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ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting

Organised by the European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID)
Dates14–17 Oct 2026
LocationMaastricht, Netherlands
Abstracts30 Aug 2026 · 33d
The 22nd Biennial Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies brings clinicians, researchers, nurses and patient advocates to Maastricht for a major international programme on inborn errors of immunity and immunodeficiencies.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe meeting expects 2,000+ specialists and includes working party meetings,…View detail

The meeting expects 2,000+ specialists and includes working party meetings, poster discussion formats, industry symposia and informal networking events.

Research ValueLate-breaking abstracts are open until 30 August 2026, with oral…View detail

Late-breaking abstracts are open until 30 August 2026, with oral or poster-viewing presentation routes and accepted abstracts published in The Journal of Human Immunity.

Trainee RelevanceESID Juniors has dedicated sessions, a working party meeting, a…View detail

ESID Juniors has dedicated sessions, a working party meeting, a networking event and substantially reduced junior registration fees.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Translational immunologyInborn errors of immunityImmune metabolismPathway dissection and clinical translationHost-pathogen interactionThymus and immune toleranceAI in IEI careCell and gene therapy
08:20-15:20
Educational Day
ESID Education Day
18:00-19:00
Keynote
ESID Opening Keynote Lecturekeynote
Mihai Netea
20:30
Networking
ESID Juniors Networking Event
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
MN
Mihai Netea
ESID Opening Keynote Lecture
Keynote
DM
Despina Moshous
ESID Closing Keynote Lecture
PH
Ping-Chih Ho
Immunometabolism of T-cells
AP
Andrew Patterson
T-cell metabolic vulnerabilities: Functional overlap of inborn errors of immunity and metabolism
CH
Christoph Hess
Understanding patients suffering from disorders of immunometabolic regulation
FH
Filomeen Haerynks
Unraveling Novel Mechanisms Driving (S)CID Pathogenesis
YC
Yanick Crow
Type I interferonopathies
SE
Stephan Ehl
Unusual mutation in JAK-STAT signaling
ID
Iliyan D. Iliev
Immune regulation by fungal strain diversity in inflammatory bowel disease
AP
Anne Puel
Anti-cytokine antibodies and infections
DB
Debby Bogaert
The microbiome in the middle: Linking early-life exposures to atopic disease
MS
Mark S. Anderson
IEI Immune Dysregulation and Thymus Function
KW
Katja Weinacht
Effects of IFN on thymic stroma
SO
Stephan Ossowski
aiDIVA Model - Diagnostics of Rare Genetic Diseases Using Large Language Models
MV
Maarten van Smeden
Translating IEI disease patterns into the language of EHR
JR
Jacques Riviere
Translating IEI disease patterns into the language of EHR
AbstractsOpen · 30 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 30 August 2026
What You Can Submit
oral presentationposter viewinge-posterposter discussion
Submission Specifications
Embargo
Abstract contents will be available one day before the meeting.
Structure
Background and aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Word Limit
Abstract text is limited to 250 words, including references.
Eligibility
Presenting authors must be registered participants and the same person may present up to five abstracts.
Title Limit
Abstract title must be in upper case and limited to 25 words.
Figures Tables
Tables and figures are not permitted in the abstract text.
Results Requirement
Only abstracts with results will be accepted for review; data-will-be-discussed submissions are not accepted.
Presentation Preference
Submitters choose oral presentation or poster viewing; the Scientific Committee makes the final decision.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Innate Immunity
Adaptive Immunity
Immune Dysregulation (including autoimmunity, autoinflammation and allergy)
Organ Specific Complications in IEI (gut, lung, liver, neurological)
Treatment (including cell therapy and gene therapy)
Laboratory Diagnostics (including newborn screening)
Genetics in IEI
AI in IEI
Discovery and Pathway Dissection
Immune Metabolism
Immuno-Hematology
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Other
INGID
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
30 Aug 2026 · 33 days
Abstract submission deadline
14 Oct 2026 · 78 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelMaastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (MECC) · Maastricht
By CarMaastricht is accessible by major European highways; parking is available across the city and near many hotels and venues.
By TrainMaastricht-Randwyck train station is 250 metres from MECC; Maastricht has direct rail connections from Brussels, Amsterdam, Dusseldorf and Eindhoven.
Venue DetailsMaastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (MECC), Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht, Netherlands.
Local TransportDelegates can use Maastricht buses free of charge with the ESID 2026 digital or physical badge once available.
Nearest AirportThe site points delegates to several major international airports and Maastricht Aachen Airport resources.
MedicMess tips5 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Late-breaking abstract submission closes on 30 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
  • Regular-rate registration savings end on 21 September 2026; onsite rates apply from 22 September 2026.
  • Presenting authors must register for the meeting and may present up to five abstracts.
  • ESID Junior rates are available for eligible ESID members under 35 or aged 35-40 while still in training.
  • A free ESID Juniors networking event is planned for 14 October 2026, but advance registration is required.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

ESID 2026 is a four-day international immunodeficiency meeting for clinicians, scientists, nurses, patient advocates and trainees working with primary immunodeficiencies, secondary immunodeficiencies and inborn errors of immunity. The programme theme is Translational Immunology Beyond Boundaries, with plenary sessions on immune metabolism, pathway dissection, host-pathogen interaction, thymus biology and AI in IEI care, plus parallel sessions, meet-the-expert teaching, working party meetings, poster walks and e-poster discussions.\n\nFor trainees and early-career doctors, the meeting has a strong research route. Late-breaking abstracts are open until 30 August 2026 and may be submitted for oral presentation or poster viewing; abstracts require results, a 25-word title and 250-word structured text. Accepted abstracts from registered participants will be published in The Journal of Human Immunity. ESID Juniors activity includes an Education Day session, a Juniors Working Party session and a networking event. Registration is available for in-person and virtual attendance, with reduced ESID Junior rates and a regular-rate saving deadline of 21 September 2026. CME/CPD accreditation is being sought through UEMS-EACCME; final credit points were not published when scraped.

Frequently asked
When is ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting?
ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting takes place 14–17 Oct 2026 in Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (MECC), Maastricht.
Where is ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting held?
ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting is held at Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (MECC), Maastricht, Netherlands. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting?
Abstract submissions close on 30 Aug 2026 — 33 days away.
Is ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting CPD accredited?
Yes — ESID 2026 Biennial Meeting is CPD accredited.