Format descriptions
The scientific programme will comprise the following formats:
plenary LECTURES
Invited lectures of 45 min each, covering current hot spots in schizophrenia research and given by leading international experts.
discussion
During the pre-arranged 90-minutes discussion current controversial issues will be introduced and discussed. One moderator and three discussants will raise an interactive and lively discussion.
STATE-OF-THE-ART LECTURES
The state-of-the-art lectures will provide a comprehensive update on current knowledge in the respective field. These lectures will be delivered by top European schizophrenia experts and will last 45 minutes.
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSIONS
Submitted presentations grouped by topics into thematic oral sessions of 90 min, including six papers each.
SYMPOSIA
Pre-arranged and submitted symposia of 90 min each, including four presentations and 15 min time for discussion covering major topics of the conference. Both symposia that are rather research oriented and those with a more clinical focus will be included.
POSTER SESSIONS
Submitted presentations grouped by topics into thematic guided poster sessions.
Courses
Interactive educational courses in small learning groups of 18 persons maximum. Duration 210 minutes. Participation in a course requires a separate registration - only in addition to a regular registration fee.