Find below the agenda for the MPE Annual General Meeting 2018. Speakers will be confirmed soon. This is a preliminary agenda and some topics are subject to change.

 

Friday, 20 April

 

13:00 – 15:00	Check-in and Registration / Finger buffet welcome lunch
15:00 – 15:10	Welcome & Introductions
15:10 – 15:45	Delegates elevator pitch
15:45 – 17:00	Scholarship & Capacity Building Programme – Activities from our members
17:00 – 17:15	Coffee break
17:15 – 18:30	Scientific update on diagnosis and treatment guidelines
19:00 – 20:00	Poster reception and speed dating
20:00 – 22:00	On site dinner

 

Saturday, 21 April

ADVOCACY
What data do decision making bodies need from us?

 

09:00 – 10:00	Community Advisory Boards
10:00 – 10:15	Coffee break
10:15 – 11:15	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	SCIENCE Multiple myeloma related diseases	PATIENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION Coping with a chronic disease	ADVOCACY What data do decision making bodies need from us?
11:15 – 11:30	Coffee break
12:30 – 14:00	Lunchs
14:00 – 16:15	WORKSHOPS(45 minutes each – Choose 3 out of 4 Engaging with industr Working with media Voluntary worker managemen Overview of legislative proposal on joint clinical assessments on HTA Policy and public affairs
16:15 – 16:45	Coffee break
16:45 – 17:30	Coffee break
16:45 – 17:30	Journey to become a professional and empowered patient advocate
19:30 – 22:00	Off-site dinner in Brussels

 

Sunday, 22 April

 

09:00 – 11:30	MPE General Assembly and elections (only MPE members)
10:00 – 11:15	Update on diagnosis and treatment of AL amyloidosis
11:30 – 11:45	Coffee break
11:45 – 13:00	MPE General Assembly and elections (only MPE members)
11:45 – 13:00	Discussion with amyloidosis groups: How can MPE help the amyloidosis community?
13:00 – 14:00	Farewell lunch