Europe Chapter Events

This page is to provide information on the Europe Chapter events as well as to list important events going on in Europe and in the world, including the events of the Europe Chapter affiliated countries. If you would like to submit your event or support group, please contact us. Email: EuropeChapter@LymphaticNetwork.org

The Wellbeing Summit 2016 – Washington DC, USA, May 18th, 2016

The Wellbeing Summit 2016 – Washington DC, USA, May 18th, 2016

The Wellbeing Summit took place in Washington DC presented by the Diplomatic Courier and hosted by Gallup.

How do digital innovation, mobile communication, telemedicine and nutrition affect our wellbeing? What are the social determinants of wellbeing and how is health perceived in the era of digital breakthroughs?

Despite the technological advances we are still unable to diagnose or offer curative treatments to many diseases, including post-cancer treatment complications coming after some of the most common cancer forms such as breast cancer and melanoma. Dr. Gousopoulos, LE&RN Europe Chapter Chair presented in this context lymphedema and the importance of awareness for the disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

The Wellbeing Summit 2016 was broadcasted live in 180 countries creating more than 19 million impressions in the social media.   

Presentation:

https://youtu.be/nro_W0ohMwY?list=PLzyGLFG67--XW24nQoTgGgKihcnvnNjEO

Interview:

https://youtu.be/_Y_tKSGhkJA?list=PLzyGLFG67--XW24nQoTgGgKihcnvnNjEO

WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions – Tianjin, People`s Republic of China, 26-28 June 2016

WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions – Tianjin, People`s Republic of China, 26-28 June 2016

The future of healthcare in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions known as “Summer Davos” is the foremost global gathering on science, technology and innovation. Dr. Gousopoulos, physician, scientist attended the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 in his capacity as Head of the Europe Chapter and WEF Global Shaper, introducing lymphatic disorders and lymphedema to a global scene of changemakers.  

https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2016/about