33rd ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism

Overview

The 33rd European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) Congress will take place from 1519 November 2024 in Vienna, Austria. This flagship event gathers clinicians, researchers, dietitians, and industry leaders to discuss the latest evidence, emerging technologies, and practical solutions in clinical nutrition and metabolic care.

With more than 2,500 delegates expected from over 80 countries, the Congress provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development.

Why Attend?

• Cuttingedge Science: Over 250 oral presentations, symposia and poster sessions covering topics from malnutrition screening to precision nutrition.
• Handson Workshops: Practical training on nutritional assessment tools, enteral and parenteral techniques, and metabolic monitoring.
• Networking Opportunities: Dedicated meetups for earlycareer professionals, patient advocacy groups, and industry exhibitors.
• Clinical Guidelines: Publication of updated ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in critical care, oncology, geriatric medicine and more.
• Continuing Education: Accredited CME credits available for most sessions.

Program Highlights

Day 1 Opening & State of the Art

• Keynote: The Future of Clinical Nutrition in a PostPandemic World Prof. Maria Gonzalez (USA)
• Plenary: Global burden of disease & malnutrition trends
• Symposium: Nutritional interventions in COVID19 recovery

Day 2 Metabolism & Critical Care

• Workshop: Indirect calorimetry theory and practice
• Session: Optimising feeding in the ICU enteral vs parenteral
• Debate: Tight glycaemic control myth or must?

Day 3 Chronic Disease & Oncology

• Roundtable: Nutrition as a therapeutic modality in cancer
• Casebased Learning: Managing cachexia in advanced disease
• Poster Walk: Innovative biomarkers for malnutrition

Day 4 Geriatrics & Frailty

• Symposium: Sarcopenia early detection and intervention
• Workshop: Tailoring diets for polypharmacy patients
• Panel: Policy and reimbursement for nutrition services in Europe

Day 5 Innovation & Closing

• Tech Expo: AIdriven nutrition assessment platforms
• Young Investigator Award ceremony
• Closing keynote: Personalised Nutrition from bench to bedside

Key Themes

The Congress revolves around four interlinked themes that shape the future of nutritional care:

1. Precision Nutrition: Integration of genomics, metabolomics and digital health tools to individualise therapy.
2. Metabolic Health Across the Lifespan: From prenatal nutrition to ageing, addressing metabolic risk at each stage.
3. Sustainable Food Systems: Aligning clinical nutrition with environmental stewardship and food security.
4. Implementation Science: Strategies to translate evidence into routine practice, including telenutrition and multidisciplinary pathways.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Over 150 companies will showcase products and services, ranging from medical nutrition formulas to advanced monitoring devices. Leading sponsors include:

• Nutricia
• Pharmacosmos
• Abbott
• Biomedical Imaging Group
• Several AIdriven healthtech startups

Special Innovation Corner will allow startups to demonstrate prototypes and receive feedback from experts.

Registration & Travel Information

Venue: Vienna International Centre (VIC), Messe Wien Exhibition Grounds, 1200 Vienna.

Accommodation options range from 4star hotels within walking distance to budget hostels. A special conference rate has been negotiated with the Hotel Ritz and Motel One.

Vienna offers excellent public transport; a 72hour Vienna Card provides unlimited use of metros, trams and buses, plus discounts on museums and attractions.

How to Get Involved

Beyond attending, participants can contribute in several ways:

• Submit an abstract: Deadline 31 March 2024. Research, clinical case reports, and qualityimprovement projects are welcome.
• Volunteer as a session moderator: Ideal for experienced clinicians who wish to facilitate discussion.
• Join the ESPEN Young Professionals Network (YPN): Access mentorship, travel grants, and leadership workshops.
• Propose a workshop: Topics should address practical skills or emerging technologies not covered in the main program.

COVID19 Safety Measures

While Austria has lifted most restrictions, the Congress will follow a riskbased approach:

• Vaccination status optional but recommended for all delegates.
• Handsanitising stations throughout the venue.
• Enhanced ventilation in lecture halls.
• Hybrid streaming for participants who cannot attend in person.

Contact

For any queries, please contact the Congress Secretariat:

Email: espencongress2024@espennutrition.org
Phone: +4315551234
Address: ESPEN Office, 1010 Vienna, Austria