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Fig. 2_As congress partner, the Straumann AG informed the participants about their latest products. Figs. 3 & 5_Participants had much opportunity to connect with colleagues from all around the world in a cosy atmosphere. Fig. 4_Prof. Dr David Cochran, President of the ITI, presented the new e-learning platform ITI Online Academy. Fig. 6_Dr Stephen Chen, Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee, spoke about maintenance of the ridge post-extraction and its risk for aesthetics. Figs. 7 & 9_During the three-day congress the participants were offered a scientific programme with practically oriented lectures, presentations and panel discussions. Fig. 8_Prof. Dr Daniel Buser, former ITI President. meetings I the ITI World Symposium, but also very particularly toournewe-learningplatform,theITIOnlineAcad- emy, which we were able to showcase during the meeting for the first time.” _ITI Online Academy The Symposium provided a tailor-made oppor- tunity to present a preview of the soon-to-be launched ITI Online Academy—planned to be the most innovative and complete e-learning platform worldwide. With its user-oriented approach, the ITI Online Academy offers a broad and continuously expanding curriculum of learning modules de- signedforeverylevelofexpertise.Itissupplemented by cases, videos and lectures as well as a wealth of free content such as assessments geared to identi- fying individual strengths, weaknesses and gaps in knowledge. “We are very proud of our new e-learn- ing platform as we believe it goes further than any other offering currently available,” commented Prof. Dr David Cochran, ITI President (Abb. 4). “Not only does the curriculum cover implant dentistry in its entirety, but the system is also designed to adapt dynamically to the user and propose further learn- ing pathways based on the gaps and weaknesses identified.” Twelve demo workstations were avail- able to participants of the ITI World Symposium 2014 to test-drive the Online Academy and provide valuable user feedback. The Academy will be launched later this year. The next ITI World Sympo- sium takes place in 2017._ I 45implants2_2014 Fig. 7 Fig. 9Fig. 8 Fig. 4 Fig. 6Fig. 5 Fig. 2 Fig. 3