Cataract and refractive surgery drive a continuous flow of clinical and technological updates that affect practice worldwide. ESCRS Congress 2026 brings that activity to Helsinki for three days of scientific sessions and an associated exhibition focused on ocular health professionals.
Practical information
ESCRS Congress 2026 runs from 6 to 8 March in Helsinki. The event takes place at Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre. Essential registration, exhibitor and contact details are available at the event website https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/.
Attendee profile and exhibitors
The exhibition is linked to the 37th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and targets ocular health professionals. Key participants include cataract surgeons, refractive specialists, operating room teams and manufacturers of diagnostic and surgical devices. The Exhibition & Sponsorship section of the official site outlines participation options for industry.
Scientific participation and submissions
The official information references abstract submission processes and a YOP video abstract option, with a submission deadline set for 1 November. The congress pairs a scientific programme with an exhibition area, enabling product demonstrations alongside clinical sessions.
Commercial prospecting and meeting strategy
For ESCRS Congress 2026 focus on brief, technically oriented meetings with clinical decision makers. Prepare clinical evidence and short demo scripts, schedule back-to-back 20 to 30 minute slots, and include a clinician or technical specialist in each meeting to address scientific questions on site. Engaging directly with MCI Group as the organising bureau will streamline stand and service arrangements.
Contact management and vendor warnings
The organisers publish warnings about unauthorised agencies and centralise official services through MCI. Validate any third party offers against the contacts listed on the congress site and keep clear contractual records for logistics and lead follow up.
Final note and official link
Approach ESCRS Congress 2026 with concise clinical messaging and a structured follow up plan to convert contacts into pilot opportunities. Official schedules, exhibitor rules and registration channels are on the congress website at https://wintermeeting.escrs.org/.
Registration and tickets on the official website: wintermeeting.escrs.org
