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Format Descriptions
Plenary Sessions (PL)
Duration: 90/120 min.
Plenary Sessions will feature authoritative scientific updates
on a comprehensive range of topics. Each daily session is
composed of three to four 30-minute lectures presented
by international leaders in the field of ADHD. After the
talk there will be no discussion.
Hot Topic Symposia (HT)
Duration: 90 min.
Hot Topic Symposia will feature comprehensive reviews of
the most recent research results as well as practical issues
in the field of ADHD. Each 90-minute symposium, presen-
ted by internationally recognized clinicians and neuro
scientists, contains a theme of topical interest and is com-
posed of three or four lectures, with a maximum of
20 minutes. After the talks there will be short discussions.
Research Consortia Briefing (RC)
Duration: 90 min.
Research Consortia briefings last 90 minutes. Experts in
the field of neurology and psychiatry will present new
designs and findings and will discuss these issues with
participants.
Late breaking discussion theatre
The Late breaking discussion theatre takes place during
the coffee breaks in the exhibition area on Friday, 21 April
and Saturday, 22 April 2017. Within this session the latest
abstract reviews issued shortly before the congress will be
presented and discussed by the reviewer and the audience.
Supported by an unrestricted grant of Shire, Brazil
Grand round
Duration: 90 min.
Three ADHD experts discuss a clinical case within the field
of ADHD led by renowned moderator.
Free communication sessions (FC)
Duration: 90 min
The symposium is composed of six lectures with a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes. After the talks there will be short
discussions with selected ADHD clinical experts by the
programme committee.
Educational Seminars (ES)
Duration: 60 min.
Educational Seminars are designed to be informal and
interactive and will feature an update on clinical relevant
topics. Each 60-minute seminar is composed of one, re-
spectively two lectures and is followed by a discussion. To
facilitate coordination, attendance is limited. Therefore it
is recommendable to book the ticket together with the
congress registration online or to check ticket availability
on site at the registration counter. Tickets will be handled
on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. Registration fee per
session: EUR 30. Only valid in combination with the con-
gress registration fee.
Meet the Expert Sessions (ME)
Duration: 60 min.
Meet the Expert Sessions have been specifically designed
to provide an informal atmosphere where doctors and
scientists can interact with internationally renowned experts
in the field of ADHD. The sessions are especially suitable
for the exchange of knowledge and aim at first-hand lear-
ning about the latest clinical (practical) and scientific ad-
vancements. Meet the Expert Sessions are open to all par-
ticipants but tickets are handled strictly on a 'first-come,
first-served' basis. Registration fee per session: EUR 30. Only
valid in combination with the congress registration fee.
Guided Poster Tours (P)
Duration: 90 min.
All accepted posters will be presented during Guided Po-
ster Tours. The posters will be displayed in the poster ex-
hibition. Whenever possible, the lead or senior authors
should be present during the presentation. The presenting
author has to be registered.
Young Scientists´ Sessions (YS)
Duration: 90 min.
Young Scientists´ Sessions are specifically aimed at young
scientists in the field of ADHD. Selected by the Scientific
Programme Committee eight young scientists have the pos-
sibility to present their findings. Chaired by recognized experts
in the featured topic, these interdisciplinary sessions are com-
posed of 20-minute lectures, followed by short discussions.
Industry sponsored sessions (sA)
Duration: 60 – 75 min.
Satellite Symposia will be organized by pharmaceutical
companies and are open to all congress delegates.