My trip to E.S.PKU
The 37th annual E.S.PKU conference took place in Birmingham, England, in October 2023. For those lucky enough to be there, you'll agree that this was one of the best, if not the best, PKU conferences in the world. Truly an experience for your bucket list!
Ana's first PKU event was unforgettable.
My experience with E.S.PKU
"A few years ago, I received an invitation from Nutricia Metabolics to attend E.S.PKU in Dublin. I couldn't wait to share ideas with other PKU practitioners from all over the world."
"I had never been to such a big PKU event before, so when I got the chance, I said yes!"
"The big day arrived and my mother and I started our adventure. From Hamburg, we flew to Frankfurt, where we met two members of the amazing Nutricia Metabolics team. It clicked immediately, as if we had known each other for years. From Frankfurt we traveled together to Dublin."
"Upon arrival at the E.S.PKU conference, we were warmly welcomed with a welcome meeting for all guests of Nutricia Metabolics. A special start to an unforgettable weekend!"
"One of the best activities was a cake decorating competition with a Nutricia chef, who specializes in low-protein dishes. We all got a low protein cake to decorate with fondant and food coloring. I totally fell in love with edible glitter—so much fun!"
"During the match we got to know each other better. PKU staff from France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal participated, and despite the language differences, we were able to chat with each other."
My advice for future visitors
"I tried to attend as many lectures as possible and recommend everyone who goes to E.S.PKU to do the same. You learn so much and get very inspired!"
ANA'S TOP TIP: "Visit as many lectures as possible, there is so much to learn and discover!"
"In addition to the conference programme, we also took time to explore Dublin. We went shopping in the centre and visited traditional Irish pubs to experience a bit of the nightlife. A perfect combination of learning and having fun!"
Highlight of the event
"The weekend ended spectacularly with a low-protein gala dinner on Saturday evening. We laughed until we cried and danced late into the night. It was magical!"
"I went home with a head full of new ideas, a heart full of beautiful memories and friends for life."
"If you ever get the chance to attend an E.S.PKU conference, do it! It is an experience that I can recommend to anyone with PKU and for which I am infinitely grateful."
Want to know more about E.S.PKU? Visit www.espku.org or contact your Nutricia Metabolics team to discover more about conferences and communities near you.
