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16th European Congress for Paediatric Anaesthesiology 2026

Organised by the European Society for Paediatric Anaesthesiology
Dates24–26 Sept 2026
LocationMadrid, Spain
Three-day European paediatric anaesthesiology congress in Madrid with scientific sessions, posters, PBLs and workshops covering clinical paediatric anaesthesia practice, airway, ventilation, regional anaesthesia, TIVA and perioperative care.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 22 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingOpening ceremony access, exhibition access, poster area and multi-day workshop/PBL…View detail

Opening ceremony access, exhibition access, poster area and multi-day workshop/PBL structure provide structured opportunities to meet European paediatric anaesthesia colleagues.

Research ValueThe congress accepts abstracts and case reports, groups posters by…View detail

The congress accepts abstracts and case reports, groups posters by topic and includes a poster area in the registration package.

Trainee RelevanceTrainee pricing is available for ESPA trainee members who upload…View detail

Trainee pricing is available for ESPA trainee members who upload a certificate of training; reduced learning formats include PBLs and practical workshops.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Paediatric airway managementVentilation and respiratory careRegional anaesthesiaTotal intravenous anaesthesiaNeonatal and cardiac patient carePresentation skills and educationProcedural PBL case discussion
09:15-10:45
Workshop
Regional Anaesthesia 1/3
Annabelle Pearson, Babette Clinck, Catalina Stendall
09:15-10:45
Workshop
How to prepare a perfect presentation? 1/2
Mads Astvad
13:30-14:30
PBL
The child with neuropsychiatric diagnosis
Artemis Vekrakou
13:30-14:30
PBL
Neonatal resuscitation
Livia Gisbert de la Cuadra
14:30-16:00
Workshop
Advanced Airway Management 1/2
Monica Hervias, Paco Escrihba, Juan Encarnacion, Alejandra Gundin
16:30-17:30
PBL
Anaesthesia for Renal Transplantation - practical aspects
Marieke Voet
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
NG
Nicola Groes Clausen
Denmark
Congress president welcome and paediatric anaesthesia programme framing
VN
Viviane Nasr
USA
Non-cardiac anaesthesia for the cardiac patient
FB
Fanny Bonhomme
Switzerland
Transfusion and haemostasis PBLs
PF
Peter Frykholm
Sweden
Central lines and very low birth weight patient PBLs
MG
Mia Gisselbaek
Switzerland
Rigid bronchoscopy and toxic leadership PBLs
S
SafeTots
10N clinical implementation PBL sessions
AbstractsClosed · 12 Jul 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 12 July 2026
What You Can Submit
postercase report
Submission Specifications
Language
English
Structure
Standard abstracts: Introduction, Aim, Methods, Results, Discussion. Case reports: Introduction, Case description, Discussion.
Word Limit
300 words excluding title, authors and affiliations
Figures Tables
Figures, graphs, images, diagrams and references cannot be included.
Max Submissions
Maximum of two abstracts per person as first and/or presenting author.
Notification Date
Authors notified by email by 20 July 2026.
Presenter Requirement
At least one author must register in full to attend and present the paper at the congress.
Dates & deadlines3 key dates
12 Jul 2026
Abstract submission deadline
20 Sept 2026 · 60 days
Registration deadline
24 Sept 2026 · 64 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelHotel Melia Avenida America · Madrid
By CarTaxi from central Madrid or Madrid-Barajas Airport is listed as about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
ParkingThe venue page states the hotel has on-site parking.
By TrainThe venue page states central Madrid is about 20-30 minutes away by metro or bus.
Venue DetailsHotel Melia Avenida America, Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena 36, Madrid, Spain.
Nearest AirportMadrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), about 6-8 km from the venue.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Early registration deadline is 27 July 2026; late registration deadline is 20 September 2026.
  • PBL and workshop registration opens on 1 August 2026 and spaces are capacity limited.
  • Trainee fee requires ESPA membership and upload of a certificate of training.
  • Accommodation at the congress hotel is handled through the online registration/accommodation system and is first come, first served.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 16th European Congress for Paediatric Anaesthesiology takes place in Madrid from 24 to 26 September 2026 and is aimed at ESPA members and colleagues working in paediatric anaesthesia and related fields. The congress programme combines scientific sessions, poster presentation, problem-based learning sessions and practical workshops, with the organisers explicitly separating general and advanced PBL content for clinicians with different levels of paediatric anaesthesia experience. The HTML programme pages list detailed PBL and workshop timetables; the full preliminary detailed programme is available only as a PDF, so this draft records the visible online timetable and links the PDF page for editor follow-up. Abstract submission opened on 1 April 2026 and closed on 12 July 2026, with author decisions due by 20 July. Abstracts must be in English, limited to 300 words excluding title, authors and affiliations, and may include case reports using a separate structure. Posters are grouped by topic and at least one author must register fully to present. Registration is in EUR: non-member full congress fees are 790 early, 830 late and 880 onsite; trainee fees are 330, 360 and 430; nurse/student rates are 180 throughout. Early registration ends on 27 July and late registration ends on 20 September 2026. The venue is Hotel Melia Avenida America, between central Madrid and Madrid-Barajas Airport.