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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 neuroscien-
tists, contains a theme of topical interest and is composed
of three or four lectures, with a maximum of 20 minutes.
After the talks there will be a short discussion.
Research Consortia Briefing (RC)
Duration: 90 minutes
The research consortia briefings will last 90 minutes. Ex-
perts in the field of neurology and psychiatry will present
new designs and findings and will discuss these issues
with participants.
Late breaking news (LB)
Duration 90 minutes
Within this session the latest abstract reviews issued shortly
before the congress will be presented and discussed by the
reviewer of the World Federation of ADHD and the auditorium.
Grand round
Duration: 90 min.
Led by a moderator, three ADHD experts discuss a clinical
case within the field of ADHD.
Educational Seminars (ES)
Duration: 60 min.
Educational seminars are designed to be informal and in-
teractive 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 con-
gress 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 congress 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 learning about the latest
clinical (practical) and scientific advancements. Meet-the-
expert sessions are open to all participants 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 poster
tours. The posters will be displayed in the poster exhibition.
Whenever possible, the lead or senior authors must be pre-
sent during the presentation. The presenting author has to
be registered.
Young Scientists´ Sessions (YS)
Duration: 90 min.
Selected by the Scientific Programme Committee eight
young scientists have the possibility to present their findings.
Chaired by recognized experts in the featured topic, these
interdisciplinary sessions are composed of 20-minute lec-
tures, followed by short discussions.
Industry sponsored Symposia
Duration: 60–75 min.
Satellite symposia will be organized by pharmaceutical com-
panies and are open to all congress delegates. These sessi-
ons are scheduled during the congress and will not interfere
with the scientific programme.