Dear Colleagues,
It will be our pleasure to welcome you to the 20th European Congress of Psychiatry
which will take place 3-6 March 2012, in the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic.
Following our tradition, the cities we visit for the European Congress of Psychiatry have
a special relationship or history connected with psychiatry. Prague is no exception with
names such as Sigmund Freud, Jan Jánský, Arnold Pick and Oskar Fischer.
EPA will offer you a high-quality, multidisciplinary scientific programme that will provide
a full review of the most important aspects of diagnosis and treatment in psychiatry and
of the latest achievements in this field.
Under the motto “Beyond Diversity Towards Harmony”, as a tribute to the EPA’s
growing influence in Europe, Congress highlights will include presentations by
outstanding European and international experts in Psychiatry.
The scientific programme will be composed of plenary lectures, Pro & Con Debates,
Symposia, Workshops, Free Communication Sessions, a dedicated Early Career
Psychiatrists Programme, CME Academia courses and sponsored symposia organised
by leading pharmaceutical companies.
Clinicians and researchers are encouraged to take part in the exchange of knowledge
and experience by contributing to the scientific programme of our Congress. Submit
your proposals for symposia and workshops before 5 May 2011.
We intend to develop an array of activities that will allow participants the opportunity to
interact and network with colleagues from Europe and around the world.
We look forward to welcoming you to the inspiring city of Prague in 2012.
Patrice Boyer Cyril Höschl
EPA President Local Organising Committee Chair