15th Congress of the European Laryngological Society, May 2025, Warsaw, Poland.

Abstract

The 15th Congress of the European Laryngological Society, held on 8-10 May 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, brought together leading specialists in laryngology, phoniatrics, airway surgery, neurolaryngology and related disciplines. Hosted at the Hilton Warsaw City, the congress provided an extensive platform for scientific exchange, presentation of new research, and discussion of clinical innovations. The scientific programme encompassed keynote lectures, symposia, round tables, instructional courses, free paper sessions and e-poster presentations. Key thematic areas included laryngeal cancer, airway disorders, voice and phoniatrics, swallowing dysfunction, reflux-related conditions, and the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence in laryngology. The congress proceedings were prepared in collaboration with the <i>Polish Journal of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngologia Polska</i>, supporting the dissemination of the scientific output presented during the meeting. The 15th ELS Congress served as an important forum for presenting original research and strengthening international collaboration within the global laryngology community, offering participants a dynamic environment to exchange expertise and contribute to the advancement of contemporary laryngological practice.