13THBELGIAN HEARTRHYTHM MEETINGArrhythmias for every CardiologistThursday 10th & Friday 11th October, 2019

BHRM 2019Organising Committee

Dr Ivan Blanko� Dr Marnix Goethals Dr Georges H. Mairesse

Organising Secretariat

Avenue A.J. Slegerslaan, 397/2 · B-1200 Brussels, BelgiumTel +32 2 732 35 20 · Email: bhrm@downtowneurope.be

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Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Final Programme BHRM 2019

Including a Special Focus Session on Telemonitoringto improve outcomes in heart failure patients

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Word from the founding organisers

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are pleased to announce the 13th edition of the Belgian Heart Rhythm Meeting, “Arrhythmias for every Cardiologist” which will be organized on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th 0ctober 2019.

Each year, the Belgian Heart Rhythm Meeting gathers over 800 participants. The Congress aims at bringing together leading cardiologists, professors, doctors, nurses, technicians and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of clinical rhythmology.

You will have the chance to benefit from scientific exchanges during either formal activities or informal meetings with colleagues from different backgrounds.

The scientific programme, presented by distinguished speakers, will focus on daily management of cardiac arrhythmias, including socio-economic and radioprotection sessions, moderated poster sessions, ECG courses and teaching sessions for cardiovascular nurses. We will continue, by maintaining the highest standards, proposing an outstanding scientific event.

Mark your calendar: 10 & 11 October 2019 will be dedicated to the 13th Belgian Heart Rhythm Meeting.

Ivan Blankoff Marnix Goethals Georges H. Mairesse

Accreditation

CME credit points are requested for cardiology and economics/ethics.Accreditation will also be requested for radioprotection.

Wednesday, 9th October 2019EVENING SESSIONS FOR YOUNG CARDIOLOGISTS, TRAINEES AND FELLOWSIN COLLABORATION WITH THE YOUNG CARDIOLOGISTS’ CLUB

18.30 Dinner buffet

19.00 ECG course In French: Dr Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi, BE Dr Christophe Scavée, Brussels, BE

In Dutch: Dr Frank Provenier, Ghent, BE Dr Ben Corteville, Ghent, BE

21.00 Dessert buffet

The Belgian Heart Rhythm Meeting aims at sharing expertise on the various diagnostic tools and therapeutic possibilities available to practitioners when deciding upon which approach best serves arrhythmic patients.

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THURSDAY, 10th OCTOBER 2019 07.45 Welcome and Registration Opening address 08.25 Opening address Dr Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi, BE

SESSION 1 - ABSTRACTS SESSION > Chairs: Dr Ruben Casado Arroyo, Brussels and Prof Joris Ector, Leuven

08.30 Correction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement-induced left bundle branch block with His bundle pacing De Pooter, J. ¹ , Calle, S. ¹ , Gauthey, A. ² , Coeman, M.1, Philipsen, T. ¹ , Keffer, J. ² , Gheeraert, P. ¹ , Kayaert, P. ¹ , Marchandise, S. ² , Timmermans, F. ¹ , Van Heuverswyn, F. ¹ , Le Polain de Waroux, J-B. ² 1 Heart Center, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; 2 Division of Cardiology, Clinique Universitaire St-Luc, Brussels Belgium

08.42 Using big data from electronic health records to determine the prognostic impact of atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation therapy in 5523 patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention Dujardin, K. 1 , Anné, W. 1 , Pollet, P. 1

¹ AZ Delta, Roeselare, Belgium

08.54 Leadless Pacing with Micra TPS: long-term device performance and Paced QRS duration. A comparison between Right Ventricular Outflow tract, Mid-septal and Apical implantations Garweg, C. ¹ , Vandenberk, B. ¹ , Haemers, P. ¹ , Ector, J. ¹ , Willems, R. ¹ ¹ University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Brussels

09.06 Device-related thrombus after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: a single hospital experience during a one-year period Eleonore Dourte, E. ¹ , del Marmol, G. ¹ , Lepiece, C. ¹ , Ceulemans, A. ¹ , Aminian, A. ² , de Meester, A. ¹ ¹ Groupe Jolimont, Haine Saint Paul, Belgium; 2 CHU Marie Curie, Charleroi, Brussels

09.18 Adoption of his bundle pacing: insights from a first-year experience Anaïs Gauthey A. ¹ , Marchandise, S. ¹ , Scavee, C. 1 , Garnir, Q. ¹ , Wauters, A. 1 , Badii, M. 1 , Nelessen, E. 1 , Phlips, T. 1 , Le Polain de Waroux, J-B. 1

1 Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

SESSION 2 - ARRHYTHMIC CONSEQUENCES OF DOPING > Chairs: Prof Christophe Scavee, Brussels and Dr Yves Vandekerckhove, Bruges

09.30 Cardiac effects of doping Dr Peter Angell, Liverpool, UK10.00 The role of the anti-doping agency in preventing doping use Dr Hans Cooman, Brussels, BE

10.30 Coffee break & Moderated posters session on ECG and devices

SESSION 3 - LAA CLOSURE > Chairs: Dr Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi and Dr Tom de Potter, Aalst

11.00 The right patient (Live in the box) Dr Adel Aminian, Charleroi, BE Dr Auriane Ceulemans, Jolimont, BE Dr Antoine De Meester, Jolimont, BE Dr Caroline Lepièce, Jolimont, BE 11.30 Expert talk LAAO “State of the Art” Prof Ole De Backer, Copenhagen, DK

SESSION 4 - STROKE PREVENTION > Chairs: Dr Jean-Marie Gregoire, Brussels and Prof Rik Willems, Leuven

12.00 The diagnostic and therapeutic challenge of subclinical AF Prof Jeff Healey, Hamilton, CND12.30 The diagnostic and therapeutic challenge of ESUS Prof Martin Grond, Siegen, DE

13.00 Lunch

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SPECIAL FOCUS SESSION IN COOPERATION WITH EHRATELEMONITORING TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS

SESSION 5 - THE REAL BENEFIT OF TELEMONITORING > Chairs: Dr Georges H Mairesse, Arlon, and Dr Tim Boussy, Kortrijk

14.00 Detection and early treatment of hemodynamic issues Dr Ward Heggermont, Aalst, BE14.30 Detection and early treatment of arrhythmic issues Prof Jean-Claude Deharo, Marseille, FR

SESSION 6 - SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES > Chairs: Prof Dominique Blommaert, Yvoir and Dr David Raes, Wilrijk

15.00 Selecting the right patient for telemonitoring regarding cost effectiveness, and organizing your clinic Prof Haran Burri, Geneva, CH15.30 Medico-legal aspects, informed consent and cybersecurity Prof Hein Heidbuchel, Antwerp, BE

16.00 Coffee break & Moderated posters session on atrial fibrillation

SESSION 7 - WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM VT ABLATIONS? > Chairs: Prof Luc De Roy, Yvoir and Dr Hugo Van Herendael, Genk

16.30 In ischemic ventricular arrhythmias Prof Frédéric Sacher, Bordeaux, FR 17.00 In non-ischemic ventricular arrhythmias Prof Christopher Piorkowski, Dresden, DE

SESSION 8 - PITFALLS IN PACEMAKER AND ICD PROGRAMMING > Chairs: Dr Dieter Nuyens, Genk and Dr Philippe Evrard, Liège

17.30 Interactive session Prof Jean-Benoît Le Polain de Waroux, Brussels, BE Dr Jan De Pooter, Ghent, BE18.30 End of DAY 1

THURSDAY, 10th OCTOBER 2019 Cocktail & Dinner Registration required prior to the event

18.45 Meet in the lobby for transfer to the dinner venue

19.30 Cocktail & Dinner

Maison Grand PlaceGrand Place, 191000 Brussels (Belgium)

Situated at the very heart of Brussels, this classic-style building is a unique elegant house with a historic appeal situated in the Grande Place.

This historic exchange building forms part of the Dukes of Brabant’s mansion-house and has rooms with an unrivalled view of one of the world’s most beautiful city squares, allowing to enjoy the lively atmosphere in the heart of the historical Brussels.

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FRIDAY, 11th OCTOBER 2019 SESSION 9 - ECGs READING FOR FUN > Chairs: Prof J-B. Le Polain de Waroux, Brussels and Dr Bruno Schwagten, Antwerp

08.30 Interactive session Dr Johan Vijgen, Hasselt, BE Dr Pieter Koopman, Hasselt, BE

SESSION 10 - SUPRA VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA – NEW ESC GUIDELINES > Chairs: Dr Luc Jordaens, Brussels and Dr Jean-Manuel Herzet, Liège

09.30 FIRE or ICE: Radiofrequency ablation or cryoablation as the optimal treatment Prof Serge Boveda, Toulouse, FR10.00 AVNRT: How to ablate the most common regular arrhythmia in the human without a risk of heart block? Prof Demosthenes G. Katritsis, Athens, GR

10.30 Coffee break & Moderated posters session on arrhythmology

SESSION 11 - ICDs FOR EVERYONE? > Chairs: Dr Christophe Garweg, Leuven and Dr Laurent Groben, Luxembourg

11.00 Risk stratification for primary prevention Prof Carina Blomström-Lundqvist, Uppsala, SE11.30 Subcutaneous ICDs: ready to conquer everyone’s heart? Prof Lucas Boersma, Utrecht, NL

SESSION 12 - ANTICOAGULATION FOR CORONARY AND/OR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE > Chairs: Prof Peter Sinnaeve, Leuven and Prof Patrizio Lancelotti, Liège

12.00 In patients with AF Prof Stefan H. Hohnloser, Frankfurt, DE12.30 In patients without AF Prof Victor Aboyans, Limoges, FR

13.00 Lunch

SESSION 13 - WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AF ABLATION IN 2019? > Chairs: Prof Andrea Sarkozy, Antwerp and Prof Sébastien Knecht, Bruges

14.00 Role of atrial fibrosis on outcome Prof Hans Kottkamp, Zurich, CH 14.30 Role of anti-arrhythmic drugs: lessons learned from the POWDER AF trial Prof Matthias Duytschaever, Bruges, BE

15.00 Coffee break

SESSION 14 – RADIOPROTECTION IN EVERYDAY PRACTICE > Chairs: Dr Johan Vijgen, Hasselt and Dr Aurélien Wauters, Ottignies, Brussels

15.30 What parameters do we need to consider more? Dr Véra Pirlet, Liège, BE 16.00 How to reduce radiation doses in my lab? Ir Dimitri Buytaert, Ghent, BE SESSION 15 -RADIOPROTECTION IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS > Chairs: Dr Marnix Goethals, Pelt and Dr Lieve Van Casteren, Liège

16.30 Pediatric issues Prof Christophe Scavée, Brussels, BE17.00 Pregnant women Dr Liesbeth Timmers, Ghent, BE

SESSIONS 14B & 15B –THE ECG “BACK TO BASICS” WORKSHOP> Chairs: Dr Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi andDr Frederic Van Heuverswyn, Ghent

Send your challenging ECG’s(to bhrm@downtowneurope.be by September30 at the latest) and we will discuss together

In French:Prof Dominique Blommaert, Yvoir, BEProf Thierry Verbeet, Brussels, BE

In Dutch: Dr Dieter Nuyens, Genk, BEProf Joris Ector, Leuven, BE

17.30 Closing remarks Dr Marnix Goethals, Pelt, BE

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FRIDAY, 11th OCTOBER 2019 – NURSING SESSIONSSESSIONS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR NURSES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BELGIAN WORKING GROUP ON CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING

SESSIE VOOR CARDIOVASCULAIRE VERPLEEGKUNDIGENPresentaties in deze sessie worden in de voormiddag in het Nederlands gegeven en in de namiddag in het Engels > Chairs: Mevr. Karen de Munck, Edegem en Mevr. Leen Roggen, Leuven

08.30 Welkom en Registratie

Medicatie en hartritmestoornissen09.00 Anti-aritmica: Dr Hugo Van Herendael, Genk, BE09.45 Anticoagulantia: Dr Philippe Vanduynhoven, Aalst, BE

10.30 Koffie Pauze

Patienten en hartritmestoornissen11.00 Detectie van aritmie : technologie en kwaliteit van leven: Dr Peter Pollet, Roeselare, BE11.45 Educatie van patienten met implanteerbare devices: Dr Lieve Van Casteren, Luik, BE

12.30 Lunch

14.00 Main session (topics in English)

SESSION POUR LES INFIRMIER(ERE)S CARDIOVASCULAIRESLes présentations de cette session seront données en français le matin et en anglais l’après-midi. > Chairs: Mr. Philippe Delrez, Brussels et Mr. Dimitri Jacquemin, Liège

08.30 Accueil et Inscription

Médicaments et troubles du rythme09.00 Antiarythmiques: Dr Alexandre Delcour, Liège, BE09.45 Anticoagulants: Dr Antoine de Meester, Jolimont, BE

10.30 Pause-Café

Patients et troubles du rythme11.00 Détection d’arythmies, technologie et qualité de vie: Dr Aurélien Wauters, Ottignies, BE11.45 Education des patients porteurs d’implants: Dr Cynthia Barbraud, Liège, BE

12.30 Lunch

14.00 Main session (topics in English)

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Thursday, 10th October 2019 10.30 – 11.00ECG and devicesModerator: Dr Frank Provenier, Ghent

DIGITAL-AF II: Smartphone-based atrial fibrillation screening in the general populationProesmans, T. ¹, Verbrugge, F. ² , Vandervoort, P. ² , Rutgers, M. ³ , Vanacker, P. ⁴ , Vanhooren, G. ⁵ , Nuyens, D. ² ¹ FibriCheck, Limburg Area, Belgium; ² ZOL, Genk, Belgium; ³ Cliniques de l’Europe, Brussels, Belgium⁴ AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium; ⁵ AZ Sint-Jan, Bruges, Belgium

Aortic valve implantation-induced bundle branch block: the gold standard for electrocardiographic characterization of true left bundle branch block?Calle, S. ¹ , De Pooter, J. ¹ , Coeman, M. ¹ , Philipsen, T. ¹ , Kayaert, P. ¹ , Gheeraert, P. ¹ , Timmermans, F. ¹¹ Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

Impact of operator experience and right ventricular anatomy on procedural outcomes with leadless pacingGarweg, C. ¹ , Vandenberk, B. ¹ , Hermans, P. ¹ , Haemers, P. ¹ , Ector, J. ¹ , Willems, R. ¹¹ University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

How to detect atrial flutter: comparison of three handheld ECG devicesRaczka, N. ¹ , Scavée, C. ¹ , Le Polain de Waroux, J-B. ¹ , Marchandise, S. ¹ , Robert, A. ¹ , Tamakloe, T. ¹ ,Garnir, Q. ¹ , Hermans, C. ¹¹ Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

New tools to detect atrial fibrillation (AF): comparison of three handheld ECG devicesRaczka, N. ¹ , Scavée, C. ¹ , Le Polain de Waroux, J-B. ¹ , Marchandise, S. ¹ , Robert, A. ¹ , Tamakloe, T. ¹ ,Garnir, Q. ¹ , Hermans, C. ¹¹ Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc - Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

Remote monitoring and follow-ups of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in the elderly patientsSafarikova, I. ¹ , Hajek, P. ¹ , Bulava, A. ²¹ Cardiac Centre, Ceske Budejovice Hospital, Czech Republic; ² University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

MODERATED POSTERSThursday, 10th October 2019 16.00 – 16.30Atrial fibrillationModerator: Dr Gian-Baptista Chierchia, Brussels

Sex Differences in the Outcome after Pulmonary Vein Isolation.Vandenberk, B. ¹ , François, B. ² , Boussy, T. ³ , Corteville, B. ⁴ , Ketels S. ⁵ , Provenier, F. ²¹ UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; ² AZ Maria Middelares. Ghent, Belgium; ³ AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium;⁴ AZ Jan Palfijn, Ghent, Belgium; ⁵ AZ Damiaan. Oostende, Belgium

The effect of cardiac rehabilitation on the physical and mental health status in patients after ablation for atrial fibrillationSchelfaut, D. ¹ , Pardaens S. ¹ , Collet, C. ¹ , Mizukami, T. ¹ , Verstreken, S. ¹ , Cuypers, S. ¹¹ OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst, Aalst, Belgium

Motivation for weight reduction in atrial fibrillation patients with overweight or obesityDelesie, M.1, Desteghe, L. ¹ , Bertels, M. ¹ , Gerets, N. ¹ , Van Belleghem, F. ¹ , Meyvis, J. ¹ , Elegeert, I. ² , Dendale, P. ³ , Heidbuchel, H. ¹¹ University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; ² AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium;³ Hasselt University and Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium

AF-EduApp, an innovative mobile application for atrial fibrillation patients focusing on targeted education to improve therapy adherenceKnaepen, L. ¹ , Theunis, R. ¹ , Delesie, M. ² , Vijgen, J. ³ , Dendale, P. ⁴ , Desteghe, L. ⁵ , Heidbuchel, H. ⁶¹ Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium; ² University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium³ Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; ⁴ Hasselt University and Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium⁵ Hasselt University and University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; ⁶ University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium

Impact of NOACs on the future of anticoagulation clinics: experience of the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, BelgiumHermans, C. ¹¹ Division of Haematology Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure in patients with persistent left atrial appendage thrombusDel Marmol, G. ¹ , Dourte, E. ¹ , Ceulemans, A. ¹ , Lepiece, C. ¹ , Aminian, A. ² , De Meester, A. ¹¹ Groupe Jolimont, Haine Saint Paul, Belgium ; ² CHU Marie Curie, Charleroi, Belgium

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The Belgian Heart Rhythm Association would like to thank the following partners for providing support that contributes to the overall quality of the congress:

Platinum Sponsor

Major Sponsors

The special focus sessions are organised thanks to an educational grant from:

The ECG course for young cardiologists, trainees and fellows is organisedthanks to an educational grant from:

Friday, 11th October 2019 10.30 – 11.00ArrhythmologyModerator: Dr Peter Goethals, Brussels

Terminal QRS axis as a promising method to predict ventricular arrhythmogenicity in patients with prior myocardial infarctionKoopman, P. ¹ , Brenard, L. ² , Degryse, N. ² , Maessen, L. ² , Schurmans, J. ¹ , Dilling, D. ¹ , Vijgen, J. ¹¹ Heart Center Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; ² Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium

Phenotypical variants in β-MYH7 mutation related hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: role of LGE-CMR for risk stratification of SCD.Badii, M-C. ¹ , Gauthey A. ¹ , Scavée, C. ¹ , Le Polain de Waroux, J-B. ¹ , Marchandise, S. ¹ , Garnir, Q. ¹ , Wauters, A. ¹ , Phlips, T. ¹¹ Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

DeepLA: Automated Segmentation of Left Atrium from Interventional 3D Rotational AngiographyBamps, K. ¹ , De Buck, S. ² , Bertels, J. ¹ , Willems, R. ² , Garweg, C. ² , Haemers, P. ² , Ector, J. ²¹ KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium; ² UZleuven, Leuven, Belgium

Verapamil-induced torsade de pointes in a Takotsubo cardiomyopathyAntole, N. ¹ , Palmers, P-J. ² , Van Casteren. L. ¹ , Desmecht H. ¹ , Deprez, T. ¹ , Evrard, P. ³1 Université de Liège - CHU Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium;² Catharina Ziekenhuis, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; ³ CHC Liège, Liège, Belgium

A novel heterogeneous mutation associated with dilated cardiomyomathy in the FLNC gene.Marchandise, S. ¹ , Scavée, C. ¹ , Garnir, Q. ¹ , Sznajer, Y. ¹ , Pouleur, A-C. ¹ , Jacquet, L-M. ¹ , Polain de Waroux, J-B. ¹¹ Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

VENUESheraton Brussels Airport Hotel and Congress CentreBrussels International Airport, 1930 Zaventem - BelgiumPhone +32 (0)2 710 8000 www.sheratonbrusselsairport.be

ACCESSBy train - The airport train station is located on level -1 of the airport terminal. Up to 4 trains per hour connect the airport with Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels South (Midi) stations (journey time approx. 20 minutes). Info: www.b-rail.be By car - On the Brussels ring-road, follow the signs for “Zaventem - Airport”. Once you arrive at the airport, follow the signs for “Parking” and then “Sheraton”.

PARKINGCar parks are available near the airport terminal. You can choose between Front Park 1, 2 or 3. They are open 24h/24h. All payment machines in the car parks accept cash or credit cards (Visa, Eurocard, American Express, Diners Club).Info & rates: www.interparking.be/brusselsairport

WELCOME AND REGISTRATIONThe welcome desk will be open from 6 p.m. on Wednesday 9th October and from 7.45 a.m. on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th October 2019.

LANGUAGEPlenary sessions will be in English. ECG Courses for young cardiologists, parallel sessions for nurses and the ECG-workshop ‘back to basics’ will be in French and Dutch.

Info & Registration: www.bhrm.be

REGISTRATION FEE Congress registration fee Until 08/09/2019 From 09/09/2019BeHRA Members € 195 € 295BeHRA non-Members € 265 € 365Nurses & Technical technicians € 135 € 185Trainees, Students € 95 € 145Nursing session only (Friday only) € 95 € 145Dinner on 10/10/2019 € 80 € 80

The congress registration fee includes access to the scientific sessions, lunches and coffee breaks.Payment by bank transfer is recommended. Payment by credit card is subject to an extra 2.5% of the amount to cover credit card charges.Confirmation of registration will be sent to participants prior to the congress. Please bring your confirmation letter on-site and present it at the welcome desk to receive your badge.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY75% of registration fee may be refunded upon written cancellation to BHRM Organising Secretariat before 8th September 2019. Payment is non-refundable thereafter.

PRE-CONGRESS SESSIONS FOR YOUNG CARDIOLOGISTSAttendance is at no extra cost, but pre-registration is required.

ACCOMMODATIONSpecial rates are negotiated at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel for the nights of 9th and 10th October 2019: Single room €225 - Double room €245 (price per night including buffet breakfast). To benefit from these rates, reservation must be made with the BHRM Organising Secretariat before 8th September 2019. After this date, the hotel no longer guarantees the availability of rooms at the BHRM special negotiated rate.

Hotel reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Prepayment is required upon reservation.

In case of early arrival before 15.00 hrs, the room must be reserved the previous night to ensure availability upon arrival. The official check-out time is 12.00 hrs. In case of late departure, 50% of the room rate will be charged.

Cancellations are accepted up to 15 days before the scheduled arrival time. If cancellation is made after payment of the room, a cancellation fee of 10% of the amount paid will be charged. Cancellation must be communicated in writing to the BHRM Organising Secretariat. If not received, the hotel is entitled to charge the room for the entire length of stay. There will be no refund for no-shows.

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Programme Committee Organising Secretariat

Dr Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi Avenue A.J. Slegerslaan, 397/2 Dr Marnix Goethals, Pelt B - 1200 Brussels, Belgium Dr Georges H. Mairesse, Arlon T. +32 2 732 35 20 Dr Hugo Van Herendael, Genk E. bhrm@downtowneurope.be

Scientific Committee

- Wim Anné, Roeselare- Ivan Blankoff, Charleroi- Dominique Blommaert, Yvoir- Tim Boussy, Kortrijk- Gian-Baptista Chierchia, Brussels- Carlo de Asmundis, Brussels- Yves De Greef, Antwerp- Antoine de Meester, Jolimont- Grim De Meyer, Aalst- Tom De Potter, Aalst- Hans de Wilde, Ghent/Brussels- Dagmara Dilling-Boer, Hasselt- Mattias Duytschaever, Bruges- Joris Ector, Leuven- Philippe Evrard, Liège- Christophe Garweg, Leuven- Peter Geelen, Aalst - Marnix Goethals, Pelt - Peter Goethals, Brussels- Hein Heidbüchel, Antwerp- Jean-Manuel Herzet, Liège- Wim Huybrechts, Antwerp- Luc Jordaens, Ghent/Brussels

- Sébastien Knecht, Bruges- Pieter Koopman, Hasselt- Caroline Lepièce, Jolimont- J-B Le Polain de Waroux, Brussels- Georges H. Mairesse, Arlon- Dieter Nuyens, Genk- Peter Pollet, Roeselare- Frank Provenier, Ghent- Maximo Rivero Ayerza, Genk- Andrea Sarkozy, Antwerp- Christophe Scavée, Brussels- Bruno Schwagten, Antwerp- Roland Stroobandt, Ghent- René Tavernier, Bruges- Liesbeth Timmers, Ghent- Lieve Van Casteren, Liège- Hugo Van Herendael, Genk- Frederic Van Heuverswyn, Ghent- Yves Vandekerckhove, Bruges- Thierry Verbeet, Brussels- Johan Vijgen, Hasselt- Rik Willems, Leuven- Michael Wolf, Antwerp

BHRM 2019

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