Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am pleased to invite you to the joint congress of the German-speaking Societies for Vascular Surgery and the Union of Vascular Societies of Switzerland in Lucerne.

The relevance of vascular diseases, their impact on the quality of life of patients and the associated burden on healthcare systems cannot be overestimated. Advances in the various medical disciplines, medical technology and pharmaceuticals are opening up diverse treatment options - from lifestyle changes to complex interventions and operations.

In view of dwindling financial and, in particular, human resources, it is essential to pool expertise in order to continue to guarantee high-quality medicine that is accessible to all. The dynamic development in the field of AI and e-health offers new opportunities to meet these challenges.

The international, interdisciplinary and interprofessional congress provides an ideal platform for discussing advances in vascular medicine, forming networks between service providers and developing strategies for overcoming new challenges.

Lucerne, situated on Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, offers an excellent infrastructure with its world-famous concert and congress hall (KKL). The KKL's location right next to Lucerne's main railway station provides excellent connections to public transport and also to Zurich Airport .

Join us as we shape the future of vascular medicine together in Lucerne.

The Congress for Vascular Diseases is organized by the following societies: