EuroPerio11 was a milestone event for the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and for the scientific organisation’s new president. Since being appointed to the role of president in April, Dr Spyros Vassilopoulos has outlined an ambitious vision to advance the association’s strategic goals. Speaking with Dental Tribune International at the congress, Dr Vassilopoulos explained that his top priorities for this year include strengthening relationships with European health policymakers and bringing fresh ideas into the organisation through an enhanced focus on collaboration and youth leadership.