Virtual space hosted auditoria, an EXPO exhibition zone, and private rooms for business meetings of conference participants. More than 250 physicians and students from all over Poland, specialists in cardiology and cardiac surgery, filled out the virtual auditorium rented by Polish Cardiac Society. 11 hours of lectures involved five thematic sections:
– Prospects of atrial fibrillation treatment (hybrid ablation procedure),
– Problems and challenges of cardiac surgery and cardiology during the COVID-19 pandemic,
– New technologies available for cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology (valves),
– Strategies of treating coronary heart disease,
– Advanced aorta treatment applying the aortic valve.
The sponsors’ zone featured company stands where business partners had unlimited access to other participants. The accompanying trade fair involved close to 30 exhibitors showcasing their services and products. The conference wrapped up on a virtual beach with an open-air festival stage, a concert and a fireworks show.
The conference was held in accordance with the Transparency Code of the INFARMA Employers’ Union of Innovative Pharmaceutical Companies and met the ethical requirements of POLMED. In addition, its participants received educational points granted by the Regional Medical Chamber.
The virtual Avatarland platform is available for events, conferences and trade shows. Each participant is given the opportunity to create his own avatar with real-time control, imitating hand gestures and moving around the trade show and exhibition area. In addition, attendants can also communicate via a voice chat.