13th ICRS World Congress Preliminary Programme

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Sorrento – Naples, Italy
September 24 – 27, 2016
Preliminary Programme & Call for Abstracts
13th World Congress of the
International Cartilage Repair Society &
5th ICCRA Congress on Foot & Ankle
on Sept. 23
#ICRS16
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Welcome by the President
It’s a great honor to invite you to the 13th ICRS World congress in
Sorrento – the world-famous beautiful city looking over the azure waters to the island of Ischia, Capri and the Bay of Naples.
The ICRS is a unique forum to discuss multidisciplinary topics related to cartilage research and therapy including basic
science, clinical investigation and industrial development.
Our World Congress, held every 18 months, is especially important to accomplish our mission by providing a unique chance to meet our colleagues
with the same interest and learn from the world’s top experts in this field. In
addition, it may be a special experience to get acquaintance with new friends
from all over the world and share productive and meaningful time over discussions on the common topics of interest. In addition, the combination of
such academic activities with beautiful moments of cultural and social activities, this could be an unforgettable memory for each participant. The ICRS
wants to provide such special opportunity to all of you.
Our society is young and friendly and keen to welcome not only our members
but also those who have rarely or never attended our congresses. Please come
along and find out what we are all about. In recent years, we have taken special
respect for integrating scientific and clinical aspects of each session so that we
can all learn from each other. In this regard, our scientific committee lead by
William Bugbee and Henning Madry has done a fantastic job in putting together
the program, while the local organizing committee lead by Stefano Della Villa,
Donato Rosa, Alberto Gobbi and Elizaveta Kon are working closely with Stephan
Seiler at ICRS office to make sure the venue in beautiful Sorrento as well as the
local culture and entertainment of Southern Italy are the best for you.
Please mark your calendars for the 13th ICRS World Congress. Feel at home in our
Society and join us at this great venue and enjoy a wonderful academic and cultural experience. I look forward to meeting you in Sorrento in September 2016.
Norimasa Nakamura
ICRS President 2015–2016
Welcome by the Local Committee
We are so happy to welcome you to the magical atmosphere of
­Sorrento. We will only be a few miles from Naples’ International Airport and Capri, the island where Emperor Tiberius decided to transfer his pa­lace to better guide the Roman Empire at the time of Jesus
Christ’s life.
Driving in Naples can be considered an extreme sport, in that here
the laws of the road such as traffic signals appear to be optional, rules written as guidelines; but this is Naples and it should be embraced with the exuberance of a child let
loose in a sweet shop. Nevertheless, do not panic, even if you feel you want to scream
‘brake, brake!’ because, although it may not seem like it, they do, incredible, really
know what they are doing.
Sorrento, what a sight! One of the most beautiful places on earth sitting above black
volcanic cliffs, bordered by chalk mountains, the most visited place in Southern Italy,
especially by the English which means that the language is spoken pretty good! We
personally have a special relationship with the Sorrento peninsula, with one of us enjoying his honeymoon here and who cannot forget the natural beauty of the coast, the
smell of the jasmine, the quality of the food, and the unique hospitality of the people.
From this point of view, deciding to organise a scientific event in Sorrento is quite a risk.
It is such a lovely place that despite an innovative scientific programme, the attendees
could escape from the conference room to enjoy the beauty outside. As the Local Organising Committee, we will try to prevent, this by offering you the right combination of
science, medicine and pleasure. If Tiberius was able, from this area, to run the Roman
Empire for twenty years, we will try to do the same for the five days of Conference! It is
just a matter of balance.
During the day, we will find the right balance. Waking up early in the morning, we can
enjoy an al fresco breakfast and a walk around the conference venue, taking in the
spectacular view of the coastline. Then we move to the scientific venue, to enjoy the
teaching of experts, the innovations in new technologies, the enthusiasm, and the
­energy of the young researchers during the free papers sessions. Different stimuli, from
the richness of our scientific society, to a multidisciplinary group of people, sharing the
same passion for cartilage tissue. Then coffee breaks and lunches will offer us the opportunity to enjoy again the hospitality of the Sorrento peninsula, where also a simple
coffee tastes different. The afternoon and evening scientific sessions, and a visits to the
technical exhibitions, will complete the professional part of the day.
We cannot tell you anything about the dinners, because it will be a surprise. We can
just anticipate that they will be joyful moments that take the best from our community:
learning from each other, enjoying friendship, and trying to build together a healthier
world thanks to our study, our experience and our passion.
On behalf of the local organizing committee
Stefano Della Villa, Congress Chair 2016
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Welcome by the Scientific Programme Committee
On behalf of the Scientific Programme Committee, we invite everyone to join us in Sorrento
Italy on September 24–27 2016.
The scientific program reflects the dynamic nature cartilage injury and repair, the growing importance of the ICRS as a preeminent organization and the tremendous efforts of its members in both basic scientific and clinical
endeavors. The program builds on the overwhelming popularity and success of
previous ICRS meetings and reflects our desire for scientists and clinicians to collaborate and share ideas.
The program includes updates on current clinical strategies for repair of hyaline
and meniscal cartilage, as well as emerging trends and controversies such as the
use of stems cells, growth factors and gene therapy. Sessions on the osteochondral
unit, synovial joint pathophysiology and osteoarthritis reflect the growing recognition of the role of subchondral bone behavior and the synovial joint as an organ.
Cartilage repair in specific anatomic situations such as the patellofemoral joint,
ankle, hip and upper extremity will be addressed. Practical “how to” sessions will
cover fundamentals of basic research including study design and peer reviewed
publication as well as advice on patient evaluation and surgical technique from
leading experts. We will also feature the popular “mini battlefield” format where
controversial questions will be passionately debated.
We are confident this congress will allow everyone to enjoy a programme that truly
reflects the “state of the art” in science and clinical practice cartilage repair.
We look forward to seeing you in Sorrento, Italy.
William Bugbee & Henning Madry
Co-Chairs of the Scientific Programme Committee 2016
Advancing Science & Education
In Cartilage Repair Worldwide!
Organization
Congress Chair – ICRS 2016
Della Villa Stefano, MD
Isokinetic Medical Group
40132 Bologna, Italy
Phone: +39 051 298 68 00
Email: [email protected]
Members of the Local
Organizing Committee
Della Villa Stefano, Bologna, IT
Gobbi Alberto, Milano, IT
Kon Elizaveta, Bologna, IT
Rosa Donato, Naples, IT
Scientific Programme
Committee Chairmen
• Prof. MD William Bugbee
Scripps Clinic Medical Group
Department of Orthopaedics
CA 92037 La Jolla, USA
Phone: +1 858 554 79 93
[email protected]
• Prof. MD Henning Madry
Saarland University
Experimentelle Orthopädie &
Arthroseforschung
66421 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 684 116 24 500
[email protected]
Members of the Scientific
Programme Committee
Adachi Nobuo, Hiroshima, JP
Cole Brian, Chicago, USA
Gomoll Andreas, Boston, USA
Grande Daniel, Manhasset, USA
Guilak Farshid, Durham, USA
Hunziker Ernst, Bern, CH
Martin Ivan, Basel, CH
Spalding Tim, West Midlands, UK
ICRS Executive Board
President: Norimasa Nakamura, JP
1st Vice President: Ken Zaslav, USA
2nd Vice President:Alberto Gobbi, IT
Secretary General: Elizaveta Kon, IT
Treasurer: Tom Minas, USA
Past President: Christoph Erggelet, CH
Congress Organizing Office
Cartilage Executive Office GmbH
c/o Mr. Stephan Seiler
Spitalstrasse 190 – House 3
CH-8623 Wetzikon ZH, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 503 73 70
Email: [email protected]
Congress Venue
Hilton Sorrento Convention Centre
Via S. Antonio, 13
80067 Sorrento, Italy
www.hiltonsorrentopalacehotel.com
Hilton Convention Service Manager
Angela di Benedetto
Groups & Events Sales Executive
[email protected]
Official Hotel & Tour Booking Agency
MP Congressi e Comunicazione
c/o Ms. Bianca D’Angelo
Via Posillipo 66/5, 80123Napoli, IT
Phone1: +39 081 575 34 32
Phone2: +39 081 246 64 59
Mobile: +39 345 944 51 17
Web: www.mpcongress.it
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Please note:
This is a preliminary programme. The information in this programme is subject to change without
prior notice. For updated information, please visit frequently our website: www.cartilage.org
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Programme Overview
Friday, September 23, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
08.00 – 18.00
07.30 – 08.30 07.30 – 08.30
07.30 – 08.30
Plenary Session
5th ICCRA Congress on Foot & Ankle
Technical
Session
Technical
Session
Technical
Session
Practical tips Evaluation for cartilage of Cartilage
restoration Repair
Decision Making
– Cartilage
Repair
08.30 – 09.30
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Plenary Session The Synovial Joint
10.00 – 18.00
09.45 – 10.45
09.45 – 10.45
09.45 – 10.45
Registration
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
ICRS Meets Italy
Allografts in
Cartilage
Repair
Current Status
of Non-Surgical
Therapies
11.00 – 13.00
Sia & Sigascot
Meets ICRS
(Special session in
Italian Language)
13.00
– 15.15
13.00 – 15.15
Opening Session
Opening
Session
Cartilage
Repair Update
Meniscus Injury, Repair & Replacement
10.45 – 11.15
Coffee Break / Exhibition
11.15 – 12.45
Free Paper Sessions
13.00 – 14.00
Industry Satellite Symposia
15:15 – 16:00
14.15 – 15.45
Coffee Break / Exhibition
Free Paper Sessions
16:00 – 17:00
16:00 – 17:00
16:00 – 17:00
16.00 – 17.00
16.00 – 17.00
16.00 – 17.00
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
Axial Alignment of
the Knee
Osteoarthritic Mistakes,
Knee &
Successes &
Cartilage
the Future
Repair
Rehabilitation Cartilage Battlefield: Mini Battles
Cell-based therapies
for Cartilage
Repair
17.15 – 18.00
17.00 – 18.30
Opening Ceremony & Awards
Scientific Poster Viewing Session
18:00 – 19.00
Honorary Lectures
19.00 – 20.30
19.30 – 23.00
Welcome Cocktail
President’s Dinner (upon invitation only)
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Monday, September 26, 2016
07.30 – 08.30 07.30 – 08.30
07.30 – 08.30
Technical
Session
Technical
Session
Technical
Session
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Practical Tips for Practical Tips “The Frequent Cartilage Resto- for Improving Flyer”
ration Procedures your Research
08.30 – 09.30
08.00 – 09.00
Plenary Session
Stem Cells: Facts, Fiction – Today & Tomorrow
Plenary Session
The Osteochondral Unit
09.45 – 10.45
09.45 – 10.45
09.45 – 10.45
09.00 – 09.30
Special
Session
Special
Session
Special
Session
The ICRS Registry
Cartilage Repair in the Hip
Cartilage Repair in the Foot & Ankle
Cartilage
Repair in the
Upper Extremity
09.30 – 11.00
Free Paper Sessions
10.45 – 11.15
11.00 – 11.30
Coffee Break / Exhibition
Coffee Break / Intermission / Exhibition
11.15 – 12.45
11.30 – 12.30
11.30 – 12.30
11.30 – 12.30
Free Paper Sessions
Special
Session Special
Session Special
Session
13.00 – 14.00
Mini Battlefield
– Part 2
The
Moving from
Patellofemoral Bench
Joint
to Bedside
Industry Symposia
12.30
14.15 – 15.45
End of the Meeting
Free Paper Sessions
15.45 – 16.45
15.45 – 16.45
15.45 – 16.45
Special
Session Special
Session Special
Session
ICRS meets ESSKA
Novel
Clinical
Therapies
YSOS forum
16.45 – 17.15
Coffee Break / Exhibition
17.15 – 18.30
ICRS General Assembly (For Members only)
19.30 – 23.00
ICRS Italian Night – Farewell Dinner
Preliminary Scientific Programme
Friday, September 23, 2016
International Pre-Congress Day on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle (ICCRA)
The ICRS is proud to announce a collaboration with the International Society on
Cartilage Repair of the Ankle to host a Pre-Congress directly preceding the 2016
ICRS World Congress in Sorrento. The course will be held on Friday, September
23rd at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, followed by a course dinner in the evening.
The ICCRA Pre-Congress is co-chaired by John G. Kennedy of Hospital for Special
Surgery in New York City, USA and Richard D. Ferkel of the Southern California
Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, USA. The local host is Francesca Vannini of
the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna, Italy. The Pre-Congress will feature a
dynamic programme of international faculty discussing key issues in the field of
ankle cartilage repair. An interactive programme will encourage participation of
the delegates with case presentations, debates and technical tips.
Participants are encouraged to book their accommodation at the official ICRS hotels as soon as possible and to continue the unique experience by participating
in the World Congress occurring on September 24–27th. A distinct registration fee
for the pre-congress is required as this is not included in the regular ICRS world
congress registration fee. For further information, accommodations, programme
and faculty, please visit our website www.cartilage.org
Saturday, September 24, 2016
11.00 – 13.00 0.0 Sia & Sigascot Meets ICRS
(Special session in Italian Language)
13.00 – 15.15
Opening Sessions – Where are we in 2016?
1.1
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Cartilage Repair Update
Is the clinical algorithm for cartilage repair changing?
Scientific update: the synovial joint milieu- implications
for cartilage repair
Scientific update on marrow stimulation
Are adjunct procedures more essential than the repair?
Scientific update on cell based repair strategies
The osteochondral unit: normal and abnormalimplications for cartilage repair
Scientific update on functional cartilage tissue engineering
Overview of recent clinical studies in cartilage repair
Open discussion
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1.2
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Meniscus Injury, Repair & Replacement
The science of meniscus pathology
Lateral vs. medial meniscus: what is the difference?
Meniscal repair: red, white and root
Meniscectomy: how much is too much?
The science of engineering meniscus structure and function
Meniscal Replacement: Fact & Fiction
Meniscus interventions: effect on mechanobiology
Overview of recent clinical studies
Open Discussion
15:15 – 16:00 Coffee Break / Exhibition
16:00 – 17:00Special Sessions
2.1
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Axial Alignment of the Knee – Importance in Cartilage Repair
Natural history of the mal-aligned knee
How I evaluate the mal-aligned knee?
Biologic effects of realignment
Alternatives to osteotomy
Open Discussion
2.2
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The Osteoarthritic Knee & Cartilage Repair – Facts & Fiction
When is a cartilage defect really osteoarthritis
Arthroscopy and osteoarthritis: friends or enemies?
How far can you go with cartilage repair?
Outcome of cartilage repair in the arthritic knee
Open Discussion
2.3
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Lessons learned from a Lifetime in Cartilage Repair:
Mistakes, Successes & the Future
Why we started the ICRS
Lessons learned from 20 years of cartilage repair
What is really important?
Worst mistakes and best decisions
Open Discussion
17:15 – 18.00
3.0 Opening Ceremony & Awards
18:00 – 19.00 4.0
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Honorary Lectures
Osteoarthritis is “Organ Failure”:
what are the possibilities for changing natural History
The Synovial Joint: Lesson learned in the development of Biologics & DMARDS for inflammatory disease
19.00 – 20.30Welcome Cocktail (Offered by the ICRS)
Sunday, September 25, 2016
07:30 – 08:30 5.0 Technical Sessions
5.1
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Practical tips for cartilage restoration procedures
Osteotomies for varus malalignment
Osteotomies for valgus malalignment
Osteotomies for the patellofemoral joint
Case discussions and Q & A
Evaluation of Cartilage Repair in Animal Models
What are your goals? Choosing the right animal model
Comprehensive evaluation of osteochondral repair:
what techniques do you need?
Histologic analysis of cartilage repair tissue
Other endpoints: from imaging to biomechanics
5.2
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5.3 Know before you go – Decision Making in Cartilage Repair
• Patient evaluation
• The new cartilage repair algorithm
• Case discussions
• Q & A
08:30 – 09:30 6.0 Plenary Session
6.1
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09:45 – 10:45
The Synovial Joint: Homeostasis, Disease & Interventions
The concept of joint homeostasis: scientific principles
Inflammatory arthritis from RA to OA to PTOA
Opportunities: is disease modification possible?
How does joint inflammation affect cartilage repair?
Open discussion
7.0 Special Sessions
7.1
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ICRS Meets Italy
20 years of experience in cartilage repair: The Italian Experience
Biomaterials and tissue engineering
Stem cells: past present and future
Return to sport after cartilage surgery in high level athletes
Open Discussion
Allografts in Cartilage Repair
Osteochondral Allografts: Indications & Outcomes
New Strategies using Allogeneic Tissues & Cells
Immunology of allografts
Summary of the ICRS Allograft Meeting Brussels 2016
Open Discussion
7.2
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7.3
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Current Status of Non-Surgical Therapies
Oral Medication: Algorithm
Injectables: New hope or just hype
Is there Hope for disease modifying drugs?
Open Discussion
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break / Exhibition
11.15 – 12.45
8.0 Free Paper Sessions
13.00 – 14.00
9.0 Industry Satellite Symposia
14.15 – 15.45
10.0 Free Paper Sessions
16:00 – 17:00 11.0 Special Sessions
11.1 Rehabilitation
• Current science on the effect of rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for ACI
• New marrow stimulation techniques: New rehab protocols?
• Quantitative measure of the effect of rehab
• Open discussion
11.2
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Cartilage Battlefield: Mini Battles
Cells vs. No Cells
We are paying too much?
Chondral vs. Osteochondral Repair
Is realignment really necessary?
11.3
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Cell-based therapies for Cartilage Repair
What Cells make the best matrix?
ACI now and the future
Is there a role for allogeneic cells?
MSCs: can they really make cartilage?
Open Discussion
17:00 – 18:30 12.0 Scientific Poster Viewing Session
19:30 – 23:00 President’s Dinner (upon invitation only)
Monday, September 26, 2016
07:30 – 08:3013.0Technical Sessions
13.1 Practical Tips for Cartilage Restoration Procedures
• Microfracture
• Cell therapies
• Osteochondral procedures
• Discussion and Q&A
13.2Practical Tips for Improving your Research –
From Study Design to Statistics
• How to write a successful research proposal
• Getting your paper published in “Cartilage”
• Analysis of a submitted manuscript: Pearl and pitfalls
• Discussion and Q & A
13.3 “The Frequent Flyer” – Treating the Failed Cartilage Repair Patient
• Identifying the reason for failure
• Choosing the right technique: the revision algorithm
• Case discussions, Q &A
08:30 – 09:30 14.0Plenary Session
14.1 Stem Cells: Facts, Fiction – Today & Tomorrow
• MSCs: basic science
• MSCs: clinical trials
• Commercial and regulatory issues
• Where will we be 5 years from now?
09:45 – 10:4515.0Special Sessions
15.1 Cartilage Repair in the Hip
• Biologic Approaches for cartilage in the hip:
Biomarkers, Stem Cells, PRP, HA
• Arthroscopic approach for cartilage repair
• Open surgical dislocation procedures and osteotomies
• Imaging of the hip: Cartilage injury and structural dysplasias
• Open Discussion
15.2 Cartilage Repair in the Foot & Ankle
• Unique features of the ankle: Implications for cartilage repair
• Surgical approaches
• Cartilage repair algorithm in the foot and ankle
• Treatment of isolated and complex lesions
• Open Discussion
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15.3 Cartilage Repair in the Upper Extremity
• Unique features of the shoulder: implications for cartilage repair
• Cartilage repair algorithm in the shoulder
• Is Bipolar resurfacing possible?
• Cartilage repair in the elbow
• Open Discussion
10:45 – 11:15Coffee Break / Exhibition
11.15 – 12.45
16.0 Free Paper Sessions
13.00 – 14.00
17.0 Industry Symposia
14.15 – 15.45
18.0 Free Paper Sessions
15:45 – 16:45 19.0 Special Sessions
19.1 ICRS meets ESSKA: Meniscal Repair & Replacement
• Cartilage and meniscal interaction: scientific principles
• Update on meniscal repair and replacement
• The lateral meniscus
• Innovative techniques for meniscal repair and replacement
• Open Discussion
19.2 Novel Clinical Therapies
• Augmented microfracture: are we paying for better?
• PRP and cartilage repair
• Bone marrow aspirates
• Synthetic osteochondral replacement
• Open Discussion
19.3YSOS forum: the future leaders in cartilage repair
• Developing a cartilage repair practice
• Clinical research programs
• Clinician and scientist collaboration
• Past present and future of YSOS
• Open Discussion
16:45 – 17:15
Coffee Break / Exhibition
17:15 – 18:30 20.0 ICRS General Assembly (for members only)
19:30 – 23:00
ICRS Italian Night – Farewell Dinner (Price € 80.00 per Person)
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
08:00 – 09:00 21.0 Plenary Session 21.1 The Osteochondral Unit
• Basic science of the osteochondral unit
• Data from translational models
• Clinical patterns of osteochondral injury and disease
• Treatment of subchondral bone in cartilage repair
• Open Discussion
09:00 – 09:30 21.2 The ICRS Registry
09:30 – 11:00 22.0 Free Paper Sessions
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break / Exhibition
11:30 – 12:30 23.0 Special Sessions
23.1Cartilage Repair Mini Battlefield – Part 2
• Meniscus allografts: good or bad?
• Stem Cells vs. Chondrocytes
• Marrow stimulation: is augmented better?
• Osteotomy versus arthroplasty
23.2 The Patellofemoral Joint: The Biggest Challenge
in Cartilage Repair
• Understanding patellofemoral dysplasias and malalignment
• Making sense of realignment procedures
• Controversies in cartilage repair: what techniques to use
in the PF joint
• Update on clinical outcome studies
• Open Discussion
23.3Moving from Bench to Bedside –
Translational Cartilage Repair
• Gene therapy: basic science
• Gene therapy: clinical data
• FGF-18 clinical update
• Outlook: what is coming next?
• Open Discussion
12.30End of Meeting
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ICRS Technical Sessions
These early morning sessions will be chaired by world-renowned leaders and provide a unique possibility to obtain a compact knowledge about a specific topic in
a small group. These sessions are geared towards young scientist / clinicians and
seasoned specialists. In addition, this time allows delegates to bring their problem
and complex cases for discussion with the opinion leaders in cartilage repair. Preregistration is required to sign-up for these sessions during the online congress
registration process. These courses are not included in the congress registration
fee and the number of participants is limited to 40 participants for each session.
Registration Fees
Residents, Students, Junior-Members ICRS-Members Non-Members Company Representatives Euros 15.00
Euros 25.00
Euros 40.00
Euros 50.00
YSOS Star – Free Paper Sessions
This new session will present the best papers submitted by the YSOS-Young
Scientists & Orthopaedic Surgeons. Entry is only for authors under 40 years
of age: for surgeons within their first 5 years of practice and for Scientists in
their first 2 years following PhD qualification.
Please indicate on the abstract submission form whether your submission
should be considered for the YSOS-Young Investigator Award in addition to the
normal abstract submission process.
5th ICCRA Congress Registration Fees
Sept 23, 2016 from 08.00–18.00
ICCRA Ankle Course Early
Late
On-Site
Registration Fees
Prior to May 30 Until August 20 as from August 21
Resident/Students* € 150.00*
€ 200.00*
€ 250.00*
ICRS-Members
€ 200.00
€ 250.00
€ 300.00
Non-Members
€ 250.00
€ 300.00
€ 350.00
Industry
Representatives
€ 300.00
€ 350.00
€ 400.00
The ICCRA Congress on Sept 23 is preceding the ICRS World Congress. It is
organized independently by ICCRA and co-chaired by John G. Kennedy of Hospital
for Special Surgery in New York City, USA and Richard D. Ferkel of the Southern
California Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, USA. The local host is Francesca
Vannini of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna, Italy. This full day ICCRA PreCongress will feature a dynamic programme of international faculty discussing key
issues in the field of ankle cartilage repair. An interactive programme will encourage
participation of the delegates with case presentations, debates and technical tips.
Pre-registration is required to sign-up for the ICCRA Sessions. The ICCRA congress is
not included in the ICRS congress registration fees.
For further information, accommodation, programme and faculty, please visit our website www.cartilage.org
Call for Abstracts – Authors’ Information
Call for Abstracts
The scientific programme committee is
pleased to invite all authors wishing to
present a paper or a poster at the ICRS
2016 to submit their abstracts latest until April 10, 2016. No extension of this
deadline will be possible. The overall
best rated Abstract and Posters will be
awarded by the Society.
• Podium Presentations
Free papers related to all topics in cartilage repair will be presented during 16
free paper sessions. Speaking time is 7
minutes plus 3 minutes for discussion.
The speaking time must strictly be observed by the presenters. If an abstract
is accepted as an oral presentation,
presenters must speak in fluent English
and be prepared to answer questions
from the audience and moderators. All
session rooms are equipped with networked computer projection. Presen­
ters are requested to bring their Power­
Point presentation (Windows 10, XP or
Windows 7) on a CD-ROM or USB stick
and to check-in at the Preview Center
3 hours prior to their presentation. Detailed information will be sent to the presenters on time.
• Electronic Posters
One of the main benefits of an electronic
poster exhibit is the post-congress availability of the posters for many years in
the ICRS member’s area. Our scientific
cartilage knowledge database is fully
searchable by title, poster ID, authors,
full text and image annotation. Information on how to use the electronic poster
submission system will be sent to the
authors of the accepted posters. An independent jury will judge the electronic
posters by online blind grading with regard to scientific content, educational
value and visual impression. Awards for
the 6 best electronic posters and best
abstracts will be given during the ICRS
Opening & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 24, 2016 at 17.00 hs.
• Traditional Wall Posters
In addition to the electronic posters,
which must be submitted on a manda­
tory basis, the authors are invited to
produce a traditional poster for the
poster walls as well. If your abstract
is accepted as a poster, you will be requested to submit your electronic files
to the ICRS online poster submission
system and you should bring with you a
traditional poster for the poster exhibit
by reserving your poster wall in advance
through our Office.
Submission of Abstracts – Guidelines
Scientific abstracts must be submitted in
impeccable English within the follo­wing
structure: Purpose – Materials & Me­
thods – Results – Conclusion and must
be written according to the few abstract
submission instructions to be found
in the ICRS abstract online submission
system. Abstract length is limited to a
maximum of 300 words and may contain
up to 2 graphs, pictures or tabs. For experimental clinical studies and animal
stu­dies, a copy of the approval received
by the local ethical committee must be
sent to our Executive Office after successful submission of your abstract.
Abstract submission Deadline
Abstracts may be submitted online
through April 10, 2016 at noon CET (Central European Time) by accessing our
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Call for Abstracts – Authors’ Information
online submission system on the ICRS
website. No abstract submissions by
letter, fax or E-Mail will be accepted and
no extension of the submission deadline will be granted. ICRS will NOT edit
abstracts for language issues, ­typing,
spelling, or grammatical mistakes. There
is no fee charged to submit an abstract
for ICRS 2016 and you may submit as
many abstracts as you wish. However, it
is highly recommended to not leave your
submissions until the very last day.
Presentation Preference
Submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and may be accepted for either
an oral- or a poster presentation. Submitters may indicate their presentation preference during the submission
process but the Scientific Programme
Committee reserves the right to define
the final presentation type. No podium
presentations can be guaranteed to any
author.
Confirmation of Abstracts
Scientific contributions will be confirmed by end of April 2016 by E-Mail to
the presenting author. The presenting
author must inform all co-authors of the
notification result. Presenting authors of
accepted abstracts will be requested to
reconfirm their presentations and they
are expected to register normally to the
congress. They must cover their own
travel, lodging and registration fees.
Supplement Journal “Cartilage”
Congress abstracts are citable and will
be published electronically in the congress supplement of our official Journal
“Cartilage”, published by Sage ISSN
1947-6043 and in the printed congress
abstract book. We furthermore encou­
rage all authors to additionally submit
their full manuscripts to our peer reviewed journal “Cartilage” which publishes full-length original manuscripts
on all types of cartilage including articular, nasal, auricular, tracheal/bronchial,
and intervertebral disc fibrocartilage.
Manuscripts on clinical and laboratory
research are welcome. Instructions to
authors for submissions are available at
http://cart.sagepub.com
Financial Disclosure Statement
Submitting authors must complete a
Financial Disclosure Statement on behalf of all authors. Disclosures will not
be seen or taken into consideration for
the abstract grading process nor for the
decision of acceptance of an abstract.
Awards & Honours ICRS 2016
• 1 x Overall Best Rated Abstract
We request all submitters to cooperate • 6 x Best E- Posters
in this by:
2 x Magna Cum Laude
1. Declaring any potential conflict of 2 x Cum Laude
interest by any of the authors when 2 x Certificate of Merit
submitting an abstract.
• 1 x ICRS Lifetime Award
2. Declaring any commercial role in the • 1 x Young Investigator’s Award
related research of any Co-author on (US$ 1000.00)
the first slides for podium presentations or on the posters for poster
presentations.
Abstracts – Authors’ Information
CME Credits
The ICRS 2016 Congress intends to be
accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educations – EACCME, an institution of the
European Union of Medical Specialists
– UEMS, recognized by AMA.
Computers are available in each session
room for accessing the speakers’ pre­
sentations.
The network of our computers in the
session rooms and the AV Center are
equipped and run with Microsoft Windows 7. Macintosh formats are not
Information on accreditation and the recommended. If you prefer to use
number of CME credits will be available Macintosh formats, please contact the
soon at www.cartilage.org
AV Centre well in advance before your
presentation. Our technicians will have
Speaker Service / AV Centre
enough time to verify and adapt your
Please note that only digital material will presentation, if needed.
be allowed for oral presentations. The
material must be in English and must Speaker’s presentations should be debe provided on CD-ROM or USB memory livered as a standard in Microsoft Office
stick in (Windows 10, 7 or XP format) to format to avoid any technical problems
be placed on the central server on-site. with the presentation system. If you
Presentations cannot include any pro- have videos included in your PP pre­
motional commercial messages. It will sentation, make sure that they run in
not be possible to use your own laptop the most commonly used video formats.
or notebook for your presentation in the If you have any doubt, please contact
session rooms.
the ICRS Office at least 15 days before
the congress. It is your responsibility to
It is mandatory that the data carriers are make sure that your video runs on our
delivered to the Speaker Ready Room standardized congress IT / AV system.
at least 3 hours prior to your session.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline
Abstract Notification Letters
Cancellation of Registration (Refund 80%)
Early Bird Registration Fee
Confirmation of Registration
Latest Hotel Reservation Deadline
Hotel Cancellation Deadline
Cancellation of Registration (Refund 50%)
Late Registration Fee applies Cancellation of Registration (no refund) April 10, 2016
End of April 2016
May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016
immediate online
June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016
before August 20, 2016
as from August 21, 2016
after August 21, 2016
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General Information
Congress Organizer
Cartilage Executive Office (CEO) GmbH
Spitalstrasse 190 – House 3
8623 Wetzikon ZH, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 503 73 70
Fax: +41 44 503 73 72
[email protected]
Congress Venue
Hilton Sorrento Palace
Via S. Antonio, 13,
80067 Sorrento, Italy
Phone: +39 081 878 1394
Fax: +39 081 878 1397
www.Hilton.com/Sorrento
Welcome to Sorrento
The historical town of Sorrento at the
famous Amalfi Coast is nestled between picturesque cliffs and looks
across toward the stunning Bay of
Naples and Mount Vesuvio. Visit the
nearby scenic cities of Positano and
Naples. Outside of Sorrento, there are
many places of interest. Tour the beautiful island of Capri, the small town of
Amalfi and the famous ancient city of
Pompeii, as well as the Isle of Ischia,
Ravello and Hercolaneum. The local tourist focal point is Piazza Tasso,
where tables and chairs crowd the central square, built over a gorge.
Not to be missed in Sorrento: Basilica
of Saint Antonino, The Cathedral of
Sorrento, Marina Grande, Correale
Museum and more. The tourist information office is located just off Piazza
San Antonino, in the old town. You can
pick up free town maps, leaflets and
timetables for local transport.
Hilton Convention Service Manager
Angela di Benedetto
Groups & Events Sales Executive
[email protected]
Accommodation / Housing Service
MP Congressi e Comunicazione
c/o Ms. Bianca D’Angelo
Via Posillipo 66/5, 80123Napoli, IT
Phone1: +39 081 575 3432
Phone2: + 39 081 2466459
Mobile: +39 3459445117
Web: www.mpcongress.it
E-Mail: [email protected]
E-Mail: [email protected]
General Information
Venue Location:
Surrounded by a huge citrus garden,
the Hilton Sorrento Palace is only a 15
minutes-walk from the historical center of Sorrento, which is an ideal spot
for shopping or enjoying the bustling
nightlife. Hilton Sorrento Palace offers
breath-taking sea views. In front is the
enchanting Bay of Naples dominated
by Mount Vesuvius, and from behind
Punta Campanella. The Hotel offers
37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, inclu­
ding an auditorium to accommodate
up to 1,500. With 24 meeting rooms it
is one of the largest convention hotels
in Italy.
•By Bus: From the airport arrival terminal you can get busses and mini
vans directly to the Sorrento or to the
Naples train station.
•By Boat: Sorrento is linked to Naples’
Harbour “Molo Beverello” by ferries,
fast ferries, and hydrofoils. The hydrofoils and the fast ferries take approx.
30 mins.
• By Taxi: The cost of taxi is of around
Euros 130 from the airport to Sorrento.
Time Zone
Standard time zone daylight saving:
UTC/GMT +2 hours.
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – CenTravel and Transportation
Napoli Capodichino Airport (NAP) is tral European Summer Time
around 55 km or a 60-minute drive
away from the the Hilton Sorrento. For Language
The official congress language is Engmore information please visit:
lish. No simultaneous translation will
http://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/
be provided. Italian is the language
•By Car: Once in Naples take the A3 spoken in Italy. English is widely spomotorway, exit to Castellamare and ken and understood throughout the
follow signs to Penisola Sorrentina. country.
Distance between Napoli-Sorrento:­­
60 Km. For those who would like to dis- Climate
cover the Amalfi Coast a car rental is The Mediterranean climate of Sorrento can be easily characterised by
recommendable.
its lengthy, sunny summer months
•By Train: If you arrive with Trainitalia and mild winter weather. Many touryou need to get off in Napoli Centrale ists favour visiting Sorrento during the
or Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. In both sta- spring or fall seasons, when the clitions you will find Circumvesuviana mate is pleasantly warm and dry. End
trains. Take a train to Sorrento which of September temperatures in Sorrenis where the train terminates. The jour- to vary between 15–25°C (60–80°F).
ney is approx. 75 minutes.
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General Information
Credit Cards / Cash Machines
All major credit cards are widely accepted. Bank cash machines (ATM)
can be found easily and debit cards
are also widely used. If you are using
a foreign card at a bank machine, your
money will be disbursed in Euros.
Currency
The currency in Italy is the Euro.
1 € Euro ≈ 1.00 US$
(Date of printing, January 2016)
Sweden. Visitors from the Schengen
Area can hold a valid ID card to travel
within this area. Visitors from outside
the Schengen Area must hold a valid
passport.
The following countries do not need
a VISA to enter Italy as a tourist: Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Australia,
Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile,
El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco,
Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua,
North Korea, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, Saint Helena, San Marino, Singapore, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uni­
ted States Uruguay, US Virgin Islands,
Vatican City, Venezuela.
Tipping
Service charges are typically included
in the bills in Italy. However, a small
tip of 1–5 Euros for a friendly service
is generally expected. This applies to
waiters, bellmen, barbers and hairdressers, taxi drivers, etc. Tips should
rather be given in cash and not be ad­
ded to the credit card charge on the This information may change without
bills.
further notice. If you have any doubts
about your current VISA need to enter
Health Care
Italy, we highly recommend checking
Special Vaccinations are not required with the Italian Embassy or Consulate
for entry into Italy but an individual in your respective country.
travel & health insurance is highly re­
commended because health insurance Disclaimer
plans often do not extend full coverage The ICRS and the congress organfor medical services received outside izer cannot accept any liability for the
the country of residence.
acts of any suppliers to this meeting nor of the safety of any attendee
Entry Formality / Visa
while in transit to or from this event.
The European borderless region known Participants are requested to carry
as the “Schengen Area” includes the proper travel and health insurance as
following countries: Austria, Belgium, the ICRS cannot accept liability for any
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, accidents or injuries that may occur.
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithu- Information in this programme is subania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Nether- ject to change without prior notice.
lands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slo- For updated information please visit
vakia, Slovenia, Spain Switzerland and frequently our congress website at
www.cartilage.org
General Information
Cancellation of the Congress
by the Organizer
Congress fees will be reimbursed if the
congress is cancelled for other reasons
than war, warlike events, and acts of terrorism or sickness epide­mics. In the latter circumstances only a proportion of
the congress fee would be refundable.
Technical Industry Exhibition
A technical industry exhibition with will
take place at the Hilton Sorrento Convention Centre. It will be open every day
throughout the meeting and exhibitors
from around the world will present a wide
range of orthopaedicand cartilage repair
related products. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to be updated with the most recent advances and latest news from our
industry partners. Interested companies
may contact the ICRS Executive Office for
further exhibit & sponsoring information.
security precautions to ensure the maximum possible safety for all participants.
Identity check controls may occur at any
time by the security staff. Congress badges are persona­lized, not transferable and
guarantee individual access to different
section of the event. For organizational
and security reasons, badges have to be
worn all the time at the congress v­ enue.
Electricity, Weights and Measures
• Electricity: 220 volts 60 hz
• Weights: Kilo/Gramm system
• Measures: Metric system
Complimentary Internet/WLAN
As a special courtesy, ICRS will provide
free WLAN Hot Spots and a public Internet Corner to all attendees and exhibitors in the convention area.
Smoking
The ICRS World Congress is a nonsmoking congress. Smoking is not
Intermissions
permitted at the Hilton Sorrento and
During intermissions, coffee, tea and its Conference Centre except in desigrefreshments will be served in the exhi- nated smoking areas.
bition area as a courtesy from the ICRS.
Mobile Phones
Services for Persons with Disabilities
All attendees will be requested to
Please inform the ICRS office or indi- turn off their mobile phones during all
cate on the accommodation online scientific sessions.
booking form any special requirements you may have to allow us to Recording/Pictures
best serve you. The Hilton Sorrento Taking photos or video/ audio recor­ding
has international-standard facilities during the scientific presentations or
for the physically challenged, inclu­ from the poster area is strictly prohibited.
ding access ramps, elevators and toi- Note that the majority of the Presentalets for people with special needs.
tions, posters and many officially recorded sessions will become available online
Security / Badges
after the congress at the ICRS website in
The safety of all congress attendees is the members’ area, therefore there is no
of utmost importance to our society. The need to take pictures during the sessions
ICRS and the Hilton Sorrento have taken or from the poster exhibits.
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Congress Registration
All attendees must register online for
the congress at www.cartilage.org Students, Residents, Physiotherapists and
Nurses must provide a proof of their
training /residency or professional
status to receive our highly reduced
registration rates. This document must
be sent to [email protected] immediately after registration to confirm
the specially reduced fee. Register until June 15, 2016 in order to receive a
highly reduced registration fee!
Cancellation of Congress
Registrations – Name Changes
Written notification is required for
all congress cancellations and name
changes. Notifications should be
sent to the Cartilage Executive Office
[email protected]
Refunds for congress
cancellations are as follows:
• 80 % until May 30, 2016
• 50 % until August 20, 2016
• No refund thereafter
Congress Registration Fees
Early – Prior to May 30, 2016
Resident/Students* € 290.00*
Physiotherapists/Nurses* € 290.00*
ICRS-Members
€ 390.00
Non-Members € 550.00
Industry Representatives € 650.00
Accompanying Person
€ 90.00
Late – May 31 – August 20, 2016
Resident/Students* € 390.00*
Physiotherapists/Nurses* € 390.00*
ICRS-Members
€ 490.00
Non-Members € 650.00
Industry Representatives € 750.00
Accompanying Person
€ 100.00
In case of a congress cancellation due to
rejection of an abstract, the full amount
of the paid registration fee will be refunded. Name changes will be charged
with a fee of € 100.00.
Join ICRS Now!
Non-member attendees who apply for
ICRS membership 2016 right before their
congress registration will immediately
profit from our highly reduced members’ fee. ICRS Members who are not in
good-standing with their membership
dues 2015 / 2016 will automatically be
charged with the non-member fee.
Included in your registration fee:
Access to all scientific sessions
(except early morning workshops)
Access to the technical industry exhibition
Access to the scientific poster exhibition
Welcome Reception,
Poster Cocktail & Coffee Breaks
Free Internet Access
(Internet Corner & WLAN available)
*Registrations to be accompanied Congress Bag with Main
by a certificate signed by the head of Programme & Abstract Book
department or valid student or profes- Badge and Certificate of Attendance
CME Credits (to be confirmed)
sional ID
Badge & Certificate of Attendance
On-Site – as from August 21, 2016
Resident/Students* € 450.00*
Physiotherapists/Nurses* € 450.00*
ICRS-Members € 550.00
Non-Members € 690.00
Industry Representatives € 850.00
Accompanying Person
€ 110.00
Official Housing & Tour Booking Agency
MP Congressi e Comunicazione
c/o Ms. Bianca D’Angelo
Via Posillipo 66/5, 80123Napoli, IT
Phone1: +39 081 575 3432
Phone2: + 39 081 2466459
Mobile: +39 3459445117
Web: www.mpcongress.it
E-Mail: [email protected]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hotel, Tour & Transfer Booking
Group Reservations – Industry
MP Congressi is pleased to receive
group reservations requests for accommodations in Sorrento (10 + more
rooms). Please kindly contact MP Congressi for any assistance and special arrangements.
Payment
A credit card is necessary to make your
hotel reservation and full payment of the
reserved Hotel Rooms plus a handling
fee of Euro 18.00 is required to guarantee and secure your hotel reservation.
Hotel, tours & transfers will be charged
by MP Congressi to your credit card
upon booking. All the hotels in Sorrento
charge a separate city tax of 2,00 to
€ 4.00 per person to be paid directly by
the guests in the hotel upon check-out.
MP Congressi has been designated as
the official Congress Travel Agency for
the ICRS 2016. MP Congressi will take
care of your local accommodation
needs, transfers & tours in Sorrento.
An adequate number of rooms have
been reserved and special room rates
have been obtained to your advantage.
An overall reservation handling fee of
Euro 18.00 will be additionally charged Cancellation Charges & Changes
for each individual accommodation Cancellations are to be addressed to
MP Congressi directly in writing. The
reservation.
following cancellation fees will apply:
Very Important: End of September is
still high season in Sorrento and find- For Hotel reservations:
ing suitable accommodation in Sorren- • Until June 15, 2016: Charge of 1 night
to might be difficult. The ICRS has plus handling fee of € 18,00.
made a major commitment to Sorrento • From June 16, 2016: Charge of 2
Hotels in order to secure a reasonable nights plus handling fee of € 18,00.
block of quality hotel rooms at compet- • After July 15, 2016 and No-Shows:
itive rates. We kindly ask participants Charge of the entire reservation
and industry partners to book their ho- period plus handling fee.
tel rooms as early as possible but not
later than June 15, 2016 through our of- For Tours & Transports:
ficial housing partner MP Congressi. • Until July 15, 2016: Cancellation free
Hotel Rooms will be allocated on a of charge
first-time first-serve basis in each cat- • After July 15, 2016: No refund
egory and hotel. For individuals, only
online registration is accepted through Request for Changes
our website www.cartilage.org. Reser- Requests for changes must be directed
vations can only be confirmed upon to MP Congressi in written. Room night
reductions of existing reservations are
availability by MP Congressi.
subject to the cancellation conditions
indicated above.
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Tours & Social Event Information
Important: The ICRS supports compliance with international ethical standards
and therefore emphasizes that participants and accompanying persons who
would like to attend tours or social events shall bear all related costs themselves.
Welcome Reception
Italian Night – Farewell Dinner
Saturday, September 24, 2016
19.00 – 20.30
Monday, September 26, 2016
19.30 – 23.00
Participants, industry representatives
and accompanying persons are invited
to join the opening ceremony and welcome cocktail at the Hilton Hotel. This
reception is offered to you on a complimentary basis by the ICRS. After the
cocktail, participants have free time for
their own leisure to discover Sorrento
and enjoy one of the many nice restaurants / bars at the historical centre of
Sorrento.
President’s Dinner
(upon invitation only)
Sunday, September 25, 2016
19.30 – 23.00
Free evening for participants’ individual
programmes and for industry related
events. The Hotel Concierge and/or our
official agent MP Congressi will be
pleased to recommend and book at table for you at one of your favourite restaurants in town.
Italian style entertainment for everyone!
Join us for a magic evening with mouthwatering Italian cuisine, drinks and assist amazing folkloric presentations. Let
you be immersed in a magical atmosphere together with your colleagues
from all around the world. Here, you can
look forward to delicious specialties, regional beverages and enjoy typical music and cultural show acts.
Price per person: € 80.00
(incl. dinner, drinks & entertainment)
Accompanying Persons’ Programme
All tours require a minimum participation of at least 15 participants. If a minimum participation is not reached 3 weeks prior to the excursion date, a tour
may be cancelled and all booked participants will be reimbursed in full. Start
and ending point of all tours is the Hilton Sorrento.
Panoramic Tour – Sorrento
Friday, Sept 23, 2016
14.00 – 17.00
Saturday, Sept 24, 2016
08.30 – 11.30
Meet your Guide at the Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel and start the visit of
Sorrento on foot. From Piazza Antiche
Mura, walk to the old city centre: Via
S. Cesareo, the heart of the town, and
visit of the beautiful Cloister and
Church of S. Francesco. Visit the Cathedral, built in the 15th century in
Romanesque style. After the walking
tour transfer to the surrounding hills
of Sorrento for a panoramic tour of
the beautiful countryside going
through the small towns of Massa Lubrense, Marciano, Termini, Monticchio and Sant’Agata. Throughout the
tour you will see views of the Isle of
Capri and Ischia. The Mount San
Costanzo and the Mount Vesuvius and
the two bays of Salerno and Naples.
Price per person € 40.– (incl. English
speaking guide, bus transport)
Lemon Tour – Costiera Amalfitana
Saturday, Sept 24, 2016
08.30 – 17.00
Pick-up at Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel
in Sorrento by deluxe/air-conditioned
coach. An English speaking guide will
accompany the group for a beautiful
drive along the Amalfi coast to Positano, Amalfi and to Ravello. The Amalfi
Coast is the stretch of coast bell, located south of the Sorrento Peninsula,
overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. It takes
its name from the town of Amalfi, the
central nucleus of the Coast not only
geographically but also historically. The
Amalfi Coast is known for its diversity:
each of the coast counties has its own
character and its own traditions. During
the first part of the day we cross the romantic Positano. The first stop is Amalfi,
ancient Maritime Republic, which main
square is dedicated to Flavio Gioia, the
symbolic figure of the invention of the
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Accompanying Persons’ Programme
compass sea coast. The centre is dominated by the imposing staircase and the
facade of the cathedral, dedicated to St.
Andrew, famous for its cloister and museum complex. There will be the opportunity to have free time for shopping or
to visit the medieval Cathedral of St.
Andrew, known for its beautiful facade
in Amalfi style. Continue by bus to Ravello (300 meters on the sea),to the discovery of the ancient medieval village.
In this delightful little town, you can
visit the medieval Villa Rufolo with
breath-taking views and a source of inspiration for many artists, including
Richard Wagner, who he found the atmosphere to imagine the garden of
Klingsor of his Parsifal, in fact to commemorate the German composer’s
presence in the villa is organized every
year the music festival in his honour.
Return to Sorrento.
excavated and made accessible to the
public since the mid-18th century. You
will get a vivid impression of the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the wealthier
citizens of the Early Roman Empire.
Pompeii is one of the most meaningful
testimonies of the Roman civilization.
The city resurfaces from the dark of the
centuries as it was to the moment in
which it came covered by one layer of
escaped ashes, with the devastating
eruption of the Vesuvius. Today, this
UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of
the most popular tourist attractions of
Italy, with approximately 2,500,000
visitors every year. Since certain areas
might be closed for renovation, the exact itinerary will be communicated by
the guide during the tour.
Price per person € 55,00. (includes
English speaking guide, bus and parking, entrance fee to the archaeological
Price per person € 80,00. (incl. English site.)
speaking guide, bus transport, parking
in Amalfi and Ravello, entrance fees to
the cloister Chiostro del Paradiso” and
Villa Rufolo in Ravello)
Archaeological Tour – Pompeii
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016
08.20 – 13.00
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016
08.30 – 13.00
Pick-up at Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel. Pompeii is one of Italy’s most precious archaeological sites. It is incredibly well preserved. When Vesuvius
erupted on 24 August AD 79, it engulfed the two flourishing Roman
towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as
well as the many wealthy villas in the
area. These have been progressively
Accompanying Persons’ Programme
Luxury Tour – Capri
Monday, Sept 26, 2016
08.30 – 17.00
Pick up at Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel and transfer to the port of Sorrento. Board on a hydrofoil to cross
over to Capri, a journey of about 30
minutes. Capri, is a small island with
rich natural beauty. At the port of
Sorrento, we take a fast hydrofoil
with all the comforts to make pleasant the fascinating journey from
where you can admire the Sorrento
Peninsula since. After about 20 minutes by boat you arrive at the Marina
Grande in Capri, the small port of the
island. Transfer from Marina Grande
to Anacapri by local minibus. This
beautiful village, today is a town in
itself, is an integral part of the island.
Inhabited since Roman times, as witnessed by numerous remains, Anacapri had its heyday between the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries,
when it became a retreat for artists
from all over Europe, who came here
to spend their holidays and find inspiration. In Anacapri you can visit
the famous Villa San Michele, which
was bought and restored in 1895 by
the Swedish Doctor Axel Munthe who
fell in love with the ruins of a chapel,
consisting of once smashed and
some crumbling walls.
Transfer
to Capri Town by bus, with its Piazzetta and streets lined with designer shops, meeting place of VIPs and
scenic spot of great beauty. Then you
will have free time for shopping or go
down a short walk to the Gardens of
Augustus. Return by bus to the port
of Marina Grande and by hydrofoil
from Capri to Sorrento. With the assistance of the tour guide, time and
weather permitting, you can book a
boat tour of the coast or visit the
Blue Grotto, which is known around
the world for its beauty. Entrance fee
to the Blue Grotto or boat tour of the
island are not inclu­­ded.
Price per person € 110,00. (incl. English speaking guide, bus in Sorrento,
hydrofoil tickets, bus in Capri, entrance tickets to the Villa San Michele
and to Giardini di Augusto)
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