Registration for ECB2026 will open in September 2025. Early-bird discounts will be available, along with reduced rates for ECB/EFB members and students. You can register your interest now to receive updates as soon as registration goes live.

Participants can request a visa invitation letter during the registration process.

Please note the visa invitation letter does not exempt attendees from complying with all requirements regarding registration and payment for their participation, accommodation and travel. 

The Abstract Submission Portal will open in September 2025. The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

Please visit the Congress Venue and Travel information pages for more information.

Tickets for networking events can be purchased during the registration process, once it is open.  

A Room with a ZOO is wheelchair friendly. Every one of their rooms is accessible by elevator or ramp and wheelchair seating is available in the theatre hall.

Yes. All presenting authors must be fully registered and have paid the registration fee by the stated deadline in order for their abstract to be included in the programme and abstract book. Authors are unable to present virtually.

For more information on how to join the EFB, please click here.

A name badge is provided when you arrive at the congress venue. Name badges must be always worn and visible during the Congress and at networking events. 

The certificates of attendance will be provided to all participants who complete the online evaluation survey.

Certificates of presentation will be sent to all presenters 2 weeks after the congress.

The official congress language is English. 

There will be no simultaneous translation in any other language.