ESTRO Annual Report 2019

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Geographical distribution

Top 10 countries

Italy: 490

The Netherlands: 432

UK: 404

Germany: 279 France: 270

Spain: 166 USA: 171

Science & Dissemination

77,4% Europe

1,5% South and Central America 0,1% Africa 6,2% North America 12,6% Asia Pacific 2,2% Middle East and North Africa

Belgium: 161

Switzerland: 143 Denmark: 137

A comprehensive programme The state-of-the-art scientific programme of the Congress was developed by expert members of the various scientific advisory groups, who all worked on a voluntary basis. The programme covered all aspects of radiation oncology, featuring presentations from clinicians, medical physicists, radiobiologists, brachytherapists and radiation therapists.

Networking There were multiple opportunities to network at ESTRO 38, including in the 12,000m 2 exhibition space, the communities pavilion and start-up corner, and during social activities such as the welcome reception, poster awards ceremony, the Super Run and the social event.

Young programme A day was dedicated to ESTRO’s youngmembers. The programme included a teaching lecture, symposia and networking activities.

Many educational activities The educational programme included pre- meeting courses, teaching lectures, tumour board and contouring sessions. The educational programme is discussed in the School section of this report.

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