Welcome to the official website of the 34th international congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) that will be held in Athens, Greece from Tuesday 23rd June through Friday 26th June 2026, in corporation with the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery (HAES).
Congress theme: From Hippocrates to modern surgical innovation.
Dr. Fotis Archontovasilis,
EAES 2026 Congress President
Dr. Suzanne Gisbertz,
Chair Programme committee
Dear colleagues, friends and members of the global surgical endoscopic community,
It is my great honour and sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 34th Annual Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), which will take place in Athens, Greece, in June 2026. As congress president, I am excited to invite you to a scientific experience that reflects the momentum, innovation and vision of our global surgical family.
The EAES congress has always been a meeting point for progress, a space where ideas are tested, techniques refined and collaborations born. In 2026, we aim to elevate this tradition even further. Our theme, “From Hippocrates to modern surgical innovation” captures our commitment to advancing surgical excellence through research, technology and education.
Athens, the birthplace of dialogue and scientific inquiry, offers the perfect setting for this journey. A city that unites timeless history with modern dynamism, Athens welcomes you with open arms to engage, exchange and grow together.
The scientific programme of EAES 2026 will highlight state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures, robotics, artificial intelligence and the evolving landscape of surgical training. With contributions from leading experts worldwide, hands-on courses, symposia and debates we aspire to create a congress that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply inspiring. Beyond the scientific excellence, we hope you will enjoy the hospitality of Greece. Together, we will not only share knowledge, we will strengthen the bonds that drive our community forward.
I look forward to welcoming each of you to Athens for an unforgettable EAES congress in 2026.
Let us shape the future of surgery, together!
Warm regards,
Fotios Archontovasilis MD, cMSc (MIRS), PhD
EAES 2026 Congress President
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