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21st EDA Annual Conference 2026

Organised by the European Delirium Association; Oslo Delirium Research Group
Dates4–6 Nov 2026
LocationOslo, Norway
Abstracts1 Sept 2026
European Delirium Association annual conference in Oslo, with a Pathophysiology Day on 4 November and the main meeting on 5-6 November 2026.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 28 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe programme includes poster sessions, breaks, a general assembly, an…View detail

The programme includes poster sessions, breaks, a general assembly, an Oslo City Hall reception and a conference dinner.

Research ValueThe meeting has oral and poster abstract routes, best abstract…View detail

The meeting has oral and poster abstract routes, best abstract oral presentations, poster sessions, and a structured abstract form. At least one author of each accepted abstract must register and pay.

Trainee RelevanceStudent pricing is published, but PhD students are excluded from…View detail

Student pricing is published, but PhD students are excluded from the student category. The programme includes Young EDA and broad research/planning sessions that may be useful to early-career researchers.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Delirium pathophysiologyClinical delirium practicePaediatric deliriumPerioperative brain healthDelirium and big dataResearch planning and grant writing
09:00-16:00
Symposium
Pathophysiology symposium
Colm Cunningham; Rune Enger; Lasse Giil; Rob Sanders; Sophie Lautrup; Hans Christian Boesen; Per Selnes; Geir Selbaek
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
LS
Liz Sampson
Queen Mary University of London and Bart's Health Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing; Royal London Hospital
How can we get the message across to politicians and bureaucrats who plan health care services?
Keynote
RD
Robert D. Sanders
University of Sydney; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Network Dysfunction in Delirium
MA
Meera Agar
Not stated on current speaker page
Two Vulnerabilities, One Imperative: Research for Better Delirium and Palliative Care
CC
Colm Cunningham
Not stated on current programme page
Changes in brain energy metabolism in mouse and humans: from cross-sectional to real time
AbstractsOpen · 1 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 1 September 2026
What You Can Submit
oralpostersymposium
Submission Specifications
Language
English
Structure
Background/Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words excluding title and authors
Presenter Requirement
At least one author of each accepted abstract is required to register for the conference and pay the registration fee.
Symposium Requirements
Symposium proposals required 3-4 speakers, 2 chairs, 75 minutes total, learning objectives and lecture abstracts; the symposium deadline was 1 July 2026.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Original research
Symposium proposals
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£5,400
Standard (consultant)£6,600
Medical student£3,240
Submission & registration deadlines4 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline1 Sept 2026, 23:59 CESTChecked 28 Aug 2026
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Symposium submission deadline1 Jul 2026, 23:59 CESTChecked 28 Aug 2026
Closed
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Early-bird registration31 Jul 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
Closed
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Conference hotel rate booking code deadline3 Sept 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
1 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
4 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelRadisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo · Oslo
VenueRadisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
AddressHolbergs plass, central Oslo
AirportOslo Airport Gardermoen
Hotel RateRadisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel conference rate 1647 NOK per night for a single room including breakfast, code OUSS26, valid until 3 September 2026.
Public TransportAirport Express Train or local train to Oslo city centre takes approximately 20 minutes; Nationaltheatret Station is closest to the conference venue.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstracts close on 1 September 2026 at 23:59 CET.
  • Regular non-member all-others fee is 6,600 NOK; payments are made in NOK and EUR figures are indicative.
  • The optional Pathophysiology Day on 4 November 2026 costs 1,200 NOK.
  • At least one author of an accepted abstract must register and pay the registration fee.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 21st EDA Annual Conference is aimed at clinicians and researchers working with delirium. The Oslo programme combines a pre-conference Pathophysiology Day on 4 November with the main European Delirium Association meeting on 5-6 November.

The programme lists keynote sessions, parallel symposia, poster sessions, best abstract oral presentations, the Maeve Leonard Award Lecture, and topic sessions covering paediatric delirium, perioperative brain health, adaptive platform trials, delirium and big data, simulation-based training, and developing-brain delirium.

Abstracts are submitted in English through the University of Oslo Nettskjema form.

The current regular abstract deadline is 1 September 2026 at 23:59 CET, with oral and poster presentation options and a 250-word structured abstract requirement. Symposium proposals closed on 1 July 2026.

Registration is open through the EventsAir registration site. Published regular fees are 6,600 NOK for non-members in the all-others category and 3,240 NOK for non-member students, with early-bird rates having closed on 31 July 2026. The venue is the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in central Oslo, with reception and dinner details published for 5 November.

Frequently asked
When is 21st EDA Annual Conference 2026?
21st EDA Annual Conference 2026 takes place 4–6 Nov 2026 in Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo, Oslo.
Where is 21st EDA Annual Conference 2026 held?
21st EDA Annual Conference 2026 is held at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 21st EDA Annual Conference 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 1 Sept 2026.
How much does 21st EDA Annual Conference 2026 cost?
Registration is £6,600 standard.
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