It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the 5th Regional Central European ISPO Conference which will be held in Portorož, Slovenia, from 19 to 21 September 2008.

The Regional Central European ISPO Conference is an event which is held once in three years and draws professionals engaged in prosthetics and orthotics as well as other different specialists in the field of rehabilitation medicine to share their experience and expertise in service delivery, research, education, and training.

The Congress Scientific Committee has chosen a great number of different topics, with the aim of looking at a broader perspective of the overall health of people with disabilities.

Apart from the comprehensive scientific programme and exhibition, there will be a number of interesting social activities as well as an opportunity to meet and share experiences with colleagues and various experts in the field.

I am looking forward to meeting you in Portorož, Slovenia.

Helena Burger
President of the Scientific Committee