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GOTHENBURG,GOTHENBURG, SWEDENSWEDEN 3-6 September 2011

THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL Nutrition in translation NUTRITION AND METABOLISM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Welcome Message 23 Abstracts

4 Dates & Deadlines 26 ESPEN Awards

5 Venue & Contacts 27 Registration Congress Venue Procedures Organising Secretariat Registration Fees Other Contacts LLL Courses Fees Payment 6 Committees Other Registration Guidelines ESPEN 2011 Central ESPEN 31 Accommodation Accommodation Information 7 ESPEN 2011 Main Topics List of Hotels

8 Time Schedule 35 Congress Information

9 Programme Overview 37 Social Events & Excursions Social Events 12 Programme Day by Day Excursions

18 LLL Courses 39 General Information What are the LLL Courses? What are the main objectives? 43 Access & Transportation Overview 44 LLL Courses Registration Fees Sponsoring & Exhibition Detailed LLL Courses Programme

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WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to Gothenburg, for the 33rd Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism! Thirty-three years have passed since the first ESPEN Congress was organised in Sweden, and twelve years since the ESPEN Congress was last held in Scandinavia. We now welcome you to the 33rd Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (3-6 September 2011) in the lovely city of Gothenburg, to share exciting scientific news and debates, a comprehensive educational programme, interactions with nutrition professionals and researchers. We also welcome you to share the friendly atmosphere and the pulse of Gothenburg, the capital of the West Coast of Sweden. Under the Congress theme “Nutrition in translation – bridging science and practice”, session topics will cover a broad range of scientific areas translating into nutritional science, as well as the translation of current science into clinical practice. We aim to provide a comprehensive programme, updating current science and clinical practice, and for the exchange of new ideas. Gothenburg is located in the heart of Scandinavia right between the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian capitals. It is a safe and friendly city, with an open and hospitable atmosphere, environmental thinking, and beautiful surroundings. Gothenburg is also an important centre for clinical nutrition and nutrition science at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the University of Gothenburg. Make the nutrition journey and join together for ESPEN 2011 in Gothenburg!

The Local Organising Committee Ingvar Bosaeus, President Tommy Cederholm, Scientific Committee Ann Ödlund Olin, Educational and Clinical Practice Committee Elisabet Rothenberg, Treasurer

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DATES AND DEADLINES

Opening of abstract submission 10 January 2011

Closing of abstract submission 8 April 2011

Opening of late breaking abstract submission 16 May 2011

Early registration deadline 1 June 2011

Deadline for late breaking abstracts (posters only) 22 June 2011

No refunds for hotel and excursion cancellation after 15 July 2011

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VENUE AND CONTACTS

Congress Venue

The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (Svenska Mässan) has been an inspiring venue for meetings for almost a century. Centrally located close to hotels, restaurants and shops, this is where people can work, stay and eat in a professional, feel-good atmosphere. All of the city's huge choice of shopping, entertainment and cultural amenities are just around the corner.

The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan Mässans Gata/Korsvägen 412 94 Gothenburg - Sweden Phone: +46 31-708 80 00 - Fax: +46 31-16 03 30 www.svenskamassan.se

Organising Secretariat

MCI is Central ESPEN’s official Congress Organiser. As such, MCI is in charge of processing the registrations, the hotel reservations, the excursions, the commercial exhibition, as well as the organisation and sponsorship of special events.

All correspondence should be sent to: ESPEN 2011 c/o MCI Rue de Lyon 75 1211 Geneva 13 Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 33 99 580 Fax: +41 (0)22 33 99 631 E-mail: [email protected]

Information regarding the scientific programme of the Congress is available on the ESPEN website www.espen.org and is updated on a regular basis.

Other Contacts

Registration & Accommodation Phone: +41 (0) 22 33 99 580 Fax: +41 (0) 22 33 99 631 E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract submissions Phone: +41 (0) 22 33 99 637 Fax: +41 (0) 22 33 99 601 E-mail: [email protected]

Sponsoring & Exhibition Phone: +41 (0) 22 33 99 627 Fax: +41 (0) 22 33 99 601 5 E-mail: [email protected] 33rd ESPEN Congress

COMMITTEES

ESPEN 2011 COMMITTEES CENTRAL ESPEN

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE CENTRAL ESPEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ingvar Bosaeus, President Pierre Singer, Chairperson Tommy Cederholm, Scientific Committee Miguel León-Sanz, General Secretary Ann Ödlund Olin, Educational Committee André Van Gossum, Treasurer Elisabet Rothenberg, Treasurer Ingvar Bosaeus, President 2011 Gothenburg

LOCAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CENTRAL ESPEN SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Tommy Cederholm, Chairperson Yves Boirie, Chairperson Gunnar Akner Stephan C. Bischoff, N.E.P. Deutz, Dileepraj Lobo, Eva Carlsson Olav Rooyackers, Permanent Members Juan Jesus Carrero Tommy Cederholm, Rotating Member Olle Hernell Gerd Faxén Irving CENTRAL ESPEN EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE Olle Ljungqvist Alessandro Laviano, Chairperson Jan Palmblad Mette Holst, Nurse Peter Stenvinkel Zeljko Krznaric, Physician Anders Thorell Ann Ödlund Olin, Rotating Member Jan Wernerman Sylwia Osowska, Pharmacist Matthias Pirlich, Physician LOCAL EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE Marian van Bokhorst-de van der Schueren, Dietitian Ann Ödlund Olin, Chairperson Lars Ellegård Associated Folke Hammarqvist Claude Pichard, LLL Course Director Torsten Mossberg N.E.P. Deutz, Editor in-chief Ylva Orrevall Rocco Barazzoni, IT Officer Albert Westergren

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ESPEN 2011 MAIN TOPICS

Plenary lectures

– Gothenburg Special Lecture – Sir David Cuthbertson Lecture – Arvid Wretlind Lecture

Scientific Sessions Basic Science and Clinical Nutrition

– Translating science into nutritional routines – (Epi)genetics and nutrition – Sarcopenia in translation – Muscle - action, reaction and interaction – Omega-3 fatty acids: an evidence-based perspective – Obesity: new etiology and new consequences? – The cancer cachexia journey – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nutrition – Feeding cognitive function – Paediatric Nutrition - challenges for the future adult – Nutrition for successful aging – Epidemiology - usefulness and limits for clinical nutrition – De-stressing the gut – The Gut-Brain axis – ICU and Nutritional outcome – Clinical Nutrition Symposium – Hot Topics – Oral Communications

Educational & Clinical Practice Sessions

– Food and mealtimes in hospital and the community – Pharmaceutical session (in collaboration with ASPEN) – Dietetic session – Nursing session – Traumatic brain injury - Case discussion of nutritional, caring and ethical aspects – Implementation of nutritional routines – Assessment and treatment of dysphagia - What is the evidence? – Assessment of nutritional status - What are we measuring?

Educational LLL Sessions

– Nutritional support in the elderly patients – Nutritional support in liver and pancreatic diseases – Home parenteral nutrition in adult patients – Approach to oral and enteral nutrition 7 33rd ESPEN Congress

TIME SCHEDULE

Friday 2 September 2011 11:15 - 12:00 ESPEN Best Abstracts 2011 & ESPEN Travel Awards 08:00 - 23:00 Exhibition set-up 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch & Poster visit (not opened to delegates) 12:30 - 14:00 Poster visit 08:00 - 18:00 LLL Registration ONLY 13.30 - 15.30 Educational LLL Session 17:00 - 19:00 Congress Registration 14:00 - 15:30 Scientific & Educational Sessions 09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break 16:00 - 17:30 Scientific & Educational Sessions 14:00 - 18:00 LLL Sessions 17:45 - 19:15 Satellite Symposia

Saturday 3 September 2011 Monday 5 September 2011

08:00 - 21:00 Registration 08:00 - 19:00 Registration 08:00 - 10:00 Exhibition set-up 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Sessions (not opened to delegates) 08:30 - 10:00 Scientific & Educational Sessions 12:00 - 18:00 Exhibition 09:00 - 18:00 Exhibition 08:30 - 10:30 Special Interest Groups Sessions 09:00 - 18:00 Poster Viewing 09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break 12:00 - 13:30 Satellite Symposia 10:30 - 11:15 Arvid Wretlind Lecture 13:30 - 14:00 Lunch Break 11:15 - 12:00 Fight against Malnutrition 14:00 - 15:00 Opening Ceremony 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch & Poster visit 15:00 - 16:30 Scientific & Educational Sessions 12:30 - 14:00 Poster visit 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break 13.30 - 15.30 Educational LLL Session 17:00 - 18:30 Scientific & Educational Sessions 14:00 - 15:30 Scientific & Educational Sessions 18:30 - 21:00 Welcome Reception 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Satellite Symposia Sunday 4 September 2011 17:30 - 19:00 ESPEN General Assembly 08:00 - 19:00 Registration (for members only) 09:00 - 18:00 Exhibition 09:00 - 18:00 Poster Viewing Tuesday 6 September 2011 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Sessions 08:00 - 12:00 Registration 08:30 - 10:00 Scientific & Educational Sessions 09:00 - 12:00 Exhibition 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break 08:30 - 10:00 Scientific & Educational Sessions 10:30 - 11:15 Sir David Cuthbertson Lecture 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break 10:30 - 12:00 Scientific & Educational Sessions

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Educational & Clinical Practice Sessions Scientific Sessions

Time Friday 2 September 2011

09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section)

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 18:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section)

Time Saturday 3 September 2011

08:00 - 13:30 Special Interest Groups 09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section) 12:00 - 13:30 Satellite Symposium: Abbott Nutrition 12:00 - 13:30 Satellite Symposium: Nestlé Nutrition Institute

13:30 - 14:00 Break

14:00 - 15:00 Opening Ceremony - Special Gothenburg Lecture 15:00 - 16:30 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nutrition 15:00 - 16:30 Free Scientific Presentations 1 15:00 - 16:30 Sarcopenia in translation 15:00 - 16:30 Educational Session - Dietetic session

16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break

17:00 - 18:30 Muscle - action, reaction and interaction 17:00 - 18:30 Free Scientific Presentations 2 17:00 - 18:30 Obesity: new etiology and new consequences? 17:00 - 18:30 Educational Session - Food and mealtimes in hospital and the community 18:30 - 21 :00 Welcome Party

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Time Sunday 4 September 2011

07:30 - 08:30 Special Interest Groups 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Session - Approach to oral and enteral nutrition 10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM 08:30 - 10:00 Translating science into nutritional routines 08:30 - 10:00 The cancer cachexia journey 08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Pharmaceutical session (in collaboration with ASPEN)

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 Sir David Cuthbertson Lecture 11:15 - 12:00 ESPEN Best Abstracts 2011 & ESPEN Travel Awards

12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Posters viewing

13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in the elderly patients 16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM 14:00 - 15:30 Free Scientific Presentations 3 14:00 - 15:30 Feeding cognitive function 14:00 - 15:30 Paediatric Nutrition - challenges for the future adult 14:00 - 15:30 Educational Session - Nursing session

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:30 Nutrition for successful aging 16:00 - 17:30 Epidemiology - usefulness and limits for clinical nutrition 16:00 - 17:30 Educational Session - Traumatic brain injury - case discussion of nutritional, caring and ethical aspects 16:00 - 17:30 Free Scientific Presentations 4 17:45 - 19:15 Satellite Symposium: Fresenius Kabi 17:45 - 19:15 Satellite Symposium: Nutricia

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Time Monday 5 September 2011

07:30 - 08:30 Special Interest Groups 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in liver and pancreatic diseases 10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM 08:30 - 10:00 Free Scientific Presentations 5 08:30 - 10:00 The Gut-Brain axis 08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Implementation of nutritional routines

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 Arvid Wretlind Lecture 11:15 - 12:00 Fight Against Malnutrition

12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Posters viewing

13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL Session - Home enteral and parenteral nutrition in adult patients 16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM 14:00 - 15:30 Educational Session - Assessment of nutritional status - What are we measuring? 14:00 - 15:30 Free Scientific Presentations 6 14:00 - 15:30 Clinical Nutrition Symposium

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:30 Satellite Symposium: Baxter 17:30 - 19:00 ESPEN General Assembly (for Members only)

Time Tuesday 6 September 2011

08:00 - 10:00 LLL Final Exam 08:30 - 10:00 Hot Topics 08:30 - 10:00 Omega-3 fatty acids: an evidence-based perspective 08:30 - 10:00 De-stressing the gut 08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Assessment and treatment of dysphagia - What is the evidence?

10:00 - 10:30 Lunch Break

10:30 - 12:00 Free Scientific Presentations 7 10:30 - 12:00 (Epi)genetics and nutrition 10:30 - 12:00 Hot topics 10:30 - 12:00 Educational Session - Combined parenteral and enteral nutrition 11 33rd ESPEN Congress

PROGRAMME DAY BY DAY

Educational & Clinical Practice Sessions Scientific Sessions

Time Friday 2 September 2011 Speakers 09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section)

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 18:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section)

Time Saturday 3 September 2011 Speakers 08:00 - 13:30 Special Interest Groups

09:00 - 13:00 LLL Sessions (See LLL information section)

12:00 - 13:30 Satellite Symposium: Abbott Programme and speakers to be announced

12:00 - 13:30 Satellite Symposium: Nestlé Nutrition Institute Programme and speakers to be announced

13:30 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00 Opening Ceremony Moderators: P. Singer (Israel), I. Bosaeus (Sweden) Opening of the Congress by the ESPEN Chairman P. Singer (Israel) Welcome Address of the Congress President I. Bosaeus (Sweden) Special Gothenburg Lecture Plague and iron - why did not everybody die? J. Palmblad (Sweden)

15:00 - 16:30 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nutrition Moderators: N. Cano (France), L. Ellegard (Sweden) Anorexia in CKD: causes, consequences and therapeutic opportunities J.J. Carrero (Sweden) Vascular calcification in CKD – what is the role of vitamin D and K M. Ketteler (Germany) Upcoming therapeutic initiatives for the wasted CKD patient A. Ikizler (USA)

15:00 - 16:30 Free Scientific Presentations 1

15:00 - 16:30 Sarcopenia in translation Moderators: Y. Boirie (France), T. Cederholm (Sweden) Rheumatoid sarcopenia – does it matter? A. Lemmey (UK) Insulin resistance and sarcopenia E. Volpi (USA)

15:00 - 16:30 Educational Session - Dietetic session Moderators: M. van Bokhorst (Netherlands), E. Rothenberg (Sweden)

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16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break

17:00 - 18:30 Clinical Nutrition Symposium Moderators: N.E.P. Deutz (USA), Y. Boirie (France)

17:00 - 18:30 Free Scientific Presentations 2

17:00 - 18:30 Obesity: new etiology and new consequences? Moderators: S. Bischoff (Germany), A. Thorell (Sweden) Inflammation and adipogenesis M. Ryden (Sweden) Gut flora and metabolic disease P. Cani (France) Metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes? F. Pattou (France)

17:00 - 18:30 Educational Session - Food and mealtimes in hospital and the community Moderators: M. Holst (Denmark), Y. Orrevall (Sweden) Better hospital food for patients - experiences from Denmark H. Højgaard Rasmussen (Denmark) Observations of mealtimes in nursing homes A. Saletti (Sweden) Protected mealtimes - British experiences E. Russell (UK)

18:30 - 21:00 Welcome Party

Time Sunday 4 September 2011 Speakers

07:30 - 08:30 Special Interest Groups

08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Session - Approach to oral and enteral nutrition Co-ordinator: M. Pirlich (Germany) Indications /contraindications and monitoring M. Pirlich (Germany) Oral and sip feeding M. van Bokhorst (Netherlands) Formulae for enteral nutrition A. Forbes (UK) Techniques of enteral nutrition and complications Z. Krznaric (Croatia)

Followed by LLL EXAM, 10:30 - 12:30

08:30 - 10:00 Translating science into nutritional routines Moderators: H. Højgaard Rasmussen (Denmark), A. Ödlund Olin (Sweden) State of the science of knowledge translation L. Wallin (Sweden) Promoting evidence-based practice - overcoming obstacles for knowledge translation K. Gerrish (UK) The Breakthrough series Model as an implementation method Ann Ödlund Olin (Sweden)

08:30 - 10:00 The cancer cachexia journey Moderators: D. Lobo (UK), I. Bosaeus (Sweden) Genotypic markers as predictors of cachexia K. Fearon (UK) Phenotypic markers as predictors of outcome F. Strasser (Switzerland) Strategies to improve metabolism and function in advanced cancer? K. Lundholm (Sweden)

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08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Pharmaceutical session (in collaboration with ASPEN) Moderators: J. Mirtallo (USA), S. Osowska (Poland) Should insulin be added to parenteral nutrition? J. Mirtallo (USA) Why should we study the pharmacokinetics of administered nutrients? The example of amino acids L. Cynober (France) Medication during parenteral nutrition - what issues should be considered? P. Austin (UK)

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 Sir David Cuthbertson Lecture Moderators: P. Singer (Israel), T. Cederholm (Sweden) TBC G. Biolo (Italy)

11:15 - 12:00 ESPEN Best Abstracts 2011 & ESPEN Travel Awards Moderators: Y. Boirie (France), T. Cederholm (Sweden)

12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and poster viewing

13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in the elderly patients Co-ordinator: S.M. Schneider (France) Malnutrition in the elderly-epidemiology and consequences T. Cederholm (Sweden) Sarcopenia - Causes of Malnutrition M. Drey (Germany) Nutritional screening and assessment - Oral refeeding J. Bauer (Germany) Artificial nutrition S.M. Schneider (France)

Followed by LLL EXAM, 16:00 - 18:00

14:00 - 15:30 Free Scientific Presentations 3

14:00 - 15:30 Feeding cognitive function Moderators: L. de Groot (Netherlands), G. Faxén Irving (Sweden) APOE, cholesterol and nutritional interactions in dementia A. Solomon (Sweden) Is there a role for vitamin D in cognition? C. Annweiler (France) Mediterranean diet - good for cognition? N. Scarmeas (USA)

14:00 - 15:30 Paediatric Nutrition - challenges for the future adult Moderators: N.E.P. Deutz (USA), O. Hernell (Sweden) Early nutrition and adult health B. Koletzko (Germany) Adipose plasticity in catch-up growth A. Dulloo (Switzerland) Quantitative stable isotopic assessment of paediatric intestinal failure associated liver diseases T. Jaksic (USA)

14:00 - 15:30 Educational Session - Nursing session Moderators: M. Holst (Denmark), Ann Ödlund Olin (Sweden)

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15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:30 Nutrition for successful aging Moderators: S.M. Schneider (France), G. Akner (Sweden) Mechanisms of caloric restriction and caloric restriction mimetics on health and longevity G.S. Roth (USA) Body composition, vitamin D and their impact on successful aging M. Visser (Netherlands) Optimal Body Mass Index for the frail old adult? A.-M. Beck (Denmark)

16:00 - 17:30 Epidemiology - usefulness and limits for clinical nutrition Moderators: M. van Bokhorst (Netherlands), A. Winkvist (Sweden) Is folic acid good for everyone? H. Refsum (Norway) Biomarkers in nutritional medicine: lessons from the EPIC study A.C. Vergnaud (France) Gender differences in cardiovascular epidemiology: lessons from SENECA L. de Groot (Netherlands)

16:00 - 17:30 Educational Session - Traumatic brain injury - case discussion of nutritional, caring and ethical aspects Moderators: P. Singer (Israel), T. Mossberg (Sweden) Presentation of the case or cases F. Hammarqvist (Sweden) Panel discussion - Mette Berger, Karolina Krakau, Sylwia Osowska, Ingrid Poulsen Didactic summary F. Hammarqvist (Sweden)

16:00 - 17:30 Free Scientific Presentations 4

17:45 - 19:15 Satellite Symposium: Fresenius Kabi Programme and speakers to be announced

17:45 - 19:15 Satellite Symposium: Nutricia Programme and speakers to be announced

Time Monday 5 September 2011 Speakers

07:30 - 08:30 Special Interest Groups

08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in liver and pancreatic diseases Co-ordinator: Rémy Meier Acute liver disease J. Kondrup (Denmark) Chronic liver disease M. Plauth (Germany) Acute pancreatitis R. Meier (Switzerland) Chronic pancreatitis J. Ockenga (Germany)

Followed by LLL EXAM, 10:30 - 12:30

08:30 - 10:00 Free Scientific Presentations 5

08:30 - 10:00 The Gut-Brain axis Moderators: S. Bischoff (Germany), P. Déchelotte (France) How does the gut and brain communicate and what do they talk to each other about? D. Grundy (UK) Glucose and the vagus: sensory cells savour sweet substances K. Browning (USA) 15 Gut-brain communication and IBS R. Brummer (Sweden) 33rd ESPEN Congress

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08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Implementation of nutritional routines Moderators: A. Ödlund Olin (Sweden), M. van Bokhorst (Netherlands) Implementation of a nutrition screening tool and associated care guidelines K. Gerrish & S. Laker (UK) Study circles as a means of improving care in nursing homes A. Westergen (Sweden) Screening and treatment in Dutch health care and its potential exploitability elsewhere H. Kruizenga (Netherlands)

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 Arvid Wretlind Lecture Moderators: I. Bosaeus (Sweden), A. Van Gossum (Belgium) Cancer cachexia: impact of translational research on patient - K. Fearon (UK) focused outcomes

11:15 - 12:00 Fight against Malnutrition Moderators: TBC TBC

12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and poster viewing

13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL Session - Home parenteral nutrition in adult patients Co-ordinator: L. Pironi (Italy) Indications and outcome A. Van Gossum (Belgium) Planning, training and monitoring F. Joly (France) Venous catheter complications M. Staun (Denmark) Metabolic complications and indications for intestinal transplantation L. Pironi (Italy) Followed by LLL EXAM, 16:00 - 18:00 14:00 - 15:30 Educational Session - Assessment of nutritional status - What are we measuring? Moderators: M. Pirlich (Germany), J. Kondrup (Denmark) Blood tests in assessment of nutritional status - an overwiew L. Ellegård (Sweden) Multimodal assessment of nutritional status in patients with systematic inflammatory response L.D. Plank (New Zealand) Effect of the inflammatory response on trace elements and vitamin status H. Biesalski (Germany) 14:00 - 15:30 Free Scientific Presentations 6 14:00 - 15:30 Muscle - action, reaction and interaction Moderators: E. Volpi (USA), J. Wernerman (Sweden) Significance of muscle cytokine production B. Klarlund Pedersen (Denmark) Role of Vitamin D receptors in muscle? H. Bischoff-Ferrari (Switzerland) Muscle response to androgen therapy G. Mantovani (Italy)

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:30 Satellite Symposium: Baxter Programme and speakers to be announced 16:00 - 17:30 Satellite Symposium: B.Braun Programme and speakers to be announced 17:30 - 19:00 ESPEN General Assembly (for Members only) 16 33rd ESPEN Congress

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Time Tuesday 6 September 2011 Speakers

08:00 - 10:00 LLL Final Exam

08:30 - 10:00 Hot Topics Moderators: Y. Boirie (France), I. Bosaeus (Sweden) Nanotechnologies in nutrition H. Biesalski (Germany) Computational modeling of macronutrient metabolism and body weight dynamics K. Hall (USA) Novel agents in intestinal failure: Butyrate fortification using pre- and probiotics: K. Tappenden (USA) implications on intestinal function

08:30 - 10:00 Omega-3 fatty acids: an evidence-based perspective Moderators: K. Fearon (UK), J. Palmblad (Sweden) Cardiovascular diseases: are they so good? D. Kromhout (Netherlands) Child health and intellectual development M. Makrides (Australia) Inflammatory diseases: a critical appraisal A. Cherubini (Italy)

08:30 - 10:00 De-stressing the gut Moderators: A. Van Gossum (Belgium), D. Lobo (UK) How to make the gut work immediately after major surgery O. Ljungqvist (Sweden) Immunonutrition in elective surgery – for who and when? M. Braga (Italy) Pre- and probiotics and selective digestive decontamination: science or witch’s brew? A. Verbon (Netherlands)

08:30 - 10:00 Educational Session - Assessment and treatment of dysphagia - What is the evidence? Moderators: A. Laviano (Italy), O. Ekberg (Sweden) Normal and abnormal oral and pharyngeal swallowing P. Clavé (Spain) Clinical evaluation of dysphagia M. Bulow (Sweden) Dietary treatment in dysphagia M. Macleod (UK)

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 (Epi)genetics and nutrition Moderators: R. Grimble (UK), O. Rooyackers (Sweden) Epigenetics – the epicentre of modern research? P. Stenvinkel (Sweden) Genetic contribution to obesity-susceptibility - from discovery to insights into new biology R. Loos (UK) Nutritional control of diabetes and epigenetic effects J. Tuomilehto (Finland)

10:30 - 12:00 Free Scientific Presentations 7

10:30 - 12:30 ICU and Nutritional outcome Moderators: P. Singer (Israel), F. Hammarqvist (Sweden) Post-ICU weakness: a critical appraisal J. Wernerman (Sweden) Metabolic impact of experimental head trauma C. Moinard (France) Survival of the fattest? M. Hiesmayr (Austria)

10:30 - 12:00 Educational Session - Combined parenteral and enteral nutrition Moderators: M. León-Sanz (Spain), Rémy Meier (Switzerland) Case report Crohn´s disease Z. Krznaric (Croatia) Case report Pancreatitis A. Forbes (UK) 17 rd 33 Project n°: LLP-LDV-TOI-07-BG-166014 ESPEN Project n°: BG/03/B/F/PP-166 039 Congress

LLL COURSES

What are the LLL Courses? The ESPEN Leonardo da Vinci Life Long Learning Project is an ESPEN - EU global effort to improve daily practice in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism and develop quality care in nutrition by means of an innovative educational initiative. What are the main objectives? To improve knowledge, competence and skills of health professionals and students in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism while providing CME credits and European certification for medical doctors. Paying courses to be reserved upon registration to the Congress (cf. on-line registration form) and for medical doctors only. Overview Overview of all the modules proposed. You can attend a maximum of 7 modules as some of the modules are running in parallel.

Friday 2 September 2011 Morning 09:00 - 13:00 Nutritional assessment and techniques Nutritional support in renal disease Nutritional support in neurological diseases Approach to Parenteral Nutrition T-LLL (8th Teach the Teachers Course [TTT]) - upon invitation only

Afternoon 14:00 - 18:00 Nutritional support in intestinal diseases Nutrition in paediatric patients Nutritional support in diabetes and dyslipidemia Nutritional support in respiratory diseases Sports and nutrition

Saturday 3 September 2011 Morning 09:00 - 13:00 Nutritional support in ICU patients Nutrition in metabolic syndrome Nutrition in obesity Nutritional support in the perioperative period Nutritional support in cancer

Sunday 4 September 2011 Morning 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL session - Approach to oral and enteral nutrition 10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM

Afternoon 13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL session - Nutritional support in the elderly patients 16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM

Monday 5 5eptember 2011 Morning 08:00 - 10:00 Educational LLL session - Nutritional support in liver and pancreatic diseases 10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM

Afternoon 13:30 - 15:30 Educational LLL session - Home parenteral nutrition in adult patients 16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM Tuesday 6 September 2011 18 Tuesday 6 5eptember 2011 Morning 08:00-10:00 LLL FINAL EXAM rd 33 Project n°: LLP-LDV-TOI-07-BG-166014 ESPEN Project n°: BG/03/B/F/PP-166 039 Congress

LLL COURSES

LLL Courses ESPEN Member ESPEN Non-Member Registration Fees 1 module: EUR 35 1 module: EUR 105 2 modules: EUR 65 2 modules: EUR 155 3 modules: EUR 95 3 modules: EUR 185 4 modules: EUR 100 4 modules: EUR 190 5 modules: EUR 125 5 modules: EUR 225 6 modules: EUR 130 6 modules: EUR 230 7 modules: EUR 140 7 modules: EUR 255

NOTE All the LLL courses will take place at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan. To register to any LLL courses, you need to be fully registered to the 33rd ESPEN Congress. Kindly note that some LLL courses are linked with the Educational Programme and are open to all the Congress participants. However participants wishing to take the LLL tests that follow the corresponding Educational session must register specifically to the latter. The LLL tests will take place after the session at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan in a separate room, and participants must be registered to the corresponding LLL Courses. The corresponding vouchers will be provided together with the name badge. Maximum 50 participants for each LLL Course & Tests (registration on a “first come, first served” basis). Registration to the Congress is mandatory to attend the LLL courses.

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LLL COURSES

Detailed LLL Courses Programme All the LLL courses will take place at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan

Time Friday 2 September 2011

Morning Nutritional assessment and techniques 09:00 - 13:00 Moderator: R. Meier (Switzerland) Speakers: R. Meier (Switzerland), L. Sobotka (Czech Republic)

Nutritional support in renal disease Moderators: D. Teta (France), E. Fiaccadori (Italy) Speakers: D. Teta (France), N. Cano (France), E. Fiaccadori (Italy)

Nutritional support in neurological diseases Moderator: S.M. Schneider (France) Speakers: S.M. Schneider (France), R. Burgos (Spain), I. Breton (Spain)

Approach to parenteral nutrition Moderators: A. Laviano (Italy) Speakers: A. Laviano (Italy), S. Mühlebach (Switzerland), A. Van Gossum (Belgium)

T-LLL (8th Teach the Teachers Course [TTT]) (Only for special invited participants) Moderators: R. Komsa (Bulgaria), R. Meier (Switzerland), C. Pichard (Switzerland)

Afternoon Nutritional support in intestinal diseases 14:00 - 18:00 Moderator: P. Soeters (Netherlands) Speakers: P. Soeters (Netherlands), A. Forbes (UK), R. Meier (Switzerland)

Nutrition in paediatric patients Moderator: S Kolacek (Croatia) Speakers: S. Kolacek (Croatia), H. Szajewska (Poland)

Nutritional support in diabetes and dyslipidemia Moderator: L. Sobotka (Czech Republic) Speakers: L. Sobotka (Czech Republic), I. Chermesh (Israel)

Nutritional support in respiratory diseases Moderator: C. Pison (France) Speakers: C. Pison (France), A. Schols (NL)

Sports and Nutrition Moderator: K. Melzer (Switzerland) Speakers: K. Melzer (Switzerland), R. Barazzoni (Italy), L. Genton (Switzerland)

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Detailed LLL Courses Programme

Time Saturday 3 September 2011 Morning Nutritional support in ICU patients 09:00 - 13:00 Moderator: P. Singer (Israel) Speakers: P. Singer (Israel), M. Hiesmayr (Austria)

Nutrition in metabolic syndrome Moderator: M. León-Sanz (Spain) Speakers: M. León-Sanz (Spain), M. Ballesteros (Spain), C. de la Cuerda (Spain)

Nutrition in obesity Moderator: I. Chermesh (Israel) Speakers: I. Chermesh (Israel), A. Palmo (Italy)

Nutritional support in the perioperative period Moderator: O. Ljungqvist (Sweden) Speakers: O. Ljungqvist (Sweden), D. Lobo (UK)

Nutritional support in cancer Moderator: K. Fearon (UK) Speakers: K. Fearon (UK), A. Laviano (Italy), P. Ravasco (Portugal)

Time Sunday 4 September 2011 Speakers

Morning Educational LLL Session - Approach to oral and enteral nutrition 08:00 - 10:00 Co-ordinator: M. Pirlich (Germany) Indications /contraindications and monitoring M. Pirlich (Germany) Oral and sip feeding M. van Bokhorst (Netherlands) Formulae for enteral nutrition A. Forbes (UK) Techniques of enteral nutrition and complications Z. Krznaric (Croatia)

10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM

Afternoon Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in the elderly patients 13:30 - 15:30 Co-ordinator: S.M. Schneider (France) Malnutrition in the elderly-epidemiology and consequences T. Cederholm (Sweden) Sarcopenia - Causes of Malnutrition M. Drey (Germany) Nutritional screening and assessment - Oral refeeding J. Bauer (Germany) Artificial nutrition S.M. Schneider (France)

16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM

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Time Monday 5 September 2011 Speakers

Morning Educational LLL Session - Nutritional support in liver and pancreatic diseases 08:00 - 10:00 Co-ordinator: R. Meier (Switzerland) Acute liver disease J. Kondrup (Denmark) Chronic liver disease M. Plauth (Germany) Acute pancreatitis R. Meier (Switzerland) Chronic pancreatitis J. Ockenga (Germany)

10:30 - 12:30 LLL EXAM

16:00 - 18:00 LLL EXAM

Time Tuesday 6 September 2011

08:00 - 10:00 LLL FINAL EXAM

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Guidelines for Abstracts Submission 1. Important dates & Deadlines Submission start: 10 January 2011 Submission deadline: 8 April 2011, Midnight CET Late breaking submission start: 16 May 2011 (EUR 100). Posters only Late breaking submission deadline: 22 June 2011 Notifications to submitters: 31 May 2011

2. Technical Information Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or higher are required. JavaScripts and cookies need to be enabled in your browser.

3. General Abstracts can only be submitted on-line via the on-line abstract submission form that can be found in the section “Abstracts” on the official ESPEN 2011 Congress website: http://www.espen.org

4. Publications – On the Congress website 1 month prior to the Congress. _ Journal of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism: Clinical Nutrition (special Congress supplement, published by Elsevier). – Late Breaking Abstracts: it is not guaranteed that the late Breaking Abstracts are published in the Supplement of the Journal distributed at the Congress.

Submission process

࡯ Delegates, who would like to present their work at the Congress, either orally or as a poster, are invited to submit an abstract for consideration by the Abstract Grading Committee.

࡯ A paper should not be submitted to the 33rd ESPEN Congress if it has already been presented internationally.

࡯ Abstract submission is only possible via Internet: go to www.espen.org on the Internet. Click on ‘’ABSTRACTS’’ and follow the instructions as given.

࡯ Please read carefully all the instructions available on the Internet and on the on-line abstract submission system before preparing your abstract.

࡯ The creation of a user account is required for the submission of an abstract. The account only needs to be created once and can be re-used for future abstract submission and registration to the conference. Submitters from last year’s meeting should use their existing account details.

࡯ Abstracts can be saved in “Draft status” to be re-edited and modified until the submission deadline (8 April 2011, 23 Midnight CET). Abstracts cannot be edited after the submission deadline. 33rd ESPEN Congress

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࡯ Abstracts fulfilling all criteria can be saved in “Final submission” status. Only abstracts in “Final submission” status will be considered for the Congress. ࡯ Abstracts are accepted on a wide range of topics in clinical nutrition and metabolism. The submitter has to select the right topic for the abstract on the submission form. Available topics are: 01. Nutritional assessment 02. Nutritional epidemiology 03. Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism 04. Protein and amino acid metabolism 05. Genes and nutrition 06. Hormones, mediators and immunity 07. Vitamins, antioxidants and minerals 08. Critical Care 09. Liver and gastrointestinal tract 10. Nutrition and chronic diseases 11. Obesity and the metabolic syndrome 12. Nutrition and cancer 13. Paediatrics 14. Nutritional techniques and formulations 15. Geriatrics 16. Qualitative design studies For standardisation, the acceptable length of the abstract is of not more than 2’000 printable characters (headers, conflicts of interest, title, etc. included). This includes non-visible characters, such as spaces and line breaks. Authors’ details are not included. Please refer to the word count of the system as slight differences may occur when counting with WORD or similar programmes. The abstract needs to be structured as follows: ࡯ Rationale: this section should contain 1-2 sentences that clearly indicate the scientific question of the study and its clinical (or other) importance. ࡯ Methods: this section should contain sufficient information to be able to understand the experimental design, the analytical techniques and the statistics used in the study. ࡯ Results: this section should contain objective data to answer the scientific question(s). ࡯ Conclusions: this section should provide only conclusions of the study directly supported by the results, along with implications for clinical practice, avoiding speculation and overgeneralisation. One table can be included, but the total number of cells (columns + rows) may not exceed 16. Please note that tables may significantly reduce the number of the remaining allowed characters. A paper cannot be accepted if the conflict of interest disclosure is not signed. On the on-line abstract form, kindly provide the requested details for all authors. Rules The rules for preparing the abstracts can also be found on the Internet at www.espen.org Failure to observe these guidelines may result in disqualification. Late breaking abstracts Late breaking abstracts may be accepted until 22 June 2011, Midnight, CET with a non-refundable fee of EURO 100.- that has to be paid upon submission. The fee is applicable although the abstract is accepted or not. Late breaking abstracts will only be presented as posters. 24 Late breaking abstracts are also published either in the Supplement or in the next coming issue of the Journal. 33rd ESPEN Congress

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Presentation of abstracts ࡯ Abstracts can be accepted either as poster or oral communication. ࡯ The Abstract Grading Committee will select submitted abstracts and determine whether they are accepted for oral or poster presentation. ࡯ If your abstract is accepted as a poster, you will be requested to be available for discussion during the corresponding poster viewing session. ࡯ The maximum usable surface of the display panels is 150cm (height) x 95cm (width), however the recommended size is 100cm high x 94cm large. The Adhesive material will be provided. ࡯ Please use letters large enough to be read from a distance of 1.5 meters. Publication Accepted abstracts will be published in the Congress Abstract Book, “Nutrition and Metabolism - the ESPEN Journal”, and will be available on the Internet one month prior to the Congress as submitted by the authors. General remarks ࡯ The Author of the abstract selected for presentation must be registered at the Congress. ࡯ Abstracts must contain data and meet international ethical standards. ࡯ Abbreviations should be defined. ࡯ Trade names cannot be mentioned in the title. However, trade names in brackets will be accepted in the body of the text. ࡯ Please ensure your abstract does not contain spelling, grammar, or scientific mistakes, as it will be reproduced exactly as submitted. Linguistic accuracy is your responsibility. No proof reading will be done. ࡯ No changes can be made to the abstract after the submission deadline 08 April 2011, midnight CET. ࡯ The reviewers will judge the abstracts according to the relevance to ESPEN, standard of English, objectivity of statements, description of what was done, suitability of methods to aims, conclusions confirmed by objective results, ethics, scientific value, potential clinical value, originality of work and overall impression. ࡯ Submitting authors will be notified by 31 May 2011 whether their abstract has been accepted, and they will be informed at the same time about the date, time and form of their presentation. All notifications will be sent out to the e-mail address given on the submission form. ࡯ If you want to withdraw your abstract, a written statement reflecting the reasons for this decision must be sent to the ESPEN Secretary ([email protected]) no later than 3 June 2011. 25 33rd ESPEN Congress

ESPEN AWARDS

Best Abstracts, Travel Awards, Outstanding and Clinical Nutrition Symposium

Best Abstracts 2011

࡯ The 3 Best Abstracts are selected by the Abstracts Referees and the Scientific Committees. ࡯ They are presented in a Plenary session. ࡯ They are indicated on the ESPEN website. ࡯ Diplomas are given during the “ESPEN Best Abstracts 2011” Session. Travel Awards

࡯ When an abstract is being submitted (exclusively while submitting on-line), a special dedicated box must be ticked to apply to the Travel Awards (only for those submitters filling the criteria). ࡯ The selected 30 Travel Awards are given to young investigators under the age of 35 (one per country) for their best first presented abstract. They will be granted EURO 500 each, awarded according to a mix of quality of the abstract, score, acceptation (oral / poster), and of the Congress theme, not only on the ranking. ࡯ The young investigator must come in person to get his/her grant (at the speakers’ desk, from 12:00 on Sunday 4 September 2011) after the Sir David Cuthbertson Lecture. No payment will be made before or after the Congress. No exception will be made. ࡯ Deadline for application is 8 April 2011.

Outstanding Posters

࡯ The best 10% posters will be marked as being «Outstanding Posters», according to the abstract score. ࡯ They will be indicated in the abstracts Book (by an asterisk). ࡯ A special mention will be placed on the given posters number signage on-site.

Clinical Nutrition Symposium

࡯ Upon invitation only. ࡯ Original papers that contributed most to the impact factor of Clinical Nutrition 2010. ࡯ They are presented in a special symposium (indicated in the final programme). ࡯ They are indicated on the ESPEN website.

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REGISTRATION

Procedures All participants must be registered For Congress Registration, Hotel Reservation, Social Programme and Excursions, all participants must submit a complete on-line registration form. The ESPEN Congress requires the full data for each individual participant, including updated postal address and e-mail address. Incomplete registrations cannot be processed. Confirmation of the registration will be sent only when the corresponding payment is received. While registering on-line, it is possible to create a user-account, enabling you to come back to your data to update them. For further information regarding the registration, kindly contact: ESPEN 2011 c/o MCI Suisse SA Rue de Lyon 75 P.O. Box 502 1211 Geneva 13 - Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 33 99 580 Fax: +41 (0)22 33 99 631 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mci-group.com

Registration Fees* ESPEN 2011 Registration Fees Save on the registration fees by registering before 1 June 2011 !! Registration categories Until 1 June 2011 From 2 June 2011 ESPEN Member EURO 390 EURO 480 Non Member EURO 495 EURO 585 Nurse - ESPEN Member EURO 270 EURO 325 Nurse - Non Member EURO 325 EURO 380 Dietitian - ESPEN Member EURO 270 EURO 325 Dietitian - Non Member EURO 325 EURO 380 Student** EURO 215 EURO 270 Accompanying Person EURO 80 EURO 95

* Fees payable in EURO only, 25% VAT included. ** For Students (under 35, born after 1.01.1976), a letter of confirmation from the Head Unit must be sent upon registration.

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Early registrations will be accepted until 1 June 2011. The reduced fees will only apply when early registration is accompanied by payment and received before said deadline (1 June 2011). If your payment is not received before the deadline, the late registration fee will be automatically charged.

Delegates' registration fee includes: Accompanying Persons' registration fee includes: – Admission to all scientific sessions – Welcome Reception – Access to Exhibition – Kronhusbodarna History Tour – Welcome Reception – Public Transportation Pass valid within – Congress Bag the Gothenburg network (airport not included) – Final Programme – Abstracts Book – Certificate of Attendance – Scheduled coffee breaks – Lunch box on Sunday 4 September and Monday 5 September 2011 – Public Transportation Pass valid within the Gothenburg network (airport not included)

LLL Courses Fees The LLL Courses are paying courses to be reserved upon registration (cf. on-line registration form) and are for medical doctors only.

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Payment Full payment should be received before the relevant deadline. To facilitate processing, participants should clearly indicate in all remittances their name, address and the purpose for which the payment is made. Either of the following means can be used for payment: 1. Credit Card American Express, EuroCard/MasterCard and Visa cards will be accepted. Please fill in your card number and expiration date on the registration form as indicated. 2. Bank transfer Payable in Euros to MCI Suisse SA UBS SA - CP 2600 - 1211 Geneva 2 - Switzerland Account N° 240-369.393.71L - Clearing 240 Swift UBSWCHZH80A / IBAN CH 18 0024 0 240 36 93 93 71L Bank Address: UBS SA, CP 2600 - 1211 Geneva 2 - Switzerland Please indicate “ESPEN 2011 - free of charge for the receiver account” Copy of bank transfer should be sent together with registration form.

Other Registration Guidelines Group registration For group registration, a minimum of 20 participants is required. Please contact the Congress Secretariat, MCI Suisse SA at [email protected], to obtain the group registration form. It is highly advised to collect Congress documents and bags as early pick-up. Kindly contact the Congress Secretariat, MCI Suisse SA. Confirmation Confirmation will be sent only when the corresponding payment is received. Participants should bring their letter of confirmation to the registration desk at the Congress venue when collecting their documents. Registration at the venue The Registration desk at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan will open on Friday 2 September 2011 at 17:00 and will stay open throughout the Congress (according to opening hours indicated in the programme). The Registration Desk is located at the entrance of the Congress Centre. Kindly note that by registering on-site, you are not guaranteed to get the Congress bag & documents, and that availability of hotel accommodation at that time may be limited. Please arrive 29 early if you wish to register on-site. 33rd ESPEN Congress

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Hotel accommodation MCI has reserved a large number of hotel rooms in various hotels in different price categories. Kindly make your reservation while you are registering on-line. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual participants are asked to book their hotel on-line. More information is available under the section “Accommodation”.

Hotel reservations are handled by MCI: Rue de Lyon 75, P.O. Box 502 1211 Geneva 13 - Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 33 99 580 Fax: +41 (0)22 33 99 631 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mci-group.com Modification & cancellation Cancellation conditions All cancellations must be sent to MCI Suisse SA in writing (fax, letter, or email). For cancellations received until 15 July 2011 deposits will be refunded less EUR 70.- for administrative costs. After this date, no refund will be possible. Social programme, Excursions cancellation conditions Cancellations can be made free of charge until 15 July 2011. After this date, no refund is possible. MCI Reserves the right to cancel or modify the excursion programme if the minimum participation is not reached or due to factors beyond the control of the organisers. Modification conditions A handling fee of EUR 70.- per registration will be charged for every registration modification received after 15 July 2011.

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Accommodation Information

General Information MCI Suisse SA is pleased to offer a hotel booking service for the ESPEN 2011 Congress to be held in Gothenburg. Our hotel rates include room, breakfast, service, VAT and all taxes. All star ratings shown are the official ratings as displayed by the hotels in Gothenburg. Hotel Booking The majority of the hotels chosen for this Congress are located in the city centre and surrounding areas. For exact location of hotels, please see the map of Gothenburg. Early registration is recommended since MCI Suisse SA will operate on a “first come, first served basis”. Please note that hotel accommodation is subject to availability. Thank you for making your hotel booking before 1 July 2011. Requests received after this date will not be guaranteed. Names of persons sharing rooms must be indicated. Rates are in Euros and are per room, per night, breakfast, service, VAT and all taxes included. If you wish to book your accommodation through MCI, please use the on-line system when registering at www.espen.org . You simply need to make your selection out of the list of hotels available and note your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. We will do our utmost to allocate you a room in your preferred hotel. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis. Payment We accept the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and Master Card. Alternatively you may pay by bank transfer. Please remember to mention your name as the reference on the bank transfer. Only guaranteed reservations will be accepted. To guarantee your reservation a deposit covering one night is required, either by bank transfer or by credit card (deposits will be deducted from the final hotel bill when paid by the participant directly to the hotel upon departure). Your reservation will be confirmed when MCI Suisse SA has received your Accommodation booking together with your hotel deposit. Please be aware that all extras you might incur during your stay (i.e. mini-bar, laundry, telephone, etc) have to be paid directly to the hotel upon your departure. Inquiries Any inquiries or requests for additional information, changes or cancellations of room reservations are to be addressed directly to MCI Suisse SA. Change of Hotel Booking All changes to hotel reservation will be performed by MCI Suisse SA. Please DO NOT contact the hotel directly. All changes must be requested in writing. A handling fee of EUR 70.- per hotel room will be charged for every accommodation modification received after 15 July 2011. Cancellation of Accommodation All cancellations must be sent to MCI Suisse SA in writing (fax, letter, or e-mail). For cancellations received before 15 July 2011 deposits will be refunded less EUR 70.- for administrative costs. After this date, no refund will be possible. In case of late cancellations (after 15 July 2011), rooms cancelled, cancelled nights or no-show, we reserve the right to charge the full stay if the hotel room cannot be re-sold. Check-in/ Check-out time Hotel check-in time is 15:00 or later. If arriving after 18:00, please notify the hotel in advance. Check-out time is noon.

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Group Reservations If you would like to book five or more rooms, there is a special group service open to you. For more information, please contact our group reservation department tel. +41 22 33 99 649, or fax +41 22 33 99 631 or e-mail us directly at [email protected] to the attention of Boris Millet. Methods of Payment Payment of registration, hotel deposit and excursions may be made by: – Credit card: EuroCard/ MasterCard, Visa, American Express – Bank transfer to the account of MCI Suisse SA Name of Bank: UBS SA Name of Account: MCI Suisse SA Account no: 240-369.393.71L - Clearing 240 Swift code: UBSWCHZH80A / IBAN: CH 18 0024 0 240 36 93 93 71L Bank Address: UBS SA, CP 2600 - 1211 Geneva 2 - Switzerland Mention: «ESPEN 2011» and the participant's name. Please indicate “free of charge for the receiver account”. – Payment by personal cheques cannot be accepted – All payments have to be made in EUROS

For hotel reservation: Additional expenses such as mini-bar, laundry, etc. must be paid directly to the hotel when checking out.

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HOTELS IN GOTHENBURG Single Double Location Distance to Rate (EUR) Rate (EUR) on Map Congress Venue

5* ELITE PLAZA 221 247 1 10 minutes by bus 4* CLARION COLLECTION ODIN 181 207 2 10 min by tram EGGERS 156 182 3 10 min by tram ELITE PARK AVENUE 208 234 4 10 min walking FIRST AVALON 234 247 5 10 min by tram FIRST G 208 221 6 10 minutes by tram FLORA 195 208 7 10 min by tram GOTHIA TOWERS 182 208 8 Adjacent to Congress centre GRAND HOTEL OPERA 173 196 9 10 min by tram LISEBERG HEDEN 156 182 10 10 min walking MORNINGTON 202 221 11 10 min by tram RADISSON BLU SCANDINAVIA 181 194 12 10 min by tram SCANDIC CROWN 195 215 13 10 min by tram SCANDIC EUROPA 195 215 14 10 min by tram SCANDIC OPALEN 215 228 15 10 min walking SCANDIC RUBINEN 189 N/A 16 10 min walking 3* LORENSBERG 156 182 17 05 min walking RICA GOTHENBURG 143 169 18 15 min by tram ROYAL 175 175 19 10 min by tram 2* SGS VECKOBOSTAEDER 20 20 minutes walking refer to www.sgsveckobostader.se 10 minutes by bus

Rates shown are per room, per night, in Euros. Breakfast, taxes, service and VAT are included. Rates are valid as at time of printing January 2011 and are subject to fluctuation. Rates are shown for standard rooms. Other types of rooms - superior room, deluxe room, junior suite etc - are available on request. For information on prices at the SGS Veckobostaeder please refer to the website: www.sgsveckobostader.se/en

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HOTELS LOCATION

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Badges A name badge will be provided on-site with your registration documents. Name badges must be visible and used at all times anywhere within the Congress Centre. Certificate of Attendance A certificate of attendance will be included in the Congress bag together with some instructions. It is to be filled directly by the participant. CME The organisers have applied for Continuing Medical Education credits for full attendance to the European Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education (EACCME). The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physicians’ Recognition Award (PRA). Delegates wishing to claim CME points must fill in the CME evaluation form (to be found in the delegate’s bag) and place the latter in the “Evaluation Box” located at the registration area. No CME will be given unless the evaluation form has been filled in correctly and returned during the event ONLY. No exception will be made. Congress Documents The Congress documents should be collected on-site at the Registration Desk during opening hours, at the Congress Centre. Disclaimer ESPEN and MCI Suisse SA, as the Congress planner, claim no liability for the act of any supplier to this meeting, nor liability for personal injury, the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event, for any loss or damage, for delays in transport by air, sea, rail, road, weather, in case of strikes, sickness, war or other causes. Exhibition Information The ESPEN 2011 exhibition, featuring commercial displays of International Organisations, Pharmaceutical Companies, Media Publishers and Scientific Societies, will be located next to the Main Congress Hall. Coffee breaks and lunch boxes will be distributed around the exhibition. Exhibition Schedule

Saturday 3 September 2010 12:00-18:00 OPEN Sunday 4 September 2010 09:00-18:00 OPEN Monday 5 September 2010 09:00-18:00 OPEN Tuesday 6 September 2010 09:00-12:00 OPEN

Food & Beverage Coffee/tea and light snacks during official breaks are included in the registration fees and will be served around the exhibition area. There is a cash bar located in the hotel directly linked to the Congress Centre. It will be opened during the Congress opening hours. A lunch box will be offered to each registered delegate (not to the accompanying persons) on Sunday 4 September and Monday 5 September 2011 around the exhibition area.

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Italian Pharmaceutical Companies ESPEN 2011 has chosen MCI Rome to collect all applications from Italian Pharmaceuticals Companies and file them with the appropriate Italian Health Ministry officials. For further information, please contact: MCI Rome Mrs Maria Grazia PAOLELLI Via della Ferratella in Laterano 41 00184 Rome Italy Phone: +39 06 70495693 Fax: +39 06 7096292 E-mail: [email protected] Languages English is the official Congress language. No translation will be provided. Lost and Found A lost-and-found service will be available at the registration desk. Messages Participants can use the message board located in the registration area. Mobile Phones Delegates are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones in the off position in the rooms where scientific and educational sessions are being held, as well as during poster sessions' rounds. Official letters of Invitation Should you require an official letter of invitation to obtain your visa to enter Sweden, please contact the Congress Secretariat, MCI Suisse SA. Please note, however, that the Organisers do not undertake any obligation to pay any expenses incurred by supplying these letters. Furthermore, for some countries, a confirmation of registration with payment may be asked by the authorities. Should you need a personalised letter, a fee of EUR 50,- will be applied. On-site The desk for registration, information and distribution of documents will be open as follows: Friday 2 September 2011 08:00-18:00 LLL Registration ONLY Friday 2 September 2011 17:00-19:00 Congress Registration Saturday 3 September 2011 08:00-21:00 Sunday 4 September 2011 08:00-19:00 Monday 5 September 2011 08:00-19:00 Tuesday 6 September 2011 08:00-12:00

Poster Sessions Posters sessions will be located next to the exhibition area and spread out in the foyer of the main Conference rooms. Please contact the Posters desk (in the registration area) for any information. To get the necessary material a table will be set-up within the poster area. The author must be present in front of his/her poster during Poster viewing for free discussion.

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Registration All participants must submit a completed on-line registration form. Invited guests need to fill-in the special form sent to them. Smoking Policy The ESPEN 2011 Congress is a non-smoking event. It is forbidden to smoke in the Congress venue, including the exhibition & posters area. Smoking is not permitted in most indoor public areas nor on board domestic aircraft or other means of public transportation, in stores, shops or other public buildings. In restaurants and bars, smoking is forbidden. Speaker's Preview Room The Speakers' Preview Room will be located within the Congress Hall Foyer, left to the registration area. Speakers are kindly requested to provide their PC formatted USB keys (PowerPoint presentations) to the Speaker's Preview Room centre at least two hours before their session. All conference rooms contain state-of-the-art technical equipment.

The Speakers' Preview Room will be opened as follows: Saturday 3 September 2011 08:00-19:00 Sunday 4 September 2011 08:00-19:00 Monday 5 September 2011 08:00-19:00 Tuesday 6 September 2011 08:00-12:00

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SOCIAL EVENTS & EXCURSIONS

Social Events Opening Ceremony on Saturday 3 September 2011, 14:00 - 15:00 in the Congress Hall. Welcome Reception on Saturday 3 September 2011, 18:30 - 21:00 at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan. Come and enjoy a drink with your colleagues and friends!

Excursions The ESPEN 2011 Excursions are organised by our local partner Ovation Scandinavia. Excursions will be confirmed if a minimum of 15 or 25 participants (depending on the tour, see details below) is met. Full refunds will be made if an activity is cancelled due to a lack of participants. Meeting point for all tours: in front of the Excursions Desk located within the Registration area, at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre/Svenska Mässan. Cancellations can be made free of charge until 15 July 2011. After this date, no refund is possible. The same conditions apply for groups.

Kronhusbodarna History Tour (by foot 2 hours) Discover the oldest building from year 1625, located right in the city centre. The picturesque area of Kronhusbodarna is well known for its small craft workshops, including glass, gold, and pottery shops. The guide will share many interesting stories and anecdotes along the tour. You will for instance hear stories about the national hall built underground, which was used for important Government and Royal meetings. ˿ Date: Monday ˿ Minimum number of participants: 15 persons ˿ Duration: Approx. 2 hours ˿ Maximum number of participants: 25 persons ˿ Departure time: 13:00 ˿ Rate per person: EUR 19.- (VAT and guide included)* Included in the accompanying person’s registration fee

Marstrand and the Carlstens Fortress (by bus & foot 8 hours) Carlstens fortress is located on the island of Marstrand, circa 45 kilometres North West of Gothenburg. Marstrand is one of the most famous towns on the Bohuslän coast, and is renowned for its intense boating culture, Carlsten’s Fortress and its history as a playground for royals. Its greatest charm is probably the beautiful wooden architecture of the town. Carlsten’s Fortress has a colourful history. In 1658 King Carl X Gustaf ordered the construction of a fortress at the top of Marstrand Island. It would take 202 years to complete, but then it was considered one of Europe's strongest maritime defence facilities. Car traffic is forbidden on Marstrand, which gives a very charming atmosphere to the area. A small ferry rides across to Marstrand in only a few minutes. ˿ Date: Monday ˿ Minimum number of participants: 25 persons ˿ Duration: Approx. 8 hours ˿ Maximum number of participants: 50 persons ˿ Departure time: 09:00 ˿ Rate per person: EUR 99.- (VAT included)* 38 33rd ESPEN Congress

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Please note that it takes approximately 50 minutes’ drive each way from Gothenburg to Marstrand – a short boat transport (3 minutes) is needed to get over to the island. You will also have some free time. Included in the rate: • English speaking host/hostess • Boat transfer • English speaking guide at the Museum • Museum leaflet and map • Traditional Swedish 2 course lunch in the Fortress restaurant (incl. coffee/ tea and 1 water/ soft drink). • Coach at disposal for 8 hours (maximum 50 seats)

Gothenburg Scandinavian design by bus and foot (3hrs) Gothenburg is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city renowned as one of Northern Europe’s leading cities for contemporary culture and events, with a central canal, extensive parks and streets lined with cafes and restaurants; all hallmarks of the Dutch architect who designed the city under orders of the King in 1612. Scandinavian life is marked by a distinctive sense of style. You will notice striking Scandinavian design in buildings, shops, hotels, restaurants and even in the clothes people are wearing. The participants will be able to see design buildings, visit preferred design stores and get an overall sense of the city at the same time. ˿ Date: Sunday ˿ Minimum number of participants: 15 persons ˿ Duration: Approx. 3 hours ˿ Maximum number of participants: 25 persons ˿ Departure time: 12:00 ˿ Per person rate: EUR 48.- (VAT included)* * Rates are valid as at time of publication January 2011 and can be subject to fluctuation

Included in the rate: • English speaking authorised Gothenburg guide for 3 hours, specialised in design and architecture • Visit to the Swedish department store NK and Designtorget • Coach at disposal for 3 hours

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About Gothenburg Gothenburg, situated in south-western Sweden on the shores of the Kattegat Strait, on both banks of the Götaälv River, is Sweden's second largest city and its leading port and commercial centre. Cultural life in Gothenburg is found through the art museum, annual film festival, amusement park Liseberg and free theatres. Its economy is largely dependent on a number of major industries including motor vehicles (Volvo), the manufacture of ball bearings and the chemical industry. Gothenburg is a relatively young town, having received its municipal charter from Gustavus Adolphus only in 1621. There had been four earlier settlements in the area, but all had been destroyed either by war or by fire. The early development of the town was much influenced by the Dutch settlers who had been brought in. The town quickly grew into Sweden's largest port, engaged particularly in the shipment of timber and iron. During Napoleon's continental blockade (1806) it was the focal point for British trade with northern Europe. Gothenburg’s heyday as an international port began in the early 20th century with the development of transatlantic traffic, and it is now the base of about a quarter of the Swedish merchant fleet. With over 20km/12.5miles of quays, the port - which is rarely ice-bound - is the largest in northern Europe, and can accommodate tankers of up to 225,000 tons. The people of Gothenburg are open-minded and liberally disposed, and have always looked towards the West: in their eyes Stockholm is in Siberia. Gothenburg has built a bright new global reputation as one of Northern Europe´s most exciting and above all enjoyable gastronomic hubs. Gothenburg is a friendly and pleasant city of convenient size, where most of the many sights and attractions of international magnitude are located within easy walking distance, as are most shops, restaurants and cafés. Some of the main sites of interest in Gothenburg are the Kungsportsavenyn (main boulevard), Gothenburg Museum of Art, Gothenburg Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum and the most popular destination - Southern Gothenburg Archipelago, only accessible by boat.

Source: www.visitsweden.com

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Climate and Clothing Gothenburg has an oceanic climate. At the beginning of September, temperatures are quite cool, ranging between 9°C and 16°C (48°F and 61°F), and high precipitations can be expected. Communication For international calls to Sweden, dial the international code +46 and the correspondent’s number (without the 0). Credit cards / Cash machines Credit cards are widely accepted in Gothenburg by numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and petrol stations. The accepted credit cards are indicated by their logos displayed on the exterior facade of the respective business (usually on the entrance door). Cash machines are easily available in most areas. Be prepared to present a picture ID when using a credit card. Currency The local currency is the Krona (pl. kronor). 1 Krona = 100 Öre. Approximate exchange rate: 1 EUR = 9.35 SEK. Most banks, the manned ones, can exchange foreign currency. Credit cards are widely accepted in Sweden and the exchange rate is usually better than for cash or travellers cheques. It is advisable to find out what the commission is before proceeding with the transaction. Customs There are no limitations on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into the country. The following items may be imported into Sweden without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 1l spirits over 22 per cent or 2l fortified or sparkling wine, 2l wine and 32l beer; a reasonable quantity of perfume; gifts up to a value of SKr 1 700. Travellers must be over 18 years of age to import any cigarettes or tobacco products; and over 20 years of age to import any alcoholic beverages. These regulations are strictly enforced. Electricity Sweden has 230-volt AC, 50Hz current. Visitors will need an adaptor for electric appliances, whereas North Americans need a transformer in order to use their 110/125V appliances. 230V / 50Hz Emergency numbers For all emergencies, please dial 112. Language Swedish is the official language in Sweden. English is common in hotels and tourist places and also spoken by most of the inhabitants. Public transportation Gothenburg has a very modern and efficient public transportation network which includes an elaborate tramway system, buses, and ferries. The city has over 200 trams, covering 11 different routes, all of which connect to other forms of transport. Gothenburg also bills itself as having "the world's most modern public transportation system", with electronic signs at all tram, bus, and ferry stops telling passengers exactly when the next one is coming and notifying riders of any traffic snarls in the system. The information posted on the trams and stops is in Swedish only, so you should have a good idea of how the trip should go before starting. www.vasttrafik.se/en

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Safety Gothenburg is a quite safe city. However, beware of pickpockets. As always, do not leave valuable items in your car or in a cloakroom, and watch your bag in crowded places. Most shops and all major taxi companies accept credit and debit cards, so there is no need to carry a lot of cash. Shopping Department stores and most shops are open from: Monday - Friday 09:30-18:00 Saturday 09:30-13:00/16:00 Sunday (department stores) 12:00-16:00 In Sweden, many convenience stores (“närbutiker”) are open 07:00-23:00 in major cities, such as Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Taxis The concierge of your hotel can call a taxi for you, or you may want to call the following taxi companies: “Taxi Göteborg”: +46 (0)31 650 000 or “Taxikedjan” +46 (0)911-922 66. Gothenburg’s taxis are one way of getting around in the city, although the meter ticks away alarmingly when you are stuck in the rush hour traffic. You can share the front seat with the driver if you wish. There is an initial charge when starting the journey. There is a slightly higher rate per kilometre if leaving the city limits. If you pay by credit card, it is necessary to inform the driver in advance. Note! There are a lot of so called "Svart taxis" in Gothenburg. That means a person driving an ordinary car without a taxi license. Usually they come up to you asking you if you would like a "Svart taxi". We do not recommend you to take these taxis. Time Sweden follows Central European Time (CET) which is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). At the time of the Conference, summer daylight saving will be in operation which is two hours ahead of GMT. Tipping Service charges are always included and extra gratuities are not necessary unless you wish to show your appreciation for a good meal or special service. Be guided by the type of establishment and the service you receive. A good rule in taxis is to even out the total kroner amount of the fare. Porters and coatroom attendants often charge fixed fees. Doormen at hotels and restaurants are tipped modestly in Sweden. Travel Insurance A travel insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical problems is recommended. The Organising Secretariat as well as ESPEN will not be held liable for illness, accidents or thefts suffered by Participants or Accompanying Persons during the Congress or their stay in Sweden before, during or after the Congress. Participants are strongly recommended to seek insurance coverage for health and accident, lost luggage and trip cancellation.

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VAT The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%. Everybody who visits Sweden as a tourist and who is not a resident of an EU country is eligible for the VAT reimbursement (More information at www.globalrefund.com). Note that value added tax in Sweden is almost always included in the price that is indicated in shops. Visitors from outside the European Union are able to reclaim the VAT on goods purchased, either at the airport or at the border. Look for the tax-free sign in shops and please remember to ask for the VAT reclaim form at the time of the purchase. Global Refund Sverige has around 15’000 affiliated shops and department stores. Minimum purchase is 200 SEK. When purchasing the goods, a Global Refund Cheque is issued and your items are sealed. The Global Refund Cheque can be cashed upon departure from the EU at any exit point - ports, ferry terminals, airports, border crossings, etc. The cheque is valid during the month of purchase and during the 3 following months. For additional information, please contact: Global Refund Sverige E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.guidetosweden.com

Visas If you are an EU citizen, you must either present a passport or an ID card valid for the duration of your stay in order to enter Sweden for tourist visits of up to three months. Citizens of other countries must have a valid passport. Some non-EU citizens are required to produce a visa. Please contact your travel agent or the nearest Swedish diplomatic authority for further information. Should you need a letter of invitation to obtain an Entry Visa, please contact MCI (see page Contacts section). Please note that we cannot enter into correspondence with the Swedish authorities on your behalf and any invitation letter does not imply any financial liability on our part.

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ACCESS & TRANSPORTATION

TRAVELLING TO GOTHENBURG There are two airports near Gothenburg served by international airlines: • Gothenburg Landvetter Airport • Gothenburg Säve Airport From Landvetter Airport to the Congress Centre Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport – main international airport - is located 20 km to the east of Gothenburg. Airport buses are running frequently between Gothenburg and the airport. Take the airport bus (SEK 70 = EUR 7.5) or taxi to Korsvägen (SEK 350 = EUR 39) - opposite The Swedish Exhibition Centre´s main entrance. From City Airport (Säve Airport) to the Congress Centre Gothenburg City Airport is located 8 km to the north of Gothenburg. Buses run every 20 minutes between the airport and Gothenburg Central Station. Stop at Nils Ericssonsplatsen / Central Station. Change to tram (see below). The trip takes 35 minutes. A taxi fare between the airport and the City Centre is approximately SEK 320 (around EUR 36). From Gothenburg Train Central Station by tram Take tram No. 4, 13 or 14. From nearby Brunnsparken, you can take tram No. 4 or 5. The trams stop at Korsvägen, just opposite Svenska Mässan and Gothenburg Convention Centre. Tram Gothenburg has the largest tram network in Europe. Taking the tram is one of the nicest ways of getting around in Gothenburg. The city has 204 trams which operate 11 routes, as well as buses and archipelago ferries. The Älvsnabben ferry provides services along the harbour. The journeys are included in the same public transport ticket. The easiest way is to buy tickets in advance from Tidpunkten or Pressbyrån shops. The Gothenburg’s City Pass, available from all tobacconists allows unlimited use of the city’s excellent tram and bus system. You can also buy your ticket directly on the bus or tram. Taxi Gothenburg’s taxis are one way of getting around in the city, although the meter ticks away alarmingly when you are stuck in the rush hour traffic. You can share the front seat with the driver if you wish. There is an initial charge when starting the journey. There is a slightly higher rate per kilometre if leaving the city limits. If you pay by credit card, it is necessary to inform the driver in advance. Note! There are a lot of so called "Svart taxis" in Gothenburg. That means a person driving an ordinary car without a taxi license. Usually they come up to you asking you if you would like a "Svart taxi". We do not recommend you to take these taxis FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT PASS All registered delegates and registered accompanying persons are offered a public transport pass. To receive your pass please exchange your “transportation voucher” for the pass at the Bag & Transportation pass delivery desk within the Registration area.

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SPONSORING & EXHIBITION

Exhibition Information The ESPEN 2011 exhibition, featuring commercial displays of International Organisations, Pharmaceutical Companies, Media Publishers and Scientific Societies, will be located next to the Main Congress Hall. Coffee breaks and lunch boxes will be distributed around the exhibition.

Exhibition Schedule

Saturday 3 September 2011 12:00-18:00 OPEN Sunday 4 September 2011 09:00-18:00 OPEN Monday 5 September 2011 09:00-18:00 OPEN Tuesday 6 September 2011 09:00-12:00 OPEN

Sponsoring & Exhibition Phone: (+41) 22 33 99 627 Fax: (+41) 22 33 99 601 E-mail: [email protected]

ESPEN 2011 HOMEPAGE