Dear Friends and Colleagues,
in the name of the EUMASS Council, we have the pleasure to invite you to attend the XIXth EUMASS Congress which will take place from the 14th to the 16th of June 2012 in Padova.
The city lies on the River Bacchiglione in the North-East of Italy and is linked to Venice by the River Brenta.
Legend states that Padova was founded in 1183 BC by Antenor, a counsellor to king Priam of Troy during the war and one of the heroes that escaped the Sacking and Fire of Troy as told in Homer's Iliad.
Padova is internationally known for its University, the second oldest in the world after Bologna. It was founded in 1222 as some professors left Bologna to find more freedom in teaching, and in 1250 the first School of Medicine was created.
Padova is also relevant for Christians as St. Anthony operated and died in the town. His relics are preserved in a Gothic Basilica erected with the cooperation of artists from all over Europe. In the occasion of the celebrations of St. Anthony (13th June) important events take place in town.
Through the centuries Padova attracted scientists and artists of worldwide fame such us Galileo, Morgagni, Ramazzini, Giotto, Mantegna and Donatello.
The EUMASS Congress will be organised with the cooperation of the Mayor, Municipality and the National Institutions of Social Security such as INAIL and INPS (Workers’ Compensation Authority and Sickness and Invalidity Insurance Fund).
The opening ceremony will take place in the Great Hall (Aula Magna) of the University and the other sessions will continue in the Conference Centre of the Town Hall.
The Congress will be run by a professional organisation called Sistema Congressi s.r.l. which will take care also of both Italian and European accreditation.
The Scientific Committee intends to ensure the highest scientific profile to the event by inviting speakers of international level.
The title of the Congress will be: "Social security challenges in Europe".
The Scientific Committee, provisionally, proposes the following themes:
- Population and work force challenges in Europe
- A healthy worker in a healthy workplace
- Evidence based benefit decisions
- Return to work: what works?
- The influence of e-health on healthcare
We look forward to welcoming you to Padova in 2012 to contribute to realise a successful scientific event and to enjoy the spirit of the town.
Dr. Cristina Dal Pozzo Dr. Jorma Järvisalo
President of the Organising Committee Chairperson of the Scientific Committee |
