ESCMID Global 2027
ESCMID Global 2027, the congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (formerly ECCMID), takes place in Stockholm from 9 to 13 April 2027. This guide covers areas consistent with the congress scope, readiness checks for abstracts, and what to consider before the 18 November 2026 deadline at 17:00 CET, given that only novel, unpublished data are accepted.
The published deadline has passed. Check the official page in case it has been extended, or browse the open listings.
Key dates
- Abstract deadline
- 18 November 2026
- Full paper deadline
- Abstracts only, or not stated
- Conference dates
- 9 April 2027 – 13 April 2027
- Details last checked
- 10 November 2026
About the conference
- Conference
- ESCMID Global 2027
- Organiser
- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
- Venue
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Scope
- The ESCMID congress (formerly ECCMID) on clinical microbiology and infectious diseases; abstracts close 18 November 2026 at 17:00 CET with novel, unpublished data only, and late-breaking abstracts are due 10 February 2027.
- Submission types
- Abstracts; confirm formats and word limits on the official page
- Website
- Official conference website
Topics consistent with the programme
- Antimicrobial resistance surveillance, mechanisms and stewardship
- Diagnostics in clinical microbiology, including rapid and molecular methods
- Clinical management of bacterial, viral and fungal infections
- Infection prevention and control in healthcare settings
- Vaccines and the epidemiology of emerging infections
- Clinical trials of new and existing anti-infective agents
Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.
Is your work a fit? Check before you submit
- The work addresses clinical microbiology or infectious diseases.
- The abstract reports novel data that have not been published, as the congress requires.
- Methods, microbiological techniques and statistical analyses are described clearly.
- The topic category and abstract rules have been confirmed on the official abstract page.
- The abstract is complete, approved by all co-authors and submitted before 18 November 2026 at 17:00 CET, or by 10 February 2027 if eligible for the late-breaking round.
Why This Conference Matters
ESCMID Global is a major international meeting for clinical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists. Antimicrobial resistance, emerging pathogens and diagnostic innovation continue to pose pressing challenges for health systems, and the congress provides a venue to share evidence and discuss its implications. Presenting gives authors access to a large international audience across laboratory, clinical and public health disciplines, with opportunities for feedback and collaboration.
Who Should Submit
Academic backgrounds
- Clinical microbiology
- Infectious diseases
- Infection prevention and control
- Epidemiology
- Pharmacology of anti-infectives
Institutions and sectors
- Hospital microbiology laboratories and infectious disease units
- Public health and surveillance agencies
- Diagnostics and pharmaceutical companies
- University research groups
What Reviewers Typically Value
- Novel, unpublished findings with clear relevance to infection diagnosis, treatment or prevention.
- Robust laboratory or clinical methods with sufficient sample sizes.
- Data addressing antimicrobial resistance or emerging threats.
- Concise abstracts with conclusions supported by the results reported.
Ideas You Could Develop
Your Plan to the Deadline
A suggested schedule working back from 18 November 2026. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.
By 7 Oct 2026
Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.
By 21 Oct 2026
Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.
By 4 Nov 2026
Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.
By 11 Nov 2026
Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.
By 16 Nov 2026
Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.
By 18 Nov 2026
Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.
What you gain
- Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
- A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
- Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
- A step towards a full journal article.
What happens after you submit
- Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
- Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
- Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
- Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
- Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.
What the Organisers Are Looking For
ESCMID Global invites abstracts presenting novel, unpublished data in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. Organisers are likely to look for original work with clear methods and relevance to clinical or public health practice. Late-breaking abstracts are due 10 February 2027. Authors should confirm categories, formatting and eligibility rules on the official abstract page.
Expert help
How Pubrica Can Help
Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.
FAQs
Questions Researchers Ask
The next published deadline is 18 November 2026. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.
The congress states that only novel, unpublished data are accepted, and prior presentation rules can vary. Authors with previously presented or published results should check the official abstract page carefully before submitting.
The official page lists abstract submission; check it for any full paper or proceedings option.
Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.
Sources
- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID). (2026). ESCMID Global 2027. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://www.escmid.org/congress-events/escmid-global/abstracts/
How to cite this page
Pubrica Insights. (2026). ESCMID Global 2027. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/escmid-global-2027/
Pubrica Insights. “ESCMID Global 2027.” Pubrica, 2026, https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/escmid-global-2027/.
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