Abstract Submission
Yes. You can edit your abstract until the final submission deadline.
Yes. But please note that you can only present one abstract at the conference.
Yes. Late breaking abstract submission will open around mid April 2027.
There are 3 types of acceptance for submissions:
• Oral Presentation: Presenter must attend the in-person conference to present their work as an in-person oral presentation. In addition, the presentation will be live streamed, recorded and made available as on-demand content on the virtual conference platform.
• Hybrid Poster: Presenter must attend the in-person conference to present their poster during one of the “Poster Viewing with Author” sessions. In addition, the presenter must upload a PDF version of their poster to the virtual conference platform.
• E-Poster: Presenter must present their work virtually by uploading their poster as a PDF document to the virtual platform. Presenter must register for the conference and can decide to either attend in-person or online.
General Information
Yes. You can find an overview of Corporate Symposia here: https://2027.eshg.org/satellite-meetings/corporate-sessions/
Yes. You can have a look at the hotel offer from our official partner bnetwork and benefit from special rates here: https://2027.eshg.org/myconference/accommodation/
Yes. You can find an overview of all session types here: https://2027.eshg.org/programme-at-a-glance-local/session-type-descriptions/
Best is to sign up for the ESHG newsletter in order to not miss any important news and information: https://2027.eshg.org/myconference/keep-me-informed/
ESHG 2027 seeks accreditation from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®); see the conference website for credit distribution per day and session. In-person participants: scan your badge daily at the CME station next to the General Information Desk, and complete the relevant session evaluations on the virtual platform by November 30, 2027, 23.59 CEST. Online-only participants: watch the relevant sessions on the virtual platform and complete the same evaluations by the same deadline. Each evaluation becomes available once its live session has concluded. Download your CME certificate from the “CME Evaluation” tab in the conference portal.
All registered participants (in-person and online) can download it from the “Certificates” module on the virtual conference platform, available from June 12, 2027, 10.00 CEST.
Lunch must be pre-ordered before the conference – lunch tickets cannot be purchased on-site. Your lunch vouchers print together with your badge; keep them safe, as lost vouchers cannot be reissued for fraud-prevention reasons.
See the “Venue & Location” page on the conference website for detailed arrival options (car, train, plane) and public transport information.
Share on X, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn using #eshg2026. See the official ESHG 2027 Social Media Guidelines on the conference website for details.
The Opening Networking Mixer is free of charge for in-person registered participants. For the Networking evening, a separate ticket is required. This can be purchased during the registration process or still later, if tickets are still available (first come-first serve principle). No separate tickets or vouchers are issued – access is linked directly to your badge, which is scanned on-site at the entrance, so bring it to both events. If you booked an Accompanying Ticket, check in together with your guest, as that ticket information is also stored on your badge. Without your badge, access cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, available in the registration area during: Saturday, June 12: 07:30-22:00 Sunday, June 13: 08:00-20:30 Monday, June 14: 08:00-19:30 Tuesday, June 15: 08:30-17:00
Yes, the ESHG Mobile App, available for download in app stores. It lets you build a personal programme, browse abstracts, view speaker profiles and sponsors, and links directly to the virtual platform.
Yes, a printed pocket programme with an overview and useful information is provided. For abstracts, biographies, presenter profiles, early career award candidates and e-posters, use the Virtual Platform or the official Congress App
A cash bar in the exhibition and poster hall offers drinks and snacks throughout the conference during exhibition opening hours.
Monday, June 14, 2027, 20.00, at an external location. Separate ticket is required for this event.
Saturday, June 12, 2027, 20.15-22.15, at Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre. Free of charge with drinks and small snacks, open to in-person registered participants only.
See the conference website and Rotterdam’s Official Visitor’s Website.
The conference website, 2027.eshg.org, especially the “General Information” page under My Conference.
Hybrid (paper) posters are displayed in the exhibition hall and change daily by group: Saturday, June 12: Groups A & B Sunday, June 13: Groups C & D Monday, June 14: Groups E & F 8 e-poster terminals are available next to the Sequencing Square area in the exhibition hall. All posters also remain viewable online on the virtual platform from June 7 until November 30, 2027.
Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre, Ahoyweg 10, 3084BA Rotterdam, the Netherlands
You can find a list of exhibitors here: https://2027.eshg.org/exhibition/
ESHG 2027 Organising Office – Wiener Medizinische Akademie GmbH, Alser Straße 4, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Email: conference@eshg.org. Website: 2027.eshg.org.
Online Participation
Some sponsors offer live streaming of their in-person corporate sessions through the virtual platform.
Yes, online registration for online only participation is possible until September 30, 2027.
Hybrid posters are uploaded as PDFs to the virtual platform for online viewing, though the in-person “Poster viewing with Authors” sessions themselves are not accessible online – questions can be sent to hybrid poster presenters via the platform’s messaging system. E-posters are PDF-only on the platform as well, also with no live interaction; questions go through the same messaging system.
Yes. All recorded live sessions and e-posters remain available on the virtual platform until November 30, 2027, 23.59 CEST, after which the platform closes.
Yes. All scientific sessions taking place at the venue are recorded and live-streamed in real time. A live Q&A/chat function lets online participants ask questions during live sessions, and session chairs are instructed to draw on questions from the chat and from the room equally. All programme times refer to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).
Through the conference website, logging in with the same email address and password you used for registration. Google Chrome is the recommended browser (Firefox also works). Access it from any laptop, tablet or mobile device with internet access.
Use the “request password” option in the login area – passwords cannot be sent by email for security and privacy reasons. If problems persist, contact the conference organiser.
It opens Monday, June 7, 2027, 12.00 CEST with limited content, so you can create your personal programme and get acquainted with the platform ahead of time. The full conference begins June 12, 2027, 08.30 CEST. The platform remains open until November 30, 2027, 23.59 CEST.
Registration
Yes, free of charge for badge holders. Refreshments (coffee, tea, water) are served at stations in the exhibition area during session breaks.
Yes, please inform the conference organiser and notethat the following cancellation schedule applies: – until April 15, 2027 75% refund – between April 16-May 20, 2027 25% refund – as of May 21, 2027 no refund
Yes, please inform the conference organiser and notethat the following cancellation schedule applies: – until April 15, 2027 75% refund – between April 16-May 20, 2027 25% refund – as of May 21, 2027 no refund
Yes. Please make sure that you enter the needed invoice address during the registration process in the step ‘Invoice Address’ accordingly with all information incl. VAT number etc. Please note in case there is an invoice correction needed, a handling fee may apply.
No. Cash payments are not accepted on-site under any circumstances.
Yes. At the end of the registration process you can choose to either pay with credit card or via bank transfer. If you select bank transfer, you will receive a purchase order by e-mail (which is not yet an invoice of your registration!). As soon as we can record your payment in our account, you will receive an invoice as PDF via e-mail.
Yes. At the end of the registration process you can choose to either pay with credit card or via bank transfer. If you select credit card you will be forwarded to our payment provider and be asked to enter your credit card details accordingly.
Yes. Please note that the registration will still need to be done online and payment is only possible with credit card at this point. The late registration fee applies.
Yes. Badges must be worn visibly at all times and shown to security staff on request.
All information can be found here: https://www.eshg.org/membership/membership-fees Once you have completed your membership, the system will automatically recognizes you are a member during the registration for the congress and you will be able to register for the member fee.
The conference is open to bona fide representatives of print and electronic media. Registration is free of charge to journalists in possession of a valid, recognised press card and who intend to report from the conference. Freelance journalists must also present a commissioning letter on headed paper from a recognised news organisation or publication. Please register online and upload your valid Press-ID.
All information can be found here: https://www.eshg.org/membership/membership-fees Please follow the process accordingly.
Print it yourself at one of the self-printing terminals in the registration area at Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre. Scan the personal QR code that was emailed to you in the “Final Information for Participants” message – have it ready printed or on your phone. Your badge, including your lunch vouchers, prints automatically when scanned.
Yes. Registration fees are divided into 3 phases with the following deadlines: – Early Bird fee: until April 15, 2027 – Regular fee: between April 16-May 20, 2027 – Late fee: as of May 21, 2027
Friday, June 11: 14.00-18.00 Saturday, June 12: 07.30-20.15 Sunday, June 13: 08.00-19.00 Monday, June 14: 08.00-19.00 Tuesday, June 15: 08.30-14.00
After you have completed the registration AND the payment, you will receive an invoice as PDF per E-Mail.
After you have completed your registration, you can find a link on the homepage of the registration portal where you can enter all your details. A PDF will be created and be ready for download after completing all necessary steps as indicated.
Speakers & Presenters
Yes, via “Submissions” in the conference portal – click your presentation title to start the submission. The abstract becomes accessible to registered participants and the general public via the website programme, the app and the virtual platform.
Yes. Due to EACCME regulations, speakers must disclose possible conflicts of interest on the first slide of their presentation. An example slide template is provided by the organisers.
In the portal, click your name (top right corner) and select “Profile.” Upload a headshot (600x600px, under 2MB, jpeg or png) and add a short biography under Personal Settings. Both become visible to registered participants and the public via the website, app and platform.
After the conference you will receive a link to an online reimbursement form by email. Submit your contact and bank details along with a single PDF of all invoices/receipts. Reimbursement is made by bank transfer to the stated account.
All oral, hybrid poster and e-poster presenters can download it from the conference portal in the week following the conference. Please do not email requests in advance of this.
Your personal QR code is sent in the “ESHG 2027 – Final Information for Participants” email; scan it at a self-printing terminal onsite to print your badge.
Typically between 15-30 minutes total, including 5-10 minutes for live discussion. Check your personalised speaker email for your exact session and presentation time.
Upload your slides either online via the conference portal or at the Speaker Service Centre at the venue, at least 3 hours before your session starts. Slides cannot be uploaded in the session hall itself. If you are unable to present, contact the organising office immediately.
Format requirements, upload deadlines and the mounting/removal schedule are on the conference website. If you cannot attend, contact the organising office as soon as possible so your poster can be switched to e-poster format or withdrawn.
Format and upload deadline details are on the conference website. If you cannot upload your e-poster, notify the organising office of your withdrawal as soon as possible.
Yes – an ESHG pin, available for pickup at the ESHG booth in the exhibition area.
bnetwork, ESHG’s official housing agency (eshghotels@bnetwork.com). They will be informed by the organizer what will be covered and take care of the coordination.
All session and presentation times refer to CEST (Central European Summer Time).
15 minutes before the session start, to make yourself known to the chairpersons and/or room assistant.
Upload via the conference portal or at the Speaker Service Centre onsite, at least 3 hours before your session starts. Slides cannot be uploaded in the session hall itself. Full details on presentation format and the upload process are available at 2027.eshg.org/myconference/live-oral-presentations/.
Yes. All sessions, including your talk, are live-streamed, recorded and made available as on-demand content on the virtual platform to registered participants until November 30, 2027.