Scientific Events
ESAIC’s flagship events—Euroanaesthesia and the Focus Meeting—bring together anaesthesiologists and healthcare professionals to share cutting-edge research, foster education and training, and promote collaboration. These events are key platforms for presenting innovations in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine, helping to advance clinical practice and maintain high standards across the speciality.
The ESAIC has a long history of organising annual scientific events such as the Euroanaesthesia Congress and the Focus Meeting, which disseminate the latest advancements in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. These events provide a platform for networking, foster professional connections and partnerships, and ensure attendees remain current with cutting-edge knowledge and practices.
ESAIC's annual events are essential for sharing research, enabling researchers to present their work and contribute to the growing knowledge base of the field, driving advancements and maintaining high standards in anaesthesiology and intensive care.
Euroanaesthesia 2024
Euroanaesthesia 2024 took place from 25 to 27 May in Munich, Germany. It was a successful hybrid event that welcomed 4,969 participants from 109 countries, with 4,262 onsite and 707 online attendees.
The scientific programme featured 126 sessions across 19 learning tracks, covering a wide range of topics in anaesthesiology and intensive care. In total, 322 speakers and instructors contributed to the programme.
Hands-on learning remained central to the congress, with:
- 10 high-fidelity simulation sessions
- 27 procedural and interactive workshops
- The Train the Trainer course for the 3rd edition of Serious Games
These formats supported all levels of participants in developing both technical and non-technical skills.
A key milestone for EA24 was the launch of the Innovation Village, a dedicated space uniting industry, healthcare professionals, and researchers to explore and promote cutting-edge solutions in the field.
The ESAIC Expo continued to spotlight ESAIC projects and initiatives, providing opportunities for direct interaction with committees and stakeholders.
On the research front, 1,395 abstracts were reviewed by the Scientific Committee, with 950 selected for presentation.
The industry exhibition featured various participating companies across 87 booths. Attendees also participated in 12 industry sessions and 6 guided tours involving 9 companies, making it a vibrant platform for showcasing the latest innovations and services.
Euroanaesthesia 2024 reaffirmed its role as a leading platform for scientific exchange, education, innovation, and professional collaboration in anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine.
Euroanaesthesia 2024 in numbers
The Focus Meeting on Perioperative Medicine – Monitoring Beyond Borders was held online on 22-23 November, attracting 254 registered participants from around the world.
Focus Meeting 2024
The programme was expertly led by Prof. Barak Cohen, Chair of Forum 5: ‘Devices and Technology’, in collaboration with other scientific forums.
Over the course of two half-day sessions, the meeting focused entirely on the latest advancements in monitoring technologies and their clinical applications. Participants explored the full continuum of patient care, from pre-operative preparation to surgical wards, intensive care units, and ultimately, the patient’s home. Each session provided practical insights into essential monitoring topics, including haemodynamic, respiratory, brain, and pain monitoring.
Focus Meeting 2024 Brain Health Analysis
