We are happy to be sharing with you dedicated sessions and other activities hosted by EIBIR at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2026, taking place from March 4–8, 2026, in Vienna and online via ESR Connect. This year’s congress is also a special milestone for EIBIR, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary! (See EIBIR Studio Sessions below)
EIBIR Sessions
EIBIR 4a – Novel approaches for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnostics and treatment
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 13:00–14:30 | Room 01
Explore pioneering AI research from RadioVal, ODELIA, BreastSCan, and COMPASS-AI, focusing on ethical, explainable, and validated AI applications for cancer care.
EIBIR 6 – Assistive technologies for interventional radiologists: enhancing decision-making and workflow with AI-powered solutions
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 16:30–17:30 | Room 01
Find out how the SHERPA project is developing human-centred, AI-powered tools to support interventional radiologists, improving workflow, precision, and clinical outcomes.
EIBIR 8 – Transforming cardiovascular risk prediction with AI: from models to real-world impact
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 | Room 01
Learn how the AI-POD project is advancing AI-driven cardiovascular risk prediction, combining clinical insight, ethical perspectives, and real-world validation to bring AI from research to practice.
HOW 8 – How we do it: clinical audit
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 | Open Forum 1
A special presentation of the CLAUD-IT project, engage with some of Europe’s leading experts on clinical audit for a discussion of the project’s methodology and guidance for implementation with an aim for improved procedures and broader adoption in clinical practice.
EIBIR 11 – Cancer Image Europe: a pan-European federated infrastructure for cancer images
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 16:30–18:00 | Room 01
Discover the latest developments from EUCAIM and the Cancer Image Europe platform, including progress towards establishing a European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) for cancer imaging data sharing and AI development.
EIBIR 13 – Strengthening the screening of lung cancer in Europe: key achievements, lessons learned, and legacy of the SOLACE project
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 09:30–11:00 | Room 01
Learn how the SOLACE project is shaping the future of lung cancer screening across Europe, breaking down barriers to access and ensuring sustainability and equity in early detection.
EIBIR 15 – Advancements in medical imaging technologies: photonics research
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 13:45–14:45 | Audio Streaming Area
Discover breakthrough innovations from the HyperProbe and Med-IPUT projects, showcasing photonics-based imaging for neurosurgery and medical ultrasound, revolutionising precision imaging technologies.
EIBIR 16 – Improving quality and safety through collaborative EU-funded research and studies: the SAMIRA initiative
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 16:00–17:30 | Room 01
In collaboration with the European Commission and EuroSafe Imaging, this session highlights projects including RHYTHM, MARLIN, CARE, CLAUD-IT, and others driving excellence in radiation protection, safety, and quality assurance across Europe.
EIBIR Booth Sessions (onsite only, Austria Center level 1)
EIBIR IHI – IHI in a nutshell: a public–private research partnership for health
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Insights into IHI’s public‑private research projects advancing innovative solutions to Europe’s key health challenges.
EIBIR/ESR – ESR Research Seed Grant global session
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 10:15–11:15
Multiple speaker session exploring pilot projects on sustainable, AI‑enhanced radiology from Egypt, Nigeria and Ghana.
EIBIR 1 – EIBIR Stage bonus session 1
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 11:30–12:30
Multiple speaker session exploring multidisciplinary research and collaboration.
EIBIR 2 – EIBIR Stage bonus session 2
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 11:30–12:30
Multiple speaker session exploring hybrid imaging in oncology, emerging technologies, and multidisciplinary research and collaboration.
EIBIR 3 – EIBIR Stage bonus session 3
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 15:00–16:00
Multiple speaker session exploring AI in oncology.
EIBIR 4b – EIBIR Stage bonus session 4
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Multiple speaker session exploring AI in oncology.
EIBIR Studio Sessions (online only, open access)
ST 3 – Building the future of Cancer AI: Data, platform, and practice
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 9:30–10:00 | Studio Streaming Area
Dive into a session with EUCAIM, BreastSCan, and COMPASS-AI, three EU-funded projects defining the strategic European roadmap for AI in cancer imaging.
ST 4 – Celebrating 20 Years of EIBIR: Insights from Prof. Regina Beets-Tan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12:30–13:00 | Studio Streaming Area
Join us to celebrate EIBIR’s 20th anniversary and the institute’s achievements in EU-funded biomedical imaging research, plus a presentation of EIBIR’s new Strategic Research Agenda!
ST 14 – The European Lung Cancer Screening Alliance (ELCSA): ensuring continuity and impact beyond SOLACE
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 15:30–16:00 | Studio Streaming Area
Explore how SOLACE and the newly formed ELCSA are driving a Europe‑wide push for equitable, accessible lung cancer screening for all.
EUCAIM Demonstration Sessions (onsite only, Austria Center level 1)
DS 1 – From raw images to research‑ready data: tools and workflow for cancer imaging
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 13:45
Join us for a great EUCAIM demonstration session with Carina Soler, covering everything from data preparation steps: original data context, image annotation, de-identification, data quality checks, ETL processes, and data transfer.
DS 2 – Sovereign image data sharing with EUCAIM: build your node
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 11:45
In this demonstration from Ignacio Blanquer, you will gather information on the type of tools for configuring a federated node that allows data sharing within the EUCAIM federation. You will also learn more about the intrinsic characteristics and capabilities of a EUCAIM federated node, and how to scale it into a powerful processing node.
March 4–7, 2026 | 10:00–17:00 | Foyer K
This exhibit, organised by the ESR and EIBIR and endorsed by MICCAI, offers interactive software demonstrations for showcasing the latest AI and machine-learning tools in the field of medical imaging that will shape the future of healthcare. Demos in the exhibition include 15 software tools showcasing cutting-edge AI technology.
Visit us any time at the EIBIR booth!
The EIBIR booth on Level 1 will showcase the latest results from our EU-funded research projects and highlighting opportunities for collaboration and funding in biomedical imaging.
Join us at ECR 2026 to engage with Europe’s leading experts in imaging research and innovation — and to see how EIBIR-supported projects continue to shape the future of medical imaging!