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DESCRIPTION OF SESSION
TYPES
Plenary Symposia
The
plenary symposia can be described as the core of
the Congress activities. These are supposed to
be exhaustive revisions of a main subject of the
specialty, addressed to all congress
participants. Plenary symposia are scheduled at
“prime time” in the programme, unopposed to
other activities in order to achieve maximal
attendance. This year for the first time, two
parallel plenary symposia will be held, one
mainly clinical and the other on basic science.
Leading international speakers have been invited
to conduct these symposia.
Main
SymposiaThe main symposia are state of
the art educational sessions in which the
speakers approach in a critical revision diverse
aspects of a specific topic. The target audience
is delegates especially interested in the
subject or wishing to update their knowledge in
that area.
WorkshopsWorkshops
are a type of session in which the speakers are
expected to share with the audience their
personal experience in a field, either clinical
or basic. They are addressed to participants who
wish to acquire practical knowledge on a
specific subject, and therefore we expect to
have an interactive discussion at the end of the
session. Issues regarding diagnosis, management
and different aspects of research will be
reviewed.
Practical
CoursesPractical Courses are a new type
of activity in this Congress. The idea is that
they should be continued in future editions, so
every member of the EAACI can add them
progressively to their curricula.
Practical
Courses are designed to teach the basics of many
of the practical skills involved in certain
procedures used in Allergology, as well as the
interpretation of results. An expert in the
field and a Junior Member will collaborate in
preparing the session and handout material. At
the end of the session, the knowledge acquired
by the participants will be assessed, and
accordingly, a specific certificate will be
awarded.
Post Graduate
coursePostgraduate courses, during a
half or a whole day, are activities proposed by
the sections or interest groups of the EAACI.
They are designed to provide a thorough review
in some areas considered of special interest.
Delegates attending these courses will achieve a
comprehensive knowledge in that
topic.
Nurses programmeThis
year, a specific programme for Allergy Nurses
has been included in the programme of the
Congress. Practical aspects of their work will
be reviewed by professionals from different
European countries. A Round Table will be open
to debate the work situation throughout the
continent, comparing similarities and
differences. An inquiry will be delivered to
participants, and a summary of the answers will
be presented at the end of the
meeting.
Business
meetingsBusiness meetings of the
Sections and Interest Groups have been included
in the programme well in advance, in order to
allow each member of the EAACI to schedule their
meetings. An academic lecture or debate has been
included at the beginning of each meeting to
attract more participants to attend and
participate in these groups.
Meet the
ExpertThese sessions are en ideal
scenario to provide a direct communication with
outstanding researchers and clinicians. Reduced
groups will facilitate informal discussions
allowing participants to present their questions
and gain new perspectives.
Hot
TopicThe «hot topic» sessions will
consist of presentations followed by a
discussion. Topics should be «burning» issues
arising either out of the conference
presentations or elsewhere that are relevant to
the theme of the conference. Hot Topics sessions
give members a chance to know the latest news in
Allergology and Clinical Immunology. These
sessions involve a more informal discussion of a
topic than a typical conference session
allows.
The Ring of Pro &
ConPro and con opinions on controversial
topics are an attractive format to provide “food
for thought”. We all know that in medicine and
science nothing is black or white, but different
shades of grey!
Sponsored
symposiaEvery Founder Sponsor of EAACI
has a company sponsored symposium within the
main programme of the Congress. The programme of
these symposia are proposed directly by the
Founder Sponsors and approved by the Scientific
Programme Committee prior to be included in the
main programme.
Satellite
symposiaBeside the main programme, after
it is finished, the Satellite symposia take
place. These symposia are sponsored by companies
who suggest the scientific content which is
approved but not organised by the Scientific
Programme Committee.
Year in
ReviewA complete and authoritative guide
focused on the higlights published during the
previous year on a specific topic.
