Program Chair News

“Come for the Education, Stay for the Fun!”

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Drs. Anastasios Vekris, Alex Gonzalez, Tony Ruston, and Craig Ziering invite colleagues to the ISHRS World Congress — where world-class education meets unforgettable camaraderie. And who knows — you might even catch Elvis (aka Dr. Tony Ruston) making an appearance.

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Can’t Miss Elements World Congress

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: Some of us tend to procrastinate, but I …

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Fun Program, Master Classes & More

Registration is officially open, so sign up for Berlin, but also don’t forget to sign up for the gala, which I predict will quickly sell out! This month I want, first of all, to thank our three major sponsors: Trivellini Tech (STAR Sponsor), Devroye Instruments (Rhinegold Sponsor), and UGraft (Iron Eagle Sponsor). As I have …

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Master Classes Lineup

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In this month’s installment of updates, I want to focus on a new core section of the program that I came up with called Master Classes, which replaces Focused Sessions/Workshops. So, what is a master class? Think of the classes where you buy a video session on how to paint a portrait, how to play …

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Announcing Simultaneous Translation

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I have a lot of exciting news to report since the last column a month ago. First, I am happy to report that we received 227 total abstract submissions this year, which is beyond record-breaking. The average over the past decade has been 120 submissions, with the prior record held in 2013 with only 153 …

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Fun Aspect of the Congress – STAR

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Architecturally, the venue is a true wonder. Tipi, a cirque tent that hosts cabaret shows, has set our theme for the night—cabaret, circus, and Roaring Twenties, also known as Babylon Berlin. I encourage you to Google “Tipi Berlin” to see this breathtaking venue for yourself.

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