It is a great pleasure to invite you to the 15th Congress of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health in Budapest in May 2018. The title of the congress ‘Family planning and contraception from adolescence to the menopause’ highlights that we will deal with numerous issues relating to the reproductive health of all. It is the ESC’s aim to provide a platform for introducing and exchanging the latest scientific and sociologic knowledge in the field of reproductive health. Improving and sharing our knowledge can facilitate providing the most suitable, safe and effective healthcare.