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Scientific Programme

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The scientific programme is structured around basic science, traditional medicine and clinical sessions given by some of the world's top specialists. It includes oral presentations of the best abstracts, the announcement of ECCO Fellowships and Grants and summary presentations of new ECCO Guidelines. Scientific sessions will be held Thursday to Saturday, February 19-21, 2026.

Please note that February 18, 2025 will be a full day of educational activities and no scientific programme. The scientific programme starts as of Thursday, February 19, 2026. No parallel sessions are scheduled. The congress registration fee includes access to all scientific sessions.

Highlights of the scientific programme will be announced soon.

Educational Programme (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

The educational programme of the 21st Congress of ECCO is scheduled prior to the official start of the ECCO Congress. It covers activities for ECCO's different interest groups including young gastroenterologists, surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists, IBD Nurses and allied health professionals and scientists.

The educational programme will be announced soon.