Education

Osteosynthese International 2015, Brussels



Dear Colleagues


On behalf of the Gerhard Küntscher Society we are proud to invite you to Osteosynthesis 2015 – our Annual Congress – September 10-11 to Brussels, Academy Palace.

To provide a varied and exciting scientific program about the current state of trauma and orthopedic surgery your support is essential. Therefore, we encourage all of you to submit abstracts so that everyone can profit from your work. Abstract submission deadline will be May 1, 2015. Please visit the congress website http://www.osteosynthese2015.be for further information and in order to submit your abstract.

With kind regards

The Board

Abstract book (PDF)
Programm booklet (PDF)

Organization and Contacts

CONGRESS PRESIDENT

Prim. Dr. Franz ORTNER
Head of the Department of Trauma Surgery, Wr. Neustadt
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CONGRESS SECRETARY

Dr. Lukas NEGRIN, MSc
Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
Währinger Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Wien
Mobile: +43 664 262 53 50
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LOCAL ORGANIZER

Dr. Christoph DADAK , aHCM
Facharzt für Unfallchirurgie & Sporttraumatologie
Allgemein beeideter und gerichtlich zertifizierter Sachverständiger
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VENUE

IMC Fachhochschule Krems
www.fh-krems.ac.at

Carina RATZER
Am Campus Krems, Trakt G1, A-3500 Krems
Phone: +43 2732 802 569
Mobile: +43 664 885 84 156v Fax: +43 2732 802 4
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Information

DATES TO REMEMBER

Deadline for submission of abstracts June 30, 2014
Deadline early bird registration and payment for abstract acceptance June 30, 2014
Deadline for hotel booking June 30, 2014*

* After this date, reservations will still be handled.However, we cannot guarantee hotel accommodation and price.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment in advance is only accepted via bank transfer to
Ost. Int. 2014 Krems, Austria
Prim. Dr. Franz Ortner
IBAN: AT765300005255606982
BIC: HYPNATWW

Include your full name in the comment field.

Please inform your bank that the transfer must be "Free of charge for GKS". Bank fees will be charged to the participant.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By car
From Vienna take highway A22, continue on S5 to Krems
From highway A1 „Westautobahn" until St. Pölten, then continue on S33 to Krems
From highway A1 „Westautobahn" until Melk, then continue on B3 to Krems (through the Wachau)

By train
From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Train-Station) to Krems: traveling time approx. 1 hour
From St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: traveling time approx. 30-45 minutes
Train information Krems: +43 (0)2732/82536-345
General train information Vienna: +43 (0)5/1717

By plane
Vienna International Airport

Shuttle service Vienna Airport – Krems

INFORMATION FOR LECTURER

Information will be updated soon.

CONGRESS LANGUAGE

The official language of the congress is English.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

For participants, a certificate of attendance will be handed out.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Delegates are advised to arrange health and accident insurance prior to travelling to the Congress. The congress organizers will not assume any responsibility for accidents, losses or damages, as well as for delays or modifications in the program, caused by unforeseen circumstances. No claims for indemnification from the organizers shall arise for contractors or participants in case of cancellation, for any reason, of the entire congress.
The organizers cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage or accident to private property, or for additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather and other causes.

PASSPORT AND VISA

Please check passport and visa requirements in due time before your departure.

WEATHER

In Krems there should be moderate central European climate during September with temperatures between 30° C (86° F) maximum and 10° C (50° F) minimum.

Accomodation

We have secured a sufficient number of rooms in two high-class, modern hotels within walking distance to the congress venue. You are advised to mention the feed "Osteosynthese 2014" while booking for our competitive rates. Please note that September is absolute peak season in Krems and therefore early hotel booking is highly recommended.

After June 30, 2014 we cannot guarantee for remaining hotel rooms and special prizes in the two hotels. Please book before directly at

ARTE Hotel Krems
www.arte-hotel.at
Phone: +43 2732 711 23
Fax: +43 2732 715 23
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Single Room 95 Euro nightly rate – breakfast included
Double Room 145 Euro nightly rate – breakfast included
+ 1.65 Euro regional tax per person/night
Garage: 11 Euro per car/night
arte hotel
Steigenberger Hotel and Spa Krems
www.steigenberger.com/krems
Phone: +43 2732 71010
Fax: +43 2732 7101050
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"Privilege" Single Room 159 Euro nightly rate – breakfast included
"Privilege" Double Room 210 Euro nightly rate – breakfast included
+ additional 70 Euro to upgrade to a suite
+ 1.65 Euro regional tax per person/night
Garage: 10 Euro per car/night
steinberger hotel