In June this year, MS21 took part in triMS Online, a global virtual conference for healthcare professionals working in MS. Now in its second year, triMS online was set up by our own HCP member, Gavin Giovannoni, and has successfully brought together thought leaders from around the world to virtually present innovative research. >700 people globally registered to hear from keynote speakers Yael Hacohen and Tanuja Chitnis on paediatric MS and interact with our virtual exhibition alongside others such as Novartis and MS BrainHealth.

So, is this the new frontier for medical congresses?

As we enter congress season, thousands of healthcare professionals will travel across the world to attend conferences for many different types of diseases and hear about new research and breakthroughs. triMS Online is a relatively new and innovative concept, but due to it being hosted in a virtual space it could allow greater and broader accessibility than traditional congresses, with healthcare professionals across the world able to log on from the comfort of their own desk. Historically, attendees at large congresses were more senior members of the community, however, these types of events could allow for more and more of the future key thought leaders to attend, learn and network.

MS21 was very pleased to take part and we are excited to see what triMS does next.