The Scientific Committee is responsible for developing and managing the scientific program, in close coordination with the ICF and the National Organizing Committee. The Scientific Committee:

• Prepares and plans the scientific program;
• Informs the FATO International Committee about the development of the scientific programme
• Liaises with speakers;
• Manages all the aspects of the scientific program during the Congress including: the oral presentations, the poster presentations, the symposiums, the workshops, the plenary sessions, etc.;
• Performs all aspects of the program during the Congress;
• Informs the National Organizing Committee about the needs of the scientific programme: rooms (number and types of rooms/ office), audio-visual equipment, translation, office equipment, etc.