The ESPHM 2020+1 was jointly organized by the European College of Porcine Health Management (ECPHM) that further engaged outstanding European pig practitioners (Veterinary Practitioner Council, VPC) and a Local Organizing Committee (LOC). However, the current situation regarding the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has not improved compared to last year, but it is even worse today. Although vaccination campaigns have started all over Europe, the incidence rates remain high, lockdowns have been implemented in many countries, and it has become extremely unlikely that travelling and/or meeting will be allowed, possible or even meaningful in April 2021.