ECCO Congress 2027
European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation
- Dates
- March 3–6, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Bella Center (Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark), Copenhagen, Denmark
- Expected attendance
- About 8,000
- Therapy area
- Gastroenterology, Immunology
About the meeting
ECCO’27 — Causes of IBD. The scientific programme is structured around basic science, translational medicine and clinical sessions given by some of the world’s top specialists. The educational programme is scheduled prior to the official start of the ECCO Congress and requires additional registration; it covers activities for ECCO’s different interest groups.
Description from the official ECCO website. Abstracts are published in Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis.
Key dates for ECCO 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | September 8, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract submission deadline | November 23, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract notification | December 21, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | March 3–6, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: ECCO's abstract deadline usually falls about 3 months before the meeting. For the 2026 meeting it was November 17, 2025 (93 days ahead); for the 2025 meeting it was November 8, 2024 (103 days ahead).
ECCO 2027
- Length
- 2,750 characters including spaces; title, author block and references do not count. 2027
- Tables and figures
- Up to 2 tables or graphs per abstract, uploaded as JPG or PNG images (max 1.5 MB, 800x800 px, at least 300 dpi). Tables go in as images, with captions inside the image. 2027
- Who can submit
- No limit on the number of abstracts per author. Up to 40 authors per abstract. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- The submitter must confirm the following: the submitted abstract is an original paper and has not been published or presented at an international meeting prior to ECCO; and the submitted abstract has not been previously published as an article/full paper at the time of submission. 2027
Summarized from ECCO's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the ECCO 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is November 23, 2026 (confirmed).
When and where is ECCO 2027?
ECCO 2027 takes place March 3–6, 2027 at Bella Center (Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend ECCO?
About 8,000 people are expected at ECCO 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18–21, 2026 | Stockholm | November 17, 2025 |
| 2025 | February 19–22, 2025 | Berlin | November 8, 2024 |
| 2024 | February 21–24, 2024 | Stockholm | Not recorded |
| 2023 | March 1–4, 2023 | Copenhagen | Not recorded |
Last updated October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.