Anna Kirby (UK) – Chair of the Congress

• Vratislav Strnad (DE) - Chair, SAG Brachytherapy

• Emmanouil Fokas (DE) - Chair, SAG Clinical Radiotherapy

• Matthias Guckenberger (CH) - Chair, Interdisciplinary Track

• Coen Hurkmans (NL) - Chair, SAG Radiation Physics

• Monica Buijs (NL) - Chair, SAG Radiation Therapy

• Laure Marignol (IE) - Chair, SAG Radiobiology

• Bartek Tomasik (PL) & Morten Horsholt Kristensen (DK) - Chairs, Young track

Amanda Webster (UK), Ben Slotman (NL), Ester Hammond (UK), Ina Schulz-Jurgenliemk (NL), Jens Overgaard (DK), Ludvig Muren (DK), Ludwig Van den Berghe (BE), Marianne Aznar (UK), Michael Baumann (DE), Michelle Leech (IE), Pierre Blanchard (FR)

SAG FOR BRACHYTHERAPY

Vratislav Strnad (DE) - Chair

Alexandra Stewart (UK), Åsa Carlsson Tedgren (SE), Csaba Polgár (HU), Frank-André Siebert (DE), Ina Schulz-Jurgenliemk (NL), Jean-Michel Hannoun-Levi (FR), Kari Tanderup (DK), Luca Tagliaferri (IT), Peter Hoskin (UK), Piotr Wojcieszek (PL)

SAG FOR CLINICAL RADIOTHERAPY

Emmanouil Fokas (DE) - Chair

Agata Rembielak (UK), Alfonso Gomez de Iturriaga (ES), Andrea Filippi (IT), Birgitte Vrou Offersen (DK), Joanna Kazmierska (PL), Karin Haustermans (BE), Maria Antonietta Gambacorta (IT), Marianne Nordsmark (DK), Maximilian Niyazi (DE), Orit Kaidar-Person (IL), Panagiotis Balermpas (CH), Pierre Blanchard (FR), Piet Ost (BE), Remi Nout (NL), Ursula Nestle (DE)

SAG FOR RADIATION PHYSICS

Coen Hurkmans (NL) - Chair

Ane Appelt (UK), Catharine Clark (UK), Christian Richter (DE), David Sarrut (FR), Dirk Verellen (BE), Eduard Gershkevitsh (EE), Kathrine Røe Redalen (NO), Livia Marrazzo (IT), Lorenzo Placidi (IT), Marianne Aznar (DK), Nuria Jornet (ES), Tiina Seppälä (FI), Uulke van der Heide (NL), Victor Hernandez (ES), Wolfgang Birkfellner (AT), Ye Zhang (CH)

SAG FOR RADIATION THERAPY

Monica Buijs (NL) - Chair

Dylan Callens (BE), Edward Farrugia Wismayer (MT), Erica Bennett (IE), Joanne Mitchell (UK), Maddalena Rossi (NL), Maeve Kearney (IE), Nigel Anderson (AU), Philipp Scherer‎ (AT), Rita Simoes (UK), Sophie Boisvouvier (FR), Sophie Perryck (CH)

SAG FOR BIOLOGY

Laure Marignol (IE) - Chair

Ala Yaromina (NL), Anna Dubrovska (DE), Bartek Tomasik (PL), Karl Butterworth (UK), Lara Barazzuol (NL), Ludwig Dubois (NL), Marianne Koritzinsky (CA), Monica Mangoni (IT), Navita Somaiah (UK), Peter van Luijk (NL), Pierre Montay-Gruel (BE)

YOUNG TRACK

Bartek Tomasik (PL) & Morten Horsholt Kristensen (DK) - Chairs

Aljasa Jenko (SL), Amanda Webster (UK), Artur Chyrek (PL), Daniel Portik (RO), Francesca Itta (IT), Pierre Montay-Gruel (BE), Samaneh Shoraka (UK), Sophie Espenel (FR), Steven Petit (NL) 

The ESTRO 2024 scientific programme takes place over four days in up to 12 parallel tracks. There are sessions in the fields of brachytherapy, clinical radiotherapy, medical physics, radiobiology and radiation therapy. A wide range of session formats, from symposia to debates, teaching lectures, panel discussions as well as proffered papers, mini-orals and poster discussions, deliver top quality science and foster interaction with the audience.

• View the Searchable Programme.
• View the Programme Overview.
• The Programme in PDF (for the most updated programme version, please refer to the Searchable Programme above).
• View the Abstract Book.
• Young programme: Morten Kristensen, Co-Chair of the Young Track at ESTRO 2024, introduces the Young Track and shares insights on navigating the scientific programme, networking opportunities, and making the most of your time at ESTRO 2024 especially beneficial for those in the early stages of their careers. Watch the video here.

ESTRO 2024 has been accredited with 25 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). The EACCME® is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.

ESTRO 2024 has been accredited with 25 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). The EACCME® is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.eu.

Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that they actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME^® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Information on the process to convert EACCME^® credits to AMA credits can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.

Live educational activities occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME^® for ECMEC^® credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Information regarding the conversion of EACCME^® credits

Credit will be converted based on one (1) hour of participation equalling one credit for all activities. Physicians wishing to convert EACCME^® credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ will be required to access the AMA website at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applictations to obtain the necessary paperwork and instructions. Physicians and other health care professionals will be required to pay a processing fee to the AMA.

For other countries, please contact the relevant national/regional accreditation authority.

Go Green sessions: Exploring Sustainability in Radiation Oncology

Join us for the Go Green sessions at the Stage in the Exhibition area on Saturday, Sunday and Monday during lunchtime.

Saturday 4 May from 13:00-14:00

• RT footprint and hypofractionation (15min Rob Chuter)
• Hypofractionation in the real-world setting (15min Peter Hoskin)
• Circular economy (15min Ana Luisa Soares)

Sunday 5 May from 13:00-14:00

Join us to discuss the ESTRO 2024 abstracts about sustainability!

Monday 6 May from 13:00-14:00

• RT footprint and hypofractionation (15min Rob Chuter)
• Hypofractionation in the real-world setting (15min Peter Hoskin)
• Circular economy (15min Ana Luisa Soares)

Minimize Your Environmental Impact

Committing to the ESTRO Vison, aiming at “Radiotherapy for All, Together”, means also being mindful of our use of resources striving for a sustainable world, and be responsible for the impact we have with our actions towards society.

We encourage you, as scientists and leaders in oncology, to contribute to a more sustainable future. Here are some practical suggestions to help us all make a difference. Small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

Consider travelling by train to Glasgow!

Glasgow is conveniently accessible by train from numerous European cities and is directly connected by rail to London. With daily direct trains taking just over 4 hours on average, opting for train travel can significantly reduce your carbon footprint compared to flying—by a factor of between 5 and 42 times per kilometer. Prioritize train travel whenever feasible.

Various websites offer valuable information and assistance in finding optimal train connections to Glasgow from your location. Enjoy the ride!

• Eurostar: Connects major EU cities to London, from where you can seamlessly continue your journey to Glasgow. Website: https://eurostar.com/uk-en
• Rail Europe and The Trainline: These platforms offer comprehensive searches for train options to reach your destination efficiently. Websites: https://www.raileurope.com/ or https://www.thetrainline.com/trains/europe
• UK National Rail: The official source for UK train services, providing essential information for planning your journey. Website: Welcome to the Official source for UK trains | National Rail

People Make Glasgow Greener: sustainable actions while you are in Glasgow

Glasgow means “Dear Green Place” and today the city still lives up to its name. Glasgow is a city that invests a lot in sustainability, and so does the congress venue.

Some tips to Go Greener in Glasgow:

• Tips for a Greener Stay: tips-for-a-greener-stay.jpg (4500×2542) (glasgowconventionbureau.com)
• Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory: GSFD First Edition - Slow Food Glasgow

ESTRO will also reduce the printed material, using the app as much as possible, and avoid having delegate congress bags.

What is the venue doing to be more sustainable?

The SEC, our venue in Glasgow, is proud to have a Sustainability Strategy, launched in 2022. The SEC Sustainability Strategy centres around five key goals: climate, governance, partnership, people and resource, each providing the focus for the work that lies ahead.

The strategy includes objectives around water efficiency, green travel, supply chain engagement and waste management. Further details are available on the SEC website: Welcome to SEC Net Zero 2030 | SEC

As part of the Sustainability Strategy, SEC commits to become a Net Zero campus by 2030. In 2024, the roadmap was released outlining the strategy to achieve this ambition: Net Zero Roadmap | SEC

Here are some of the actions that SEC is putting in place, and we thank them for this:

Sustainable Food Strategy and initiatives

• Using 80% Scottish sourced produce as a minimum
• Creating menus that are 50% plant forward
• Using high quality local producers with high animal welfare standards
• Suppliers becoming signatories of the climate hub
• Levy UK and Ireland have signed up to Race to Zero in line with sbti criteria
• Generating less than 1% food waste by 2025 or sooner. All remaining food waste will be sent for anaerobic digestion or donated to Launch Foods
• 70% of meat, dairy and vegetables from regenerative agriculture by 2030
• Surplus non-perishable food is donated to local charity Launch Foods, and in 2020 around 10,000 food items were distributed through local community organisations and schools.

Recycling & Waste

• To help eliminate single use plastic waste, Stack Cup have been introduced for live events in 2022. Stack Cup will replace single use plastic cups with a reusable and sustainable alternative. The Stack Cup initiative will result in the Scottish Event Campus saving 2 million plastic cups per year and reducing our carbon footprint by 1,500 tonnes in the next 10 years.
• The SEC general waste is processed at the Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) operated by Viridor for recycling and recovery. The GRREG is a new, state-of-the-art recycling and sustainable waste management facility which uses advanced technology to transform the management of Glasgow’s residual waste.
• Waste that is segregated onsite, which includes food, glass, cardboard, dry mixed recycling, wood and metal is sent directly to offsite recycling and processing facilities.

Transport

• Delegates are encouraged to use public transport, walk or cycle to the SEC: extensive guidance on green transport options on the SEC website: Accessibility | Visitor Information | SEC, Glagsow
• SEC’s buggy for transferring visitors with reduced mobility around the campus is fully electric, as is the buggy used to collect the waste bins for collection.
• SEC operates a cycle to work scheme.

Biodiversity

• SEC has 3 bee colonies onsite with over 100,000 bees which are native to the nearby Pollokshields area.
• The wildlife friendly planting scheme ensures the welfare of the bees by providing them with the best opportunity to collect pollen.

The ESTRO annual congress has the largest scientific programme for any radiation oncology meeting in Europe. It can be daunting to work your way through this programme to identify topics of interest to you.

The ESTRO Scientific Council is launching a new initiative during ESTRO 2024 in Glasgow to provide guidance for newcomers and highlight a clear path through the various tracks in the programme for attendees with common interests.

The newly launched ESTRO focus groups have developed Programme Journeys on several topics:

• Artificial Intelligence in RT
• CNS
• Positioning and Immobilisation/Motion Management
• Lung
• Urology
• SBRT

If you have an interest in these topics, you can consult the proposed journeys and receive a tailor-made, interdisciplinary programme to follow across the congress tracks.

You can sign up for a journey via the relevant form and receive more information on how to meet peers sharing the same interests as you as well as the focus groups who developed these journeys. Use this opportunity to develop your own network at the ESTRO 2024 congress in Glasgow!