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It is an honour to welcome you to the 53rd Annual Meeting for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC 2019) taking place from May 15th to 18th in Seville, Spain.

Over the last 50 years our specialties have not only demonstrated an evolution, but even a revolution of diagnostic and interventional techniques, neonates and adult congenital surgery, training management and society influence. Our Congress has been the perfect place to visualize this progress. The city of Seville has all the qualities it takes to guarantee a successful AEPC Annual Meeting and we consider that with the famous Seville atmosphere, we could help in the continuous improvement of our specialties

As many of you already know, Juan V. Comas received the suggestion, from some of you, to recommend Seville as venue for the AEPC 2019. After his untimely death many of us felt devastated, not only for the loss of an excellent cardiac surgeon, but also of a friend. Juan promoted the cooperation between cardiac surgeons and cardiologists in several ways, as AEPC Councilor and all along his professional career, being, as he was, a foremost figure in both disciplines: congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology. After reflecting on the situation for some time, the members of currently team prepared the bid for Seville in memory of Juan.

The Scientific Program includes multidisciplinary approach to the field of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, the right way to step forward. There will be an important emphasis on latest developments and innovations, but at the same time, focusing on basic and advanced educational opportunities, targeting in junior specialists, trainees, nurses and students. Highlights will include the Update Course on Left ventricle Diseases, and there will be expert invited lectures, exciting sessions of the AEPC Working Groups, interactive sessions and abstracts sessions.