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ispo@ispoint.org. Organizers . The congress is organized by: In collaboration with :. Organizing Committee . Bengt Söderberg , Sweden – Chair & President of ISPO International 2013-2015 Jean-Pierre Lissac , France – Vice- Chair & President of ISPO France

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  1. ispo@ispoint.org

  2. Organizers The congress is organized by: In collaboration with :

  3. Organizing Committee • Bengt Söderberg,Sweden – Chair & President of ISPO International 2013-2015 • Jean-Pierre Lissac,France – Vice- Chair & President of ISPO France • JaapHarlaar, The Netherlands– Chair of World Congress Scientific Committee • Jan Geertzen,The Netherlands  – Chair of previous World Congress Committee 2013 • Mike Barkley, South Africa – Chair of Member Society hosting the next World Congress 2017

  4. Scientific Committee • JaapHarlaar, The Netherlands (Chair) • Ed Lemaire, Canada (Member) • Man-Sang Wong, Hong Kong (Member) • Harmen van de Linde, The Netherlands (Member) • Magnus Lilja, Sweden (Member) • GéraldDauny, France (Member) • DoménicoMenagerp, France (Member) • Ashok Johari, India (Member) • Abel Toriola, South Africa (Member)

  5. Presentation • The World Congress is ISPO’s biggest event. ISPO expects to gather about 3,000 delegates from all the world. • Features: • plenary sessions • workshops • training sessions • scientific poster sessions • industry exhibition

  6. Target Audience • Prosthetists & Orthotists • Physical & Rehabilitation Doctors • Physiatrists • Orthopedic surgeons • Physical and occupational therapists • Podo-Orthotists • Rehabilitation engineers • Health professionals • Caregivers • Clinical psychologists • Orthopaedic shoe technicians • Social institutions and others involved in taking care • of patients in need of a prosthesis or an orthotic

  7. Theme • AssessmentIntegration Mobility • AIMphrases ISPO’s drive on how to broaden and advance Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) services focused on the improvement of quality of life for users of P&O devices.

  8. Programme • Interdisciplinary • Featuring: • symposia • instructional courses • manufacturers’ workshops • poster sessions

  9. Topics • Adapted technology in Developing Countries • Building P&O in Developing Countries • Education • Evidence Based Practices • General • Orthotics: Lower Limb Neurological • Orthotics: Lower Limb Orthopaedic • Orthotics: Spinal • Orthotics: Upper Limb • Paediatrics • Prosthetics: Lower Limb above knee • Prosthetics: Lower Limb ankle & foot • Prosthetics: Lower Limb below knee • Prosthetics: Upper Limb • Quality Of Life Issues • Rehab Medicine & Surgery • Seating & Wheelchair • Special Shoeware • Sports & Physical Activity

  10. KnudJansenLecture • Given by ChapalKhasnabis, Technical Officer, Department of Essential Medicines & Health Products (WHO) • Presentation’ s focus: the concept behind Global Cooperation of Assistive Technology (GATE) and its relevance to the prosthetics and orthotics sector, the international development goals, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and, above all, the common people. More about ChapalKhasnabis on www.ispo2015.org

  11. Keynote Speaker: Malcolm MacLachlan • Malcom MacLachlan, Professor of Global Health at Trinity College Dublin and Extraordinary Professor of Rehabilitation at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. • Presentation’s focus: non-physical aspect in the success of Prosthetic prescriptions. More about Malcom MacLachlan on www.ispo2015.org

  12. Keynote Speaker: Jules Becher • Jules Becher,paediatric physiatrist, University Hospital VU medical centre in Amsterdam. Involvedin the field of Cerebral Palsy for almost 30 years and an expert on central nervous movement disorders. • Presentation’sfocus: How gait analysis is required to indicate the right AFO in CP More about Jules Becher on www.ispo2015.org

  13. Keynote Speaker : Jean Dubousset • Jean Dubousset, Emeritus Professor at René Descartes University in Paris. Award-winner for his work on 3D spinal correction, malignant tumours in children, etc. • Presentation’s focus: 3D spinal correction and the multidisciplinary element which makes practical progress in the medical field possible. More about Jean Dubousset on www.ispo2015.org

  14. Important Dates • Event : 22 -25 June 2015 • Symposia and Instructional Courses Submission Deadline: 15 September 2014 • Abstracts Submission Opening: July 2014 • Abstracts Submission Deadline: 01st December 20 14 • Registration Opening: October 2014 • Early bird fee Deadline : 23 March 2015

  15. Registration Fees Hotel room reservations can be booked as of October 2014. *NB: All fees are inclusive of French VAT charged at 20%.

  16. Sponsorship • ‘Metal packages’ : Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze guarantee a strong corporate presence during all phases of the event • Single items like advertisements, online banner, flyer insert, travel grants • You can decide on the one that suits you best! • Contact: Helene von Groote • h.von_groote@leipziger-messe.de

  17. Exhibition • More than 100 exhibitors from more than • 20 countries • Dates: 22-25 June 2015 • Possibility for exhibitor workshops • Exhibition guidelines available on • www.ispo2015.org • Contact: Helene von Groote • h.von_groote@leipziger-messe.de

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