Dear Colleagues,

The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the Netherlands Association for the Study of Obesity (NASO) are pleased to welcome you to the 17th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from May 6th until May 9th.

We are confident that our excellent congress centre, Amsterdam RAI, in the cosmopolitan and colourful city of Amsterdam will help make the 17th ECO into a highly successful event.

By coming to Amsterdam you will not only enjoy an excellent scientific and social programme but also all other aspects that Amsterdam has to offer like a wide variety of good restaurants, where one can eat in every language, many cultural treasures and surprisingly versatile tours like boat trips through the (illuminated) canals of Amsterdam.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Amsterdam in 2009!

Ellen Blaak	Tommy Visscher

You can contact the ECO 2009 Secretariat by email at eco2009@easoobesity.org

Provisional Key Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline - 15 November 2008
Awards Application Deadline - 15 November 2008
Early Pre-Registration Deadline  - 30 January 2009
“Hot Topic” Abstract Submission Deadline - 27 February 2009
On-Site Registration Rates apply - 24 April 2009
17th European Congress on Obesity - 6 - 9 May 2009