Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to welcome you to ALPIC 2023 (Advanced Learning on Platelets & Thrombosis International Course), the 13th international scientific event on Platelets and Thrombosis, taking place this year in Arachova, Greece, at the Anemolia Hotel, on November 24-26, 2023. ALPIC 2023 is organized by the European and Mediterranean League against Thrombotic Diseases (EMLTD), having as Course Directors Professors Georgia Kaiafa, Christos Savopoulos and Alexandros Tselepis. The Course aims to serve as a knowledge transfer forum for scientists in the current aspects of Platelet and Thrombosis research, ranging from the basic science to the clinical practice. The scientific program is designed to highlight the rapid development and ongoing evolution on the mechanisms underlying Thrombosis and Haemostasis along with discussion regarding all current advances in Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant therapy. We are proud that ALPIC has gain worldwide warm acceptance and recognition for its scientific merit and we do hope that ALPIC 2023 will further strengthen the European and Mediterranean network for Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Therapy in both basic research and clinical practice. ALPIC 2023 is organized under the auspices of the Hellenic Cardiological Society, the Hellenic society of Haematology and the Internal Medicine Society of Greece. The Course will give us the opportunity to bring together scientists and experts having a wide spectrum of disciplines, who will share current knowledge on various aspects of Thrombosis. The course local organizing committee, consisted of experts in thrombosis with different specialties, has created an attractive and comprehensive scientific programme with care and appreciation for attendees’ scientific and personal enjoyment. An internationally recognized panel of invited speakers will present state of the art lectures and will create an excellent opportunity for all participants to stimulate an extended and very constructive discussion both inside and outside the lecture hall as well as virtually. The dreamy setting of Arachova, this mountainous village with picturesque breathtaking landscape located at the foot of Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, will add to the scientific quality of the presentations, making this event a remarkable one for all participants. The Organizers will spare no efforts to ensure that ALPIC 2023 will be an exciting and enriching experience for all participants. We welcome you and we wish you all enjoy ALPIC 2023.