Welcome to the 2023 UIP World Congress &
AVLS 37th Annual Congress

Connecting the Continent, Welcoming the World!
The Largest International Vein and Lymphatic Medical Conference

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society with the American Venous Forum, Canadian Society of Phlebology, and Mexican Academy of Phlebology & Lymphology welcomes you to the vibrant city of Miami Beach, Florida for the leading international medical conference devoted to venous and lymphatic medicine! Gather with your peers from across the globe to learn the latest science and best practices in venous and lymphatic medicine. Network with medical practitioners from each continent to broaden your perspective of venous and lymphatic medicine and improve your practice through an international exchange of ideas.

In-Person UIP World Congress in Miami Beach + On-Demand

The UIP 2023 World Congress will be convening September 17-21, 2023, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. In Miami Beach, up to six scientific sessions will run concurrently throughout the day discussing scientific abstracts, superficial and deep venous disease, lymphedema and lipedema, ultrasound and venous imaging, venous nursing, and more. Additionally, the Innovation Pavilion will provide dedicated time for attendees to interact with exhibitors. All in-person attendees will also receive access to all online sessions including livestream and on-demand content. 

At-Home UIP World Congress Livestream + On-Demand

The option to attend online only will be available for all registrants. The At-Home UIP World Congress includes access to one all-day livestream channels of selected sessions occurring in Miami Beach. After the in-person event, recordings of all sessions will be made available online for on-demand viewing. Additionally, attendees will be able to connect each with other and with exhibitors through messaging and information requests on the Congress Event website and mobile app.

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Conference Schedule


Saturday, September 16, 2023
Conference Schedule

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT UIP Executive Committee Meeting* - Closed Meeting

Sunday, September 17, 2023
Conference Schedule

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop - Ticketed Lymphedema / Lipedema / Wounds Hands-on Workshop - Ticketed* Connecting the World - Presidential Forum
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Superficial Venous Pelvic Venous Disorders Lymphedema Basic Science Ultrasound & Imaging Connecting the World - Panamerican Society
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Chronic DVT & PTS
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT UIP Welcome Reception - Exhibit Hall*
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT Opening Ceremonies Poster Presentation Session*

Monday, September 18, 2023
Conference Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM EDT Koya Medical Symposium* Medtronic Symposium* LER - Lower Extremity Review*
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM EDT Meet the Experts
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT Global Abstracts Superficial Venous Lymphedema Translational Basic Science Approaches Ultrasonography & Imaging "Stump the Chumps" Connecting the World
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Exhibit Hall, Lunch & Posters*
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Global Abstracts Venous & Lymphatic Wounds Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesion (NIVL) Haemodynamics Compression in Phlebology - ICC CEAP Workshop - Ticketed
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT Lunch - Exhibition & Posters*
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT BD Symposium* Boston Scientific Symposium* medi Symposium*
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Global Abstracts Lymphedema Superficial Venous Vascular Medicine Compression Therapy Workshop Medical Resident/Fellow/Student Connecting the World - AVF Exhibit Hall & Poster Abstracts*
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT Keynote/Debate Session Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Ultrasonography & Imaging

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Conference Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM EDT Boston Scientific Symposium* Lympha Press Symposium* Women in Phlebology Breakfast*
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM EDT Meet the Experts*
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT Global Abstracts Acute DVT Venous & Lymphatic Wounds Emerging Technology Compression in Lymphology - ICC Medical Resident/Fellow/Student Connecting the World
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Exhibit Hall, Lunch & Posters*
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Global Abstracts Superficial Venous Pelvic Venous Disorders Emerging Technology Compression Therapy Workshop Research Fundamentals Connecting the World
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT Lunch - Exhibition & Posters*
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Medtronic Symposium* SIGVARIS GROUP Symposium* Tactile Medical Symposium*
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Global Abstracts Lipedema Superficial Venous Emerging Technology Ultrasonography & Imaging AVLS: HealthCare Policy & Advocacy Connecting the World - AMFyL Exhibit Hall, Lunch & Posters*
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT Keynote/Debate Session Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Ultrasonography & Imaging
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Space Forum Reception - Ticketed*

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Conference Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM EDT Vein & Lymphatic University* Clinical Impact of the ASV
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM EDT Meet the Experts
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT Global Abstracts Chronic DVT & PTS Lymphedema AVLS Space Forum Vascular Medicine SVP Workshop - Ticketed Connecting the World
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Exhibit Hall, Lunch & Posters*
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Global Abstracts Superficial Venous Venous & Lymphatic Wounds AVLS Space Forum Ultrasonography & Imaging IVUS National Case Competition*
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT Lunch - Exhibition & Posters*
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT JOBST Symposium* Legally Mine Symposium* Philips Symposium* UIP General Council Meeting* - Closed Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Keynote/Debate Session Sclerotherapy Hands-On Workshop Ultrasonography & Imaging
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT UIP Gala* Sponsored by medi USA and CVR

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Conference Schedule

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM EDT Meet the Experts
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT Break*
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT Superficial Venous Deep/Pelvic Venous Venous & Lymphatic Wounds Foam Sclerotherapy Ultrasonography & Imaging Understanding SVP - Part 2 UIP Society Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Break*
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Keynote/Debate Session
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT Closing Ceremony

*Non-CME Event
Session not included in recorded content

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Host Societies


Kathleen Gibson, MD, FAVLS, FACS

President of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society


Glenn Jacobowitz, MD

President of the American Venous Forum


Douglas Hill, MD, FCFP, FAVLS, DABVLM

President of the Canadian Society of Phlebology


Javier A. Serralde Gallegos, Jr., MD

President of the Mexican Academy of the Phlebology and Lymphology


Leopoldo Alvarado Acosta, MD

President of the Mexican Society of Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

2023 World Congress Leaders

Congress President


Kathleen Gibson, MD, FAVLS, FACS

Scientific Chairs


John Blebea, MD, MBA, FACS
Alun Davies, MA, DM, DSc, FRCS, FHEA, FEBVS, FACPh
Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD, RVT, RPVI, FSVS



NORTH AMERICAN
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair


Sergio Gianesini MD, PhD, FACS

American Vein & Lymphatic Society


Jeffery Schoonover MD, RPVI, DABVLM, FAVLS

American Venous Forum


Glenn Jacobowitz, MD

Canadian Society Of Phlebology


Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD, CRF, FAVLS, DABVLM

Mexican Academy Of Phlebology & Lymphology


Javier Serralde Gallegos, MD

Mexican Society of Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery


Alejandro Gonzalez Ochoa, MD Alejandro Gonzalez Ochoa





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