Important Dates

Meeting Venue

The Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre MEEC
Forum 100, 6229 GV
Maastricht, Netherlands
https://www.mecc.nl/

Nearest Train Station: The Maastricht-Randwyck train station is 250 metres away.
Nearest Bus Stop: Forum MECC bus stop (a bus leaves every five minutes from Maastricht city centre or Maastricht Central Station headed to MECC Maastricht).

Language

The official language of the ESID 2026 Meeting is English.

Meeting Time

The Meeting will officially run on UTC+1 – Maastricht, Netherlands.

Membership

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Visas 

It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.  

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. 

Letter of Invitation 

An official personalised letter of invitation will be provided to registered participants as part of the registration process. You will be able to generate an invitation letter at the end of the registration process, and you will also receive a confirmation email with a link to the invitation letter. 

This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the scientific programme. 

Dress Code 

During the entire conference, the advised attire is casual and informal.  

Guest Attendance Policy 

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.  

Liability and Insurance 

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables. 

The ESID 2026 organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from ESID 2026. Participants are advised to take out their own personal health and travel insurance for their trip. 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please visit the Contact Us page on the Meeting website.

ESID 2026 Secretariat

Meeting Organisers

Kenes Group
7, rue François-Versonnex,
C.P. 6053, 1211 Geneva 6
Switzerland