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43rd ESRA Annual Congress

Organised by the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy
Dates9–12 Sept 2026
LocationLisbon, Portugal
Abstracts27 Jul 2026 · 5d
ESRA's 43rd Annual Congress brings regional anaesthesia, perioperative care, PoCUS and pain medicine faculty to Lisbon for a four-day international scientific meeting.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 22 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe site describes an audience of many thousands from more…View detail

The site describes an audience of many thousands from more than 50 countries, a large exhibition area and dedicated networking events.

Research ValueFree papers, e-posters, late-breaker ePosters and RAPM-linked publication routes make…View detail

Free papers, e-posters, late-breaker ePosters and RAPM-linked publication routes make this a high-value research meeting.

Trainee RelevanceThe congress explicitly includes learning opportunities for residents, trainees and…View detail

The congress explicitly includes learning opportunities for residents, trainees and fellows, plus trainee sessions and abstract prizes aimed at young members.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Regional anaesthesiaPerioperative carePoint-of-care ultrasoundAcute postoperative painChronic pain managementTrainee educationFree papers and ePosters
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
MV
Marc Van de Velde
Belgium / ESRA Interim President
Congress leadership and organising committee
TV
Thomas Volk
Germany / ESRA Interim Past President
Scientific committee chair
MC
Mariana Correia
Lisbon
Local organising committee chair
MW
Morne Wolmarans
United Kingdom
Abstracts Committee chair and ESRA-DRA chair
AbstractsOpen · 27 Jul 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 27 July 2026
What You Can Submit
orale-posterlate-breakingfree papervideoinfographicphoto contest
Submission Specifications
Ethics
Ethics approval is required for patient/animal work, retrospective data unless locally exempted, and audits unless locally exempted.
Deadline
Late-breaker phase 2 closes 27 July 2026 at midnight CET; general submission closed 19 May 2026.
Structure
Background and aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Word Limit
Abstract text limited to 250 words; title limited to 25 words.
Author Limit
Up to 8 authors and up to 3 affiliations for each author; each person may submit up to 3 abstracts and present up to 3.
Figures Tables
Up to 3 JPG images/graphs/tables as images; max 500 KB and 600 x 800 pixels each.
Presenter Requirement
At least one author must register and attend; only registered presenting authors are included in the final programme.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Central Nerve Blocks
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Obstetric
Postoperative Pain Management (Acute)
Chronic Pain Management
Paediatrics
Miscellaneous
Ultrasound Guided RA (UGRA)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use (PoCUS)
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
27 Jul 2026 · 5 days
Abstract submission deadline
9 Sept 2026 · 49 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelLisbon Congress Center · Lisbon
By CarAccessible via Portugal main road accesses including A5, A2 and Ponte 25 de Abril.
ParkingThe congress centre has an underground parking garage and uncovered paid car park with 1,100 spaces, availability not guaranteed.
AccommodationMCO Congres appointed Revolugo as official housing agency for ESRA congress delegates.
Venue DetailsLisbon Congress Center, Praca das Industrias 1, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal.
Nearest AirportHumberto Delgado Airport is 12 km from the congress centre, approximately 15 minutes by car and around 25 minutes by car/taxi from/to the airport.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Late-breaker phase 2 abstracts close 27 July 2026 and are ePosters for viewing only, not RAPM-published.
  • General abstracts closed 19 May 2026 and notifications were due 29 June 2026.
  • Bank transfer payment requests must be made by 15 July 2026.
  • Congress dinner on Friday 11 September 2026 costs EUR 100.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 43rd ESRA Annual Congress is aimed at anaesthetists, pain physicians, researchers, scientists, residents and fellows working across regional anaesthesia, perioperative care, PoCUS, acute postoperative pain and chronic pain. The congress describes a large international audience, more than 100 faculty members and a scientific format including plenary sessions, expert panels, refresher-course lectures, pro-con debates, ask-the-expert sessions, complex cases, hands-on clinical and cadaver workshops, trainee sessions and live demonstrations. Abstract submission is a strong part of the meeting. The main abstract deadline has passed, but late-breaker phase 2 remains open until 27 July 2026 for ePosters for viewing; phase 2 late abstracts are not eligible for ESRA awards and will not be published in RAPM. The general and phase 1 accepted abstracts are planned for a journal supplement or special issue, contingent on presenter registration and attendance. Main congress registration fees were behind a myCongressOnline login during this scrape, but workshop and networking add-on prices were visible. The venue is Lisbon Congress Center, around 12 km from Humberto Delgado Airport, with paid parking and an official hotel booking agency via Revolugo.