General information

THE EVENT

The World Congress on Endometriosis is held every three years, most recently in Melbourne (2008), Maastricht (2005) and San Diego (2002).

The 11th World Congress on Endometriosis, will be held in Montpellier, France, from 4 to 7 September 2011.

WCE 2011 is expected to attract more than 1000 delegates and accompanying partners. The majority of participants will be clinicians and scientists, including trainees. Patient representative are also encouraged to be present.

The world congress is an important forum for the presentation and discussion of new developments in the field of endometriosis, and is an important opportunity to present new findings from both a clinical and scientific perspective.

WCE2011 is the official congress of the World Endometriosis Society, which is a not for profit scientific society. WES’s mission is to:

• Promote the exchange of clinical experience, scientific thought and investigation among gynaecologists, endocrinologists, scientists, biologists and other qualified individuals interested in advancing the field of endometriosis
• Foster research in endometriosis pathogenesis and treatment
• Disseminate information about endometriosis
• Encourage and support collaboration among national and international societies interested in endometriosis.

THIS is what WES aims to achieve through the world congresses on endometriosis!