In the shadows of medieval architecture thousands of pathologists gathered to attend the European conference this year. With pre-conference meetings the congress lasted altogether for 6 days. The main areas of pathology were dicussed in a parallel fashion at the Fortezza of Florence. Dozens of vendors of tissue based diagnostics and research represented, with specially stong digital pathology delegates. The gold sponsor of the conference was 3DHistech Ltd. from Hungary.

For the 3rd time Bicycle Competition took place in the city of Mor and surrounding hills to raise funds for the local Cultural Foundation and Charitable Trust for Brain Injured. Member of the College of Pathology and next president of Hungarian Division of IAP, Zsolt Orosz did bear the brunt of organization of the contest again. This year three courses were designated for racers with different conditions.