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38th European Congress of Pathology

Innovation Driving Excellence in Pathology

12 – 16 September 2026

Stockholm, Sweden

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Preliminary Congress Programme

Shout-out to the ESP Working Groups and the ECP Stockholm Scientific Committee – the preliminary programme is live! Take a first look at the outstanding scientific content on the congress website and discover a programme designed to inspire and connect.

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Abstract Submissions for ECP 2026

The scientific committee looks forward to receiving abstracts online for consideration and inclusion in the scientific programme as oral or poster presentation on-site or E-Poster.

Out of all abstract submissions, the Best Abstract Prizes as well as the “ESP Prize for Innovation in Pathology” will be selected.

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Congress Bursaries

For the 38th ECP in Stockholm, the ESP provides two different types of bursaries:

Abstract-based bursaries to support the attendance of residents and trainees in pathology at the congress in Stockholm and bursaries for pathologists from under-resourced countries.

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Meet the ECP 2026 Keynote Speakers

The ECP Scientific Committee has selected four world-renowned experts to share their research with the pathology community.

Giuseppe Curigliano, Italy
Cecilia Halle, Sweden
Emma Lundberg, USA
Jason Hornick, USA

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...until the 38th European Congress of Pathology opens its doors...

Welcome to the 38th European Congress of Pathology!

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Registration

The European Congress of Pathology offers different types of attendance. Find out more about the fees.
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Abstracts

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

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Sponsoring and
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ESP offers companies the opportunity to become sponsors of the 38th European Congress of Pathology, enabling them to promote their scientific endeavours.

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ESP President

Prof. Xavier Matias-Guiu

LOC Chair

Prof. Eugenia
Colón

Welcome Address

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.  

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