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European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
EAES SOCIETY PROFILE
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) was founded in 1990 and since then has become a growing and dynamic organisation that continues to play a leading role in Endoscopic Surgery and Allied Interventional Techniques. Aside from organising annual Top Level European Congresses in different European countries, the EAES activities in education, training, research, development, and publication are effected through its various Committees.
The Executive Board consists of 10 members, of which the President, the immediate Past President, the President Elect, the Secretary General, the Internal Auditor and the Treasurer, are responsible for the daily business of the association.
Prof. Dr. Nicole Bouvy (President EAES)
Prof. Luigi Boni (Secretary General EAES)
Symposium on Innovation in Surgery 2026
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to invite you to the EAES Symposium on Innovation in Surgery, happening in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal, this coming January 2026.
This symposium will bring together surgeons, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the exciting future of surgery. From cutting-edge techniques in robotics and flexible endoscopy to breakthrough software and hardware solutions, the programme is designed to inspire and spark collaboration. Expect hands-on courses, live demonstrations, thought-provoking lectures, and lively debates — all aimed at giving you fresh ideas and practical insights you can take back to your own practice.
Porto’s warm hospitality will provide the perfect backdrop for connecting with colleagues and shaping the future of surgical innovation together.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Porto for what promises to be a stimulating, collaborative, and memorable meeting.
Warm regards,
Hélder Ferreira & Jaime Vilaça
34th international congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
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: Energy!
Dr. Fotis Archontovasilis,
EAES 2026 Congress President
Dr. Suzanne Gisbertz,
Chair Programme committee