The submission of the abstract constitutes the authors’ consent to publication. All accepted abstracts will be published in the official ESGE journal Endoscopy.

ESGE Days abstract submissions are limited to research involving endoscopy, abstracts not related to the field of endoscopy will not be considered. 

Please read the following information carefully before submitting your abstract (text or video):

• Abstracts should be submitted using the dedicated step by step online system.
• All abstracts must be written in English.
• Commercial drugs names are not allowed, only molecule/active ingredient/generic names should be used.
• Limit the use of abbreviations and provide an explanation for each abbreviation used.
• It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific facts in the abstract text will be reproduced as typed by the author.
• Please note: NO images or figures can be uploaded at the submission stage, although once accepted the abstracts can include images and figures in the required power point presentation.
• Once submission is closed, no further edits to abstracts, including authors names, authors order, author additions or changes to author information such as affiliations will be possible after this date.

Authors will be asked to designate their abstract to both a first and second level category from the list provided below. Authors will also have the option during the submission process to allocate additional free-text keywords to their abstract.

1º Layer/main category: Location OR Endoscopy service (Heading)
2º Layer/category: disease OR endoscopy service subcategory (Subheading I)

• Esophagus (Achalasia and other motility disorders, Barrett´s esophagus, Foreign bodies, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastrointestinal cancer, Leaks and Fistulas, Non-GERD esophagitis (eosinophilic, caustic, infectious…), Nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding, Portal hypertension-related bleeding, Subepithelial tumors, Zenker´s diverticulum and other esophageal diverticula)
  
  
• Stomach and Duodenum (Premalignant gastric conditions: atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, Foreign bodies, Gastrointestinal cancer, Gastroparesia and other motility disorders, Leaks and Fistulas, Nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding, Nutrition and Feeding, Obesity / Bariatric endoscopy, Peptic ulcer, Polyps, Portal hypertension-related bleeding, Subepithelial tumors)
  
  
• Small intestine (Enteropathies (celiac disease and others), Gastrointestinal cancer, Nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding, Nutrition and Feeding, Polyps, Portal hypertension-related bleeding, Subepithelial tumors)
  
  
• Colon and Rectum (Colonic volvulus and Pseudo-obstruction, Diverticular disease, Gastrointestinal cancer, Hemorrhoids/Anal disorders, Inflammatory bowel disease, Leaks and Fistulas, Miscellaneous colitis, Nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding, Polyps, Portal hypertension-related bleeding, Subepithelial tumors)
  
  
• Hepatopancreaticobiliary (Acute pancreatitis, Ampullomas, Benign biliary stenosis, Biliary stones, Chronic pancreatitis, Cystic pancreatic neoplasias, Hepatopancreaticobiliary cancer, Liver transplantation, Malignant biliary stenosis, Pancreas divisum and other congenital abnomalities, Primary sclerosing cholangitis)
  
  
• Mediastinum, Heart, and Lung (Heart and Vascular diseases, Cysts and Masses, Lung cancer, Lymph node pathology)
  
  
• Endoscopy service (Endoscopy procedural management, Diversity and equity, Green endoscopy and sustainability, Quality and Training, New endoscopic technology, Miscellany)

The presenting author of an accepted abstract is required to register for ESGE Days 2026 in order for the abstract to be included in the congress. It is possible to register either for the hybrid or the digital package. 

All presenting authors are eligible for the Early Bird registration rate until 31st March, 2026. Thereafter, the standard registration rate will apply. 

Presenters of the selected late breaking abstracts will be provided with a separate registration link, as we are aware the decision may only be communicated to the planned early bird registration deadline.

Please note, registration by April 15th, 2026, is mandatory for the accepted abstract to be included in the Congress and published in the journal Endoscopy. 

Up to 100 top accepted abstracts from presenting authors who are born after December 2, 1985 (40 years old) are considered for a travel grant valued at EUR 650 (international) and EUR 350 (local). Travel grants are awarded based on abstract scores as well as ESGE equity and diversity parameters, individual requests for a grant are not considered. 

Accepted abstracts will be allocated to one of the following presentation formats:

• Best abstracts will be presented during the Presidential session
• Oral presentation sessions
• Pitch your poster sessions
• ePosters

ESGE expects the onsite presence of those presenting authors for which submitted abstracts have been selected for the Presidential, oral presentation and Pitch your poster sessions. 

Onsite presence also opens up a forum which offers authors the opportunity to discuss and disseminate their work on an international stage. 

For authors of accepted ePosters, we would be delighted for your onsite presence. Should you not be able to attend in person, ESGE will accept online only registration in these cases.

Best abstracts presented during the Presidential Session - ONSITE PRESENTATION

• All presentations selected for the Best Abstract Awards will be delivered live during the Presidential session.
• Authors are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation prior to the event.
• The session will be streamed live and available for viewing by delegates during the on-demand period via the virtual platform.

Oral Presentation sessions -  ONSITE PRESENTATION

• Abstracts selected for oral presentation sessions will be delivered live by the presenting author during the sessions.
• Authors are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation prior to the event. 
• The sessions will be recorded and made available for viewing by delegates during the on-demand period via the virtual platform.

Pitch your poster sessions - ONSITE PRESENTATION

• Authors are required to submit a digital poster (ePoster).
• Authors will present the posters live onsite at a designated Pitch your poster session.
• A member of the faculty will be invited to moderate the posters in your session.

ePosters - ONLINE PRESENTATION ONLY

• Authors are required to submit a digital poster (ePoster).
• All abstracts will be available for delegates to browse through on the digital e-Poster stations throughout the meeting (onsite) and on-demand period (online).
• This is NOT a live onsite presentation.

Personal account

Abstracts and videos should be submitted using the dedicated online system which will open on September 30, 2025. Before submitting an abstract, authors must create a personal account. More than one abstract can be submitted from one account. After an abstract has been created, modifications can be made until the submission deadline on November 25, 2025 (23:59 CET) for non-ESGE members and December 2, 2025 (23:59 CET) for ESGE members.

Choose the type of submission format

For ESGE Days 2026 five formats of submission are possible:

• Abstract (text only) 
• Case report (text only)
• Case report (video)
• Nursing abstract (text only) 
• Innovations in Endoscopy (with/without video) 

For the submission of late breaking abstracts, the following submission formats are available:

• Abstract (text only)
• Nursing abstract (text only)

Please refer to the Late Breaking Abstract policy for further information. 

Choose an abstract category

The abstract category is the general heading under which the abstract will be reviewed and later published if accepted. During the submission process, the submitter will be asked to select two additional subcategories. The abstract category and subcategories which best describe the subject of the abstract should be chosen.

Abstract format (text only)

(Please note: this is the ONLY abstract submission format applicable for Nursing abstract submissions)

Abstracts submitted should contain concise statements of:

Aims: indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the hypothesis that was tested or a description of the problem being analysed or evaluated.

Methods: describe the study period / setting / location, study design, data collection and methods of analysis used. 

Results: present as clearly and in as much detail as possible the findings / outcome of the study. Please summarize any specific results, a table can be included here.

Conclusions: explain the significance of your findings / outcomes and future implications of the results.

Word limits: The abstract text body is limited to 52 lines (approx. 650 words) excluding the title.

Case report (text) format

Case reports play a key role in knowledge sharing, education, and the advancement of endoscopic techniques. Submitted case reports will be rated according to their educational value or their scientific interest.

Authors should provide a brief overview of the case and the findings, highlighting any key points. 

Word limits: The abstract text body is limited to 20 (approx. 250 words) excluding the title. 

Case report (video) format

For video submissions the length of the video should be maximum 3 minutes.

The following formats are acceptable: *.avi, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.mp4, *.mpg4, *.mov, *.wmv.

One video submission per abstract allowed.

Caution! Patient identification

• All personal data relating to patient and/or examination (e.g. date, time, place, patient name, patient birth date, unique ID, examiner name or ID) MUST also be removed from submission.
• Findings/diagnoses and markings such as arrows are allowed. If your video contains technical parameters, please make sure that they consist only of complete, recognizable data that are essential for understanding the image. All images and videos displaying unexplained letters or numbers will be rejected.
• Please note: if there is any patient identifiable information the abstract will be automatically rejected with no option to re-submit. It is the responsibility of the submitting author to check this and delete as appropriate.

Innovations in Endoscopy (with/without video) format

Abstracts submitted in the Innovations in Endoscopy category should contain concise statements of:

• Problem to solve: indicate the problem identified.
• Innovation: explain the innovation in as much detail as possible. This could be an innovative adaptation of a pre-existing procedure, a new technique or a new device designed to solve the stated problem.
• Result: present as clearly and in as much detail as possible the findings / outcome of the innovation. Please summarise any specific results, a table can be included here.
• Conclusion: explain the significance of your findings / outcomes and future implications of the results.
• Word limits: The abstract text body is limited to 52 lines (approx. 650 words) excluding the title.

With Video:

For video submissions the length of the video should be maximum 3 minutes.

The following formats are acceptable: *.avi, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.mp4, *.mpg4, *.mov,*.wmv.

One video submission per abstract allowed.

Caution! Patient identification

• All personal data relating to patient and/or examination (e.g. date, time, place,patient name, patient birth date, unique ID, examiner name or ID) MUST be removed from submission.
• Findings/diagnoses and markings such as arrows are allowed. If your video contains technical parameters, please make sure that they consist only of complete,recognizable data that are essential for understanding the image. All images and videos displaying unexplained letters or numbers will be rejected.
• Please note: if there is any patient identifiable information the abstract will be automatically rejected with no option to re-submit. It is the responsibility of the submitting author to check this and delete as appropriate.

Submission confirmation

After submission, a confirmation email will be sent to the submitter. In order to receive the confirmation, please ensure that emails from scientific@cyim.com are not marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please contact scientific@cyim.com if you do not receive confirmation e-mail after submitting your abstracts.

Copyright policy

Abstracts should not include libellous or defamatory content. Material presented in abstracts should not violate any copyright laws. If videos have been taken from sources not copyrighted by the author, it is the author’s sole responsibility to secure the rights from the copyright holder in writing to reproduce those videos for both worldwide print and web publication. All reproduction costs charged by the copyright holder must be borne by the author.

Parallel publication policy

ESGE accepts submission of abstracts already submitted to other meetings unless otherwise in press or published as a full peer reviewed article.

Plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content

The conference organizers regard plagiarism as serious professional misconduct. If plagiarism is identified, the abstract and any other abstracts submitted by the same author are rejected.

The ESGE acknowledges the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a valuable resource for educators and researchers and encourages its responsible and ethical application. Authors are expected to carefully review any AI-generated content, including text, citations, or statements, ensuring accuracy and making necessary edits.

Review and selection process

All submitted abstracts will go through a blind peer-review process carried out by an international reviewing committee. The ESGE Days Scientific Committee uses abstract scores and rankings to determine the outcome of an abstract. 

Notification of acceptance or rejection to corresponding author

Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author. Please note that only the submitting (corresponding) author will receive an email concerning the status and is responsible for informing all co-authors. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive further information via email.

Common reasons for rejection:

• Abstract poorly written
• Clear objective and/or hypothesis missing
• Linkage between different parts of the abstract not comprehensible
• Summary of essential results inadequate and/or missing
• Patient safety is compromised
• Content and focus of abstract not related to endoscopy
• Videos of GDPR regulations (please refer to the submission process)

ESGE Days will withdraw an abstract upon written request from the submitting author. Requests for withdrawal must be made by January 7, 2026. After this date, ESGE cannot guarantee that a withdrawn abstract will be excluded from publication. Requests to withdraw an abstract must contain the submitting author’s name and abstract title. To withdraw an abstract, please contact scientific@cyim.com

For any technical questions regarding the abstract submission system please contact scientific@cyim.com

If you have any further queries, please contact the ESGE Office Team on abstracts@esge.com

Late breaking submission opens: March 3, 2026

Late breaking submission closes: March 31, 2026

Withdrawal deadline: March 31, 2026

Decision sent to abstract submitters (accepted, rejected and grant winners): April 15, 2026

ESGE Days 2026: May 13 - 16, 2026

The late breaking abstract category allows authors the opportunity to submit novel research that was not complete at the time of the standard submission deadline of November 25, 2025.

IMPORTANT: This is not an extension of the standard abstract submission deadline or for investigators missing the standard submission deadline. 

Kindly be advised that the acceptance rate for late-breaking abstracts is low, given the limited space available in the program and the rigorous review process.

Case reports, literature reviews, retrospective studies, revisions to previously submitted abstracts and abstracts that have been or will be published (as a full article) or presented in any other scientific meeting prior to ESGE Days 2026 are ineligible and will not be considered as a late breaking abstract.

Upon submission, authors are required to summarise why their research results are novel and why they could not be submitted by the standard submission deadline.

All abstract rules apply to the Late Breaking Abstracts. 

Late breaking abstracts will also be considered for travel grants.

Late breaking abstracts will be reviewed by the ESGE Scientific Committee, and the final decision communicated to authors by mid-April.

Accepted abstracts will be presented orally during dedicated late breaking sessions. Therefore, authors are obliged to attend ESGE Days 2026 in person to present the abstract.

Should the Late Breaking Abstract not be selected for oral presentation the abstract will be considered for acceptance as an ePoster.