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Welcome to the 13th International Conference on theDialogical SelfCounting our contradictions “A proper use of contradictions widens our consciousness and opens our minds to alternative ideas, possibilities, and explanations”(Hermans, Count your contradictions, 2024, p. 1)At the 13th International Conference on the Dialogical Self we invite you to explore and express the differences, tensions and contradictions within and between us, so that through dialogue we can move forward the theory and practice of the Dialogical Self in open-ended and unexpected directions.PurposeThe purpose of the 13th International Conference on the Dialogical Self is to create a forum for dialogue across the boundaries of specific (sub)disciplines, and to explore the possibilities and challenges related to developing research and practice on the dialogical self.The exploration of the dialogical self has a broad scope including such areas as literary science, brain research, empirical psychology, and psychotherapeutic practice. It brings together different fields of psychology, such as personality, developmental, social, political, cultural, educational, organizational, and clinical psychology. Increasingly, researchers use the theory to make meaning of the complexity of educational, coaching and counseling practices. Across these diverse fields, the concept of the dialogical self provides an interdisciplinary platform for innovative research, theory and practice.The conference is open to contributions from psychologists, scholars of social sciences, linguistics, arts,  and practitioners who apply the dialogical self in their work.

This session provides a unique opportunity to test your applied knowledge in paediatric respiratory medicine against 30 high-quality, case-based multiple-choice questions, selected from the question pool of the ERS HERMES European examination in paediatric respiratory medicine. All answers are then explained and discussed with a content expert. This course is aimed at all respiratory professionals or trainees wishing to benchmark themselves against the European standards, or sit the European examination in paediatric respiratory medicine.Course formatThis course consists of a one-hour online multiple-choice question assessment followed by a two-hour interactive online session discussing the correct answers with two content experts. This part will take place on Tuesday 25 August, 2026 from 10:00-12:00 CEST.Recordings and educational materials will be made available to registered participants within two weeks after the event.Replays will remain accessible until February, 2027 on the ERS Respiratory Channel.Learning OutcomesFollowing this course, participants will:Gain better knowledge of the major fields of respiratory medicineBenchmark themselves against the European standardsImprove their proficiency in solving case-based multiple-choice questionsReceive answers to their questionsPrepare themselves for the European examination in paediatric respiratory medicine

Description: As complex aortic endovascular repair (EVAR) with fenestrated and branched endografts (F/B-EVAR) becomes the first-line treatment for pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, there is an increasing need for a deeper understanding of the indications, planning, and technical execution of these procedures. This intensive workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the available options for the treatment of complex aortic pathologies using fenestrated and branched stent-grafts. Participants will receive dedicated instructions for use and deployment videos on all grafts. There is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with grafts from no less than 4 major manufacturers.Participants will benefit from:In-depth lectures delivered by international experts, focusing on:Patient selection and appropriate indicationsDetailed pre-procedural planning and device customizationStep-by-step procedural execution, including tips, tricks, and bailout strategies for intraoperative challengesLive case, case-based discussions and review of recorded live casesHands-on simulator sessions to reinforce practical understanding and procedural skillsTo ensure close interaction and personalised mentorship from the faculty, participation is limited to 16 attendees (first-come, first-served).Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:Define the indications and contraindications for F/B-EVAR in pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.Interpret preoperative imaging to guide patient selection and stent-graft design.Develop customized endograft plans, including fenestration and branch configurations based on aortic and visceral anatomy.Apply step-by-step technical strategies for safe and effective procedure execution.Recognize and manage intraoperative and postoperative complications, including bail-out techniques.Implement organizational and workflow strategies essential for a fully functional complex aortic program.

In this UROwebinar by the European School of Urology and the EAU Section of Endourology, we will critically examine the current role of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in modern stone management and explore how technological innovation, patient selection, surgical expertise, and outcome data are reshaping its indications.Kidney stone disease continues to evolve in both complexity and management. Over the past decades, PCNL has stood as the gold standard for treating large and complex renal calculi. However, with rapid advancements in flexible ureteroscopy, miniaturised instruments, laser technology, and evolving clinical guidelines, an important question emerges: What is the exact place for PCNL in the future?The UROwebinar will also explore if standard PCNL is still the cornerstone for large stones. Will mini-PCNL techniques expand its use, or will alternative approaches gradually redefine its territory?Join leading experts as they discuss evidence-based insights, emerging trends, complications, cost-effectiveness, and the balance between invasiveness and efficacy. Whether you are a practicing urologist, trainee, or healthcare professional involved in stone disease management, this session will provide clarity on where PCNL stands today—and where it is heading tomorrow.We look forward to welcoming you to a thought-provoking and future-focused discussion.