2024 EULAR Congress Experience
The EULAR Congress of Rheumatology 2024, held from 12th to 15th June, 2024 in Vienna Austria, gathered leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of rheumatology from around the world. The event provided a platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, the presentation of research findings, discussions on the latest advancements in rheumatology, and the inclusion of the patient’s perspective in rheumatology. The Rheumatology Initiative (tRi) offered me the opportunity to represent them at this prestigious congress and I am grateful for the opportunity.
As a member of the International PARE Working Group representing tRi, I took turns to man the PARE booth with my colleagues from the committee, explaining what PARE does and more specifically the role of the IPARE committee inviting participation from patient groups around the world, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and considered. When I wasn’t at the booth, I attended sessions that I believed would be beneficial to our work at tRi.
My attendance at the EULAR Congress 2024 provided a number insights and opportunities for The Rheumatology Initiative:
- Knowledge Enrichment: Updates on the latest research and treatment approaches will inform decision-making and strategic planning for tRi.
- Collaboration: Networking with experts and leaders of other patient organizations opens avenues for potential collaborations in research, clinical initiatives and sharing of best practices.
The EULAR Congress of Rheumatology 2024 was a great event for tRi because it offered valuable knowledge, networking, and collaboration opportunities that we can make use of. The insights gained will contribute to advancing our mission of education, advocacy, and conducting research into autoimmune rheumatic conditions in Ghana and Africa, and caring for people living with these conditions.
