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10th ESRA Sunny Autumn Meeting

Organised by the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy
Dates5–9 Oct 2026
LocationQuinta do Lago, Portugal
A five-day ESRA monothematic conference in the Algarve focused on shaping the modern perioperative pathway through lectures, demonstrations, debates and faculty discussion.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 22 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe registration fee includes a welcome reception, two dinners and…View detail

The registration fee includes a welcome reception, two dinners and lunch periods with delegates and faculty.

Research ValueThe meeting has substantial teaching and discussion content but no…View detail

The meeting has substantial teaching and discussion content but no visible abstract submission, oral/poster or publication route.

Trainee RelevanceA trainee member/student/fellow/nurse fee is published, but the fee remains…View detail

A trainee member/student/fellow/nurse fee is published, but the fee remains high and no abstract route is visible.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Pain and PROSPECTBasic analgesiaPROSPECT recommendations in practiceEnhanced recovery after surgeryChronic pain after acute painComplicationsUltrasound demonstrations
16:15-17:00
Demonstration
Ultrasound Demonstrations 1: Lower Extremity
Rebecca Heinen and Eric Albrecht
17:00-19:00
Session
Pain, PROSPECT and Basic Analgesia
Narinder Rawal and Eva Roofthooft (chairs)
17:05-17:25
Lecture
General or Regional Anaesthesia: Does it Influence Outcomes?
Girish Joshi
17:25-17:45
Lecture
NSAIDs and Metamizole: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Marc Van de Velde
17:45-18:05
Lecture
Optimising Spinal Anaesthesia
Narinder Rawal
18:05-18:25
Lecture
Fascial Plane Blocks - Current State of the Art
Rebecca Heinen
18:25-18:45
Lecture
ERAS: Core Principles and Key Components
Alan MacFarlane
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
MV
Marc Van de Velde
Conference chair; PROSPECT/basic analgesia sessions
NL
Nuala Lucas
Conference co-chair; enhanced recovery sessions
NR
Narinder Rawal
Conference co-chair; pain, PROSPECT and complications sessions
GJ
Girish Joshi
General or regional anaesthesia, methodology and complications lectures
ER
Eva Roofthooft
PROSPECT recommendations and upper-extremity ultrasound demonstration
EA
Eric Albrecht
Orthopaedic recommendations and complications content
RH
Rebecca Heinen
Lower-extremity/gastric ultrasound and fascial plane blocks
AM
Alan MacFarlane
ERAS and continuous spinal anaesthesia
PL
Patricia Lavand’homme
Acute-to-chronic pain sessions
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
6 Sept 2026 · 45 days
Registration deadline
5 Oct 2026 · 74 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelConrad Algarve Hotel · Quinta do Lago
ContactHotel booking difficulty contact listed as conradalgarve.events@conradhotels.com.
AccommodationDiscounted Conrad Algarve room rates are available until fully booked via the linked hotel booking route.
Venue DetailsConrad Algarve Hotel, Estrada da Quinta do Lago, 8135-106 Almancil, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Registration fees include daily coffee breaks, dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday, lunch on Thursday and Friday, and the Monday welcome reception.
  • Unpaid registrations are cancelled after 30 days or by 6 September 2026, whichever is sooner.
  • Bank transfer adds a EUR 30 handling fee.
  • CME accreditation is marked as application in process.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 10th ESRA Sunny Autumn Meeting is a five-day monothematic ESRA conference at Conrad Algarve, focused on shaping the modern perioperative pathway. The programme combines ultrasound demonstrations, pro-con style content, expert-led lectures and discussion sessions across pain, PROSPECT recommendations, enhanced recovery, chronic pain and complications. It is most relevant to anaesthetists, regional anaesthesia trainees and perioperative clinicians looking for an intensive update rather than a broad abstract-driven annual congress. No abstract submission route, presentation opportunity or publication route was visible on the event page. Registration is open and the page lists EUR fees: non-member EUR 1,070, ESRA member EUR 950, and ESRA trainee member/student/fellow/nurse EUR 730. Coffee breaks, two dinners, two lunches and the welcome reception are included. CME accreditation is listed as application in process, so points are not yet confirmed. The hotel page gives a discounted Conrad Algarve booking route and warns that unpaid registrations are cancelled after 30 days or by 6 September 2026, whichever is sooner.