Plenary Symposia (PL)

Plenary Symposia are the core of the Focused Meetings. Plenary Symposia are scheduled at “prime times” in the programme, with no crossover with other activities to enable maximum attendance. Leading international speakers are invited to conduct these symposia. Given the large nature, Plenary Symposia do not have allocated time for questions or discussions.

Symposia (SYM)

Symposia are state-of-the-art educational sessions in which the speakers critically review diverse aspects of a specific topic. The target audience consists of delegates who are primarily interested in the subject or wish to update their knowledge in the area.

Workshops (WS)

Workshops are sessions in which speakers share and discuss evidence and experience gathered – clinical, translational and/or basic – in a certain field. The session room will be set up in a more informal way to allow interactive discussions with the participants. Live interaction with the audience is encouraged.

Satellite Symposia (SAT)

Satellite Symposia are organised independently by the sponsoring companies who also select the topics and speakers which are approved by the Scientific Programme Committee.

Pro & Con Sessions (P&C)

The Pro & Con Sessions allow speakers to debate controversial topics in an attractive format which provides “food for thought”.

Oral Sessions (OAS)

The most exciting work from abstracts submitted to the Focused Meeting will be honoured with a place in these sessions. Each presenter highlights their work and answers questions from attendees. Presented only on-site

Flash Talks Session (FT)

Moderators will lead a discussion in the session, asking the audience and the presenters to set the work in context and draw out important themes and conclusions. Presented only on-site

Poster Session (TPS)

Abstracts are grouped thematically into blocks of 15-20 posters and displayed for a whole day. Presenters are available to discuss their work and answer questions from delegates and moderators alongside their posters. Presented only on-site

Year in Review (YIR)

The Year in Review Sessions are complete and authoritative, focused on the highlights published during the previous year on a specific topic.