ESCRS Annual Congress 2027

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dates
October 15–19, 2027 Confirmed
Location
IFEMA Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Expected attendance
About 13,500
Therapy or topic area
Ophthalmology, Surgery

Official ESCRS website

About the meeting

The 45th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) brings together ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to advance knowledge in cataract and refractive surgery through cutting-edge presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Based on the official ESCRS website.

Key dates for ESCRS 2027

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Abstract submission deadline April 8, 2027 Estimated
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Planning ahead: ESCRS's abstract deadline usually falls about 6 months (190 days) before the meeting (190 days in 2026).

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Submitting an abstract to ESCRS 2027

Membership required
No

ESCRS hasn't published its 2027 abstract guidelines yet. Check the official website for updates. The official guidelines always take precedence.

Common questions

When is the ESCRS 2027 abstract deadline?

The abstract submission deadline is April 8, 2027 (estimated).

When and where is ESCRS 2027?

ESCRS 2027 takes place October 15–19, 2027 at IFEMA Madrid in Madrid, Spain. The dates are confirmed.

How many people attend ESCRS?

About 13,500 people are expected at ESCRS 2027.

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Past editions

YearMeeting datesCityAbstract deadline
2026September 11–15, 2026LondonMarch 5, 2026
2025September 12–16, 2025CopenhagenNot recorded
2024September 6–10, 2024BarcelonaNot recorded
2023September 8–12, 2023ViennaNot recorded

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.

ESCRS abstracts are due in 153 days

The deadline is April 8, 2027 (estimated). Watch ESCRS and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.