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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.

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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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Introducing Rays of Knowledge

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the European Congress of Radiology 2026 (ECR 2026), held under the inspiring theme ”Rays of Knowledge.” This theme beautifully captures the essence of ECR: a celebration of education at the heart of radiology. It alludes both to the “rays” of radiological imaging and the continuous “rays” of wisdom that illuminate our profession.

Our official congress poster features Athena, the Greek Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning — a powerful symbol of Europe’s deep-rooted tradition in the pursuit of truth and scientific discovery. Another fitting symbol is the owl, emblematic of vision and insight, reflecting the radiologist’s ability to reveal what lies hidden to the ordinary eye. Just as the owl sees clearly through darkness, we in radiology detect what others cannot, sharpening the focus on diagnosis and patient care.

A portrait of Prof. Minerva Becker
Prof. Minerva Becker
ECR 2026 President

ECR 2026 will offer radiologists, radiographers, physicists, and physicians from all specialties the chance to expand and sharpen their expertise, earn valuable CME credits, and connect with colleagues from around the world. Reflecting current educational trends, ECR 2026 will also be available on-demand via ESR Connect, ensuring that learning is accessible and flexible for all.

The scientific programme will feature a wide range of formats: inspiring plenary sessions, a comprehensive array of didactic courses covering all aspects of clinical radiology, interactive discussions on timely topics, and opportunities to engage in original scientific sessions through oral presentations and electronic posters. Special Focus sessions, In Focus and New Horizons lectures will further enrich the programme, helping to shape the future of radiology in Europe.

My vision for ECR 2026 is to promote excellence in radiology education with an emphasis on innovative, tailored, and interactive teaching methods. We will highlight the core and advanced areas of radiological diagnostics, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and explore international classification systems, radiologic-pathologic and clinical-radiologic correlations.

We will also address the vital role of radiologists in actionable reporting, participation in tumour boards, and the expanding impact of artificial intelligence on workflow, image analysis, and legal aspects of radiology. Our aim is to prepare both trainees and board-certified radiologists for the evolving challenges of patient-centred, technology-driven healthcare.

In addition to education, technical innovation will be a major highlight. ECR 2026 will explore the latest advancements in diagnostic imaging hardware, software, and image-guided minimally invasive procedures through expert lectures, hands-on courses and a dynamic technical exhibition.

I look forward to welcoming you to a congress full of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration — a true “Ray of Knowledge” shining on the future of radiology.

Warm regards, 
Minerva Becker, ECR 2026 Congress President

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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

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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

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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

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Footnotes:

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Reduced registration fees for ECR 2026:
Provided that ESR 2025 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2025.

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