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WELCOME TO GENEVA PALEXPO
MEETING SECRETARIAT Exhibition, Sponsorship, Registration,
Scientific Programme Management, Membership
Executive Director - Kathy McGreeConference Manager - Sharon Pidgeon
Registrar – Amanda CameronMembership – Elvira Lewis
KUONI DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Accommodation Management; Transportation;
Optional Social Events
Steeve Girod, Philipp Steinmann
GENEVA PALEXPO
Key personnel:
Regula Lauener (Operations)
Odette Auroi (Exhibitor Services)
Jacques Hirzel (Expogourmet Catering)
GENEVA PALEXPO
MEETING AREAS – GROUND LEVEL
MEETING AREAS – MEZZANINE
EXHIBITION CONTRACTORS
Standbuilding/furniture/floral etc – PALEXPO
Catering - EXPOGOURMET
Freight forwarding/on-site handlingEIF (European International Fairs)/Danzas
AV/IT – to be advised
ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAMME
Saturday 11 September – Annual Techno-CollegeAcquired Cardiac Disease, Thoracic Disease,
Congenital Heart Disease
Sunday 12 September – Postgraduate Programme
Acquired Cardiac Disease, Thoracic Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Vascular Disease, Perfusion, Basic Science
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Acquired Cardiac DiseaseRepairing P2 prolapse
Most recent trials and evidence that may change your daily practiceNew ESC/EACTS Guidelines on myocardial revascularization 2010:
What should surgeons recommend? What should cardiologists recommend?Vascular DiseaseNeuro-monitoring
Arch aneurysm managementDissection
Congenital Heart DiseaseHeart failure in Children/Failing Fontan
Congenitally corrected transpositionTruncus arteriosusThoracic Disease
Update in pleural problemsPerfusion, Basic Science
Programmes to be announced
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMEMonday 13 - Wednesday 15 September
Breakfast Sessions 0730-0830 (Monday/Tuesday)Acquired Cardiac Disease, Thoracic Disease, Congenital Heart Disease
Scientific Sessions 0830-1730 (Monday/Tuesday) Concurrent sessions (proffered papers)
Acquired Cardiac Disease, Thoracic Disease, Congenital Heart Disease
Plenary sessions: Presidential Address (Monday), Honoured Guest (Tuesday)Special topic sessions (Monday/Tuesday)Residents Meeting (Monday 1800-2000)
Wednesday 0830-1300Advanced Techniques in Clinical Practice
SATURDAY 11 September
SUNDAY12 September
MONDAY & TUESDAY13 & 14 September
WEDNESDAY15 September
Techno-College Postgraduate Courses Scientific MeetingAdvanced
TechniquesSpecial Topics
DOMAIN OF ACQUIRED CARDIAC DISEASE
Programme to be advised
Repairing P2 prolapse
Abstract based sessions and Presidential Address
ECMO
Transplantation in the age of donor shortage
Most recent trials and evidence that may change your daily practice
Endocarditis
New ESC/EACTS Guidelines on myocardial revascularization
Blood Management
DOMAIN OF VASCULAR DISEASE
Arch Debranching
Neuro-monitoringAbstract based sessions and Presidential Address
Aortic Surgery and Endovascular Therapies
Arch aneurysm managementDissection
DOMAIN OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Programme to be advised
Heart Failure in Children/Failing Fontan
Abstract based sessions andPresidential Address
ECMO simulation Management of difficult cases interactive
Congenitally corrected transposition
Truncus arteriosus
DOMAIN OF THORACIC DISEASE
Training in Thoracic Surgery
Update in pleural problems
Abstract based sessions and Presidential Address
Challenging problems in Thoracic Surgery
ITMIG: international co-operation on thymic tumours
Randomized clinical trials
Update in lung cancer
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
SATELLITE SYMPOSIA
KEY SLOTSMonday 13 & Tuesday 14 September
1245-1400
OTHER AVAILABLE SLOTSSunday 12 September, from 1800Monday 13 September, from 1800
ROOM SIZES (capacity theatre style seating)350+, 201-300, 81-200, 81-120, 0-80
SOCIAL PROGRAMMESUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Welcome Reception, Exhibition Hall 11700-1830
MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBERFree evening for corporate events
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBERPresidential Dinner
1930-2400
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISING
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME TECHNO-COLLEGE: Gold, Silver and Bronze packages available
POSTGRADUATE COURSES: 6 courses availableRESIDENTS MEETING: Monday pm 1800-2000ANATOMICAL EXHIBITION: Monday/Tuesday
SPECIAL TOPIC SESSIONS/WETLABS/SIMULATOR AREAS
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
PRINT AND MEETING ITEMS Audio Visual Services
Message CentreInternet & email area
Briefcases, Lanyards, Notepads/pens
1 March Registration available on line1 April Abstract deadline25 June Titles/topics for satellite symposia required2 July Early registration fee deadline16 July Deadline for receipt of booth plans
Deadline for advertising in ICVTS Abstract supplement
1 August Deadline for hotel bookings 6 August Final programmes/speakers for satellite
symposia required
Deadline for advertising in the Final Programme
3 September Deadline for individual pre-registration10 September Exhibition build-up commences10-11 September Group Registration at Palexpo11 September 24th EACTS ANNUAL MEETING (Techno-College)12 September 24th EACTS ANNUAL MEETING (PG Courses)13-15 September 24th EACTS ANNUAL MEETING
DATES FOR THE DIARY
For further information:
EACTS Executive SecretariatTel: +44 1753 832166Fax: +44 1753 620407
Email: [email protected]