References & Partners
For decades now, Davos has been the venue of choice for events in the medical and medical-technological fields. Participants from all over the world meet here for training and further education. The annual «World Economic Forum» with around 3,000 internationally recognised figures from business, politics, science and society is the flagship event for the congress town of Davos.
We are pleased to name as references the following organisations that we have had the pleasure of welcoming here:
SGUM
The SGUM is responsible for all aspects of ultrasound in Switzerland. It is responsible for permanent quality work and quality assurance in the use of diagnostic ultrasound in medicine through the management of certificates of competence. Quality objectives are achieved through a structured course and examination system, together with the annual congress organisation.
Dr. med. André Dietschi, Organisator SGUM
«We have a close working relationship with Davos Congress and value competent and professional contacts as well as very fair pricing in an optimal infrastructure.»
AO Foundation
The AO is a medical non-profit organisation specialising in the treatment of trauma and muscular-skeletal disorders. The AO Davos Courses are their flagship events in the field of education and training, the first of which was held as a hybrid event in 2020, combining face-to-face courses with online learning opportunities.
Tim Pohlemann, President AO Foundation
"The AO Davos Courses offer international participants and teachers an ideal platform to exchange ideas and experience the AO camaraderie and the 'Davos spirit' on site.At the Davos Congress Centre, we always receive a warm welcome and are looked after in a friendly and competent manner."
Further References
«Davos Congress has been a professional and loyal partner for us since 2007, contributing significantly to the success of our annual World Immune Regulation Meeting.We particularly appreciate the always smooth and extremely friendly cooperation, especially the constant helpfulness of all Davos Congress employees.»
Anja Schultz, Congress Organisation WIRM, Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research Davos
«Davos Congress Centre - the perfect partner for major PH Graubünden events. Whether it's a graduation ceremony for prospective teachers, European robotics competitions or international conferences, the team at the Davos Congress Centre provides professional, precise and efficient support.The PH Graubünden would like to thank the entire team at the Davos Congress Centre for their long-standing partnership.»
Lilian Ladner, Head of specialist centre MINT, Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden
«The Swiss Association of Medical Practitioners SVA has been successfully organising its annual SVA Congress in Davos for more than 50 years.This success is due in every respect to the extremely professional support provided by Davos Congress.The cooperation is characterised by reliability, trust and great flexibility.We look forward to continuing to count on Davos Congress.»
Nicole Thönen, President SVA
«This year marks the third time that the World Biodiversity Forum WBF, an international scientific conference organised by the University of Zurich, has been held at the Davos Congress Centre. The team at the Congress Centre is committed, competent, fast and always friendly, both during the extensive preparations and during the conference week. Friendly, bright rooms and excellent catering round off the WBF perfectly. We hear again and again from participants that they really like the atmosphere at the congress centre.»
Anja Schilling Hoyle, Conference Manager World Biodiversity Forum
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organisation dedicated to improving the state of the world by engaging globally with business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and economic agendas.
IDKD
The Internationale Diagnostikkurs IDKD is sponsored by a nonprofit organisation (Foundation for the Advance of Further Training in Medical Radiology, “Stiftung für den Fortschritt der Weiterbildung in der medizinischen Radiologie”), whose aim is the promotion of further training in the field of radiology. These highly popular one-week training courses have been organised in Davos every spring since 1969.
pharmaDavos
Following the departure of pharmacon, who had held a pharmacy congress in Davos for 44 years, a new organising committee under Swiss leadership took over the running of the Successor congress pharmaDavos and has been holding it successfully since 2015. Around 400 pharmacists and students from Basel University take part in the “News from Davos” training course that lasts just under a week, to keep abreast of the latest developments. The professional support from Davos Congress contributes significantly to the success of this event in a notably collegiate atmosphere.
WIRM
Every year, the World Immune Regulation Meetingoffers an impressive list of outstanding speakers. This makes it one of the most renowned events in the field of immunology worldwide. The WIRM is large enough for participants to learn from other scientists, yet small enough to enable them to meet the experts in person. This meeting is organised by the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) Davos.
LUNGE ZÜRICH Doctors' Congress
The Doctors Congress which has been organised by LUNGE ZÜRICH in Davos since 1979, is aimed at primary-care doctors, general practitioners, internal medical doctors and junior doctors, as well as interested medical practice staff, and covers a wide range of topics. The event offers specialists as well as the industry an interdisciplinary platform for discussion and knowledge sharing, and as such provides a network for all actors in the Swiss healthcare system. The Scientific Committee of the Medical Congress puts together an independent programme each year, focusing on current and practice-oriented topics. In addition, the Doctors’ Congress is able to attract renowned experts from all relevant specialist areas every year. Over 1,000 people participate in the congress in Davos.
AGC-Courses Davos
The practical courses for open and laparoscopic surgery in the gastrointestinal area, launched in 1983, enable participants to practise on animal models. The courses are part of the further training programme for both prospective and experienced surgeons. Around 260 participants from various European countries take part in the annual courses, which are led by 70 experienced GE surgeons and clinic directors. To date, more than 5,000 surgeons have attended the Davos courses.
