Dear colleagues and friends,

Much to our regret, we are obliged by COVID-19 to go against our will and “sacrifice” the familial atmosphere of our ESPN activities by conducting this year’s ESPN Course in a virtual format.

We thought it is preferable to convene for the Course, even virtually, rather than miss this exceptional educational opportunity for one more year.
Thus, the 2021 Annual Postgraduate Course (11th cycle – 3rd year) of the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN) in Varese, Italy, will be conducted virtually during the dates 24-29 May 2021.

We would also like to inform you that all confirmed registrations will be automatically transferred to the next year's organization. All registered participants who successfully attended, will receive their certificate and participants who are about to complete their 3-year Cycle education, will also receive separately their 3-year Cycle
certificate.

The next ESPN Course 2022 that will be the first year of the 12th ESPN Course Cycle, will take place in Varese-Italy, at Villa Cagnola.

These are indeed challenging times for all of us internationally and locally but, we are confident that any difficulties can and will be overcome when working together for a comeback!

In the meantime, stay healthy and safe.

Dr. Laura Valentini Grazia
ESPN 2021 Course Local Chair