ESGO 2017 starts tomorrow in Vienna

Tomorrow marks the start of the ‘landmark event’ ESGO 2017 which will run until Tuesday 7^th. The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) Congress claims to be the largest European gathering in gynaecological cancers, offering a hub of activity where you can network with peers and catch up with familiar faces. Over the 4-day conference, ESGO will see over 2,800 attendees from across the globe gather to learn, network, share knowledge and discover the latest research findings.

ESGO, which takes place every two years, benefits attendees by offering the opportunity for them to:

• Hear and meet speakers among the world leaders in Gynaecological Cancers
• Learn from the best in your field and network with other specialists
• Share ideas with professionals from other specialties with different perspectives
• Enrich your practice by learning more about topics related to your field
• Develop an in-depth and broader view of the latest in Gynaecological Cancers in just 4 days
• Participate in interactive sessions with opportunities to question leading experts in a variety of topics of interest
• Be inspired by best practice from other countries
• Get tailored insights by attending sessions focused on your topics of interest
• Discover 1300+ abstracts and late-breaking research presenting the latest findings in Gynaecological Cancers
• Earn CME credits

‘RANKLE- bones, sex and breast cancer’ and ‘Why are we failing to cure ovarian cancer?’ are the keynote lectures which can be heard by Josef Penninger and Christian Marth, alongside sessions on ‘Risk factors and pathogenesis of endometrial cancer in young women’, ‘How can we eliminate deaths in high risk GTN?’, ‘Fertility Sparing Management in high risk epithelial ovarian cancer’ and ‘Ovarian cancer immunotherapy trials’. The full scientific programme is available to view.

Congress president Heinz Koelbl, ESGO president David Cibula and scientific committee chair Phillippe Morice welcome all colleagues:

‘Every 2 years the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) Congress attracts larger number of participants from all over Europe and across the world. Following the tradition of previous meetings, the upcoming ESGO 2017 Congress will be an excellent opportunity to learn about new developments in the field of gynaecological oncology, to meet up with colleagues and to make new friends. A great deal of thought went into formulating not only a stimulating scientific programme, but also the preparation of a most enjoyable social programme, with the aim to make you familiar with the fascinating and inspiring atmosphere of Vienna.

Vienna, one of the most exquisite cities in Europe surrounded by the natural beauty of the Wachau region, the city offers a unique combination of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. The city is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the characteristic Viennese charm. Vienna is considered a paradise for music lovers, being the home to many international renowned composers such as Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg and Berg who were born there, and others such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms and Mahler who chose to live there. Exploring the historical and cultural legacy of this capital city will leave you with an exceptional experience traced all the way back to the Roman time.

We very much look forward to your participation in ESGO 2017 and to welcoming you to Vienna.’