ESCV2026
Abreu Events Organizes the 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
ESCV 2026: Porto to Host the 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
From 16 to 19 September 2026, the city of Porto will become the European hub for Clinical Virology with the 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV). This leading international meeting will bring together experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest scientific advances, foster collaboration, and address global challenges in the field of viral infections.
Abreu Events will be responsible for the local organisation, delivering an integrated management approach and a high-quality experience for all participants.
A conference of excellence in a city with a unique identity
The conference will take place at the Super Bock Arena, a modern and multifunctional venue located in one of the city’s most vibrant areas, providing the ideal setting for knowledge sharing and networking.
As Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto blends historic heritage with contemporary sophistication, offering delegates a truly memorable experience both within and beyond the scientific programme.
A scientific programme focused on the major challenges in Clinical Virology
The ESCV 2026 Scientific Committee is preparing an outstanding programme that will include:
- - Keynote lectures delivered by internationally recognised leaders in the field
- - Oral presentations and the prestigious ESCV Scientific Awards
- - Highly interactive poster sessions
- - Industry-sponsored symposia showcasing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies
- - Viral challenges of our century: evolution, emergence, and re-emergence
- - Global warming and the expanding frontiers of arboviruses
- - Viral respiratory infections
- - Congenital, neonatal, and paediatric viral infections
- - Viral infections in vulnerable and immunocompromised populations
- - Infections of the nervous and gastrointestinal systems
- - Advances in HIV and viral hepatitis
- - Host–virus interplay: pathogenesis, immunity, and cancer
- - Antivirals, antibodies, and vaccines
- - Genomic strategies and innovation in viral diagnostics
This conference stands as a key platform for scientific updates and for shaping the future of Clinical Virology.
Networking and social experiences with a Portuguese signature
The social programme has been designed to provide unique networking moments:
- - Welcome Reception at the Super Bock Arena
- - Conference Dinner at the historic Caves Ferreira, overlooking the Douro River
Abreu Events’ 360º approach
Abreu Events will ensure the full management of the event, coordinating all key areas for its success:
- - Development and management of the official website
- - Abstract and registration management
- - Accommodation management
- - Venue rental
- - Audiovisual solutions
- - Catering services
- - Design and operation of the social programme
- - Hostess coordination
- - Transportation
- - Graphic materials production
Creating events that advance scientific knowledge
Hosting ESCV 2026 in Portugal represents another important step in consolidating the country as a top destination for medical and scientific congresses.
With this project, Abreu Events reinforces its position as a strategic partner in the organisation of international healthcare and scientific congresses, ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and the creation of experiences that foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and scientific progress on a global scale.
Learn more about the ESCV 2026 Conference at https://www.escv2026.org/
