”We invite you to attend EuroPRevent 2009, the European meeting place for science in preventive cardiology. This congress marks the end of a five-year period of political activity at the highest European Union level, starting off with the first initiative under the Irish presidency in 2004 and culminating with the presentation of the European Heart Health Charter at the European Parliament in June 2007. Time to meet and evaluate the outcomes!
For three and a half days, EuroPRevent 2009 will provide an innovative meeting format for all partners in prevention: scientists, health workers and others active in the field of preventive cardiology.
On Wednesday, pre-congress sessions will be offered for family doctors, occupational health physicians, school health staff, nurses, physiotherapists, heart foundations and decision makers.
Thursday is the genuine European prevention forum, where all partners will gather around the eight main themes of the Heart Health Charter for broad State of the Art lectures and for update demonstration projects.
Friday and Saturday will be dedicated to in-depth scientific sessions and the presentation of new research. High visibility will be given to the abstract based portion of our scientific programme. The congress includes a Young Investigator Award Session, “Meet the Expert” early morning discussions and Satellite Symposia from our Industry Partners. Among the many novelties, our visitors will find an “ongoing science” session and a Highlight Session at the end of the meeting.
In the Nordic countries visitors appreciate the traditional “Smörgåsbord”, a broad variety of delicious small dishes that fits the taste of many, even the most demanding gourmets. EuroPRevent 2009 will prove to be a true scientific Smörgåsbord with the ‘Venice of the North’ offering her spectacular springtime scenery.”
David Wood, President of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR)
Joep Perk, Congress Programme Committee Chairperson