Programme for ECE 2026
Our exciting programme for ECE 2026 will feature talks from leading names in our field who are exploring some of the most topical and controversial issues in endocrine research and practice.
See our preliminary Scientific Programme 2026 and click for a PDF version::
Discover more about the full programme below
In Person
All sessions (excluding industry sponsored sessions and the AGM) are open for registered delegates to participate,
Registration for in-person tickets is now open!
ECE@HOME
All sessions will be live streamed from ECE 2026 so you can watch these from your home or office, or you can catch up on the full scientific programme on demand.
Please note that registration for ECE@HOME will open in January 2026.
See the Registration page for more details about what is included in your registration package.
The work on the discovery of leptin
Jeffrey Freidmann (USA)
A view back and a view forward on gonadotropins
Manuela Simoni (Italy)
Human Exposure to Microplastics and Implications for Health
Majorie Van Duursen (The Netherlands)
Grabbing Cell diversity in the hypothalamus
Tibor Harkany (Austria)
Shining light in the darkness of pheochromocytoma
Karel Pacak (Czech Republic)
Thyroid Hormone action in Bone
Graham Williams (United Kingdom)
The Bone Rebound phenomenon: Understanding bone loss Mechanisms After Denosumab Withdrawal
Bente Langdahl (Denmark)
GLP-1 and Beyond: Next-Gen Therapies for Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen (Denmark)
The ESE Awards programme recognises the success of our Members and helps drive innovation and progression across all fields of endocrinology. For more information please see our Awards pages.
The winners of our prestigious 2026 ESE Awards will be announced late October.
2026 Award Lectures
Geoffrey Harris Award Lecture
Martin Reincke (Germany)
European Journal of Endocrinology Award
Marco Medici (The Netherlands)
European Hormone Medal Lecture
Maria-Christina Zennaro (France)
European Endocrine Nurse Award Lecture
Els (Elisabeth) Rutten (Belgium)
Transatlantic Alliance Award Lecture
TBA.
Clinical Endocrinology Journal Foundation Award Lecture
Tracy Ann Williams (Germany)
Jens Sandahl Christiansen Award (Basic Science) Lecture
Ido Goldstein (Israel)
Jens Sandahl Christiansen Award (Clinical) Lecture
Camile Vatier (France)
The scientific sessions feature a wide range with different topics and session types, ensuring there is a piece for everyone. Stay updated and prepare for...
- 8 Plenary lectures
- 16 Symposia
- 1 How do I? session
- 17 Meet the Expert sessions (including 12 Clinical sessions, 5 Basic Science sessions and 3 New Scientific Approaches)
- 3 Debate sessions
- 12 Oral and Rapid Communications
- 8 Award Lectures
- Joint sessions with partnered endocrine societies
Plus..
- Early Career (EYES) and Nurse sessions
- Industry satellite symposia, Mini Satellites and ECE Hub sessions
- Guidelines sessions
- The Patient’s Voice Hub sessions
- European Women in Endocrinology (EUWIN) session and drinks reception
... and much more!
Prior to the ECE Opening Ceremony a range of pre-Congress courses and events will be available for delegates to attend*.
Friday 8 May 2026
11th International Congress of the Growth Hormone Research Society (GRS)
Starting at approx. 09:00 CEST
11th International Congress of the Growth Hormone Research Society (GRS)
Continuing at approx. 09:30 CEST until lunchtime
Thyroid Ultrasound Pre-Congress Course
Starting at approx. 09:30 until 16:00 CEST
Nurses' Pre-Congress Course
Starting at approx. 12:00 until 16:00 CEST
Androgen Excess and PCOS Society (AE-PCOS) Update Meeting
Starting at approx. 09:30 until 16:00 CEST
European Academy of Andrology (EAA) Pre-Congress Course
Starting at approx. 09:30 until 16:00 CEST
*A separate registration for each specific course will be necessary.