Once again ESCMID Global 2026 will bring together experts from around the world to share cutting-edge research and innovation in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and global health. We warmly invite your society and its members to actively engage in the congress by submitting abstracts, participating in discussions, and contributing to shaping the future of our field.

Additionally, we kindly invite your society to nominate one representative to attend the Council Meeting, as well as a Young Scientist to participate in the congress. A formal invitation to submit nominations will be issued at the end of November 2025.

Scientific abstracts are an important part of the ESCMID Global programme. With well over 7,000 abstracts submitted annually, our congress features over 5,000 accepted abstracts (average acceptance rate ~70%), including over 1,000 oral presentations. Accepted abstracts are also published in an open-source abstract book, allowing communication to a broader audience.

We advise abstract submitters to adhere to the ESCMID Global instructions for submitters and pay close attention to the selection of topical categories.

The congress website contains useful information concerning abstract content, style, formatting and templates.

Take advantage of our writing style recommendations to submit an impactful abstract.

We asked some senior ESCMID members for their top advice - here’s a summary of what they recommend:

• Be concise: Use clear, direct language and avoid long sentences
• Use active voice: Say “the study tested” instead of “it was tested”
• Keep it clear: Make your abstract easy to understand for a broad audience
• Avoid jargon: Limit abbreviations and specialised terms
• Proofread: Check grammar and spelling; use UK English
• Get feedback: Ask a colleague to review for clarity
• Submit early: Give yourself time to refine your abstract

ESCMID Global is one of the largest and foremost congresses in the field of infection and the comprehensive programme is a collaboration built by the ESCMID Global Programme Committee, ESCMID entities, partners and industry sponsors. It covers a full range of topics, allowing all participants to have an all-encompassing experience. Please check our webpage regularly for news and updates on the congress.

Please note the Congress starts on Friday, 17 April 2026 with Education Friday and the AMR science policy forum that has become an integral part of the programme.

Immediately after we conclude ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich, affiliated societies in good standing will be invited to submit session proposals for the invited programme of ESCMID Global 2027 that will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, 09-13 April 2027.