ESPGHAN Annual Meeting 2027
European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Dates
- June 2–5, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Expected attendance
- About 4,800
- Therapy area
- Pediatrics, Gastroenterology
About the meeting
The 59th Annual Meeting of ESPGHAN is a multi-professional congress promoting the health of children with special attention to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and nutritional status, through knowledge creation, dissemination of science-based information, best practice in care delivery, and high-quality education for paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition professionals in Europe and beyond.
Description from the official ESPGHAN website. Abstracts are published in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition : JPGN.
Key dates for ESPGHAN 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | December 14, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | February 22, 2027 | Estimated |
| Abstract notification | March 15, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | June 2–5, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: ESPGHAN's abstract deadline usually falls about 6 months before the meeting. For the 2026 meeting it was January 5, 2026 (170 days ahead).
ESPGHAN 2027
- Length
- Title up to 25 words in upper case; body up to 300 words including acknowledgments. A table reduces the words available. 2027
- Tables and figures
- One table of up to 10 rows, or one image instead (JPG, GIF or PNG, max 500 KB). Images do not count toward the word limit. 2027
- Who can submit
- No limit on abstracts per person. One person can be presenting author on up to 5 abstracts. Presenting authors must register. 2027
- Membership required
- Yes 2027
- Previously presented work
- Not accepted if already accepted for publication or presented at another congress before the meeting. 2027
Summarized from ESPGHAN's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the ESPGHAN 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is December 14, 2026 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due February 22, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is ESPGHAN 2027?
ESPGHAN 2027 takes place June 2–5, 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend ESPGHAN?
About 4,800 people are expected at ESPGHAN 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 24–27, 2026 | Lille | January 5, 2026 |
| 2025 | May 14–17, 2025 | Helsinki | Not recorded |
| 2024 | May 15–18, 2024 | Milan | Not recorded |
| 2023 | May 17–20, 2023 | Vienna | 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.