Below is a summary of some important information you will find useful when attending the 58th ESPGHAN Annual Meeting in Lille, France.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline: Coming soon

Early registration deadline: Coming soon

Annual Meeting dates: 24-27 June 2026

Venue Name: Lille Grand Palais

Full address: 1 Bd des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France

Website of the venue: https://www.lillegrandpalais.com/en/

The official language of ESPGHAN 2026 is English.

The congress will officially run on CEST — Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)

It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. 

An official personalised letter of invitation will be provided to registered participants as part of the registration process. You will be able to generate an invitation letter at the end of the registration process, and you will also receive a confirmation email with a link to the invitation letter.

This invitation is prepared solely for visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the scientific program.

During the entire ESPGHAN Annual Meeting, the advised attire is business casual.

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend using their safety deposit boxes for valuables. The ESPGHAN organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to the private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from the ESPGHAN Annual Meeting. Participants are advised to arrange their own personal health and travel insurance for the duration of their trip.

Support from pharmaceutical partners helps make this event possible. As such, it is important that we comply with the various codes and directives relating to the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The European Union directive (2001/83/EC, article 86) provides guidelines relating to medicinal products for human use. Within these guidelines is the restriction that access to pharmaceutical product marketing activities must be limited to only those participants licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply medicinal products. All participants, with the exception of the exhibitors, are asked the following question during registration: Are you licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply prescription-only medicines?

If you have any questions, please visit our dedicated Contact Us page and select the department you want to reach out to.

Meeting Organiser:

Kenes Group
7, rue François-Versonnex,
C.P. 6053, 1211 Geneva 6
Switzerland