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22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing

Organised by the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS)
Dates16–18 Sept 2026
LocationLille, France
Trainee€400
FormatHybrid option
Annual European geriatric medicine congress in Lille focused on optimising function and healthy ageing, with onsite and online participation options.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 28 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe event is the annual EuGMS congress and the microsite…View detail

The event is the annual EuGMS congress and the microsite says the 2025 congress had over 2,000 participants; social dinner and in-person venue details are published.

Research ValueRegular abstracts, late-breaking abstracts, symposia and workshop proposals are supported;…View detail

Regular abstracts, late-breaking abstracts, symposia and workshop proposals are supported; abstracts require original structured data and accepted presenters must register.

Trainee RelevanceThe congress explicitly includes trainees and young professionals; doctors in…View detail

The congress explicitly includes trainees and young professionals; doctors in training, under-35s and students share a reduced fee tier.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Optimizing Function: a Key to Healthy AgeingFunctional capacity and healthy ageingMulticentre randomized trials in geriatric careInterprofessional and interdisciplinary geriatric practice
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
TM
Tahir Masud
Welcome letter / President 2026-2027
NV
Nathalie van der Velde
Welcome letter / Academic Director 2024-2026
SB
Sylvie Bonin-Guillaume
Welcome letter / Local Organizing Committee chairperson
AbstractsClosed · 31 Mar 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 31 March 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroralsymposiumworkshop
Submission Specifications
Structure
Abstracts should include introduction, methods, results and key conclusions; graphs, figures, tables and unusual symbols are not accepted.
Word Limit
250 words for abstracts; 150 words for symposium overview plus lecture abstracts; 300 words for workshop proposals.
Presenter Obligation
At least one author of an accepted abstract must register and pay the registration fee.
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets €400
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration€600
Standard (consultant)€870
Trainee€400
Medical student€400
Submission & registration deadlines4 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline31 Mar 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
Closed
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Early-bird registration29 May 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
Closed
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Regular registration fee window31 Jul 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
Closed
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Late-breaking abstract deadline29 Aug 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
31 Mar 2026
Abstract submission deadline
16 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelLille Grand Palais, 1 Bd des Cites Unies, Lille · Lille
AirportLille-Lesquin Airport is approximately 10 km from the city centre; Paris Charles de Gaulle, Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi are listed as alternatives.
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneCEST
Venue AccessLille Grand Palais is described as within walking distance of the city centre and main railway stations; Lille Europe and Lille Flandres connect to Paris, Brussels, London, Amsterdam and other cities.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Late-breaking abstracts are listed with a 29 August 2026 deadline.
  • Doctors in training, under-35s and students have a reduced onsite late fee of EUR 400.
  • Online participation pricing is available for delegates who cannot attend in Lille.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

EuGMS 2026 is aimed at clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, policymakers, educators and trainees working in geriatric medicine. The congress runs in Lille from 16 to 18 September 2026, with the official microsite describing a broad scientific programme on functional capacity, healthy ageing, multicentre trials and clinical practice in older adult care.

The submission route supports regular abstracts, late-breaking abstracts, submitted symposia and workshops. Regular abstract submission closed on 31 March 2026; a late-breaking abstract call remains listed with a 29 August 2026 deadline. Abstracts are limited to 250 words, require structured scientific content, and at least one accepted author must register and pay to present.

Registration is open through the official congress registration page. Standard physician onsite registration is EUR 870 in the late period, while nurses, allied HCPs, doctors in training, under-35s and students are EUR 400 onsite; online rates are also published. The venue is Lille Grand Palais, within walking distance of Lille Europe and Lille Flandres stations, and the congress also lists online participation pricing.

Frequently asked
When is 22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing?
22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing takes place 16–18 Sept 2026 in Lille Grand Palais, 1 Bd des Cites Unies, Lille, Lille.
Where is 22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing held?
22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing is held at Lille Grand Palais, 1 Bd des Cites Unies, Lille, Lille, France. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing?
The abstract submission deadline for 22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing (31 Mar 2026) has passed.
How much does 22nd EuGMS Congress: Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy Ageing cost?
Registration is €400 for trainees, €870 standard.
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