The Chairperson of the Research Committee : Ignacio Martin Loeches, Ireland
The Chairperson of the Education & Training Committee : Lennie Derde, The Netherlands
N&AHP Committee Representative : Cathrine McKenzie, United Kingdom
The Chairperson of the NEXT Committee : Laura Galarza, Spain
NEXT Representative : Ines Lakbar, France
The Congress Committee is specifically responsible for the following activities :
To ensure the timely preparation and delivery of the ESICM Annual Congress, by the coordination of the proposals and activities of the ESICM scientific sections and project groups, as well as the other members of the programme committee (such as the Chairperson of the Research Committee and the Chairperson of the Education & Training Committee) and maintaining a close collaboration with the Congress team in the ESICM Office.
To ensure equitable representation in the Annual Congress of speciality’s interests, the balance of material and advice from the participants, and sensitivity to political and national considerations.
To prepare the scientific content of other meetings of the ESICM, such as the LIVES Forum, and shared sessions in the ESICM or other society congresses.