Infectious Diseases & Microbiology · Annual Conference
ESCMID Global 2027
Organised by the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Dates9–13 Apr 2027
LocationStockholm, Sweden
Abstracts18 Nov 2026
Five-day international congress for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, with keynote lectures, oral sessions, workshops, symposia, meet-the-expert sessions and poster presentations in Stockholm.
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Broad ESCMID congress across clinical, diagnostics, AMR, public health, paediatrics, vaccinology and translational tracks, with poster sessions and meet-the-expert formats.
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Current 2027 abstract route is open 7 October to 18 November 2026, reviewed by multiple reviewers, with accepted abstracts published in an open-source abstract book.
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Large five-day congress with oral, poster, ePoster Flash, case-report and professional-development routes; accepted presenting authors need valid registration and may attend onsite or online.
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Key Themes
AntimicrobialsAntimicrobial ResistanceClinicalDiagnosticsInfection ControlPaediatricsProfessional Development & CareerPublic Health & Emerging InfectionsTranslationalVaccinology & Immunology
AbstractsOpen · 18 Nov 2026＋
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 18 November 2026
What You Can Submit
oralePoster Flashpaper postercase reportcase seriesClinical Grand Rounds case submissionlate-breaking
Submission Specifications
Grants
Travel Grant and Outreach Grant calls run 7 October to 18 November 2026; Travel Grant supports Young Scientist Members with accepted abstracts and includes registration plus EUR 500 travel allowance. Outreach Grant covers registration plus up to EUR 1.3k travel/accommodation. Sepsis Award next call runs in the same window with a USD 500 prize.
Embargo
Embargo lifts 10 days before the start of ESCMID Global.
Formats
Regular research abstracts, case reports, case series up to 10 cases, Clinical Grand Rounds case submissions, and late-breaking abstracts where applicable.
Deadline
18 November 2026
Keywords
Choose two dropdown keywords plus one free keyword.
Structure
Preset abstract template. Research abstracts need background/context/objectives, methods, and original unpublished/unpresented results. Case reports/series and CGR cases should focus on unique clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and learning points.
Word Limit
Entire abstract including title is max 350 words; word limit excludes figure descriptions and references.
Publication
Accepted abstracts are published in an open-source abstract book.
Title Rules
Concise title; capitalise only the first word except acronyms; italicise Latin terms; no final full stop; avoid brand names; ESCMID may proofread or adjust.
Author Edits
Author names and affiliations cannot be edited by the submitter after submission and are published as submitted; contact ESCMID for changes.
Author Limit
No limit on the number of abstracts by one author is stated.
Novelty Rule
Narrative reviews and abstracts lacking original data are not accepted. Encore abstracts are not accepted; partly published results need clarification and substantial new data or analysis.
Category Rule
Choose the most accurate category/subcategory; all case reports and case series are automatically category 13.
Certification
After the congress, certificate of presentation is available to presenting authors at cme.eccmid.org; presenting author disseminates to co-authors.
Eposter Flash
ePoster Flash presentations are 6 minutes including Q&A and use an uploaded ePoster rather than a slide show.
Notifications
Confirmation email goes to submitter and all co-authors; follow-up correspondence goes to presenting author. Decision letters for assigned poster presenters are sent in late January 2027; contact abstract office if no notification by end of February.
Study Designs
Study-design abstracts without original data are discouraged; trials-in-progress should use the late-breaking call if results are expected after the regular deadline.
Language Style
Use UK English, SI units, avoid all caps except abbreviations/acronyms, use generic drug names, and follow genus/species/taxonomy italics and capitalisation rules.
Edit Withdrawal
Abstracts can be saved/edited before final submission; changing abstract type requires withdrawal and new submission; no content changes after final submission.
Oral Presentation
Accepted oral abstracts may be assigned to 1- or 2-hour oral sessions with 12-minute presentations including Q&A; Clinical Case Sessions use 11-minute presentations including Q&A. PPTX is required.
Submission Window
7 October to 18 November 2026
Figures Guidelines
Up to three figures/images/graphs/tables may be uploaded in figure fields; guidelines state JPEG or PNG, max 1000x1000 pixels and max 3 MB.
Poster Requirement
Accepted poster presenters must upload an electronic poster; ePosters are visible on the virtual platform and app during congress and for six months afterwards.
Systematic Reviews
Narrative literature reviews are discouraged; systematic reviews/meta-analyses or case report/series with literature review can be accepted.
Accepted Attendance
Accepted presenters can attend onsite or online with valid registration.
Account Requirement
Submission requires an ESCMID web user/member account; ESCMID membership is not mandatory.
Current Unavailable
2027 fee table and confirmed CME/CPD points are not public. CME page currently references ESCMID Global 2026 with 33 CME points, so this was not used for 2027.
Presentation Outcomes
Accepted abstracts may be allocated to oral sessions, clinical case sessions, ePoster Flash sessions, paper poster sessions or poster sessions.
Figures Faq Discrepancy
FAQ also lists PNG, BMP, GIF, JPG/JPEG and max 4.88 MB. Store as discrepancy; guidelines page is the stricter primary rule.
Registration Requirement
Registration is not required to submit, but accepted presenting authors must register for publication and presentation.
Submitter Responsibility
Submitter is responsible for correct author names/affiliations, co-author permissions, stakeholder permissions and required consent/disclosure compliance.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Viral infection & disease (incl COVID-19)
Bacterial infection & disease
Bacterial susceptibility & resistance
Diagnostic microbiology
New antibacterial agents, PK/PD & stewardship
Fungal infection & disease
Parasitic diseases, travel medicine & migrant health
Healthcare-associated infections, infection prevention & control
Fundamental microbiology, pathogenesis & immunity to infection
Immune compromise & transplant ID
Public health & vaccines
Professional and educational affairs
Case reports and case series (n<10)
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline＋
Abstract deadline18 Nov 2026Checked 27 Aug 2026
Conference timeline2 key dates＋
18 Nov 2026
Abstract submission deadline
9 Apr 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelStockholmsmassan · Stockholm＋
TaxiThe page warns that Stockholm taxis are deregulated and recommends reputable companies or fares shown in advance.
By TrainFrom Stockholm City / T-Centralen, the venue is 9 minutes by commuter train to Alvsjo Station, followed by a short walk.
Venue DetailsStockholmsmassan, Massvagen 1, 125 30 Alvsjo, Sweden.
Local TransportStockholm has subway, commuter train, bus, tram and boat networks. Congress travel-card details are expected 90 days before the congress.
Nearest AirportStockholm Arlanda Airport; Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central Station in about 18 minutes.
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MedicMess Tips
- Abstract submission window: 7 October to 18 November 2026.
- Registration opens 28 October 2026; early registration deadline 10 February 2027; regular registration deadline 10 March 2027.
- Decision letters for assigned poster presenters are sent in late January 2027; contact the abstract office if no notification arrives by the end of February.
- Accepted oral abstracts may be 12-minute oral-session presentations or 11-minute clinical-case presentations; ePoster Flash presentations are 6 minutes including Q&A.
- Accepted poster presenters need to upload an ePoster after registration; ePosters remain available to registered delegates for six months after the congress.
- Abstract embargo lifts 10 days before ESCMID Global starts.
- Travel Grant, Outreach Grant and ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award calls open with the abstract call on 7 October 2026.
- Do not use unofficial ESCMID Global registration websites; the official page warns about fake congress websites and fraudulent emails.
- 2027 fee and CME details are not yet published; visible fee/CME content refers to ESCMID Global 2026.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing＋
ESCMID Global 2027 is ESCMID's five-day clinical microbiology and infectious diseases congress at Stockholmsmassan in Stockholm from 9 to 13 April 2027. The current abstract pages publish a strong submission route: the call runs from 7 October to 18 November 2026 and covers regular research abstracts, case reports, case series up to 10 cases, Clinical Grand Rounds case submissions and late-breaking abstracts where applicable. Abstracts have a 350-word limit including title, use ESCMID templates, require original data for research submissions, and may include up to three uploaded figures/tables. Accepted work can be allocated to oral sessions, clinical case sessions, ePoster Flash sessions, paper poster sessions or poster sessions, with accepted abstracts published in an open-source abstract book. The category tree is broad, spanning viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic disease, diagnostics, AMR, stewardship, infection prevention, public health, vaccines, professional affairs and case reports. Registration opens on 28 October 2026, with early and regular registration deadlines on 10 February and 10 March 2027. The 2027 fee table and CME value are not yet published; visible fee/CME content refers to the 2026 cycle and has not been copied into cost or CPD fields.
Frequently asked
- When is ESCMID Global 2027?
- ESCMID Global 2027 takes place 9–13 Apr 2027 in Stockholmsmassan, Stockholm.
- Where is ESCMID Global 2027 held?
- ESCMID Global 2027 is held at Stockholmsmassan, Stockholm, Sweden. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
- What is the abstract submission deadline for ESCMID Global 2027?
- Abstract submissions close on 18 Nov 2026.
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