It was a great pleasure to contribute to the educational programme of the 44th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS), held in Cascais, Portugal, from 10–12 September 2026.
On Wednesday, 9 September, I had the pleasure of acting as a tutor at the ESOPRS cadaver course, where I presented and demonstrated techniques for lateral canthal reconstruction and eyelid reconstruction. Teaching in this hands-on setting and exchanging ideas and techniques with colleagues is always particularly rewarding.
On Thursday, 10 September, during the pre-meeting course day, I gave a lecture entitled “IgG4-related disease: does it even exist?” — a deliberately provocative title for a fascinating and still evolving topic in our field.
On Friday, 11 September, I had the pleasure of (co-)moderating a session on orbital disorders, including thyroid eye disease, with some excellent presentations and discussions.
But, as always with ESOPRS, a meeting is about much more than the scientific programme. It was wonderful to reconnect with so many old friends and to meet new colleagues from all over the world. The warm atmosphere and the many conversations in and outside the lecture halls are an important part of what makes these meetings so enjoyable.
A very warm thank you to the local organisers, Guilherme Castela and André Borba, for their excellent organisation, wonderful hospitality, and the kind invitation to contribute to the programme as an invited speaker.
After a memorable few days in Portugal, I already look forward to meeting the ESOPRS family again at the 45th Annual Meeting in Copenhagen in 2027! 🇩🇰
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