28 February-2 March 2025
29th ESCRS Winter Meeting
29th ESCRS Winter Meeting
The Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS) is pleased to welcome for another year in Athens the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) for the organization of the 29th ESCRS Winter Meeting, which will take place on February 28 – March 2, 2025 at Megaron Athens International Conference Center.
All information available can be found here:
www.wintermeeting.escrs.org
Annual HSIOIRS Congress
The HSIOIRS Annual Congress allocates its time and space for 2025 to the European Winter Meeting of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. HSIOIRS collaborates with ESCRS to hold the Congress in Athens and participates in the rich scientific program.
During the Conference, in a special ceremony, the International Kelman Award of HSIOIRS for 2025 will be awarded to the excellent and internationally renowned surgeon David Chang.
Kelman Award 2025
Dr. David Chang is the recipient of the Kelman Award 2025
Abstact Submission
Abstract Submission is now closed
Important dates:
General Abstract Submission Deadline
31 October 2024, 23:59 CET
YOP Abstract Submission Deadline
31 October 2024, 23:59 CET
YOP Abstract Video Sending Deadline
15 November 2024, 23:59 CET
For abstract submissions: https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/abstracts/abstract-submissions/
For YOP video submissions: https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/abstracts/yop-video-submissions/
Accreditation
The ESCRS Winter Meeting 2025 has been granted 19.5 European CME credits (ECMECs) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
Congress Secretariat
MCI Group – escrs.conf@mci-group.com
Registration Information
Registration
Attendance is Face-to-Face only. No hybrid component (streaming / on-demand) is available. On-demand availability for ESCRS members only through the ESCRS On-Demand Education Portal, after the Winter Meeting.
Face-to-Face Athens: Registration Categories |
Early Bird Deadline: 29 January 2025, 23:59 CET |
Regular Registration Deadline: 26 February 2025, 23:59 CET |
ESCRS Member | EURO 390.00 EURO 483.60 VAT incl. |
EURO 440.00 EURO 545.60 VAT incl. |
Non-Member | EURO 415.00 EURO 514.60 VAT incl. |
EURO 475.00 EURO 589.00 VAT incl. |
Special HSIOIRS fee for Ophthalmologist doctors from Greece and Cyprus | EURO 275.00 EURO 341.00 VAT incl. |
EURO 275.00 EURO 341.00 VAT incl. |
Trainee / Resident | EURO 110.00 EURO 136.40 VAT incl. |
EURO 110.00 EURO 136.40 VAT incl. |
Ophthalmic Nurse / Technician | EURO 110.00 EURO 136.40 VAT incl. |
EURO 110.00 EURO 136.40 VAT incl. |
Allied Healthcare Professional | EURO 195.00 EURO 241.80 VAT incl. |
EURO 220.00 EURO 272.80 VAT incl. |
Researcher (Employee) from Exhibiting / Sponsoring Companies | EURO 415.00 EURO 514.60 VAT incl. |
EURO 475.00 EURO 589.00 VAT incl. |
Corporate | EURO 510.00 EURO 632.40 VAT incl. |
EURO 615.00 EURO 762.60 VAT incl. |
Exhibitor (Additional Passes) | EURO 220.00 EURO 272.80 VAT incl. |
EURO 220.00 EURO 272.80 VAT incl. |
Surgical Skills Labs (Wetlabs) | EURO 185.00 EURO 220.15 VAT incl. |
EURO 185.00 EURO 220.15 VAT incl. |
Medical Writer’s Workshop | Free to attend for registered participants | Free to attend for registered participants |
Included in the Registration Fee
Winter Meeting Pass – Athens:
- Access to the Congress Centre for the duration of the Winter Meeting
- Access to the exhibition
- Access to all sessions (Surgical Skills Courses and other elements as specified are subject to additional charges)
- Meeting material
- VAT (if applicable)
Registration Categories
ESCRS Member | Available only to current members of the ESCRS.
HSIOIRS Special Fees | Available to Ophthalmologist doctors from Greece and Cyprus.
ESCRS Non Member | Available to ophthalmologists and medical doctors.
Trainee (Age limit is 35) | Available to all trainees / residents under 35 years of age. A letter of verification from department chairperson or clinical supervisor is required at the time of registration, along with photo ID and proof of date of birth.
Ophthalmic Nurse / Technician | Available only to ophthalmic nurses, technicians, assistants and orthoptists. Documentation is also required for this registration type. Work ID or letter from your hospital.
Healthcare Professional | Includes optometrists, practice managers, PhDs, MBAs, healthcare administrators, office support staff, ophthalmic photographers and other healthcare professionals. Commercial representatives are not entitled to pay this fee. Documentation is also required for this registration type. Work ID or letter from your employer or hospital.
Corporate | Available to commercial representatives and corporate personnel who have a legitimate educational or business reason for attending, but do not have a product or service to exhibit. No solicitation is permitted. Employees of exhibiting companies are not entitled to pay this fee and must register via the relevant contact from their company.
Accommodation
You can secure your accommodation during the registration process. The organisers have received very attractive rates at a number of hotels that you can take advantage of. Please note that there is limited availability.
Visit the ESCRS website for registrations: https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/registrations/
Sponsors
For information regarding Exhibition & Sponsorship visit the ESCRS website: https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/sponsorship/