Colorectal teams will converge on St.Gallen for hands on training, live surgery and multidisciplinary exchange. From 28 November to 2 December 2026 the agenda combines an intensive main congress with education days focused on practical skills and patient care.
Venue and ticketing highlights
The European Colorectal Congress (ECC) 2026 takes place at Genossenschaft Olma Messen St.Gallen. Trainee admission is available at 60 CHF per day. The event is offered in a hybrid format so both onsite and online participation are supported, including live broadcasts of operating theatre sessions from Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen.
Program strands and practical courses
The schedule includes the Main Congress and the Care Symposium, with the Education Village running on 28 and 29 November. Practical elements listed for 2026 include Proctology Day, Masterclass sessions, hands on courses in advanced colorectal laparoscopy Davos Course, Transanal Surgery and a Robotics Course. Live Surgery is set for Wednesday 2 December and video talks will complement the surgical transmissions.
Key numbers for exhibitors and delegates
Program material lists 1000 plus participants, 80 plus speakers and 20 plus exhibitors representing over 65 countries. The 20th anniversary edition introduces the ECC Visiting Fellowship and multiple poster awards with accepted posters published in European Surgery.
Audience profile and B2B approach
Attendees span colorectal surgeons, residents, nurses and therapists. For companies the most productive approach is to align technical demos with hands on sessions and to present clinical evidence relevant to malignancy management, stoma care and parastomal hernia solutions. Engagement with residents and care professionals creates pathways for training partnerships and device evaluation.
Practical advice for commercial teams
Bring concise clinical dossiers and case reports that demonstrate outcomes. Coordinate meetings in advance with unit leads and propose on-site trials linked to the hands on workshops. Highlight training packages that can integrate with the new ECC Visiting Fellowship to secure longer term clinical collaboration.
Closing note and official link
The European Colorectal Congress (ECC) 2026 packages advanced teaching, live operative learning and focused symposium content that matter to surgical teams and suppliers. Check detailed program, registration and fellowship information at the official site http://www.colorectalsurgery.eu and set objectives for clinical validation and partner engagement before you travel.
