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26th Euretina Congress

Organised by the European Society of Retina Specialists
Dates1–4 Oct 2026
LocationVienna, Austria
FormatHybrid option
The 26th Euretina Congress is a four-day hybrid retina congress in Vienna with EURETINA sessions, subspecialty courses, World Retina programming, YOURS trainee sessions, WSPOS x EURETINA, wet labs, keynotes and abstract presentation routes.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingIn-person registration includes congress sessions, industry exhibition access, virtual platform…View detail

In-person registration includes congress sessions, industry exhibition access, virtual platform access and adjacent networking events.

Research ValueMajor European retina congress with late-breaking clinical trial presentations, Free…View detail

Major European retina congress with late-breaking clinical trial presentations, Free Paper/ePoster routes, video presentations, EURETINA subspecialty sessions, World Retina society sessions and post-congress On Demand availability.

Trainee RelevanceYOURS sessions, discounted trainee categories and abstract/e-poster routes give trainees…View detail

YOURS sessions, discounted trainee categories and abstract/e-poster routes give trainees presentation and networking opportunities.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
EURETINA sessionsSubspecialty sessionsKeynote lecturesYOURS sessionsWet LabsWorld Retina sessionsWSPOS x EURETINAWomen in Retina Breakfast
16:15 CEST
Keynote
The Dark Side of the Moon: New Horizons in Dry AMDkeynote
Frank Holz
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
FH
Frank Holz
Germany
The Dark Side of the Moon: New Horizons in Dry AMD
Keynote
DS
David Steel
UK
Optimising Tamponades to Repair Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Keynote
NL
Noemi Lois
UK
Understanding Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachment and Generating Evidence to Improve Patient's Care
Keynote
EV
Elon Van Dijk
The Netherlands
Evidence-Based Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
AbstractsClosed · 15 Jun 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 15 June 2026
What You Can Submit
oralfree papere-postervideolate-breakingSpeakers Cornerposter sessioninstructional coursesymposiumWorld Retina Day symposium
Submission Specifications
Status
All visible 2026 abstract/submission routes are closed as of the official source page.
Contact
abstracts@euretina.org
Ai Policy
Authors remain fully responsible. AI tools may support language editing/formatting but must not fabricate or falsify data, results, references or claims. Substantial AI-generated content should be disclosed with tool and purpose. Copyright, confidentiality and patient-data rules apply. AI narration/video elements are acceptable only if disclosed and not misleading or deepfake without rights/consent.
Eligibility
Submitting/presenting authors must be EURETINA members and must be ophthalmologists or researchers; co-authors may be ophthalmologists, researchers or contributing healthcare professionals.
Submission Portal
https://vmx.m-anage.com/home/euretina/euretina2026/en-GB
Copyright And Publication
EURETINA does not take ownership of presentation copyright, but presenters must sign a Non-Exclusive Transfer of Rights document at upload. Accepted presentations will be displayed on Euretina On Demand after the congress. Ophthalmologica link is member-gated on the current source.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Free Paper
ePoster
Video
Results of Clinical Trials and Late Breaking News
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline15 Jun 2026Checked 20 Aug 2026
Registration closes30 Sept 2026Checked 20 Aug 2026
Conference timeline3 key dates
15 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
30 Sept 2026
Registration deadline
1 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelVIECON - Vienna Congress & Convention Center · Vienna
ParkingMesse Wien parking is listed at EUR 3.50 per hour or EUR 24.90 per day.
By TrainVienna is connected by direct rail routes from cities including Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Praha, Ljubljana, Budapest and Bratislava; EURETINA publishes an OBB congress discount.
Venue DetailsVienna Congress & Convention Center (VIECON), Entrance A, Messeplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria.
Nearest AirportVienna International Airport; autumn 2026 route guidance recommends Railjet to Wien Hauptbahnhof, then U1 and U2 to Messe-Prater.
Public TransportU2 underground station Messe-Prater is directly in front of the congress venue; from Hauptbahnhof take U1 to Praterstern then U2 to Messe-Prater.
MedicMess tips8 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract routes are closed for Vienna 2026: Free Paper/ePoster on 11 March, Video on 16 April and Late Breaking on 15 June 2026.
  • Check S-Bahn works before travel because the main line between Wien Hauptbahnhof and Wien Praterstern is closed during the congress.
  • Early registration closed on 30 July 2026; late-fee registration runs until 30 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
  • EURETINA membership is required to submit abstracts or session proposals.
  • Substantial AI-generated content must be disclosed, and AI must not fabricate data, references or claims.
  • Trainee discounted registration requires English verification documentation and proof of age under 40.
  • Video submissions require both a summary and uploaded video in the portal; videos are capped at 8 minutes and must include English narration.
  • Virtual access is available but does not permit in-person attendance in Vienna.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The official EURETINA source identifies this event as the 26th Euretina Congress, not a 36th congress. It runs at VIECON, Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna from 1 to 4 October 2026 with in-person and virtual access. The programme page exposes 73 linked session-detail pages across EURETINA sessions, subspecialty sessions, keynote lectures, YOURS sessions, wet labs, World Retina sessions, WSPOS x EURETINA and Women in Retina activity. Named EURETINA session themes include vitreoretinal surgery, neovascular AMD, diabetic retinopathy and DME, tumours, clinical trials and late-breaking results, retinal vasculitis, inherited retinal disease and paediatrics, myopia, non-neovascular AMD, AI, robotics, imaging and congress highlights. Abstract submission routes are now closed: Free Paper/ePoster closed 11 March 2026 at 23:59 CET, Video closed 16 April 2026 at 23:59 CEST, and Results of Clinical Trials/Late Breaking closed 15 June 2026 at 18:00 CEST. Submission requires EURETINA membership. Free Paper/ePoster and late-breaking abstracts use a structured Title, Purpose, Setting/Venue, Methods, Results and Conclusions format with financial disclosure, English language, no company names in titles, no branded accepted-presentation slides and final results/conclusions. Video submissions require a summary and uploaded video in the same portal, maximum 8 minutes including title and credits, English title/narration, narration required and no company branding. EURETINA permits AI support for language editing/formatting but requires disclosure of substantial AI-generated content and forbids fabricated data, references or claims. Accepted presentations are embargoed until the first day of the congress and are displayed on Euretina On Demand after the congress. Registration is published in EUR with VAT excluded; MedicMess GBP cost fields remain blank.

Frequently asked
When is 26th Euretina Congress?
26th Euretina Congress takes place 1–4 Oct 2026 in VIECON - Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Vienna.
Where is 26th Euretina Congress held?
26th Euretina Congress is held at VIECON - Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Vienna, Austria. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 26th Euretina Congress?
The abstract submission deadline for 26th Euretina Congress (15 Jun 2026) has passed.
When does registration close for 26th Euretina Congress?
Registration closes on 30 Sept 2026.
Is 26th Euretina Congress CPD accredited?
Yes — 26th Euretina Congress is CPD accredited.
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