Dear Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 5th Europaediatrics congress that will take place in Vienna, from 23 to 26 June 2011.

The Europaediatrics congress is the highlight of the activities of the European Paediatric Association (EPA/UNEPSA). Taking place every two years, it aspires to be the meeting point of paediatricians not only from Europe but from all over the world.

The aim of the congress is to present to the delegates with the latest developments in paediatrics and bring them up to date in their field covering topics that range from primary to secondary care. The Scientific Programme will include an exciting mix of lectures, symposia, round tables, practical courses and “Professor meetings”. The programme will also emphasise on the use of guidelines in the paediatrics practice and the need for harmonization of practices across Europe in combination with the respect of national diversities when appropriate.

Our objective is to create an opportunity for all delegates to actively participate in the congress in a variety of ways. Therefore, we will be happy to receive and evaluate your abstracts and offer you a chance to present your work. Moreover we are planning to invite your active participation in special interactive sessions throughout the congress.

Vienna is located in the heart of Europe, and is easy to reach by plane, train or car. The city offers an excellent conference infrastructure and the highly professional services required to organize the 5th Europaediatrics. We feel certain that it provides the perfect setting for our biennial meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna and the 5th Europaediatrics.

Best wishes,


Willi Kaulfersch
President
of the 5th Europaediatrics

Armido Rubino
Chairman
of the Scientific Committee

Andreas Konstantopoulos
President of the
European Paediatric Association