Abstract

It is with great pleasure that the Programme Organising Committee and Local Organising Committee invite you to join us in Lyon, France for the 21st European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE). We will be convening for three days of the latest endocrine research and developments at the Centre de Congrès de Lyon from 18-21 May 2019. Attracting over 3,700 delegates, from more than 90 countries, ECE continues to develop as a world-leading Congress for endocrine specialists. As many of us work within a number of areas of research, or see patients across a wide range of conditions, the benefit of ECE is that you can access a comprehensive programme covering the breadth of the speciality. Our continued aim is to further the understanding and application of endocrine science within our community; ultimately benefiting the life of patients. Whatever your interest there will be sessions that are of direct relevance, as well as unparalleled networking opportunities. The programme is organised so that you can easily find the topics which will appeal to you; these are defined through the following Focus Areas: Thyroid, Adrenal and Neuroendocrine Tumours, Calcium and Bone; Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, Pituitary; Reproductive Endocrinology; Interdisciplinary Endocrinology; and Environment, Society and Governance. There is so much valuable content that you might find it a challenge to attend everything of interest. We have addressed this as sessions will also be available on our online platform, ECE on Demand, where permission is granted by the faculty. This will be available for all of our delegates. We very much welcome your participation in our Congress as a delegate or by sharing your research as an abstract. We look forward to seeing you in Lyon!