The Convention Centre Dublin announced today that it was selected to host the 6thCongress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) in February 2011. Scheduled from February 24 to 26, 2011, the conference will focus on the latest research, therapies and procedures in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The event is expected to attract approximately 2,000 international delegates.

“We are delighted to stage our 2011 congress at The Convention Centre Dublin as it offers first class conference facilities in the centre of the exciting city of Dublin,” said Professor Daan W. Hommes, President of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation. “With a state-of-the-art and flexible conference facility, a broad spectrum of hotel accommodation, excellent transport infrastructure, a unique cultural experience, and a supportive team, we are confident that our event will be a success and we look forward to taking our congress to Dublin in 2011.”

Vereint

The 2011 ECCO congress will be organized by Vereint, a professional conference organizer and association management company. Based in Vienna, Vereint works on behalf of national and international non-profit organizations, including European Council of Nuclear Cardiology, Pharma Marketing Club Austria and European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility among others.

“We are honoured to be hosting The 2011 Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation,” said Catherine Newhall-Caiger, The Convention Centre Dublin. “This important event will help to establish Dublin and The Convention Centre Dublin as one of Europe’s leading destinations for medical conferences in the future.