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20th European Headache Congress (EHC26)

Organised by the European Headache Federation
Dates9–12 Dec 2026
LocationBerlin, Germany
Trainee€350
FormatHybrid option
Four-day European Headache Federation congress in Berlin covering headache science and clinical care, with oral abstracts, ePosters, teaching courses, GP track, awards, networking and online participation.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 29 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingRegistration includes a networking get-together and the programme includes a…View detail

Registration includes a networking get-together and the programme includes a networking session with EHF member societies plus FHE events.

Research ValueCurrent programme includes oral abstract sessions, late-breaking oral abstracts, ePoster…View detail

Current programme includes oral abstract sessions, late-breaking oral abstracts, ePoster sessions, abstract awards and detailed topic categories.

Trainee RelevanceReduced trainee/student bands, FHE sessions, teaching courses and 30 educational…View detail

Reduced trainee/student bands, FHE sessions, teaching courses and 30 educational grants of EUR 1,500 for early-career professionals with accepted abstracts.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Headache scienceMigraine and tension-type headacheCluster headache and TACsSecondary headacheClinical headache careEnvironmental and lifestyle determinantsGeneral practitioner headache care
09:00
Teaching Course
Vascular Mimics of Migraine
10:00
EHF Session
Headache: Best Bits 2026
11:15
Parallel Session
From Migrainous Infarction to Stroke-Induced Migraine-Like Symptoms
14:15
Parallel Session
Acute Headache Treatment
17:00
ePoster Session
ePoster Session
19:45
Networking
Get Together
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
UR
Uwe Reuter
Universitätsklinikum Bonn / Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Congress co-chair
MB
Mark Braschinsky
University of Tartu
Congress co-chair
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
What You Can Submit
oralpostere-poster
Submission Specifications
Status
Regular abstract submission closed; late-breaking abstract submission advertised to open in September 2026.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Basic and Translational Science in Headache Pathophysiology
Therapies in Migraine and Tension Type Headache
Cluster Headache and TACs
Clinical Outcomes and Metrics
Advances in Clinical Headache Care
Equity and Special Populations
Secondary Headaches - Imaging, Pathophysiology and Therapy (Human)
Comorbidity-Focused Headache Research
Environmental & Lifestyle Determinants
Others
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets €350
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration€675
Standard (consultant)€815
Trainee€350
Medical student€225
Submission & registration deadlines4 tracked deadlines
Early-bird registration10 Aug 2026Checked 29 Aug 2026
Closed
Official page ↗
Regular registration price deadline9 Oct 2026Checked 29 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Late-breaking abstract deadlineNot announced yetChecked 29 Aug 2026
Awaiting announcement
Official page ↗
Award deadline20 Jul 2026Checked 29 Aug 2026
Closed
Official page ↗
Conference timeline1 key date
9 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelhub27 Berlin · Berlin
Venuehub27 Berlin, Jaffestrasse 2, 14055 Berlin, Germany
Hotels Urlhttps://headache-congress.org/travel-hotels
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Regular abstract submission is closed; monitor the official page for late-breaking abstract opening in September 2026.
  • Residents count as regular participants for registration pricing; use the reduced band only when eligible under the organiser terms.
  • Educational grant applications require an accepted abstract and were due 20 July 2026.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

EHC26 is the 20th European Headache Congress, running at hub27 Berlin from 9 to 12 December 2026. The programme is aimed at clinicians, researchers and allied professionals in headache medicine, with parallel sessions across migraine, cluster headache, secondary headache, paediatric headache, emergency care, environmental determinants and therapeutics. There is also a dedicated two-day general-practitioner track on 11 and 12 December.

The live programme shows a dense four-day timetable with EHF sessions, debates, oral abstract sessions, late-breaking oral abstracts, ePoster sessions, teaching courses, FHE sessions and networking with EHF member societies. Abstract submission is currently closed, and authors are due to be informed in September; late-breaking abstract submission is advertised as opening in September.

Registration is open through Conventus. On-site regular early registration is EUR 675 until 10 August, EUR 815 until 9 October and EUR 965 from 10 October; the reduced trainee/nurse/physical therapist/clinical neuropsychologist band is EUR 250, EUR 350 and EUR 450 respectively. Student/PhD on-site rates are EUR 200, EUR 225 and EUR 250.

For trainees and early-career researchers, the strongest hooks are the poster/oral abstract awards, ePoster presentation route, oral abstract sessions and 30 educational grants of EUR 1,500 linked to accepted abstracts. The venue is hub27 Berlin, and registration includes the scientific programme, industrial exhibition, on-demand area, congress materials, networking get-together and refreshments during programme breaks.

Frequently asked
When is 20th European Headache Congress (EHC26)?
20th European Headache Congress (EHC26) takes place 9–12 Dec 2026 in hub27 Berlin, Berlin.
Where is 20th European Headache Congress (EHC26) held?
20th European Headache Congress (EHC26) is held at hub27 Berlin, Berlin, Germany. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
How much does 20th European Headache Congress (EHC26) cost?
Registration is €350 for trainees, €815 standard.
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