General Guidelines

• Abstract submissions need to be completed online via the ECP Abstract Submission Platform. Abstracts sent by e-mail will not be accepted.
• Please note that abstracts can only be presented (and thus published) ON-SITE, not virtually! Please ensure that you are able to travel to Stockholm when submitting an abstract. This also applies for abstracts which are being accepted as E-Posters.
• A maximum of 5 abstracts per author will be accepted for submission. Additional submissions will not be considered (without further notice).
• Abstracts are to be submitted in English, the official language of the 38th ECP, should not exceed 300 words (in total; there is no limit per field) and be structured in the following specified subtitles: background & objective, methods, results and conclusion. 
• Case reports should also be structured as much as possible following the aforementioned categories. If not possible, the authors should upload the abstracts using the most appropriate categories (in the respective text boxes in the submission form).
• An abstract which has been previously published cannot be submitted, unless there are new methods, findings, updated data or other acceptable reasons for submitting.

Draft Status

• If you do not click on the submit button (Step 4 of the abstract submission service), your abstract will be saved in Draft Status. You will then be able to review it and submit it later before the deadline.
• NB: Abstracts that are in draft status after the deadline cannot be processed and therefore will not be considered for selection.

Changes and Corrections

• If you need to view or edit your submission details, you can do so by logging in to your author account on the ECP Abstract Submission Platform.
• Corrections/changes are possible up until the submission deadline which is 8 April 2026.

Withdrawals

• In case you would like to withdraw an already submitted abstract, please notify us as quickly as possible at congress@esp-pathology.org stating the title and ID of the abstract to be withdrawn.
• Withdrawals are still accepted after the submission deadline.

Dear Colleagues,

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) and the Swedish Society of Pathology are delighted to invite you to the 38th European Congress of Pathology (ECP 2026), to be held at Stockholmsmässan, from 12 –16 September 2026, in the heart of Sweden’s capital.

ECP 2026 will bring together more than 5,000 participants from all over the world—pathologists, clinicians, researchers, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, medical scientists, and industry partners. The meeting will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development, networking, to exchange insights, and will demonstrate the commitment of the ESP to contributing to Pathology progress in the near future.

Sweden’s medical heritage is deeply rooted in its institutions like the Karolinska Institute, home to the Nobel Assembly, and Radiumhemmet. Early staging efforts at Radiumhemmet are recognised as influential precursors of structured staging frameworks like FIGO and TNM. Today, Swedish molecular pathology is internationally respected for its integration of pathology, genomics, and precision oncology. Swedish institutions are key players in translational research, biomarker-driven treatment planning, and cutting-edge immuno-oncology studies

The motto of the congress – “Innovation Driving Excellence in Pathology” –acknowledges the significant improvement that pathology innovation has brought and continues to bring to diagnostics, assessment of prognosis and therapy response prediction and clinical practice. The excellent programme prepared by the ESP working groups, ESP-affiliated societies, education and trainee committees, and other collaborating societies will include keynote lectures, slide seminars, symposia, and interactive workshops, from internationally renowned speakers and leaders in their fields. There will be a special focus on digital pathology, AI integration, and emerging technologies that are transforming our field.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm, a city where innovation, science, and culture converge, making the ECP in 2026 an unforgettable experience.

On-site attendance in Stockholm- what is included in the fees?

ESP Members, Non-Members, Residents and PhD students:

• Admission to all scientific sessions (incl. additional One-Day Symposia)
• Admission to Networking Reception
• Admission to poster exhibition and technical exhibition
• Coffee breaks and lunches from Sunday to Wednesday
• Congress material (delegate bag, final programme, etc. to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Additional online access to all sessions both in real time and on demand (until 16 October 2026 for non-members and 16 December 2026 for ESP members)

Additional One-Day Symposia:

• Admission to all scientific sessions of the respective Symposium
• Admission to poster exhibition and technical exhibition on the day of the Symposium
• Coffee break and lunch on the day of the Symposium
• Additional online access to all symposium-related content, both in real time and on demand (until 16 October 2026 for non-members and 16 December 2026 for ESP members)

Registration Fees

All registration fees are inclusive of 25% Swedish VAT.
* In good standing (membership fee for 2026 paid). Please note that the member fee can only be granted if you are a member of the ESP at the time of registration. If you are not a member yet, you need to apply for membership first and once you have received your ESP membership confirmation, you can register at the member fee. 
** For residents/PhD students only. The resident/PhD student status must be confirmed by a formal declaration (incl. start and end date of the residency/PhD programme; status throughout the congress is a prerequisite) in English language from the Head of Department or the person responsible for the training programme (programme director). The respective document needs to be uploaded during the registration process and must be issued in 2026.
*** Participants with full ECP registration can attend this symposium at no extra cost.

Virtual attendance - what is included in the fees?

ESP Members, Non-Members, Residents and PhD students:

• Access to all scientific sessions (including Molecular Pathology Diagnostics Symposium (MD), Computational Symposium (CP), and Technician Symposium (TEC)) during live congress hours.
• Access to all sessions on demand (until 16 October 2026 for non-members and 16 December 2026 for ESP members)
• Access to digital posters/E-Posters

Additional One-Day Symposia:

• Access to all sessions of the respective symposium during live congress hours
• Access to all symposium related on-demand content (until 16 October 2026 for non-members and 16 December 2026 for ESP members)
• Access to digital posters/E-Posters

Registration Fees