27th Infectious Diseases Working Party Educational Course

Welcome to the 27th Infectious Diseases Working Party Educational Course!

We are happy to announce the 27th Infectious Diseases Working Party Educational Course, to take place between the 7 and 9 November 2024 in Geneva.
The program will cover all aspects of infectious disease aspects in high-risk haematology patients, including patients with leukaemia, lymphoma, and allogeneic bone marrow transplant and CAR-T cell recipients. Infectious disease diagnostic, prophylactic and treatment strategies and recent ECIL guidelines will be discussed in depth.

A large number of experts in haematology, pulmonary medicine, and infectious diseases will get together to present on the most recent developments in the field of transplantation and continue the dialogue on identifying needs and future challenges in transplant recipients and infectious disease complications.

We look forward to welcoming you all to this Educational Course in Geneva and invite you to submit scientific abstracts and/or case presentations to be actively discussed in the sessions or as posters.

Yours sincerely,
Dina Averbuch, IDWP chair
Rafale de la Camara, IDWP former chair
Anne Bergeron, Local organiser
Dionysios Neofytos, Local organiser

Please click the "Preliminary Programme" button above to see the latest version.

EBMT Travel Grants

EBMT is thrilled to announce a special travel grant programme aimed at enhancing participation, fostering inclusivity, and advancing education within our Educational Meetings. This initiative is designed to empower individuals who may face financial barriers to attend our events and to ensure that diverse voices are heard.

Grant Details

The grant will cover the maximum reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses incurred by participants after attending the event.
In addition, recipients will receive a complimentary registration to the event.

Travel Grants amounts

• 2 grants x 500€ each for European participants
• 2 grants x 1000€ each for non-European participants

Application Requirements
To apply for the grant, interested individuals are required to submit the following documents:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of Motivation
• Case Report Topics (Do not forget to check the programme and see where the case will be allocated for in-person presentations)
  • Pretransplant questions
  • Hosts and pathogens
  • Diagnostics in HCT
  • Infection or not infection?

Selection Process
The selection of grant recipients will be conducted by the Organisers of our event. Candidates will be evaluated based on their merits and the quality/relevance of their work.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 1 September 2024; 23:59h CEST
• Selection communication: 9 September 2024
• Confirmation from selected participants deadline: 16 September 2024

This grant programme is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and education. We believe that by removing financial barriers and amplifying diverse voices, we can create a more enriching and vibrant experience for all.

Please, use the “Grant Submission” button above to start the process. Beware that this submission doesn’t imply the registration to the meeting, so please, do not forget to register by using the “Register” button.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Non registered submitters won’t be included in the selection process.

Registration

The registration will close on the 3 November 2024, or when is sold out. 

EBMT members can use their CIC code to enjoy the early bird fee until the registration closes or it is sold out. If you are not part of EBMT yet, please consider becoming a member. For more information visit this page.
*Nurses, PhD Students, Physicians in training and Data Managers will need to provide accreditation (ID card or letter from your institution) during the registration process.

Fee includes entry to all sessions, coffee breaks and lunches during the course.

To register, please click on the “Register” button above. You can pay by credit card or wire transfer. Should you need a VISA letter, you’ll be able to download it after the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact: education.events@ebmt.org and include "IDWP 2024 Educational Course" in the subject line.

Registration Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be electronically mailed or postmarked by using the option "Modify registration".

Refund of registration fees will be as follows:

• In case of cancellation, up until one month prior to the beginning of the meeting, your registration fee will be reimbursed in full (less bank charges).
• If the cancellation is notified between 15 and 30 days prior to the beginning of the meeting, 50% of the registration fee will be reimbursed (less bank charges).
• Cancellations notified between 1 and 15 days registration fee will not be refunded.

Certificate of Attendance

After the event, you will receive an email with a short survey to evaluate the course. Once you have completed it, you will be able to download the certificate of attendance.

Venue

The Educational Meeting will be held in the Forum Geneva, only in person. 

Address: Rue de Lausanne 11-19/1201, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Telephone: +41223934567

Travel and accommodation

Participants will be responsible for covering their travel and accommodation costs. The below map shows some accommodation options near the course's venue. Please note that EBMT does not manage hotel availability or set prices.

Important information 

EBMT cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to the private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Please ensure you have a valid passport/ID to travel to Switzerland. Should you need a VISA letter, you will be able to download it after the registration process. You can also find more information here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/switzerland/visa/

EBAH-CME Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that this educational course will be accredited by the EBAH-CME credits system.

In order to collect your EBAH-CME credits, we recommend you create an EBAH-CME account by clicking here. By registering on the EBAH-CME website, you'll have access to the record of all other events you have already been accredited for. After the meeting, an updated attendance list will be uploaded to the EBAH-CME website.

If you already have an account, you will receive an email to evaluate the course and claim your points. If after 15 days you have not received an email regarding your credits, please contact the EBMT Educational Events Unit at education.events@ebmt.org.

Sponsorship

There are various opportunities to support this meeting. For more information, please send an email to fundraising@ebmt.org to indicate your interest.