120 seasoned pediatric neurologists converged in Cankarjev dom
Scientific conferences, where the echoes of jovial debates of scientific experts fill the cavernous halls of Cankarjev dom, have become a hallmark of the famed venue in the heart of Ljubljana. Recently, the venue hosted a regional congress entitled Clinical Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology and the 8th EPNS Research Meeting, both organised by the European Paediatric Neurology Society.
Converging seasoned pediatric neurologists
Clinical Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology is an international congress focusing on the state of the art pediatric neurology. The regional congress took place in Ljubljana between 15 and 16 October, convening distinguished international speakers and enabling successful researchers and clinicians from the region to present their work.
Seasoned pediatric neurologists and paediatricians could network with residents in pediatric neurology, interns and students with special interests in the field in Cankarjev dom.
The European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) is an international and independent non-profit Society for physicians, health professionals, scientists, and students with research and clinical interest in Paediatric Neurology. Their second event in Cankarjev dom was the 8th EPNS Research Meeting, aiming to enhance research in Paediatric Neurology. The meeting convened leaders in the field, active researchers and young fellows interested in joining or setting up research projects.
Commenting on the challenges of organising the event, Tina Kramberger, Project Manager at Cankarjev dom, stressed: “As with any organisation, this conference also brings challenges. It attests to the fact that event organisation is complex. It is easiest to host an event when the tasks are clearly divided. Our partners for this project are recognised experts who are already professionally engaged to a large extent, but at the same time, face the challenges of organising an international event. We are happy to help them with the experience and services of a professional congress organiser while they focus on the content, selecting suitable speakers and other key tasks. The goal here is that the project manager on the PCO side has a good understanding of the set goals and expectations so that all efforts can go in the right direction.”
“The unique feature of the Clinical Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology (CFPN) Congress lies in the personal efforts and responsible attitude towards the transfer of knowledge showcased by the chairman of the organising committee of the congress, Damjan Osredkar, MD-PhD. The meeting is a platform for exchanging knowledge between young specialists and established experts. The registration fee is affordable for young professionals who are just at the beginning of their careers, so the number of participants increases every year. We are proud to share that Cankarjev dom will also host the CFPN meeting in October next year.”
The programme of the research meeting included talks on epilepsy, movement disorders, ataxia, neurometabolic, neonatal neurology, neurometabolic, paediatric stroke and autoimmune & infectious diseases, culminating with the award ceremony for the EPNS Research Prize winners. The prizes worth 2,500 EUR are awarded to young neurologists who present outstanding, innovative ideas in research in Paediatric Neurology.
Hosting scientific congresses elevates Ljubljana’s position as an innovation hub where regional and international experts converge and discuss pressing topics. Cankarjev dom is proud to be the first choice for established associations and scientific societies who continue to opt for the venue because of its modern technical equipment, professional team and superb location.
Learn more about Cankarjev dom’s congress season in 2025 here.
