2011 World Congress to Be Held in Buenos Aires

The World Congress of Psychiatry, organized by the World Psychiatric Association every three years, is the main international scientific event in the field of psychiatry. The next World Congress, whose theme is “Our Heritage and Our Future,” aims to provide a comprehensive overview of those achievements that have stood the test of time and of the most promising current trends in psychiatric research and practice, with the contribution of the most prominent experts of the various topics.

The next World Congress—the 15th—will be held from September 18 to 22, 2011, at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center.

An outstanding scientific program is being put together, according to Mario Maj, M.D., the president of the World Congress. The list of the keynote lectures and core symposia is already posted on the Web site of the Congress, <www.wpa-argentina2011.com.ar>.

To help attendees get the most out of their trip to Buenos Aires, a schedule of tours is also being offered. Descriptions can be found at <www.wpa-argentina2011.com.ar/local_tours.htm>.

Submissions are still being accepted. The deadline for symposia and workshop submissions is October 31. The deadline for submissions of WPA section and zonal symposia, oral communications, and posters is November 30. Submission guidelines can be found on the World Congress Web site.

Attendees can earn up to 32 Category 1 credits.

Registration and other information about the World Congress is posted at <www.wpa-argentina2011.com.ar/>.