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ECCO News 2026/1

Volume 21, Issue 1

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Fernando Magro, ECCO President
Fernando Magro, ECCO President
Dear ECCO family, It was a true pleasure to reconnect with so many familiar faces at the recent 21st ECCO Congress in Stockholm, which offered an inspiring programme of outstanding presentations.
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7388 delegates attended the 21st Congress of ECCO in Stockholm, Sweden
The 21st Congress of ECCO, Stockholm, Sweden – Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2026, held on February 18-21, 2026, attracted a total number of 7,388 delegates from 99 different countries. Since the inaugural ECCO Congress in 2006 in Amsterdam, at which there were 350 delegates, participant numbers have steadily increased. We are pleased that such a high number of delegates were able to take part in the ECCO’26 Congress in Stockholm.
Arianna Dal Buono , ECCO News Associate Editor
Arianna Dal Buono, ECCO News Associate Editor
The 21st Congress of ECCO once again showcased the breadth and depth of innovation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), spanning fundamental science, translational research, clinical trials and real-world evidence. The 16 selected Digital Oral Presentations (DOPs) highlighted key advances in precision medicine, novel therapeutics and disease monitoring, reflecting the rapidly evolving landscape of IBD care.
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ECCO Office
Dear ECCO Family, In association with the newly launched ECCO LinkedIn Account, a major effort was undertaken at ECCO’26 to upgrade the picture gallery of our annual congress: https://ecco-ibd.eu/ecco26/our-congress/gallery.
Fernando Magro, ECCO President
Fernando Magro, ECCO President
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is now evolving as a global condition with rising incidence across all regions of the world. We are attempting to gain a deeper understanding of this new global evolution of IBD, but in addition coordinated global efforts are needed to address disparities in care, access and implementation of best practices.As a well-established organisation with global membership, strong scientific leadership, educational programmes and widely recognised guidelines, ECCO is fully committed to contributing to this global initiative.