Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is a great honor to invite you to join us for the 38^th EDTNA/ERCA Conference that will take place in Hamburg from Saturday 5^th till Tuesday 8^th September 2009.

Shaping the Future of Renal Care is the Conference theme we have chosen for this year, because this topic reflects the current direction of the Association and reflects our innovative and pro-active approach.

The Conference will be held in the Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH), a modern building that offers up to date facilities, latest audio-visual technology and an exuberant exhibition area.

An exhibition accompanying our Conference will be organized by our international and local industry partners, who will gladly introduce the latest innovations, developments and technology to you. We are most grateful to all our industry colleagues for supporting us.

On behalf of the EDTNA/ERCA, it is a great pleasure to invite you to attend and participate in this exciting event. We are confident that the Hamburg Conference will stand out as unforgettable in your memory. What better way to catch up with old friends, make new ones and share knowledge and experience with delegates from over 60 countries?

I look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Hamburg!

Best wishes

Jitka Pancirova
EDTNA/ERCA President
2006-2009