Workshop Date:
November 3 - 6, 2026
Workshop Venue:
Melia Bilbao
Leizaola Lehendakariaren Kalea 29
48009 Bilbao (Bizkaia)
Spain
Workshop Language:
The workshop will be held in English.
This workshop is organised by ESGAR, an EACCME Trusted Provider.
Prof. Sofia Gourtsoyianni
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Areteion Hospital
Athens, Greece
P.-R. Carnero, Madrid/ES
L. Curvo Semedo, Coimbra/PT
S. Gourtsoyianni, Athens/GR
N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE
D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL
I. Millet, Montpellier/FR
C. Reiner, Zurich/CH
M. Ronot, Clichy/FR
G. Zamboni, Verona/IT
Description
This immersive workshop, held from November 3 - 6, 2026, in the city of Bilbao, Spain, offers a unique opportunity for radiologists to refine their expertise in abdominal imaging. Guided by a distinguished ESGAR faculty of international experts, participants will explore a wide range of critical topics in abdominal imaging, from rectal cancer, perianal disease and small bowel imaging to liver, biliary tree and spleen pathology, pancreatic lesion characterisation and post-surgical abdominal complications identification. Through a combination of expert-led lectures and hands-on individual case reading sessions, this workshop is designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy, foster critical thinking, and promote collaborative learning.
This innovative format will utilise ESGAR’s case reading platform, offering a comprehensive database of cases and teaching materials aligned with Levels II and III (subspecialisation level) of the European Training Curriculum (ETC). During the workshop, participants will review and score cases, engage in discussions, and deepen their understanding. Additionally, participants will retain access to the platform after the on-site workshop, enabling continued self-study.
This workshop is aimed at board certified radiologists, particularly those in private practice seeking in-depth knowledge.
Programme
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | |||
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Welcome - Introduction | ||
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Cystic lesions of the pancreas | G. Zamboni, Verona/IT | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Liver metastases | C. Reiner, Zurich/CH | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Pancreatitis | G. Zamboni, Verona/IT | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Assessing diffuse liver disease | C. Reiner, Zurich/CH | |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | |||
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Acute abdomen | I. Millet, Montpellier/FR | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | MRE for small bowel imaging | S. Gourtsoyianni, Athens/GR | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Post IR liver malignancy imaging | P.-R. Carnero, Madrid/ES | |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | Assessing the pelvic mass | I. Millet, Montpellier/FR | |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |||
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Colonic imaging | L. Curvo Semedo, Coimbra/PT | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Mesenteric ischemia | M. Ronot, Clichy/FR | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Post abdominal surgery complications | L. Curvo Semedo, Coimbra/PT | |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | Spleen imaging | M. Ronot, Clichy/FR | |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | |||
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Pancreatic adenocarcinoma staging | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Anorectal cancer staging_baseline | D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL | |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Biliary tree imaging | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE | |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | Anorectal cancer staging post treatment | D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL | |
| 17:00- 17:15 | Adjourn |
Registration
Registration Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | |
| ESGAR Member | € 1990.00 |
| Non Member | € 2490.00 |
Registration fee includes
- Participation in on-site sessions
- Lunch & Coffee breaks during workshop days
- Access to case platform
- CME certificate
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis.
CME Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event. The EACCME is an institution of the UEMS (www.uems.eu).
City Information
Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country in northern Spain, located along the Nervión River near the Bay of Biscay. The city has around 345,000 inhabitants and is an important economic, cultural, and gastronomic center, well known for its modern architecture and the Guggenheim Museum.
Language: Spanish (Basque / Euskara)
Time Zone: UTC+1 (Winter), UTC+2 (Summer)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz AC
Country Dialing Code: +34
Closest Airport: Bilbao Airport (BIO) – about 12 km away
To get from Bilbao Airport to the Venue (Meliá Bilbao Hotel), you have several options:
By Bus:
- Take the A3247 Bizkaibus airport bus directly from Bilbao Airport.
- The bus runs frequently between the airport and the city center.
- Get off at the stop “Alameda Recalde / Plaza Moyúa”.
- From there, the hotel is about a 10–12 minute walk (or a short taxi ride).
- The journey takes about 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic.
- A single ticket costs approximately €3.
(More info here)
By Taxi:
Taxis are available directly outside the Arrivals Terminal.
- The ride to the hotel takes approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.
- The cost is around €25–30.
(More info here)
Join us in Bilbao!