FEEL THE BURNS – DO WORK
PREVENT – SURVIVE – CARE
THE 1st INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE CROATIAN SOCIETY FOR BURN INJURIES OF THE CROATIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Croatia and the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Croatia, Croatian Parliament, city of Zadar & Zadar County
CONFERENCE
FEEL THE BURNS – DO WORK
PREVENT – SURVIVE – CARE
The 1st International Congress Of The Croatian Society for Burn Injuries of the Croatian Medical Association
WELCOME MESSAGE
Zoran Barčot
consultant pediatric surgeon, President of the CSBI
“Dear all members of multidisciplinary burn teams,
For the first time in Croatia, the Croatian Society for Burn Injuries (CSBI) is proud to host an international burn congress in the beautiful city of Zadar.
This English-Croatian event brings together burn care professionals from all disciplines, from surgery and intensive care to nursing, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
Our program features expert-led plenary sessions, scientific presentations, and insights into the latest strategies, techniques, and technologies, including the role of AI in modern burn care.
Join us not only for knowledge-sharing, but also for memorable social events: meet, feel and explore Zadar, both an atmospheric time machine and an open-air museum. There on display, you will find some of the most beautiful monuments of architecture and cultural heritage of the eastern Adriatic coast. Its city walls are the ancient guardians of this still vibrant historic museum in the open added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
We look forward to welcoming you to Croatia in 2026!”
CONFERENCE
Conference Program
Organizer:
Croatian Society for Burn Injuries of the Croatian Medical Association
Chairman:
Prim. Zoran Barčot, dr. med.
Secretary:
Dr. sc. Rok Kralj, dr. med.
Chairman of Organizing Committee:
Prim. Zoran Barčot, dr. med.
Members of Organizing Committee:
Dr. sc. Rok Kralj, Mario Kurtanjek, Višnja Majić Zidarić, Prim. dr. sc. Aleksandra Munjiza, izv. prof. dr. sc. Aleksandra Pirjavec Mahić, doc. dr. sc. Ivan Utrobičić
Chairman of Scientific and Management Board:
Prim. dr. sc. Aleksandra Munjiza
Members:
dr. sc. Višnja Majić Zidarić, izv. prof. dr. sc. Aleksandra Pirjavec Mahić, doc. dr. sc. Ivan Utrobičić
Key topics include:
- Acute burn management: updated guidelines
- Surgical and reconstructive approaches
- Intensive care
- Nursing
- Physical and psychological rehabilitation
- Burn prevention in children and adults
- Implementation of best practices and education
Important Dates:
- Deadline for abstract submission: 10 January 2026 (until 24h)
- Notification of acceptance: 25 January 2026
- Deadline for early registration: 01 February 2026
Official Languages:
Croatian and English (no simultaneous translation)
CME Accreditation:
according to Croatian Medical Chamber rules
Venue:
Falkensteiner Punta Skala Resort Zadar, Ulica 1, 23231, Petrčane, Croatia
Invitation Letter:
request via e-mail reservations@quovadis.hr
Official Badges:
all registered participants with paid fees receive official badges
Insurance:
participants responsible for own travel/medical insurance
Preliminary Program:
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
09:00 – 18:15 Registration and info desk open
11:55 – 12:30 Welcome words
12:30 – 13:30 Working lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Sponsored Symposium 1
14:05 – 14:50 Plenary 1 / INVITED SPEAKER /
14:55 – 15:40 Plenary 2 / INVITED SPEAKER /
15:40 – 16:10 Coffee break
16:10 – 17:10 Free papers Session 1
17:15 – 18:00 E-Poster Session 1
19:30 – 21:30 Congress opening
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
09:00 – 18:15 Registration and info desk open
09:30 – 10:15 Plenary 3 / INVITED SPEAKER /
10:20 – 11:05 Plenary 4 / INVITED SPEAKER /
11:05 – 11:35 Coffee break
11:40 – 12:25 Plenary 5 / INVITED SPEAKER /
12:25 – 12:55 Sponsored Symposium 2
12:55 – 13:55 Working lunch
13:55 – 14:25 Sponsored Symposium 3
14:30 – 15:15 Plenary 6 / INVITED SPEAKER /
15:20 – 16:05 Free Papers Session 2
16:05 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 17:20 Free Papers Session 3
17:25 – 18:15 E-poster Session 2
20:00 Congress Dinner
Friday, 24th April 2026
09:00 – 13:30 Registration and info desk open
09:30 – 10:15 Plenary 7 / INVITED SPEAKER /
10:20 – 11:20 Free Papers – Session 4
11:20 – 11:40 Coffee break
11:45 – 12:45 Free Papers – Session 5
12:50 – 13:00 Closing remarks
SPEAKERS (8)
Confirmed Speakers
and Lecturers
Jeffrey Carter
MD, FACS, FABA, President ABA, Medical Director, UMC Burn Center, Director, UMC
Trauma & Burn Services, Medical Director, LCMC Supply Chain, Professor of Surgery,
LSUHSC New Orleans, USA
Prof. Nadia Depetris
Vice-President EBA, Executive Member EBA, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliera Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Italy
Milomir Ninković
MD, PhD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Head of Department for
Plastic, Aesthetic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, International medical Center PRIORA, Ćepin, Croatia
Dominique Potokar
RN, NHS Swansea, United Kingdom, Nursing Lead at Interburns,
France
Prof. Tom Potokar
MBChB, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Plast), DA (UK), DTM&H, Plastic
Surgeon, Founder and director of Interburns, Chair of the Centre for Global Burn Injury
Policy & Research at Swansea University, ICRC chief surgeon, United Kingdom
Prof. Clemens Schiestl
Past President EBA, Executive Member EBA, University Children`s Hospital, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Robert L. Sheridan
Professor of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Chief
of Staff at Shriners’ Burn Institute, Boston, USA
ABOUT US
About the Croatian Society for Burn Injuries
The Croatian Society for Burn Injuries (CSBI) of the Croatian Medical Association is the only professional body in Croatia exclusively dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by burns.
Our mission is to connect, educate, and advance burn care nationally and internationally. We provide training, workshops, and scientific programs to healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines including surgery, nursing, intensive care, rehabilitation, and burn prevention.
CSBI also promotes research, collaboration with international burn societies, and the implementation of best practices to improve outcomes for burn patients.
Learn more about the Association on :
REGISTRATION
Registration and Fees
Registration managed by QUO VADIS.
Registration Fees:
Early registration:
Physicians
€300
Nurses
€150
Residents
€150
Accompanying persons
€150
Late registration:
Physicians
€350
Nurses
€200
Residents
€200
Accompanying persons
€150
Registration fee for participants – physicians, nurses and residents include:
- Attendance at the scientific program of the Congress and the sponsor exhibition
- The opening ceremony
- Working lunches and coffee breaks
- Congress materials (program, bag, accreditation)
Registration fee for accompanying persons include:
- Attendance at the opening ceremony
- Working lunches
- Coffee breaks
Early fees valid until 01 February 2026
ACCOMODATION
Where to stay?
The conference will be held at the Falkensteiner Punta Skala Resort in Zadar; Ulica 1, 23231, Petrčane, Croatia
Hotel rooms in Falkensteiner Punta Skala Resort Zadar can be booked:
- via registration form with Congress discount included
- on your own account via the link below
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship Opportunities
Dear sponsors and exhibitors,
We warmly invite you to participate in the First International Congress of the Croatian Burn Society (HDO2K26). This unique event will bring together leading Croatian and international professionals in burn care, including surgeons, nurses, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and researchers.
By exhibiting or sponsoring, you will have the opportunity to:
- Showcase your products, services, and innovations directly to a highly specialized and engaged audience.
- Engage with decision-makers and key stakeholders in burn care.
- Participate in a scientific and educational program that promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The congress offers a range of flexible sponsorship and exhibition options to suit different goals, from full exhibition spaces and sponsored lectures to smaller promotional opportunities.
Join us in supporting the advancement of burn care in Croatia and internationally, while enhancing visibility for your organization.
All communication with exhibitors is handled through our event agency.
Packages
GOLD
€8,000 + VAT
- 12 m² exhibition space
- 30-min mini-symposium/lecture
- 2 pages in Final Program
- 1 ad on projection screen during breaks
- 3 newsletters to participants
- Logo on website
- 4 exhibitor registrations
- Insert in congress bag
- Roll-up banner in plenary hall
SILVER
€5,000 + VAT
- 8 m² exhibition space
- 30-min lecture
- Full page ad in Final Program
- 1 ad on projection screen
- 2 newsletters
- Logo on website
- Insert in congress bag
- 3 exhibitor registrations
BRONZE
€3,000 + VAT
- 8 m² exhibition space
- 20-min lecture
- Full page ad in Final Program
- 1 ad on projection screen
- 2 newsletters
- Logo on website
- Insert in congress bag
- 2 exhibitor registrations
SPONSORED LECTURE
€2,000 + VAT
- 20-min lecture
- Logo on website
- Recognition in all materials
- Insert in congress bag
EXHIBITION 4m²
€1,400 + VAT
- Space in Fortis Club
- Coffee breaks and working lunches inside exhibition area
- 1 exhibitor registration
Contact / Registration:
QUO VADIS d.o.o., Koturaška 51, 10 000 Zagreb
Tel: +385 1 4626 666
Email: reservations@quovadis.hr
Payment:
Pro forma invoice from HLZ
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts
CONTACT US
Contact
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