Athens, Greece | 15–18 September 2026
The 28th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS) will bring together thousands of surgeons, researchers, educators, residents, healthcare professionals and industry innovators from around the world in *Athens, Greece, from **15 to 18 September 2026, with a dedicated **Pre-Congress Day on 14 September. The meeting will be hosted at the *Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, under the congress theme:
“From Foundation to Innovation: Harnessing Our Surgical Future.”
Recognized as one of the world’s most influential scientific meetings in Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), the biennial EACMFS Congress serves as a unique platform for presenting the latest advances in surgical techniques, personalized medicine, biomaterials, digital technologies, education, and interdisciplinary patient care.
A Congress Driving the Evolution of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
According to the official congress announcement, the scientific vision of EACMFS extends beyond the exchange of research results. The Association continues to promote excellence through continuing education, harmonization of clinical standards across Europe, investment in scientific research, and support for future generations of surgeons.
The strategic priorities highlighted for the current EACMFS mandate include:
- investment in surgical trainees;
- strengthening the role of women in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;
- harmonization of professional standards throughout Europe;
- advancement of research and continuing medical education;
- increasing the international visibility of the specialty through modern communication and scientific collaboration.
Scientific Innovation at the Heart of Patient Care
The 2026 scientific programme is expected to showcase developments across the entire spectrum of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, including:
- facial trauma management;
- oncologic reconstruction;
- orthognathic surgery;
- craniofacial surgery;
- temporomandibular joint reconstruction;
- digital surgical planning;
- patient-specific implants;
- regenerative medicine and biomaterials;
- artificial intelligence in surgical planning;
- 3D printing technologies;
- computer-assisted surgery;
- navigation systems and emerging digital workflows.
These innovations continue to redefine surgical precision, improve functional and aesthetic outcomes, and contribute to safer, more personalized patient care.
A Global Educational Opportunity
Beyond its scientific presentations, EACMFS 2026 represents an important educational milestone for the international Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery community. The congress provides an environment where experienced surgeons, young specialists, residents, researchers and allied healthcare professionals can exchange knowledge, discuss complex clinical cases, evaluate new technologies and establish international collaborations.
Continuing medical education remains one of the strongest pillars of surgical progress. Meetings such as EACMFS contribute not only to improving surgical practice but also to accelerating the global dissemination of evidence-based innovations that ultimately benefit patients.
Athens: Connecting Medical Heritage with Surgical Innovation
Hosting the congress in Athens, the birthplace of many principles of Western medicine and philosophy, reinforces the congress message of connecting the foundations of medicine with the technologies that will define the future of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. The venue, located near the historic Acropolis, symbolizes the dialogue between tradition and innovation that characterizes modern surgical practice.
Registration for EACMFS 2026 opened on *15 January 2026, while abstract submissions were accepted between *1 December 2025 and 1 March 2026, reflecting the congress’s strong commitment to scientific excellence and international participation.
