Welcome to ESPID 2026 Meeting!
Venue
Bologna Palazzo dei Congressi
Piazza della Costituzione, 4, 40128 Bologna BO, Italia
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi is available to all meeting participants throughout the venue.
Network: ESPID2026| Password: espid2026
Opening Hours
| Date | Registration | Exhibition | Speakers’ Upload Stations | E-Poster Stations | Cloakroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 01 June | 07:30-19:00 | Closed | 07:30-19:00 | Closed | 07:30-19:30 |
| Tuesday, 02 June | 07:30-19:30 | 12:00-21:00 | 07:30-19:30 | 12:00-21:00 | 07:30-21:30 |
| Wednesday, 03 June | 07:00-19:00 | 09:30-16:30 | 07:00-19:00 | 09:30-17:30 | 07:00-20:00 |
| Thursday, 04 June | 07:30-18:00 | 09:00-16:15 | 07:30-18:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 07:30-19:30 |
| Friday, 05 June | 07:00-12:30 | 09:30-14:15 | 07:00-12:30 | 09:30-14:15 | 07:00-14:30 |
Language
The official language of the ESPID 2026 Meeting is English.
Dress Code
During the entire Meeting, attire will be informal.
Mobile Application
Download the mobile app to enhance your ESPID 2026 experience and access all the information you need!
- Scan the QR code below or search for ESPID 2026 on the App Store or Google Play
- Download the App
- Login with your email address and registration ID number
- See the overview of sessions and speakers
- Receive real-time updates
- View Meeting E-Posters
- Bookmark the sessions you wish to attend for your personal schedule
- Click on “My e-Tickets” on the mobile App home screen in order to access your function tickets E-Vouchers.
CME and Certificate of Attendance
The 44th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Bologna, Italy 01/06/2026 – 05/06/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 20.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.eu
For further information and to download your Certificate of Attendance AFTER the Meeting, please click here. Printed Certificates of Attendance will not be available onsite.
ESPID Step Counter
Track your steps and compete on the leaderboard with the Step Counter feature in the ESPID 2026 App! Engage in friendly competition, promote your well-being, and support our sustainability goal during the Meeting days.
ESPID Treasure Hunt
An interactive feature within the ESPID 2026 app designed to foster connections among colleagues and enhance your experience at this major multidisciplinary event, which, year after year, bnrings together the PaedsID community.
Scientific Information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPEAKERS
ADDITIONAL USEFUL LINKS
Interactive Programme
Programme at a Glance
Meet the Faculty
CME-CPD Accreditation
Virtual Information
All registered participants have access to the ESPID 2026 Virtual Platform from 01 June 2026 at 07:30 CEST until 1 September 2026 to view live-streamed sessions and on-demand session recordings and E-Posters.
CLICK HERE to access the platform login page.
All registered attendees will receive their login credentials via email before the meeting. In this regard, please check your spam box as well and if you cannot find the letter, please contact us.
Industry Information
- Confirmed Supporters & Exhibitors –Click here
- Industry Supported Symposia Timetable – Click here
Networking Events
Join the ESPID 2026 networking events, meet with colleagues, make connections and enjoy your stay in Bologna. For more details on schedules and tickets, please view our Networking Events page or approach us at the Registration Desk onsite.
ESPID QuizID
Join us for the 3rd ESPID QuizID Battle and Challenge Your Paediatric Infectious Diseases Knowledge!
Test your knowledge of paediatric infectious diseases in this battle of the minds lead by the four ESPID Teams. The QuizID event will take place on Friday 05 June at 12:00-13:30. Click here for additional information.
ESPID Donation
“Amici del Bambino Malato Onlus”
ESPID is proud to support the organization Amici del Bambino Malato Onlus with 100% of the Yoga Class’s donation as well as with an onsite cash donation box at the ESPID Booth in the exhibition area.
This organiztion supports practical projects aimed at improving the care and assistance provided to newborns, children, and adolescents, working alongside hospitals, families, and healthcare professionals through initiatives that combine personal care, research, and innovation.
As an ESPID 2026 participant, you can help support these projects. Click here for more information.
Prescriber / Non-Prescriber
Support from pharmaceutical partners helps make this event possible. As such, it is important that we comply with the various codes and directives relating to the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The European Union directive (2001/83/EC, article 86) provides guidelines relating to medicinal products for human use. Within these guidelines is the restriction that access to pharmaceutical product marketing activities must be limited to only those participants licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply medicinal products. All participants, with the exception of the exhibitors, are asked the following question during registration: Are you licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply prescription only.
Liability & Insurance
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
The ESPID 2026 Meeting Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
