3:00 PM - 3:05 PM (CEST)
Day Welcome
Event Welcome

Welcome and Introduction

Course Directors: Harold Bays, Louisville, US & Naveed Sattar, Glasgow, UK

3:05 PM - 4:00 PM (CEST)
Plenary Session
Session 1: Essential Obesity-Related Health Risks: The Scale of the Problem

In this session, we explore the true impact of obesity as a chronic disease, uncovering the complex health risks linked to obesity and how it fuels multiple comorbidities. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges patients face, confront stigma and learn practical ways to improve care and access to treatment.

Chair: Naveed Sattar, Glasgow, UK

Panel: Helen Parretti, Beccles, UK; Liesbeth van Rossum, Rotterdam, NL

• Introduction to a Patient Living With Obesity – Helen Parretti

• Obesity in Practice: Understanding Patient Realities – Liesbeth van Rossum

• Obesity’s Ripple Effect: How It Fuels Comorbidities – Naveed Sattar

• Putting the Care Into Obesity Management – All Faculty

• Audience Q&A

 

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
Plenary Session
Session 2: Essential Outcomes Data Driving Therapeutic Interventions

In this session, discover the impact of nutrition, physical activity and behaviour modification on obesity management. Explore the latest evidence behind surgical and pharmacological treatments and their impact on MACE, and learn when and how to refer patients, balancing efficacy and safety, to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

Chair: Harold Bays, Louisville, US

Panel: Lydia Alexander, San Mateo, US; Alexander Miras, Derry, UK; Liesbeth van Rossum, Rotterdam, NL

• The Power Trio: Nutrition, Movement and Mindset in Obesity Management – Lydia Alexander

• Balancing Efficacy, Safety and Long-term Impact of Procedural Approaches – Alexander Miras

• Pharmacological Advances – Latest Trial Data and Impact on Health Outcomes – Harold Bays

• Global Perspectives – Treatment Goals, Guidelines and When to Recommend Pharmacotherapy or Bariatric Procedures – All Faculty

 

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (CEST)
Break
Break

Featuring key interviews:

• ECR Guest Editor Prof Chim Lang on his upcoming collection: Obesity in Focus: Implications for Heart Failure, Kidney Disease, and Pharmacology

• CFR Article Spotlight: Dr Mohammed El-Sheikh on his new publication: Associations of Obesity and Prognostic Nutritional Index on 1-Year Mortality in Patients with Acute Heart Failure.

• AER Article Spotlight: Dr Kyaw Zaw Win on his new publication: The Management of Obesity Before Catheter Ablation of AF: The Missing Piece?

 

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (CEST)
Plenary Session
Session 3: Essentials of Patient Management: Real-World Implementation

In this session, learn how to approach obesity as a disease with sensitivity, moving beyond weight loss to support meaningful patient conversations. You’ll discover strategies to improve adherence to treatments, manage post-intervention care and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive obesity management. 

Chair: Naveed Sattar, Glasgow, UK

Panel: Lydia Alexander, San Mateo, US; Harold Bays, Louisville, US; Carel le Roux, Dublin, IE

• Obesity as a Disease: Shifting the Conversation Beyond Weight Loss – Naveed Sattar

• Optimising Retention and Adherence of Pharmacological Therapies – Lydia Alexander & Harold Bays

• Post-bariatric Surgery Patient Care and Management – Carel le Roux

• Working as an MDT: The Referral Process and Its Importance in Comprehensive Obesity Care – Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A – All Faculty

 

6:30 PM - 7:25 PM (CEST)
Plenary Session
Session 4: The Essential Way Forward

In this final session, we revisit the earlier patient case to identify gaps in current obesity therapies and explore upcoming clinical trials shaping future treatment options. You’ll gain insight into innovative approaches and technologies set to transform obesity care.

Chair: Harold Bays, Louisville, US

Panel: Liesbeth van Rossum, Rotterdam, NL; Carel le Roux, Dublin, IE

• Patient Case in Focus – Current Therapy and Gaps in Care – Liesbeth van Rossum

• Upcoming Clinical Trials: 12-month Countdown – Harold Bays

• The Future: What’s Next in Obesity Treatment – Carel le Roux

• Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A – All Faculty

 

7:25 PM - 7:30 PM (CEST)
Day Summary
Event Close

Closing Remarks