The 2014 Open Session theme was “Where science and policy meet: FMD risk management in a world of changing disease landscapes” and is held from 29 to 31st October 2014 in Cavtat, Croatia.

The 2014 Open Session had two parts, an Open Session of the Standing Technical Committee – to consider invited papers on topics of high importance for FMD control policy in free countries – and an Open Session of the Special Committee on Research which welcomes submitted papers relevant to progressive FMD control in endemic and at risk regions. Observers working in any area of FMD science or FMD management are welcome to attend.