On behalf of the European Academy of Neurology and the Netherlands Society of Neurology, we are pleased to invite you to the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) taking place in Amsterdam from June 24 to 27, 2017.
These are exciting times for Neurology. New diseases are being defined, new procedures are developed and introduced in clinical practice resulting in more accurate diagnosis, complex disease mechanisms are more and more unravelled, and current treatment options are extending. Parallel to all these developments also new challenges are encountered in the search for understanding, preserving and repairing the nervous system. These and other topics will be addressed by leading international experts in the different neurological fields. And all will take place in a magnificent town!
This 3rd EAN Congress will bring together thousands of scientists and clinicians from all over Europe and the rest of the world. The Programme Committee has prepared an outstanding programme with high quality scientific sessions meeting the hot spots of development and attractive teaching courses covering topics which are most important for the practising neurologist. For the first time we will have an overarching theme OUTCOME MEASURES IN NEUROLOGY which will be covered in several sessions during the congress.
Amsterdam is a great choice for this 3rd EAN Congress. Its name is derived from Amstellerdam, indicative of the city’s origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. Since then, it has been a leading trading and cultural city, where art, commerce, creativity and tolerance are guiding principles. We hope that you will take time to explore the city and its many attractions:  the historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, the restored facades of historic buildings representing all periods in its history, as well as the many markets and shops.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Amsterdam in 2017. We are convinced that you will be stimulated by the congress, inspired by meeting with colleagues, and excited by the city!