Next Event · 26–27 November 2026

Leading Innovative Vascular Education

Name: Phlebosophy 2026 — Comprehensive Management of Venous and Lymphatic Disease
Start: 2026-11-26T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-27T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Best Western Plus Net Tower Hotel

An international meeting dedicated to cutting-edge vascular training, innovation and scientific collaboration. Live ultrasound scanning, AI in Vein Care, critical review of international guidelines (EVRS vs SVS), hands-on technical workshops.

Date

Nov 26–27, 2026

Venue

Net Tower Hotel, Padova

CME Credits

TBA Credits

2026 Edition

Phlebosophy 2026

November 26–27 · Padova

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Early Bird · € 400 until 30/09/2026

Scientific Highlights

Four pillars for clinical practice

A format built around the daily clinical practice of the specialist, from critical review of international guidelines to hands-on technical training.

Live Experience

Real-time ultrasound scanning and decision-making on complex clinical cases: patient with oedema, superficial reflux, pelvic venous disorders. Physical examination, ultrasound imaging and live decision-making in front of the audience.

Innovation

Exploration of the future of AI in Vein Care and the role of humanism in medicine ("Phlebo-Sophia"). Sessions dedicated to new technological frontiers and young talents in phlebology.

Expert Insight

Critical review of international guidelines: comparison between EVRS (European Venous Forum) and SVS (Society for Vascular Surgery) on chronic, acute and venous thromboembolism management.

Technical Workshops

Hands-on training on anatomical models (Sala Marte, tutor C. Bortoluzzi · P.P. Di Mico) and advanced bandaging masterclass (Sala Mercurio, tutor G. Mosti). Limited seats reserved for Gold package.

Phlebosophy President

Scientific Director

Dr. Dimitrios Kontothanassis

Specialist in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Medical Director — Istituto Flebologico Italiano

Administrative Member — International Union of Angiology

Triveneto Representative — Italian Society of Vascular Diagnostics (SIDV)

General and Vascular Surgeon, leading expert in Phlebology with over thirty-five years of clinical and scientific activity. Founder of Istituto Flebologico Italiano in 2005, he has led worldwide innovation in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, performing over twenty-five thousand procedures and receiving numerous recognitions for the excellence of his work.

35+ Years of activity

25.000+ Procedures performed

2005 IFI Founder

Scientific program

Two complementary days · One gala evening

Day 1 dedicated to Core Science and International Faculty; Day 2 to innovation, young talents and future perspectives. CME-accredited (credits TBC), provider SIDV n.2974.

Day 1

Core Science

November 26, 2026 · 08:00 – 18:00

Critical review of guidelines (EVRS vs SVS)
Live scanning — Patient with Oedema
Thermal & Non-Thermal Procedures
Compression Club + Live wrapping
Pelvic Venous Disorders (Live Scan)
Aesthetic Phlebology

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Day 2

Innovation

November 27, 2026 · 08:30 – 17:30

Complex Cases: Varicosities & Deep Venous Disease
AI in Vein Care · Phlebo-Sophia & Humanism
VTE — Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis & Stenting
Lymphedema & Lipedema
Technical Workshops (Sala Marte / Mercurio)
Young Talents · Awards · Fellowship at IFI

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Gala

Venice

November 27 · From 18:30

Coach: Padova → Venezia (Piazzale Roma)
Boat: Piazzale Roma → Galleria Bartoux
Phlebosophy 2026 Gala Dinner
Faculty networking · Accademia
Return: Boat & Coach to Padova

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The venue

Best Western Plus Net Tower Hotel · Padova

A 4-star superior contemporary design hotel, just minutes from the historic center of Padova and perfectly connected to the A4 motorway and Venice airport. Modern congress facilities, dedicated rooms for parallel workshops (Sala Marte · Sala Mercurio) and a premium urban atmosphere.

Address · Padova, Italy · A4 Motorway exit

Airport · Venezia Marco Polo (VCE) · 60 min

Rooms included · 1 DUS night in Gold package

Registration fees

Two packages, one science

Choose the package that best fits your needs. Registration via info request · reply within 48 hours.

Basic

For local professionals · no accommodation needed

€ 300

Standard fee

+ VAT where applicable

✓Full access to all scientific sessions
✓Congress kit
✓Certificate of attendance
✓Catering included — coffee breaks & standing lunches (both days)
✓CME certificate (credits TBC)

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