Care teams focused on swallowing disorders concentrate clinical innovation and research in dedicated meetings. ESSD Congress 2026 takes place from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Leiden and gathers clinicians and researchers who work on approaches to dysphagia care.
Dates and location
The congress runs from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Leiden. The official site provides sections on registration, travel and accommodation to assist participants planning their trip.
Scientific programme and training
The event presents a scientific programme that includes plenary sessions and precongress training aimed at certification and hands on skills. The agenda incorporates precongress courses, abstract driven sessions and keynote presentations focused on diagnostic and therapeutic advances. Social events and exhibitor areas are planned to support exchange between clinical teams and industry.
Who attends and who exhibits
ESSD Congress 2026 addresses healthcare professionals working with swallowing disorders. Typical participants are clinicians, researchers, therapists and industry partners offering diagnostic tools, rehabilitation protocols and assistive devices. The sponsors and exhibitor sections help identify companies providing clinical solutions.
Practical B2B prospecting advice for exhibitors and sponsors
Define target clinical groups and request meetings in advance. Prepare concise clinical evidence such as protocol summaries, trial outcomes and short demonstration videos optimized for tablet viewing. Create a one page implementation plan that shows clinical steps and potential touch points for adoption.
Map out a daily schedule that balances booth time and scheduled meetings. Use digital contact capture to avoid manual transcription and follow up each meeting with a brief email that reiterates key takeaways and a next step proposal. Tailor messages to the clinical priorities discussed in sessions and attach relevant clinical documentation.
Visitor logistics and submissions
The congress site contains sections on registration, abstract submission and FAQs. Presenters should prepare materials according to the formats indicated and ensure files are ready for display. Check travel and accommodation recommendations provided online to streamline arrival and local mobility.
Closing note and official link
The multidisciplinary nature of ESSD Congress 2026 makes Leiden a practical forum to test clinical approaches and shortlist partners for implementation. Plan meetings with clinical evidence in hand and use the exhibitor spaces to validate solutions face to face. Full details and registration options are available at https://essd2025.org/.
Registration and tickets on the official website: essd2025.org
