The European Society of Pathology (ESP) and the Swedish Society of Pathology are delighted to invite you to the 38th European Congress of Pathology (ECP 2026), to be held at Stockholmsmässan, from 12 –16 September 2026, in the heart of Sweden’s capital.
ECP 2026 will bring together more than 5,000 participants from all over the world—pathologists, clinicians, researchers, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, medical scientists, and industry partners. The meeting will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development, networking, to exchange insights, and will demonstrate the commitment of the ESP to contributing to Pathology progress in the near future.
The motto of the congress – “Innovation Driving Excellence in Pathology” –acknowledges the significant improvement that pathology innovation has brought and continues to bring to diagnostics, assessment of prognosis and therapy response prediction and clinical practice. The excellent programme prepared by the ESP working groups, ESP-affiliated societies, education and trainee committees, and other collaborating societies will include keynote lectures, slide seminars, symposia, and interactive workshops, from internationally renowned speakers and leaders in their fields. There will be a special focus on digital pathology, AI integration, and emerging technologies that are transforming our field.
Location: Stockholmsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden
Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 8 April 2026
Abstract notifications: early June 2026
Registration and payment deadline for authors of accepted abstracts: 25 June 2026