Overview

With a renewed interest in Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) driven by numerous innovations, the DCD Congress stands as a landmark and timely meeting for professionals. Over two days, participants will engage in constructive discussions on crucial topics, exchanging insights and exploring new ideas. The DCD Congress is designed to offer participants a comprehensive learning experience, including:

• Gaining a profound understanding of the historical evolution of DCD and the current state of the field.
• Exploring and comparing regulatory frameworks and procedures applied to DCD worldwide, fostering a global perspective on organ transplantation.
• Examining and discussing organ perfusion techniques and their role in the context of DCD donation, ensuring participants stay abreast of the latest technical innovations.
• Delving into criteria for death determination and understanding the challenges in implementing DCD donation, equipping participants with strategic insights.
• Understanding the definitions and clinical implications of warm ischemic times to enhance patient outcomes.
• Examining and discussing cutting-edge strategies for donor management and more.

We are also delighted to extend a special invitation to pay tribute to our esteemed colleague, Paolo Muiesan. His pioneering contributions to DCD techniques and protocols have significantly impacted the field of transplantation. A special lecture will celebrate his legacy and inspire us to continue advancing the field.

The congress will culminate with the DCD Consensus, presenting preliminary consensus statements on cDCD Pathway, Paediatric cDCD Pathway, NRP, Unified Concept of Death.

Registrations now open