Welcome

Dear Colleagues,

May I proudly invite you to attend the ESTES meeting in Milan April 27th to 30th, 2011, which will be our 12th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

Congress President Mauro Zago and his rossoneri/neroazzurri team have worked very hard to put together an excellent scientific and social programme. Our warmest thanks to all involved.

Milan (Mediolanum) does not need any introduction for its cultural, financial, sports and culinary attraction. Easily accessible by road, train and two airports, Milano is the Capital of Lombardy region, located in the centre of the Po plain and forms the largest metropolis of Italy.

There will be plenty to do and food for thought to glean during the scientific meeting, whose motto is “Feeding brains: training for life”. Cutting edge updates in Trauma, both skeletal and visceral, and Emergency Surgery are on the agenda. Postgraduate and hands on courses abound. You will not be disappointed when you see the all star and world renown faculty that our local organising committee has brought together from all parts of the globe.

In the name of ESTES, the executive board and the local organising committee, I welcome you to Milan. You will certainly enjoy all the Milanesi have to offer.