ESOI TOUCHDOWN 2025 MALTA
Dear Colleagues & Friends,
It is both a privilege and a pleasure to welcome you to the ESOI Touchdown 2025, which will take place from November 13th to 15th in Qawra, Malta.
At the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, Malta has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and cultural exchange. Today, it continues this legacy as a growing hub for research, education, and clinical excellence through Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta, which collaborate closely in multiple European and international initiatives.
The 2025 Annual Meeting promises to deliver a comprehensive scientific programme, showcasing the latest advances in oncologic imaging. It aims to foster dialogue among radiologists, clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration. Consistent with ESOI’s mission, the meeting will serve as a platform for education, innovation, and professional growth in a collegial and stimulating setting. Of note, this year’s programme features a dedicated focus on enhancing radiologist – patient communication, highlighting its important role in contemporary oncologic care.
Malta offers a unique setting for this year’s congress. With its rich cultural heritage, ranging from prehistoric temples to Baroque architecture, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage destination, the island provides a truly inspiring backdrop for scientific exchange. We trust that Malta’s warm hospitality, Mediterranean charm, and rich history will enhance your professional and personal experience.
On behalf of the ESOI Executive Committee, I extend my sincere invitation to join us in Malta for what promises to be a very engaging and memorable ESOI Touchdown Meeting,
Dr. Melvin D’Anastasi
ESOI President and Congress President
GENERAL INFORMATION
The ESOI Touchdown 2025 will take place as an in-person event only. Online or on-demand participation will not be available.
Limitation of Liability
There is neither any liability nor any obligation of ESOI in case of cancellation of an ESOI congress for whatever reasons. Apart from damages caused by physical injury, the liability of ESOI for damages of any other kind shall be restricted to wilful intent or gross negligence. ESOI shall not be liable for any damages caused by force majeure.
Congress Language
The congress will be held in English.
Congress President
Dr. Melvin D’Anastasi, Msida/MT
Date
November 13-15, 2025
ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta
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Organising Secretariat
ESOI – European Society of Oncologic Imaging
Am Gestade 1
1010 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 5334064-924
Email: office@esoi-society.org
Accreditation Information
An application to UEMS for CME accreditation has been submitted.
ACCOMMODATION
We are happy to announce that a number of rooms at the congress hotel have been secured for delegates of the ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta.
Please note that room bookings are managed by AX ODYCY Hotel Qawra. For any questions or inquiries, kindly contact the hotel directly.
ESOI cannot accept any liability for external services.
The special booking rates are valid for bookings made until July 31, 2025. After this date, nightly rates may vary.
When booking directly on the AX ODYCY website, please manually apply the promo code AXGRPESOI-A2025.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open shortly.
ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta – Registration Fees
| Early Registration until August 3 |
Late Registration until November 12 |
Onsite Registration until November 15 |
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| Non Member | 550,00 € | 660,00 € | 695,00 € |
| ESOI Member (Full/Allied Sciences) | 395,00 € | 550,00 € | 585,00 € |
| Non Member (Resident) | 265,00 € | 365,00 € | 395,00 € |
| ESOI Member (Resident) | 210,00 € | 310,00 € | 335,00 € |
ESOI is a registered Austrian non-profit organization and therefore does not charge VAT.
Registration Deadlines
Early Registration Fee until Sunday, August 3, 2025 (23:59 CEST)
Late Registration Fee until Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (23:59 CET)
Onsite Registration Fee until Saturday, November 15, 2025
Member Registration
Reduced member registration is available for all active ESOI members in 2025.
Resident Registration
Reduced resident registration will be offered to residents (young radiologists in training). Residents have to send or email a letter, written on official hospital letter paper and signed by the head of department, confirming their status as such within 5 working days after online registration. In case this confirmation is not received, the registration fee will automatically be adjusted to a regular fee. The age limit for a registration as resident/junior is set at 35 years (incl. the age of 35).
Delegate Registration Fee Includes
– Admittance to all lectures
– Admittance to the technical exhibition
– Short programme overview
– Certificate of attendance
– Coffee & lunch breaks
Terms & Conditions | Cancellation Policy
Please CLICK HERE to download the Terms & Conditions as well as the Cancellation Policy.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN
General Information
We are pleased to invite all interested individuals to submit an abstract for this year’s ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta. For presenting authors of accepted abstracts, registration and on-site participation at ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta is mandatory.
Abstract Structure
Submissions can be made in one of the following three categories: oral presentation, scientific poster, or educational poster. Abstracts are limited to a maximum of 2,750 characters, including spaces. More information regarding abstract guidelines can be found here.
Accepted Oral Presentations
Authors of the highest-rated oral abstracts will be invited to present their work during ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta. Presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint format. Please adhere to the allotted speaking time as outlined in the programme overview. All presenters will have the opportunity to upload their presentation on-site. Kindly ensure your file is uploaded at least two hours prior to the start of your session.
Accepted Poster Presentations
Authors of top-scoring poster abstracts will be invited to display their work at ESOI Touchdown 2025 Malta. Accepted posters must be prepared in A1 portrait format. Poster presenters are required to bring their printed posters to Malta and display them on the designated poster walls.
Important Deadlines
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025 (midnight, CEST)
Notifications of acceptance/rejection will be sent in July.
PROGRAMME
Thursday, November 13
08:30-08:45 |
Opening Session |
08:45-10:00 |
ESOI Meets ESR PAG |
| 08:45-09:05 | Enhancing Radiologist-Patient Communication |
| 09:05-09:25 | Transforming Healthcare towards Patient-Centred Care |
| 09:25-10:00 | Panel Discussion: The Radiologist’s Role in Patient-Centred Oncology Care |
10:00-10:30 |
Coffee Break |
10:30-12:00 |
Multidisciplinary Team Session – Pancreatic MDT Simulation |
| 10:30-11:15 | Part 1: Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms |
| 11:15-12:00 | Part 2: Solid Pancreatic Neoplasms – Operable and Inoperable Tumours |
12:10-13:10 |
Lunch Break/Symposium |
13:30-13:50 |
Keynote Lecture: Oncologic Imaging at the Nexus of Global Health – The Time is Now! |
13:55-15:15 |
Haematological Malignancies |
| 13:55-14:15 | Lymphoma: current practice guidelines for staging and response assessment |
| 14:15-14:35 | Myeloma: which imaging test and when? |
| 14:35-14:55 | CNS Manifestations of Haematological Malignancies |
| 14:55-15:15 | Interactive Cases |
15:20-16:20 |
Workshops |
| Workshop 1: Patient Communication Simulation: Breaking Bad News | |
| Workshop 2: Therapy Complications (CNS, Thorax, Abdomen) | |
| Workshop 3: Errors in Oncologic Imaging | |
| Workshop 4: Lung Cancer Staging: challenging cases and tips from the experts | |
16:15-16:45 |
Coffee Break |
16:50-17:50 |
Scientific Sessions |
| Scientific Session 1 | |
| Scientific Session 2 | |
| Scientific Session 3 | |
17:50-18:20 |
Poster Walking Tour |
Friday, November 14
08:30-09:30 |
Workshops |
| Workshop 5: Breast MDT | |
| Workshop 1: Patient Communication simulation: Breaking Bad News | |
| Workshop 6: Bladder Cancer Staging and Response Assessment with MRI | |
| Workshop 7: Ultrasound Workshop: Thyroid nodules and TIRADS | |
09:40-10:40 |
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis |
| 09:40-10:00 | Ovarian cancer cytoreduction – an ultraradical approach |
| 10:00-10:20 | How can we help the surgeon? |
| 10:20-10:40 | Clinical Cases |
10:40-11:10 |
Coffee Break |
11:10-12:25 |
Novel Developments in Oncological Imaging and Integrative Diagnostics |
| 11:00-11:25 | Data-driven Approaches for Oncological Imaging |
| 11:25-11:40 | Advancing Clinical Research Through Oncologic Imaging Innovations |
| 11:40-11:55 | Precision in Action: Image-guided Cancer Therapies and Personalised Treatment Strategies |
| 11:55-12:10 | The Oncologic Imaging Expert of Tomorrow: Navigating AI, Quantitative Data and Integrative Diagnostics |
| 12:10-12:25 | Panel Discussion: How can today’s radiologist prepare for the future? |
12:35-13:35 |
Lunch Break/Symposium |
14:00-15:30 |
Multidisciplinary Team Session – Head and Neck MDT Simulation |
| 14:00-14:45 | Part 1: Oncological Cases of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Larynx |
| 14:45-15:30 | Part 2: Oncological Cases of the Major Salivary Glands |
15:30-16:00 |
Coffee Break |
16:00-17:00 |
EUCAIM Session |
| 16:00-16:10 | Introduction of EUCAIM |
| 16:10-16:25 | EUCAIM Stakeholder Engagement |
| 16:25-16:45 | EUCAIM Data Federation and Interoperability Framework |
| 16:45-17:00 | Overview of Core Services and Sustainability and Integration in the EHDS |
17:00-18:00 |
Workshops |
| Workshop 8: Cervical cancer staging with MRI: basic and challenging cases | |
| Workshop 6: Bladder Cancer Staging and Response Assessment with MRI | |
| Workshop 3: Errors in Oncologic Imaging | |
| Workshop 7: Ultrasound Workshop: Thyroid nodules and TIRADS |
Saturday, November 15
08:30-09:30 |
Workshops |
| Workshop 4: Lung Cancer Staging: challenging cases and tips from the experts | |
| Workshop 2: Therapy Complications in Oncological Patients (CNS, Thorax, Abdomen) | |
| Workshop 8: Cervical cancer staging with MRI: basic and challenging cases | |
| Workshop 9: Breast MRI – Challenging cases | |
09:40-10:40 |
Metastatic Prostate Cancer |
| 09:40-10:00 | Staging and Therapy Monitoring of Prostate Cancer |
| 10:00-10:20 | Basics of Radioligand Therapy: PSMA and Beyond |
| 10:20-10:40 | Clinical Cases |
10:40-11:10 |
Coffee Break |
11:10-12:10 |
Atypical Metastases: Unusual Faces of Usual or Unusual Disease |
| 11:10-11:25 | Brain |
| 11:25-11:40 | Bone |
| 11:40-11:55 | Lung |
| 11:55-12:10 | Liver |
12:15-13:15 |
Technological Advances in Oncologic Imaging |
| 12:15-12:30 | Advances in and applications of spectral CT |
| 12:30-12:45 | Whole-body Cancer Screening: Techniques and Protocols |
| 12:45-13:00 | Advanced MRI Technique for Bone Marrow Assessment |
| 13:00-13:15 | Panel Discussion |
13:15-13:30 |
Closing + Awarding Session |
VIRTUAL CONGRESS BAG
We are delighted to offer you the virtual congess bag. Mark your calendar and save the dates!