Topics
• Growing Spine/Deformities
• Adult thoracolumbar, non-degenerative (trauma, tumor, infection)
• Cervical Spine
• Adult thoracolumbar, degenerative/Deformities
• Basic Science
Special Topics
• Spinal Oncology
• New Techniques and Patient Safety
CME Accreditation
An application will be made at the European Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (EACCME) for European CME credits (ECMEC) once the scientific
programme is finalised. Further details will be available on the congress website
www.eurospine2015.eu.
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Preliminary Programme Structure
Tuesday, Sept 1
Wednesday, Sept 2
Thursday, Sept 3
Friday, Sept 4
08:30–10:00
08:30–10:00
08:30–10:00
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
10:30–12:00
10:30–12:00
10:30–12:00
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
12:00–14:00
12:00–14:00
12:00–14:00
Lunch Symposia and
Workshops
Lunch Symposia and
Workshops
Lunch Symposia and
Workshops
Break
11:00–17:00
Pre-Day Courses
14:00–15:30
14:00–15:30
14:00–15:30
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
16:00–17:30
16:00–17:30
16:00–17:30
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
Scientific Programme
from 17:30
17:30–20:00
17:30–18:00
Welcome Reception
General Assembly
Closing Remarks
Break
from 20:00
Official Congress Evening
(at own expense)
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EUROSPINE Awards
In order to encourage research in the field of spinal disorders, the Spine Society of
Europe will award several prizes which will be presented at the EUROSPINE 2015
meeting and published in the European Spine Journal.
EUROSPINE Full Paper Award – 10.000 EUR
The award will be chosen out of either:
- the seven best abstract submissions for the EUROSPINE 2015 meeting
- full papers, to be submitted to info@eurospine.org (e-version, pdf)
- deadline March 15, 2015
Best EUROSPINE Podium Presentation Award – 2.000 EUR
For more information please visit www.eurospine.org/awards.
EUROSPINE Travel Grants
EUROSPINE aims to offer all colleagues from Europe and beyond the opportunity to
attend its annual meeting, regardless of the individual economic situation. The responsibility for selection remains with the EUROSPINE Programme Committee.
Financial support and waived registration fee will be made available for applicants
who fulfill the following criteria:
Applicant must have an accepted abstract in the EUROSPINE scientific programme
(presentation, quick fire or poster)
• age of applicant is 35 years or below
• applicant must supply current CV
• applications have to be submitted to eurospine@conventus.de
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Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark with over 1.1 million citizens, belongs to
Europe’s oldest and most beautiful capitals. Its location in the most dynamic region of
Northern Europe, the Øresund region, makes a visit even more exciting.
The city has a long history well integrated with today’s modern life. Copenhagen is a
multicultural centre thanks to yesterday’s and today’s immigration, a fact that contributes to Copenhagen’s international atmosphere. Theatres, museums, art galleries and
musical entertainment are other attractions which will make your stay in Copenhagen
memorable.
No doubt that you are going to love royal Copenhagen with its friendly people and
colorful atmosphere which are only two of many reasons why Danes are repeatedly
ranked world’s happiest people.
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Metro
New Metro Line
(opens 2018)
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City Center
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Networking Programme
Welcome Reception
Date September 2, 2015
Time from 1730 hrs
Location Bella Center A/S, Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
Fee
included in registration fee
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Official Congress Evening
Date September 3, 2015
Time from 2000 hrs
Location The Royal Danish Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10,
1438 Copenhagen, Denmark
Fee
from 75 EUR (rate information on page 15)
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General Information
Travel
The Star Alliance member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline
Network for EUROSPINE 2015. To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts
please use the Conventions Plus online booking tool via www.eurospine2015.eu.
Accommodation Information
Please find a list of hotels which have a reserved contingent of rooms at special rates
on our congress website www.eurospine2015.eu. Please note the special congress
booking code EUROSPINE 2015 when booking to benefit from the special rates. Conventus acts as an intermediary for hotel reservations and therefore assumes no liability for reservations. Changes and cancellations have to be addressed to the according
hotel directly. The cancellation terms of the individual hotel apply.
Climate: Copenhagen has a mild maritime climate. This means it is generally cold in winter
and warmer in summer. September is quite a wet month with temperatures up to 18°C.
Currency: The currency used in Copenhagen and in the rest of Denmark is the Danish
Krone or DKK. (1 EUR = approx. 7.5 DKK)
Currency Exchange: The bank at Copenhagen Central Station is open for money exchange every day from 8 – 20 hrs. Exchange bureaus on Strøget also provide currency
exchange services but generally charge up to 10% commission. Most banks charge
some commission too. It’s easy to get cash from the ATMs located all over the city.
Electricity: The electrical current used in Copenhagen is 220V, with a 2-pin plug.
Language: Danish is the official language. English and German are also widely spoken.
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General Information
Tax: Denmark has a 25% rate of Value Added Tax. However, you can get VAT refunds
when you leave the country, if you’re a resident from outside the EU. This covers
items over 300 DKK. Some of the major department stores offer tax free shopping.
Telephones: Cities in Denmark do not have their own separate city codes. For local
calls you should include all the digits in the telephone number. From outside Denmark,
add 0045 to the local number. Tipping: In general service charges are included in the bill. However, it is considered
polite to round up to the nearest 10 DKK in restaurants and for taxis.
Visa Requirements: Regarding more information on short term visa, please go to
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/visa/visa.htm. For more information, please visit www.eurospine2015.eu.
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Tivoli
Registration Information
Please register online at www.eurospine2015.eu.
Congress Registration
early bird
until June 15
late until
August 12
onsite from
August 13
EUROSPINE member
300 EUR
350 EUR
450 EUR
Non member
680 EUR
730 EUR
800 EUR
Resident/Fellows/
Scientist*
150 EUR
150 EUR
250 EUR
75 EUR
85 EUR
95 EUR
Official Congress Evening
(September 3, 2015)
Pre-day Course
(September 1, 2015)
with EUROSPINE
full registraton
only Pre-day Course
(without congress)
EUROSPINE member
30 EUR
50 EUR
Non member
30 EUR
50 EUR
Resident/Fellows/
Scientist*
30 EUR
50 EUR
*
upon presentation of a letter signed by his/her Hospital/Clinic Supervisor or his/her University/Laboratory,
stating his/her status
All fees are including local taxes if applicable. The congress organisers reserve the right to adjust registration fees to exchange rate development.
For more details regarding registration, cancellations as well as terms and conditions,
please visit www.eurospine2015.eu.
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