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21st Meeting of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO 2026)

Organised by the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
Dates24–27 Sept 2026
VenueAuditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
CityRome, Italy
EANO 2026 is Europe's largest multidisciplinary neuro-oncology congress, combining an educational day with three days of scientific sessions, oral abstracts, mini-orals, posters and international joint sessions in Rome.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 15 Jul 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Networking
Welcome reception, poster viewing with authors, EANO Youngsters/NAC networking events and an EANO Evening are listed in the programme and registration pages.
Research Value
The meeting has oral abstract, mini-oral and poster routes, late-breaking submissions, anonymised scientific review and publication of accepted abstracts through Neuro-Oncology online.
Trainee Relevance
Student, resident and trainee categories are explicit in the fee table, and the programme includes EANO Youngsters mentoring, career and networking sessions.
Audience
Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology clinicians, researchers, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals across Europe and beyond.
Programme Highlights
Key Themes
Basic and translational neuro-oncologyGlioma diagnostics and treatmentCNS metastases and leptomeningeal diseaseSupportive care and rehabilitationAI, imaging and precision diagnosticsClinical trials and late-breaking researchPaediatric and AYA CNS tumours
08:30-09:50
Educational Day
Metabolism in brain tumors; How I treat; Role of rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology
10:00-11:00
Educational Day
Genetics and epigenetics of brain tumors; Pathology and genomics to clinic; cognitive/personality changes
11:30-13:00
Educational Day
Advanced preclinical models; Hot topics in glioma; supportive care research
14:00-15:20
Educational Day
Pediatric brain tumour biology; brain metastases/LMM; nursing and allied health research capacity
17:00-18:30
Meeting
Youngsters pro/con controversies; anti-glioma immunity; social determinants and survivorship oral sessions
18:30-20:30
Networking
EANO Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 9 June 2026
What You Can Submit
oralposter
Submission Specifications
Deadline
Late-breaking abstract deadline 9 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST; initial abstract deadline referenced as 9 April 2026.
Structure
Background, Material and Methods, Results, Conclusion.
Word Limit
2,500 characters without spaces, approximately 350-400 words, excluding title and authors; minimum 500 characters.
Publication
Accepted abstracts are published on the Neuro-Oncology website in September 2026; no printed abstract book.
Title Limit
25 words.
Figures Tables
No tables, graphics or illustrations are allowed.
Presenter Requirement
At least the presenting author must register and pay the registration fee by 7 July 2026.
Presentation Preference
Authors can select oral or poster preference; the Scientific Committee may allocate late-breaking abstracts as poster presentations.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Tumour cell biology, heterogeneity and plasticity
Microenvironment
Imaging
Computational neuro-oncology
Advanced diagnostics and biomarkers
Neurocognition and connectome
Neurosurgery, drug delivery and advanced techniques
Immunotherapy
Radiation
Pediatric brain tumors
Brain metastasis and leptomeningeal disease
Adult glioma
Meningioma
Rare CNS tumors
Palliative and supportive care/QoL
Public cancer policies and patient involvement
Clinical neuro-oncology
Preclinical neuro-oncology

MedicMess Tips

  • Reduced-rate registration ends 7 July 2026; regular-rate pricing runs 8 July to 12 August 2026; late/on-site pricing applies after 12 August 2026.
  • Presenting authors must register and pay the registration fee by 7 July 2026.
  • The Educational Day is not included automatically in the main EANO Meeting registration except for complimentary Nurse/AHP EANO Member access stated by the organiser.
  • Use the official accommodation provider or direct hotel booking; the organiser warns about scam travel agencies contacting participants.
Key Deadlines
9 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
24 Sept 2026 · 70 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccommodationOfficial accommodation booking is through bnetwork; EANO warns attendees about third-party hotel scams.
Venue DetailsAuditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30, 00196 Roma RM, Italy.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyNeuro-Oncology
Organising societyEuropean Association of Neuro-Oncology
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationAuditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, Rome
The Complete Guide to the 21st Meeting of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO 2026)

EANO 2026 runs in Rome from 24 to 27 September 2026, with a multiprofessional Educational Day followed by the main annual meeting of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology. It is aimed at clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals and trainees working across neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, radiation oncology, paediatric neuro-oncology and related basic science. The visible programme includes educational tracks in basic science, clinical neuro-oncology and supportive care, plus plenary, pro/con, joint society, oral abstract, mini-oral and poster-viewing sessions. Late-breaking abstract submission closed on 9 June 2026; submissions used a structured 2,500-character format and accepted abstracts are due to be published online by Neuro-Oncology in September 2026 rather than in a printed abstract book. Registration is open with reduced, regular and late/on-site EUR fee windows; student, resident and trainee non-member meeting registration is listed at EUR 285/315/360, with educational-day add-ons charged separately. The venue is Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome, and the organisers warn attendees to use the official accommodation route because of third-party hotel scams.