September 5-9 | Copenhagen, Denmark
September 5-9 | Copenhagen, Denmark
September 5-9 | Copenhagen, Denmark
September 5-9 | Copenhagen, Denmark
September 5-9 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Onsite activities
Throughout the congress, onsite attendees will have the chance to participate in numerous activities related to CIRSE initiatives.
CIRSE journals
The CIRSE journals booth will offer instant feedback sessions with editors, giving participants the opportunity to discuss their work and receive direct guidance from journal experts, as well any other journal-related questions. Stop by the booth to connect with the journals team, learn more about how you can get involved, and explore the latest research from the CIRSE journal portfolio.
European School of Interventional Radiology (ESIR)
The ESIR booth at CIRSE 2026 will have plenty of activities in celebration of ESIR’s 20th anniversary. This year, a special focus will be placed on paediatric interventions through the Paeds in Practice workshop series. Attendees will have the chance to refine their practical skills, explore new techniques, and engage directly with expert faculty. Visit the booth onsite to discover the available sessions and to sign up.
Sunday, September 6
Vascular Access in Children – The Essentials
11:30-12:30, ESIR Booth, Clinical Training Lounge
Speakers: Kishore Minhas, Alexia Dabadie
Learning objectives:
- Understand the principles of US guided technique for obtaining vascular access in children.
- Apply ultrasound-guided techniques to achieve safe vascular access in children
- Be familiar with paediatric vascular access needles, guidewires, and devices
Arterial Interventions in Kids – What’s Different?
15:00-16:00, ESIR Booth, Clinical Training Lounge
Speakers: Kevin Fung, Joao Amaral
Learning objectives:
- Describe the anatomical, physiological, and technical differences that influence arterial interventions in children.
- Adapt access sites, catheter, sheath, anticoagulation, and radiation-reduction strategies for paediatric patients.
- Be familiar with radiation-reduction strategies and anti-thrombotic prophylaxis in children.
Monday, September 7
Vascular Access in Children – The Essentials
11:30-12:30, ESIR Booth, Clinical Training Lounge
Speakers: Kishore Minhas, Alexia Dabadie
Learning objectives:
- Understand the principles of US guided technique for obtaining vascular access in children.
- Apply ultrasound-guided techniques to achieve safe vascular access in children
- Be familiar with paediatric vascular access needles, guidewires, and devices
Arterial Interventions in Kids – What’s Different?
15:00-16:00, ESIR Booth, Clinical Training Lounge
Speakers: Kevin Fung, Joao Amaral
Learning objectives:
- Describe the anatomical, physiological, and technical differences that influence arterial interventions in children.
- Adapt access sites, catheter, sheath, anticoagulation, and radiation-reduction strategies for paediatric patients.
- Be familiar with radiation-reduction strategies and anti-thrombotic prophylaxis in children.
IASIOS
Join a dedicated workshop for radiographers and nurses as well as the IASIOS Accreditation Workshop to get practical insights about IASIOS accreditation journey.
Be sure to also visit the IASIOS booth on the congress floor. If you are working on your application to become an IASIOS Accredited Centre or Centre of Excellence, you will have the chance to ask questions and receive immediate, personalized feedback on your application.
If your centre is already an IASIOS member, don’t forget to take advantage of your two complimentary registrations for CIRSE 2026 as part of the Annual Benefits Programme. Contact [email protected] to claim your benefits!
Professional Education and Certification
The CIRSE Professional Education and Certification team will offer a range of on-site activities designed to support participants at every stage of their professional development.
EBIR examination Q&A
Two EBIR examination Q&A sessions will take place in the professional education lounge, located on the ground floor at F C03. The first session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 12:30–13:00, followed by a second session on Monday, September 7 from 14:00–14:30. These sessions will be a great opportunity to find out what to expect from the EBIR examination, gain practical tips and strategies for preparing, and have your questions answered directly by a recent successful EBIR candidate and the EBIR educationalist.
Professional education challenge
Congress attendees are warmly invited to swing by the professional education lounge to take part in the professional education challenge for a chance to win a 2027 All-Access Pass and spin the CIRSE Academy wheel for the opportunity to win CIRSE Academy courses.
EBIR Quiz
Visit the Professional Education Lounge and test your knowledge with a quiz featuring real EBIR examination questions. Experience the format and level of the EBIR exam, assess your knowledge, and if you achieve a perfect score, you’ll have the chance to win a prize.
Find more info in the CIRSE 2026 event guide within your CIRSE app!
Student programme events
Students can explore a dedicated programme designed to help them discover what IR can offer their careers and can attend exclusive social events to meet their fellow students and network with experienced interventional radiologists. Best of all, students are welcome to register for the CIRSE Annual Congress free of charge. To find all CIRSE Student Programme scientific sessions, click here.
Students’ meet & greet event
Saturday, September 5, 10:00-11:00. Location: News on stage
Mentoring brunch
Sunday, September 6, 11:00-12:00. Location: Foyer Tivoli
Students on stage
Monday, September 7, 14:30-15:30. Location: News on stage
Students’ quiz
Tuesday, September 8, 10:30-11:30. Location: Foyer Tivoli
Register here
Society hub
The society hub at CIRSE 2026, located in the exhibition area next to the society booths, will provide a dedicated space for national and international IR societies to connect with the CIRSE community. Throughout the congress, participating societies will have the opportunity to showcase their activities, share insights and initiatives, and engage directly with attendees.
Visit the society hub onsite to discover the participating societies and their activities. For the presentation schedule, see below.
Saturday, September 5
10:00-10:30 HKSIR
Education and training of IR in Hong Kong
11:30-12:30 PAIRS
PAIRS Initiatives: Get involved/IR in the Middle East: Current challenges/IR Visibility: how can we learn from each other
Sunday, September 6
08:30-09:00 SERVEI
History, objectives, lines of work and challenges of SERVEI
10:00-10:30 JSIR
Overview of Key Initiatives and Future Directions of the JSIR
10:45-11:15 SIRCRO
Connecting and Advancing Interventional Radiology in Croatia
Monday, September 7
08:30-09:00 MSIR
What we can do and cannot do, MIRs
10:00-10:30 AIOU
Interventional Oncology in Ukraine: Current Practice, Education, International Collaboration, and Future Development
10:45-11:15 SRS-SIRS
Interventional Radiology in Slovakia: Who We Are, What We Do, Where We Are
Tuesday, September 8
10:00-10:30 ESTIR
Egyptian Society for treatment by intervention radiology challenges in Egypt
11:30-12:00 BSIR
Clinical IR: from ambition to delivery