Events and Congresses

ESCRS was founded in 1991 to promote education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and to advance and promote the study and practice of ophthalmology. ESCRS seeks to promote and support research in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery and the dissemination of the useful results thereof. ESCRS has over 7,500 members from 130 countries world-wide.

ESCRS History

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons evolved from the European Intraocular Implant Club which was established in 1981. The Society is administered by the ESCRS Board, a Board of Ophthalmologists elected by its members. The ESCRS staff based in Dublin, Ireland, are responsible for the organisation of the Society’s day-to-day activities.

AAO-HNSF 2018

In its 122st year, the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience is the premier education and networking event for the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery community. Held each fall, the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience provides an opportunity for thousands of Academy members, non-member physicians, allied health professionals, administrators, and exhibiting companies to converge for an exhilarating four days.  It draws more than 5,000 medical experts and professionals from around the world and features Instruction Courses, Miniseminars, Scientific Oral Presentations, Honorary Guest Lectures, and numerous Scientific Posters.

NANN 2018- National Association of Neonatal Nurses is the longest established professional voice that supports the professional needs of neonatal nurses throughout their careers through excellence in practice, education, research and professional development. NANN 2018 is your neonatal connection to the strongest and most vibrant community of neonatal nurses.

NANN is committed to developing and delivering the tools and connections you need to advance your career and evolve the profession.

Today, more than ever before, high-risk neonates have a better chance of thriving because of the advances in medicine and the dedicated care they receive. Neonatal nurses are on the front line, providing around-the-clock care for these most vulnerable patients. The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) stands behind these nurses, supporting and tending to their educational and professionals needs.

NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. For more than 30 years, NANN has supported its members and advanced the profession by providing opportunities for members to

• influence care for neonates and their families
• collaborate with leaders and peers in their field
• gain knowledge to improve their daily practice.

AAO 2018 – American Association of Opthalmology:

• Where All of Ophthalmology Meets®

  • Learn about game-changing research, techniques and technologies.
  • Reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
  • Find your inspiration.

  Be part of the meeting! Learn how to submit an abstract:

  • Paper/Poster
  • Video

EAPS 2018: Serving as a nexus for the wealth of knowledge provided by three leading paediatric societies, the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS 2018) promises to build on the reputation of previous highly successful meetings. Paediatric professionals from around the world will gain unparalleled access to the best scientific research programmes.

Firmly established yet dedicated to thinking outside the box, EAPS 2018 aims to engage the world’s best in a hearty exchange of experiences and expertise in research and clinical care. Europe’s foremost paediatrics subspecialty societies EAP, ESPNIC and ESPR have dedicated their time and formidable talents into organizing an stellar educational/research forum that will celebrate outstanding science in all areas of paediatrics.​​

Fetus and the Newborn 2018

Care of the critically ill newborn is an ever-changing landscape of assessment and diagnostic knowledge and tools, pharmacotherapeutic treatment options, surgical and non-surgical approaches to congenital and acquired conditions and evaluation of long-term outcomes. Join us at the 34th annual The Fetus & Newborn: Improving Outcomes in Perinatal and Neonatal Care conference to gain insights and understanding of new concepts in neonatal care, and to challenge current practices and procedures, all with the goal of providing optimal care for our fragile patients. Engage with the physicians, advanced practice nurses, staff nurses, pharmacists and physician assistants who create and implement the collaborative care approach needed by these patients and their families.