The World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases just took place from April 4 to April 7, 2019 in the beautiful city of Paris, France.

This 19th Edition of the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Congress was, once again, a very huge success:

• 4136 delegates took part in the largest event in the field of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, frailty and sarcopenia.

• The Scientific Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Professor René Rizzoli and Professor Cyrus Cooper, had an extremely difficult task, to select oral presentations, among 1416 submitted abstracts of the highest quality.

• 501 awards were distributed during the Congress.

For the 20th Edition which will take place in Barcelona, Spain from April 2 to April 5, 2020, the members of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Scientific Advisory Board of the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) are developing a very exciting Congress’ scientific programme that will bring together the world’s best in the field of musculoskeletal health and disease.

We really hope to welcome you in Barcelona and that this Congress will move the field one step forward on all fronts; from new understanding of bone metabolism and pathology, to new strategies and options in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The city of Barcelona offers a most convenient and pleasant setting for international congresses. We hope that you will also take the opportunity to explore its many attractions!