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28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery

Organised by the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Dates15–18 Sept 2026
LocationAthens, Greece
The 28th EACMFS Congress is a four-day international cranio-maxillo-facial surgery meeting in Athens with keynote lectures, symposia, guest-society sessions, masterclasses, free papers and e-posters.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 10 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingInternational keynote, symposia and guest-society faculty plus EACMFS congress social/networking…View detail

International keynote, symposia and guest-society faculty plus EACMFS congress social/networking structure make this a high-networking specialty meeting.

Research ValueThe congress includes free papers, e-posters and broad scientific themes…View detail

The congress includes free papers, e-posters and broad scientific themes across OMFS subspecialties; accepted e-posters remain viewable in the congress e-poster gallery.

Trainee RelevanceTrainee pricing is available, free-paper and e-poster routes are visible,…View detail

Trainee pricing is available, free-paper and e-poster routes are visible, and the programme includes masterclasses and the John Lowry Education Session.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Surgical oncology and reconstructionOrthognathic surgeryTMJ pathology and facial painTrauma and infectionCleft and craniofacial surgeryNew technologies, robotics and AIOral surgery and implantologyRegeneration and tissue engineering
08:45-19:00
Industry Session
Workshop in Arthroscopy of the TMJ
08:50-13:15
Industry Session
SORG Advanced Facial Trauma Course
12:00-18:30
John Lowry Session
Decoding Principles and Practice of OMFS
14:00-18:00
Industry Session
Hands-On orthognathic: Precision & Predictable Fixation
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
JP
Jatin P. Shah
United States
Guest of Honor, 15 September 2026
Keynote
BB
Bryan Bell
United States
Presidential Lecture, 16 September 2026
Keynote
RB
Robert Bentley
United Kingdom
Keynote speaker, 15 September 2026
Keynote
SJ
Stefaan J. Berge
Belgium
Keynote speaker, 15 September 2026
Keynote
FB
Federico Biglioli
Italy
Keynote speaker, 15 September 2026
Keynote
ER
Eduardo Rodriguez
United States
Facial transplant keynote, 15 September 2026
Keynote
DD
David Dunaway
United Kingdom
Keynote speaker, 16 September 2026
Keynote
CS
Clare Schilling
United Kingdom
Keynote speaker, 16 September 2026
Keynote
FH
Frank Holzle
Germany
Keynote speaker, 17 September 2026
Keynote
LC
Luke Cascarini
United Kingdom
Keynote speaker, 17 September 2026
Keynote
KS
Kaveh Shakib
United Kingdom
Keynote speaker, 18 September 2026
RA
Remo Accorona
Italy
Symposia speaker
FA
Fabiana Allevi
Italy
Symposia speaker
KF
Kathleen Fan
United Kingdom
Symposia speaker
RJ
Richard J Shaw
United Kingdom
Symposia speaker
AbstractsClosed · 1 Mar 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 1 March 2026
What You Can Submit
oralpostere-posterfree papers
Submission Specifications
Poster Format
One portrait page, PDF or PowerPoint, 90 cm x 142 cm; English language; recommended maximum file size 30 MB; recommended fonts Arial, Calibri or Verdana at 11 pt or larger.
Submission Window
Opened 1 December 2025 and closed 1 March 2026.
Presentation Status
Accepted posters are electronic only, displayed on dedicated screens and in the e-poster gallery; no scheduled poster presentation sessions are listed.
E Poster Upload Deadline
Monday, 31 August 2026 for accepted posters submitted by registered participants.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Aesthetic Surgery
Craniofacial and cleft malformations
Cancer biology and epidemiology
Facial reconstructive surgery
New technologies / Robotics / Artificial intelligence
Oral surgery / Dentoalveolar / Implantology
Orthognathic surgery
Surgical oncology and reconstruction
TMJ pathology and surgery / facial pain
Trauma / Infection
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline1 Mar 2026Checked 10 Aug 2026
Closed
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Registration closes31 Aug 2026Checked 10 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline3 key dates
1 Mar 2026
Abstract submission deadline
31 Aug 2026
Registration deadline
15 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelMegaron Athens International Conference Centre · Athens
ParkingThe venue states 750 parking spaces are available.
By TrainMegaron is on Athens Metro Line 3; Megaro Moussikis and Evangelismos stations are nearby.
AccommodationThe congress accommodation page points delegates to Welcome Travel / ZenHotels options near Plateia Mavilis and the congress venue.
Venue DetailsMegaron Athens International Conference Centre, Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias and Kokkali 1, Athens 115 21, Greece.
Nearest AirportAthens International Airport is linked by direct metro, with the venue page quoting a 35-minute journey.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Regular-fee registration runs from 1 July to 31 August 2026; onsite pricing applies from 1 September.
  • Accepted e-posters must be uploaded by Monday 31 August 2026 and only registered presenters are displayed in the gallery.
  • Trainee, student and allied-professional rates require proof/status checks.
  • Use the map search around Plateia Mavilis for accommodation close to Megaron.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

EACMFS 2026 brings the European cranio-maxillo-facial surgery community to Athens for a broad scientific congress at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre. The programme runs from 15 to 18 September 2026, with pre-congress workshops and education sessions on 14 September. The interactive programme lists free paper sessions, keynote lectures, debates, masterclasses, guest-society sessions and symposia across trauma, surgical oncology and reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, TMJ, cleft and craniofacial surgery, oral surgery, new technologies, AI, robotics, tissue engineering, orbital surgery, sleep apnoea and facial aesthetics. Abstract submission opened on 1 December 2025 and closed on 1 March 2026; accepted posters are displayed electronically, with e-poster upload due by 31 August 2026 for registered presenters. Registration opened on 15 January 2026, early-bird pricing ran to 30 June, regular fees run to 31 August, and onsite pricing applies from 1 September. Prices are published in euros and include trainee, student, member, non-member, EBOMFS and low-income-country categories. The venue page confirms Megaron as a large, metro-linked congress centre with 18 meeting spaces, substantial exhibition/foyer space and a direct metro connection to Athens airport.

Frequently asked
When is 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery?
28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery takes place 15–18 Sept 2026 in Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, Athens.
Where is 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery held?
28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery is held at Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, Athens, Greece.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery?
The abstract submission deadline for 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery (1 Mar 2026) has passed.
When does registration close for 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery?
Registration closes on 31 Aug 2026.
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