1st UEMS Congress: Learning, Networking, Impacting

The 1st UEMS Congress will be an opportunity to gather the many voices shaping the future of medical practice in Europe. This historic event will take place 27-30 May 2026 in Leuven, Belgium. Rooted in our shared commitment to excellence in healthcare and patient care, the 1st UEMS Congress will bring together medical specialists, educators, trainees, policymakers, and partners from across the continent and beyond.

Message from UEMS President

This Congress is more than an event—it is a platform to strengthen collaboration, celebrate innovation, and champion the continuous advancement of European medical standards. It is a testament to the vision and dedication of the UEMS and our partners, and an invitation to shape the next chapter of specialist medical care together.

Key Congress Themes

Over the course of four dynamic days, and through original sessions, the 1st UEMS Congress will explore key themes such as:

• European health: connectivity and inter-dependance of healthcare systems within Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world.
• AI/ Machine learning: how to educate and train medical students, trainee doctors and specialists for the new inevitable realities.
• European medical workforce: planning, make medicine attractive, sustain and support the workforce, respect, prepare for tough realities in the future.
• European health/ healthcare systems in crisis: new pandemics, naturals disasters, terror attacks, war.
• AI & ethics: dilemmas of modern practice, AI, telemedicine…
• Green & sustainable practice: reducing carbon footprint, environmentally responsible healthcare.
• Work-life balance: promoting wellbeing, addressing burnout.
• Mental health in the medical profession: supporting resilience, improving workplace mental health.
• Training and education: ETRs, examinations & innovative approaches to medical assessment.

Programme at a Glance

The 1st UEMS Congress will be the scene for intense debates and discussions over the course of 4 plenary sessions, and 75+ parallel thematic and scientific sessions. Additionally, the Congress welcomes different opportunities aiming at promoting and deepening connections:

• Mentorship initiative
• Abstracts & Interactive workshops & debates
• Networking reception
• Congress dinner

Call for Abstracts

We invite specialist, trainee, researcher, or educator to contribute to this historic event by submitting an abstract. Showcase your research, share your expertise, and be part of the dialogues that will define the next era of European healthcare, in the themes of our plenary or scientific & thematic sessions. To participate, complete the abstract submission form and send it by email to [email protected].

DEADLINE DATE TO SUBMIT: 3 1st January 2026

Summary of Event Details

• Event Name: 1st UEMS Congress
• Dates: 27-30 May 2026
• Location: Leuven, Belgium
• Abstract Deadline: 3 1st January 2026
• Core Activities: 4 plenary sessions and 75+ parallel thematic sessions