Euroanaesthesia 2011 - Invitation from the President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,  

On behalf of the Board and Council of the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA), it is a great pleasure to invite you to Euroanaesthesia  in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 11-14 June 2011. This will be the seventh annual meeting of ESA, which will focus on promoting exchange in education, research and innovation across continents.

Euroanaesthesia 2011 will provide you with a forum to refresh your knowledge base and explore the most up-to-date information regarding Anaesthesiology and to meet and interact with the leading scientists and physicians in the field. The ESA Scientific Committee has planned a comprehensive programme including refresher courses, interactive discussions, workshops, and abstract presentations. Internationally renowned clinical and scientific experts in the field of Anaesthesiology, coming from European and non-European countries, have been invited together with lecturers from other related areas of expertise providing information on the latest developments in research, technical innovation and clinical treatment. This reflects the vision of ESA to develop closer communication and cooperation with other scientific societies across the world which have expertise in specific medical areas with mutual interests.

During Euroanaesthesia 2011, specific sessions will be dedicated to: a) “Hot topics” in Anaesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain medicine; b) Practical developments following the signing of the Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology; c) Relationships with colleagues working in the perioperative medicine; d) Economical and organisational issues; e) Confrontation between experiences in the various fields of interest regarding Anaesthesiology in- and outside Europe. Recent educational, training, and research projects as well as new opportunities for European anaesthesiologists to join in collaborative research projects will be presented together with new grants and awards for young researchers. T he ESA Plenary Lecture, now renamed to ‘Sir Robert Macintosh Lecture’ after the first Professor of Anaesthetics outside USA, will be given on Saturday 11 June 2011 by Professor Sten Lindahl employed by Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden as Professor and Director of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department Chief of Research and Education as well as Executive Vice President.

Anaesthesiology is also characterised by its high standard of technology. The industry committed to supporting our meeting will take part in the adjacent trade exhibition where there will be ample time for delegates to discover industry’s latest products and cutting edge technology.

The ESA board is extremely grateful for the collaboration of the National Organising Committee, chaired by Professor Christiaan Keijzer from the Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam, in the preparation of Euroanaesthesia 2011.

We have secured the use of the RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, which is one of Europe’s leading congress centres, ideally suited to accommodate congresses of this size. Located in close proximity of Amsterdam’s lovely city centre, the venue is easily accessible by public transport. After an intensive congress day take one of the trams downtown to enjoy the unique sights and culture of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is a breathtaking city. And the compact city centre provides a great opportunity to explore and experience its vibrant cultural atmosphere. Visit world renowned art galleries and historic sites, take a tour in one of the many boats, stroll along the beautiful canals or just take a bike and discover the city at your own pace.

Just like overseas trade has been a cornerstone of Amsterdam’s economy since its beginnings, ESA is also moving “beyond the borders”, looking outside Europe. This is new venture that contributes to the international standing of our society and makes Euroanaesthesia meetings truly unmissable!

Sincerely,

Professor Paolo Pelosi

President of the ESA

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