Format descriptions

    Format descriptions

    The scientific programme comprises the following formats:

    3
    Plenary Lectures

    PLENARY LECTURES

    Invited lectures of 45 min each, covering current hot topics in schizophrenia research and that are held by leading international experts.

    3
    State-of-the-Art-Sessions

    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.

    1
    Debate

    DEBATE

    During the pre-arranged 90-minutes debate current controversial issues will be introduced and discussed. There will be one moderator and two debators, who will lead an active debate. 

    29
    Symposia

    SYMPOSIA

    Pre-arranged and submitted symposia of 90 min each, including four presentations and 15 min for discussions covering major topics of the conference. Both symposia that are research oriented and those with a more clinical focus, will be included.

    6
    Oral Presentation Sessions

    ORAL PRESENTATION SESSIONS

    Submitted presentations will be grouped into thematic oral sessions of 90 min, including six papers each.