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ESR promotes and coordinates the scientific, intellectual, and professional actions of radiology in Europe. Through its various activities, such as the ECR, conferences, webinars, and publications, the ESR advances radiology and enhances the role of radiologists in healthcare.

Get exclusive access to high quality education, benefits like no other and much more. We are bringing you various membership options.

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) offers a variety of educational opportunities for its members, including online courses, webinars, and e-learning modules

As part of its mission to advance radiology and promote the professional careers of its members, the ESR publishes a range of high-quality journals and publications that offer valuable insights, research findings, and developments in the field. Reading these publications will keep you at the forefront of radiology advancements, ensuring you stay ahead in the field.

The European Society of Radiology is at the forefront of advancing patient care and ensuring that individuals receive the help they need through the field of radiology.

The mission of the European Society of Radiology is to advance radiology and its global application. To fulfil this mission, the Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established.

The mission of the European Society of Radiology is to advance radiology and its global application. To fulfil this mission, the Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established.

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DATE & VENUE

Next Congress Date
March 4–8, 2026

ECR 2026 Congress Venue
Austria Center Vienna
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1
1220 Vienna

To reach the ACV by public transport from the city centre (Stephansplatz), take the U1 underground line (red line, direction Leopoldau) to the station Kaisermühlen VIC.

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OPENING HOURS

Congress
Wednesday, February 26 to Thursday, February 27 07:00–18:00
Friday, February 28 to Saturday, March 1 07:30–18:00
Sunday, March 2 07:30–13:30
Technical Exhibition
EXPO Foyers (ACV), EXPO Halls
Wednesday, February 26 – Saturday, March 110:00–17:00

ONSITE: ECR 2025 APP

Streamline your congress experience onsite!

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ONLINE: ESR CONNECT

Almost all sessions can be attended live or on-demand on the ESR’s streaming platform ESR Connect.

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FLOORPLAN

Don’t get lost at ECR 2025! Find your way around the congress.

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QUESTIONS?

The ECR 2025 A-Z is offers a comprehensive guide to the world of ECR.

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GREEN MEETING

ECR 2026: The green wave continues

We are striving to hold another green meeting in 2026.

Please click here for more information.

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Travel & Accommodation

Get ready for ECR 2026 with our exclusive flight & accommodation specials and discover how to move around Vienna!

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Childcare Services

Childcare Services

ECR 2026 offers free childcare services to ensure you can fully benefit from the congress while your children enjoy a safe and engaging environment with age-appropriate activities.

Childcare is available for children aged 1 to 12 years of registered ECR 2026 participants.

As spaces are limited, advance reservation is required by February 13 at the latest. To reserve a slot for your child, please complete the ECR 2026 Childcare Application Form below.

Further details about the childcare services can be found here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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Resources

Dive into our step-by-step guidelines and useful materials to help you prepare for the European Congress of Radiology 2026.

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TIMELINE TO ECR 2026

  • August 04 – October 5
    Abstract Submission Open     For Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, Student Presentations
  • August 04 – October 5
    Support Programmes Application Open
    Invest in the Youth / Shape your Skills
  • August 04 – December 15
    Case-based Diagnosis Training (Interlude) Submission Open
  • August 31
     ESR Membership Application Deadline for reduced ECR 2026 fees
  • September 01
    ECR Registration Open
  • November 30
     ESR Membership 2025 Final Application Deadline
  • December 9 – January 4
    Late Breaking Abstract Submission
  • March 04 – 08, 2026
    ECR 2026

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Childcare Services

To ensure you can fully engage in the lectures, workshops, and discussions at ECR 2025, we are pleased to offer professional and dedicated childcare services.

Our experienced caregivers will provide a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly environment with a variety of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, games, and age-appropriate educational programmes. While you focus on ECR 2025, your children can enjoy a fun and enriching experience.

The childcare services at ECR 2025 are available for children aged 1 to 12 who were pre-registered by mid-February 2025.

The childcare facility is conveniently located onsite at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), on Level -2, Room -2.77.

Should you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

ECR 2025 awaits you!

As Europe’s largest congress for radiology and imaging, ECR represents an entire ecosystem of science, innovation, and networking waiting to be explored. It’s a world that invites radiologists, industry partners and other imaging professionals to become pioneers, uncovering the wonders of an unknown planet – all in the heart of Vienna.

Childcare Services

Focus fully on ECR 2025 while your children enjoy safe, engaging care with activities like arts, crafts, and games.

Available for ages 1–12 with registration by 19 February 2025. Limited spaces—reserve early!

Contact: [email protected].

ATTENTION: Potential Traffic Jams and Delays

Due to road constructions around the congress venue, we strongly advise using public transport for your journey to the venue.

Take the U1 underground line (red line, direction Leopoldau) from Stephansplatz to Kaisermühlen VIC.

You can buy public tickets in advance here or at any underground station.

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Alternatively, if you opt for a taxi, instruct the driver to drop you off at ‘Platz der Vereinten Nationen’ via ‘Reichsbrücke.’

GREEN MEETING

ECR 2025: The green wave continues

We are striving to hold another green meeting in 2025.

Please click here for more information.

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OPENING HOURS
Congress
Tuesday, February 2714:00–17:00
Wednesday, February 28 to Thursday, February 2907:00–18:00
Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 207:30–18:00
Sunday, March 307:30–13:30
Technical Exhibition
EXPO Foyers (ACV), EXPO Halls
Wednesday, February 28 – Saturday, March 210:00–17:00

Questions?

The ECR 2024 A-Z is offers a comprehensive guide to the world of ECR.

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Become A Member Today!

You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

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Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

Yes! That is less than €1 per month.
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Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

The best things in life are free.
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ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

Friendship doesn’t cost a thing.
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The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

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Reduced registration fees for ECR 2027:
Provided that ESR 2026 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2026.

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Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
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European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.