I can’t believe we are rapidly approaching our annual congress coming up October 23-25, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. For those of you who have not registered yet, now is the time to do so. There are so many “can’t miss” elements to this year’s program, which include:
- Surgical Assistants Program: Tina Lardner has put together a spectacular and engaging program for the surgical assistants and non-physician staff, so I encourage you to bring your team to Berlin too.
- Pre-Courses: Remember that we have some great courses that take place the day before the General Sessions begin.
- Basics Course
- ABHRS Board Review Course
- ISHRS and ABHRS Morbidity & Mortality Conference
- WISHRS Luncheon
- Live Patient Viewing
- CSI Poster Presentations
Some of us tend to procrastinate, but I would not wait any longer to plan your trip to Berlin. The Live Surgery Workshop and Gala are already sold out with a waiting list. Make sure you book your flights now, as ideal flight times and destinations fill up, and also don’t forget to book your hotel room at the conference venue to ensure that you will be able to stay there.
f you absolutely cannot attend Berlin, please do not forget about the recorded meeting option. It will give you a great representation of this meeting, but you will miss out on many elements that will be disappointing. For example, I have planned 26 incredible tables for Coffee with the Experts on Saturday morning. During this session you will be able to meet with the masters from the masterclasses, explore ideas on how to expand your business with masters of social media or those who can guide you on how to develop a hair care product, talk with the Featured Guest Speakers, as well as explore all types of interesting topics like mesotherapy for the scalp. In-person attendees will be able to see the live patient viewing that will reinforce the educational value of the meeting and be part of the lively debate that I have built into the DNA of the program.
As I have hammered down repeatedly, there will also be a ton of fun events that you simply don’t want to miss with a lot of interesting, branded items you will be able to take home too. In short, don’t miss Berlin! Register now! Don’t wait!
All the best,
Sam Lam, MD, FISHRS
Program Chair