September 24-26th 2025
Nancy, France
The year was 2024 and marked the third annual meeting of INTEC and the inaugural meeting of ISSEC. Both were originally established to address the pressing need for scientific forums dedicated to soft tissue ectopic calcification. From the outset, these meetings stood out for their high scientific caliber and welcoming, interactive atmosphere. However, as the field continued to grow, concerns emerged that it was becoming too fragmented, with numerous small, separate meetings. In addition to INTEC and ISSEC, ectopic calcification was also discussed at the BBC (Basic Research in Bone and Cardiovascular Biology) meeting, as well as more specialized gatherings like iSCCa (International Symposium on Cardiovascular Calcification) and the Budapest Meeting on Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum.
Recognizing the benefits of uniting these efforts, INTEC and ISSEC began exploring the idea of a larger, consolidated meeting. We found enthusiastic collaborators in the BBC, iSCCa, and PXE Budapest communities, who shared our vision. The outcome is the first Joint Ectopic Calcification Meeting—an initiative we hope will grow into a flagship event for the field. Our goal is to create a dynamic platform that not only showcases innovation and scientific progress but also fosters collaboration across disciplines in this exciting and rapidly evolving area of research.
Olivier Vanakker – INTEC Coordinator
Hervé Kempf – ISSEC President
The members of the Scientific committee
Hervé KEMPF, Nancy University, France
Georges LEFTHERIOTIS, Nice University, France
Lukas NOLLET, Ghent University, Belgium
Flora SZERI, Semmelweiss University, Hungary
Olivier VANAKKER, Ghent University, Belgium
Andras VARADI, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
All participants, including INTEC and ISSEC members, are required to pay a fee upon registration to the meeting. The fee includes the 3-day meeting, the annual INTEC and ISSEC meeting, the workshop for early career researchers, coffee breaks and lunches. Participation to the Gala Diner is optional. Only payments by credit card are accepted; the link to the payment interface can be found at the bottom of the registration form or here. Do not forget to follow this link prior to finishing your registration.
EARLY BIRD (before September 1st 2025)
- INTEC members: 230€
For INTEC members, the fee will be reimbursed together with the travel and hotel costs, according to INTEC guidelines. - ISSEC members: 230€
- Non-INTEC/ISSEC members: 260€
- Students (Graduate, PhD): 180€
For INTEC students, the fee will be reimbursed together with the travel and hotel costs, according to INTEC guidelines.
LAST MINUTE DECISIONS (from September 1st 2025)
- Regular registration fee: 300€
- Students (Graduate, PhD): 240€
GALA DINER ON THURSDAY SEPT. 25th
- Places are limited and granted in order of registration
- Participation fee per person: 30€
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