The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
The Basic Science Committee promotes scientific issues and transplantation research within ESOT. An active basic science community and an efficient translation of innovation into the clinic are crucial for the future of transplantation medicine.
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) reaches out to allied healthcare professionals throughout Europe in order to ensure the best care possible for all transplant patients, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes.
The Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) is the Network for Junior Transplant professionals of ESOT, representing all young transplant clinicians and scientists who are beginning a career in transplantation and organ donation.
The mission of ECTORS is to provide a forum for discussing and stimulating novel developments in the fields of cellular therapies in organ transplantation, organ regeneration and generation of new organs from stem cells and biomaterials.
ECTTA is the forum for experience exchange on treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the patients.
EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA is the Organ Expert Section of ESOT on kidney transplantation in Europe, providing a forum for kidney transplantation professionals to exchange scientific information and views aimed at providing the best service to European patients .
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (ELITA), previously known as the European Liver Transplant Association (ELTA), is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on liver and intestinal transplantation in Europe.
ELPAT is a European platform that brings continuity and progress in European research and dialogue on "Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of organ Transplantation". ELPAT currently consists of over 160 experts from more than 25 European countries.
EPITA is established to provide a forum for those working in the field of pancreas and islet of Langerhans transplantation or any other alternative form of beta cell replacement in Europe, to exchange scientific information and views related primarily to providing the best service for patients in Europe requiring pancreas or islet transplantation.
VCA has opened a new era in the field of transplantation, reconstructive and restorative surgery. This Section brings together 10 representatives of major European teams at the forefront in this field.
This is the largest meeting in Europe in the field of beta cell replacement, including pancreas and islet transplantation and stem cell-derived insulin-secreting cells. Scientists, clinicians, students, and the technical staff share knowledge, experiences and outcomes. This meeting is critical to guide young professionals and collectively provide a European and International Consensus.
Scientists, Clinicians, Trainees, physicians and surgeons, and Allied Healthcare Professionals.
Scientific Lead
Joana Ferrer, Barcelona, Spain
Paul Johnson, Oxford, United Kingdom
With EPITA Board
Shadab Abadpour, Oslo, Norway
John Casey, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Antonio Citro, Milan, Italy
Jason Doppenberg, Leiden, The Netherlands
Peter Girman, Prague, Czech Republic
Julie Kerr Conte, Lille, France
The event is taking place in person:
congresspark igls
Kurweg
6080 Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
Applications will be submitted to the EACCME® for accreditation of this meeting.
Submissions open: 17 July 2026
Submissions close: 01 October 2026
For the 16th EPITA Symposium, abstracts are welcome for submission in the following categories:
– Basic Science
– Clinical pancreas
– Clinical allo-islet
– Clinical auto-islet
As well as Case studies for presentation during the workshop:
– Clinical Pancreas
– Clinical Islet
The 16th EPITA Symposium will award the highest-scoring abstracts:
The official language of the conference is English.
All participants must register online through the official website.
The main hashtags of the event are #EPITAsymposium #ESOT_EPITA
Early fees – 28 July 2026 to 25 November 2026
| Regular | Trainee/AHP ** | Industry | Low/Middle Income Economies**** | |
| ESOT Members | EUR 565 |
EUR 415 |
n/a | EUR 185 |
| Non-members | EUR 820 |
EUR 515 |
EUR 835 |
EUR 235 |
| Dinner | EUR 100 | |||
Regular fees – 26 November 2026 to 26 January 2027
| Regular | Trainee/AHP ** | Industry | Low/Middle Income Economies**** | |
| ESOT Members | EUR 725 |
EUR 575 |
n/a | EUR 185 |
| Non-members | EUR 980 |
EUR 675 |
EUR 995 |
EUR 235 |
| Dinner | EUR 100 | |||
All fees are VAT-inclusive
(*) Member – ESOT membership in good standing at the time of registration
(**) Trainee/AHP – All those in training are eligible for these rates. Delegates registered in this category will need to upload documented proof of enrolment in a University programme when completing their registration. Nurses, coordinators, laboratory scientists, psychologists, ethicists, and basic scientists actively involved in organ donation and/or transplantation
(***)Partner Society – Members of Societies with a standing MoU/Agreement signed with ESOT
(****) Low/Middle Income – List of countries published by The World Bank
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the ESOT Team at registrations@esot.org.
From the launch of the registration platform until 2 months before the event (from 28 July until 24 November)
From 2 months until the event start (from 25 November until 26 January)
Become part of Europe’s largest network of dedicated transplant professionals whilst benefiting from reduced fees for all ESOT events and courses! If you are not yet a member, please join us today.
ESOT Team
Irene Garcia
ESOT Team – Head of Congress & Events
irene.garcia@esot.org
Preeti Neema
ESOT Team – Scientific Programme Manager
preeti.neema@esot.org
Our bespoke approach ensures that each industry partner will benefit from a successful and valuable meeting experience. Explore the vast and varied sponsorship opportunities available to industry partners.
Are you interested in supporting this initiative?
Please do not hesitate to contact Irene Garcia, our Head of Events & Congress.
Her direct email address is irene.garcia@esot.org
EARLY FEE (28 July 2026 to 25 November 2026)
ESOT Member* EUR 565
Non-Member EUR 820
Trainee/AHP Member** EUR 415
Trainee/AHP Non-Member** EUR 515
Industry EUR 835
Low/Middle Income Economies Member**** EUR 185
Low/Middle Income Economies Non-Member**** EUR 235
REGULAR FEE (26 November 2026 to 26 January 2027)
ESOT Member* EUR 725
Non-Member EUR 980
Trainee/AHP Member** EUR 575
Trainee/AHP Non-Member** EUR 675
Industry Member EUR 995
Low/Middle Income Economies Member**** EUR 185
Low/Middle Income Economies Member**** EUR 235
All fees are VAT-inclusive
* Full details are available in the “General Information” tab
Submissions close: 01 October 2026
For the 16th EPITA Symposium, abstracts are welcome for submission in the following categories:
– Basic Science
– Clinical pancreas
– Clinical allo-islet
– Clinical auto-islet
As well as Case studies for presentation during the workshop:
– Clinical Pancreas
– Clinical Islet
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