4th to 8th March 2026, Vienna, Austria.
Radiology sits at the center of modern medicine, shaping everything from diagnosis to treatment planning, emergency care, and long-term monitoring. For the next generation of clinicians, understanding medical imaging is becoming as essential as mastering the stethoscope.
The European Congress of Radiology (ECR), organised by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), is one of the world’s most influential radiology meetings, bringing together thousands of professionals, researchers, educators and students each year in Vienna.
ECR 2026 offers a unique opportunity to step inside the rapidly evolving world of diagnostic imaging. Across five days, participants can explore the latest advances in MRI, CT, ultrasound, interventional radiology, and AI-enhanced imaging. Sessions blend scientific lectures, case-based discussions, hands-on workshops, and large-scale technology exhibitions that showcase tools shaping the future of clinical practice. For medical students, the congress opens a window into the daily thinking of radiologists and highlights how imaging supports every medical specialty.
Discovering Radiology Beyond the Textbook
ECR is a chance to experience radiology as a dynamic, problem-solving discipline rather than a set of static images. You can attend live readings where experts walk through difficult cases, observe how AI tools streamline workflows, or follow specialty-themed tracks such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging, oncology imaging, and cardiovascular radiology. These sessions reveal the depth and diversity of the field and help students understand how imaging drives clinical decision-making.
Where Innovation and Education Meet
ECR is well known for its forward-thinking approach to imaging technologies. The 2026 congress continues this focus with dedicated sessions on artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual simulation, and image-guided therapies. Exhibitions feature cutting-edge scanners, smart reporting platforms, and educational technologies that enhance radiology training. Students can try interactive workstations, attend AI demonstrations, or participate in immersive learning experiences designed to make complex concepts accessible and engaging.
A Global Meeting Point
ECR attracts participants from more than 100 countries, making it a vibrant international networking environment. Students can meet trainees, clinicians, researchers, and industry innovators, opening doors to future collaborations, electives, and career pathways. Whether you plan to specialise in radiology or simply want to deepen your understanding of imaging for another specialty, ECR offers invaluable exposure.
Location: For more information and detailed program visit the website.
Austria Center Vienna
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna, Austria
Published in GI-Mail 12/2025 (English & German edition).
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