The EASO Early Career Network (ECN) is pleased to invite early career delegates to a series of dedicated activities at ECO2025, taking place in Málaga, Spain (11-14th May). This year’s ECO ECN programme includes networking sessions, research-focused discussions, and community-building opportunities, designed to support students, researchers, and professionals in the early stages of their careers in obesity. The ECN Lounge provides a dedicated space for ECN members to network throughout the congress.
ECN Programme at a Glance (all sessions are in local time, Spain)
Sunday 11th May
Speed Networking
13:30-14:30 – ECN Lounge
This structured session will help delegates connect quickly and effectively. Participants will rotate through brief conversations to introduce themselves and their work. The ECN Board encourage delegates to prepare with this short script: “Hello, my name is ___, from ___. I am a ___ working on ___. This is my ___ time at ECO, and I hope to find ___ / learn about ___ / connect with ___.”
Monday 12th May
EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation New Investigator Awards 2024 Update
11:30-13:00 – ECN Lounge
This session features recent EASO-Novo Nordisk Foundation New Investigator Award winners in clinical research, basic science, childhood obesity, and public health, highlighting their achievements and offering valuable insights into their research through interviews with senior experts in their respective fields.
Meet the Award Candidates: Networking Lunch
13:30-14:30 – ECN Lounge
Early-career delegates are invited to bring lunch to the ECN Lounge to engage in group discussions with awardees across the areas of clinical research, basic science, childhood obesity, and public health. Past and prospective applicants are encouraged to share tips, experiences, and insights into the award process to support the application of others.
EASO Early Career Network (ECN) Best Thesis Award 2025
16:30-18:00 – Conference Room 3
The EASO ECN Best Thesis Award aims to recognise exceptional early career researchers for their significant contributions to obesity. Read about the finalists and their research, here. Join the ECN in celebrating the work of the three 2025 finalists – the winner will be announced during this session.
Track Posters Networking Reception: Track 1 and Track 3
18:00-19:30 – Auditorium 1
Network and share research with your peers.
Tuesday 13th May
EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation New Investigator Awards 2025
11:30-13:00 – Conference Room 1
Join the EASO community to celebrate this year’s EASO-NNF New Investigator Award winners. Read their interviews to learn more about their inspiring personal stories and fascinating research focus.
Thematic Networking Groups
13:30-14:30 – ECN Lounge
Join focused groups in your research area to share ideas and discuss future collaboration.
Track Posters Networking Reception: Track 2 and Track 4
18:00-19:30 – Auditorium 1
Network and share research with your peers.
Wednesday 14th May
#ECO2025 Prize for Industry Impact and ECO2025 Public Engagement & Science Communication Winner Announcement at the Closing Ceremony
13:45-14:15 – Auditorium 2
Two new ECO2025 awards have recently been announced – apply now to receive recognition for the potential of your research to impact industry, or for your public engagement and science communication efforts. Applications close on 27th April 2025.
All early career delegates attending ECO2025 are invited to participate, and those who are not yet ECN members are encouraged to register for the Network.
EASO ECN members benefit from:
✅ Education and training opportunities, including annual residential courses
✅ The opportunity to apply for early-career awards
✅ Monthly eLearning Hub events focused on skill development and career support