a warm welcome to the 20th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (ESMAC).  
The conference is suitable for those interested in the clinical and technical aspects of movement analysis. This multidisciplinary conference provides a forum for researchers and clinicians involved in clinical gait analysis. Presentations will cover State of the Art developments in movement analysis for adults and children, new methodologies and developing expertise in clinical decision making.
Our pre-conference gait analysis course (12th – 14th) and seminar programme (13th – 14th) are aimed at new-starters and experienced professionals.

Vienna is located in the eastern part of Austria, close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It is by far the largest city in Austria with a population of about 1.7 million within the city and about 2.3 million in the metropolitan area. Vienna is the country’s cultural, economic, and political centre. At the same time it is a very safe, clean and green city. An Economist Intelligence Unit study of 127 world cities conducted in 2005 ranked Vienna on first place equal with Vancouver for its quality of life.

The conference will convene in the impressive main building of the University of Vienna, Austria.
The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. Situated on the Ringstrasse, the main building of the University of Vienna was designed in the style of historicism by architect Heinrich von Ferstel and inaugurated in 1884.

Vienna offers a wide variety of exciting things to experience – from old historic buildings, classical concerts, the opera house and other cultural highlights to modern museums and pop concerts. One is able to walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn Palace or stroll along the magnificent Ring Boulevard and take a look at the Imperial Palace.

Vienna has a long tradition as a major conference site and established an outstanding reputation as conference city. Vienna ranks among the top congress destinations of the world, providing all the infrastructure and professionalism required to successfully organize premium scientific events.

We are certain that this will be a memorable and enjoyable meeting. We are looking forward to your participation at the ESMAC 2011 in Vienna.