Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go - practical information to prepare your participation
We are delighted that you will be joining us at the 37th European Congress of Pathology (ECP), taking place from 6–10 September 2025 at the Austria Center Vienna.
ECP 2025 will bring together colleagues from all over the world under the theme “ECP Vienna – Tradition Meets Future” for an inspiring week of learning, exchange, and connection. We are happy to share the following preparing details with you and cannot wait to welcome you to Vienna soon!
Congress Venue
Austria Center Vienna (ACV)
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1
1220 Vienna, Austria
Scientific Programme
Motto for this year´s ECP 2025
This year´s motto for ECP 2025 – “ECP Vienna: Tradition Meets Future” – highlights the crucial role of pathology in advancing diagnostics, targeted therapies, and clinical practice. The scientific programme, developed by ESP working groups, affiliated societies, and committees, will feature keynote lectures, symposia, interactive sessions, oral and poster presentations, as well as dedicated trainee activities. It offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, networking, and shaping the future of pathology.
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the congress programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances. We recommend using the online programme and congress app for an up-to-date version of the programme.
Session Handouts
Handouts are available in the Online Programme. Access the session you are interested in – if handouts have been submitted for this session a respective button “handout” will be available next to the presentation title. Click on the button to download the handout of the respective talk.
Abstract Book
Abstract Book Now Available!
The Abstract Book of the 37th European Congress of Pathology has been finalised and is available for browsing on the congress website.
All abstracts are published in Virchows Archiv, Volume 487, Issue 3, Supplement 1.
On-Demand Content
All scientific sessions will be available on demand until 10 October 2025 for non-members or 10 December 2025 for ESP members.
Please note: No CME credits will be awarded for on-demand viewing of sessions after the live congress.
Badges, Registration Counter & Badge Collection
Participants are kindly requested to wear their name badge at all times during the congress including the Opening Ceremony and Networking Reception.
ECP 2025 Badge Color Guide
The colors of the name badges have the following significance:
- Yellow – Delegate
- Grey – Faculty
- Red – Exhibitor
- Dark Blue – Delegate of Computational Symposium (CP)
- Light Green – Delegate of Symposium on Molecular Pathology Diagnostics and Translational Research (MD)
- Orange – Delegate of Technician Symposium (TEC)
- Teal – Staff
Registration Counter
All congress material and documentation are available in the registration area, which will be located in the Entrance Hall of the ACV.
Opening hours |
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Saturday | 6 Sept 2025 | 16:00 – 20:00 |
Sunday | 7 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 18:00 |
Monday | 8 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 18:00 |
Tuesday | 9 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 18:00 |
Wednesday | 10 Sept 2025 | 08:00 – 17:30 |
Registration Fees: On-site Attendance
For ESP Members, Non-Members, Residents and PhD students:
- Admission to all scientific sessions (incl. additional One-Day Symposia)
- Admission to Networking Reception
- Admission to poster exhibition and technical exhibition
- Coffee breaks and lunches from Sunday to Wednesday
- Congress material (delegate bag, final programme, etc.)
- Additional online access to all sessions both in real time and on demand (until 10 October 2025 for non-members and 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
For additional One-Day Symposia:
- Admission to all scientific sessions of the respective Symposium
- Admission to poster exhibition and technical exhibition on the day of the Symposium
- Coffee break and lunch on the day of the Symposium
- Additional online access to all symposium-related content, both in real time and on demand (until 10 October 2025 for non-members and 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
Please find here further information about the registration fees.
Registration Fees: Virtual Attendance
Included in your fee:
For ESP Members, Non-Members, Residents and PhD students:
- Access to all scientific sessions (including Molecular Pathology Diagnostics Symposium (MD), Computational Symposium (CP), and Technician Symposium (TEC)) during live congress hours.
- Access to all sessions on demand (until 10 October 2025 for non-members and 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
- Access to digital posters/E-Posters
For additional One-Day Symposia:
- Access to all sessions of the respective symposium during live congress hours
- Access to all symposium related on-demand content (until 10 October 2025 for non-members and 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
- Access to digital posters/E-Posters
Please find here further information about the registration fees.
Badge Printing Stations
On-Site Check-In & Badge Printing
If you have registered and paid in advance, you can conveniently print your name badge at the self-service terminals in the ACV Entrance Hall. Simply scan the QR code you received via e-mail on 2 September 2025, and your badge will be printed automatically.
If you do not have your confirmation with you, please proceed to the “Registration Service” counter for assistance.
On-Site Registration
On-site registration will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, please turn to the respective counter section. Priority will be given to pre-registered delegates. Depending on the number of on-site registered delegates, availability of congress material may be limited.
Congress Materials
Our staff will hand out congress bags at the “Congress Material Distribution” area in the Entrance Hall.
Please have your QR code ready.
Lost Badge
Please note that your name badge is your entrance validation. If you lose your name badge you will be charged a EUR 50 deposit for a new one. In case you can present both badges later, the EUR 50 deposit will be refunded. Please contact our staff at the registration counter.
CME Accreditation / Certificate
The 37th European Congress of Pathology, Vienna, Austria has been accredited with 26 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).
Overview of CME credits / day
| CME credits | CME credits | CME credits |
Sunday, 7 Sept 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Monday, 8 Sept 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Tuesday, 9 Sept 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Wednesday, 10 Sept 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
How to claim your CME certificate
For on-site participants: To receive CME credits, on-site participants must scan their badge at the designated CME stations during the congress
- once in the morning and
- once in the afternoon
Please note: A personalized email with a link to the congress evaluation will be sent to you after the congress. Delegates must complete the online evaluation form in order to claim their certificate. Once the evaluation is submitted, the personalised certificate will be sent via email.
Virtual attendance: Virtual attendance is tracked through the streaming platform. A personalized email with a link to the congress evaluation will be sent to you after the congress. Delegates must complete the online evaluation form in order to claim their certificate. Once the evaluation is submitted, the personalised certificate will be sent via email.
CME credits will be awarded based on the sessions watched live during the official scientific programme hours.
Please note: No CME credits will be awarded for on-demand viewing of sessions after the live congress.
ECP 2025 Congress App
ESP invites you to download the official congress app (ECP 2025) – available for both mobile devices and desktop.
Features of the App
Key Features of the ECP 2025 Congress App
- Submit questions to chairpersons in real time and actively engage with sessions.
- Access the most up-to-date congress schedule at your convenience.
- Bookmark your favourite sessions and tailor your personal agenda.
- Stay informed with all essential congress information at your fingertips.
- Go paperless and enjoy a streamlined, eco-friendly congress experience – anytime, anywhere.
Please note:
The app also serves as your gateway to session streaming and on-demand viewing. Login credentials have been sent to all registered delegates via e-mail. We strongly recommend familiarising yourself with the app before the congress begins.
This video shows how to use the main features of the app.
Where to Download: iOS & Android
The app is available for download in the App Store for iOS users and Google Play Store for Android users.
Pricing and Charges
The app is free of charge for registered delegates. Once your registration has been paid, you can enjoy the perks of the app.
Ticket Purchasing Through the App
It is not possible to buy tickets via the app. Registrations are only available via registration page or on-site.
Is It Possible to Download CME/Attendance Certificates via the App?
It is not possible to download CME and/or the certificate of attendance via the app. Please refer to CME Accreditation.
Technical Support
In case you are experiencing any issues with the app or need assistance during the congress, our ECP Support Team is ready to help.
You can use the ECP Support via the ECP 2025 Congress App. Please open the App, go to General Inforamtion and Technical Support. There you will find a button to open the ECP Support contact page. From there, just click Send a Message to start chatting with our support team.
You can describe your issue, and if needed, attach screenshots or photos to help us assist you more efficiently. Our team is available during all congress hours to ensure your experience is smooth and enjoyable.
E-Posters / Posters
E-Posters Location Guide
E-Posters will be available on E-Poster Terminals in Hall X4.
All E-Poster authors and poster presenters have been invited to upload their poster prior to the ECP 2025. All uploaded E-Posters can be searched for and viewed electronically on the 6 terminals from Sunday, 7 September to Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Where to Find Poster Sessions at the Congress
Poster sessions will be held from Sunday, 7 September to Wednesday, 10 September 2025 in Hall X4 of the ACV.
These sessions offer an effective forum for the exchange of information and a means to communicate ideas, research and programmes. Poster authors are required to be available for questions and further information at their poster board during the morning session break (09:30 –10:30) from Sunday to Wednesday. Posters are changed daily and are on display for the entire day of the respective poster session. They are sorted by topic and will be numbered within those topics.
The best posters of each topic will be presented during the afternoon coffee break (16:45 – 17:15 Sunday – Monday, 13:15 – 13:45 and 16:00 –16:30 on Wednesday in the poster exhibition in Hall X4 at the E-Poster Terminals). The poster exhibition is open to all registered delegates.
Poster Discussion Times
Interested participants can meet the authors for discussions of their poster presentation during the time of the poster presentation.
Poster Discussion Times for:
- PS-01 to PS-04
Sunday, 7 Sep 2025: 09:30 – 10:30
- PS-05 to PS-14
Monday, 8 Sep 2025: 09:30 – 10:30
- PS-15 to PS-19
Tuesday, 9 Sep 2025: 09:30 – 10:30
- PS-20 to PS-26
Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025: 09:30 – 10:30
Poster Set-Up and Dismantling Times
Posters need to be put up and dismantled on the day of the respective poster session within the following times:
- Set-up
Sunday, 7 Sep 2025 07:30 – 09:00
Monday, 8 Sep 2025 07:30 – 09:00
Tuesday, 9 Sep 2025 07:30 – 09:00
Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025 07:30 – 09:00
- Dismantling:
17:00 – 18:00 on the day of the presentation. Posters which have not been removed within the indicated dismantling time will be disposed of.
How can I access the posters/E-Posters of the 37th ECP?
All uploaded posters and E-Posters will be available at the E-Poster-Terminals and can be accessed here.
Travel and Transport Information for ECP 2025
Getting to the Congress Center
Vienna Airport is situated approximately 22 km from the congress venue (ACV). The City Airport Train (CAT) offers a non-stop service to the centre of Vienna in just 16 minutes, while the standard rail service takes around 30 minutes. Alternatively, the airport express bus reaches the ACV in approximately 30 minutes. Taxis are another option, with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes.
- Getting by train
Vienna offers excellent train connections to all major European cities, particularly through night trains. From the city’s train stations, you can easily reach the ACV via public transport: Vienna Central Station (U1 subway line, just 15 minutes with no transfers), West Station (U3 and U6 subway lines), and Praterstern (U1 subway line).
- Getting by car
Austria boasts an excellent motorway and road network. To reach the congress venue (ACV) by car, take the A22 motorway and exit at ACV/VIC (Vienna International Center). Alternatively, you can use the Reichsbrücke bridge or approach via Wagramer Strasse. On-site parking is plentiful, with a garage and 18 electric vehicle charging stations available.
- Parking at the ACV
For vehicles lower than 2 meters (cars and other vehicles): Please use the Austria Center Vienna’s parking garages. Please find here additional information.
Taxi Contact Information
In Vienna, the numbers for calling a taxi are:
+43 1 40 100
+43 1 31 300
Information for Speakers
Speakers' Lounge
Invited speakers of scientific sessions are welcome to spend time in the Speakers’ Lounge in Room 0.49+0.50 on the Ground Floor of the ACV Main Building.
Speakers' Preview Room
The Speakers’ Preview Room is located in Room 0.11+0.12 on the Ground Floor. If you are a speaker and have not uploaded your presentation prior to the congress, please turn to the technical staff in the Speakers’ Preview Room for a late upload. This is possible one day before presentation, but at the latest three hours prior to the presentation.
Due to time and technical reasons, we kindly ask the speakers not to use their own notebook.
In the Speakers’ Preview Room there are several PC working stations, where speakers can work on their presentation charts in a quiet area. Technical staff will be happy to assist.
Opening hours |
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Saturday | 6 Sept 2025 | 16:00 – 19:00 |
Sunday | 7 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Monday | 8 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Tuesday | 9 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Wednesday | 10 Sept 2025 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
Social Programme
Opening Ceremony and Networking Reception
The opening ceremony will take place on the 6 September 2025 · 19:00 – 22:00 in Hall A of the ACV followed by a networking reception in Halls X4 and X5.
The ESP Foundation has kindly assumed the respective costs as a hospitality gesture for all delegates attending on-site in Vienna.
Congress Concert
The congress concert will take place on the 8 September 2025 from 20:00 – 21:15 at MuTh located in am Augartenspitz 1, 1020 Vienna.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TCIKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Congress Evening
The congress evening will take place on the 10 September 2025 from 20:00 – 00:00 at Arcotel Wimberger located in Neubaugürtel 34-36, 1070 Vienna.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TCIKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Tickets for Social Events
Congress Concert and Congress Evening ticket holders:
Please note that tickets are exclusively electronical this year. A respective QR code will be e-mailed to you ahead of time. There will be no physical tickets.
What You Should Know Before ECP 2025
Cloakroom & Luggage Storage Information
A cloakroom can be used free of charge from Saturday, 6 September, afternoon, to Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Participants can also store their luggage here. The cloakroom is located in Room 0.15 on the Ground Floor of the ACV Main Building.
Coffee Hours Schedule & Location
Coffee and tea will be served free of charge to all registered delegates during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks, 09:30 – 10:30 and 16:45 – 17:15, from Sunday, 7 September through Tuesday, 9 September and from 09:30 –10:30 and 16:00 – 16:30 on Wednesday, 10 September. Coffee stations are located throughout Exhibition Halls X4 and X5.
On-Site First Aid
First aid will be provided during ECP tenancy hours at the ACV. In case of emergency, please contact the staff at the congress counter.
Location of the ESP Booth
The booth of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) is located in the Entrance Hall of the ACV.
Exhibition Hall Schedule & Location
The 37th ECP will be accompanied by a major technical exhibition taking place in Halls X4 and X5 (Level 0). Here you can access a virtual tour of the venue.
Opening hours
Saturday | 6 Sept 2025 | 16:00 – 19:00 |
Sunday | 7 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Monday | 8 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Tuesday | 9 Sept 2025 | 07:00 – 17:30 |
Wednesday | 10 Sept 2025 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
Liability and Insurance Notice
The ESP does not accept any liability for damages and / or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the congress participants or by any person accompanying them, during the official activities of the congress. Delegates participate at their own risk. Participants are advised to take out insurance against loss, accidents or damage that could be incurred during the congress.
Official Language
The official language of the 37th European Congress of Pathology is English.
Lunch Breaks Schedule & Location
Lunch is served from 13:00 to 14:30 from Sunday, 7 September through Tuesday, 9 September 2025 and 13:00 to 14:00 on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. The catering stations are located throughout Exhibition Halls X4 and X5.
Location of Prayer Room
The Prayer Room is located in Room 1.98 on Level 1 of the ACV Main Building. Please ask staff at the registration counter for directions.
Wi-Fi Information
WiFi areas in the foyers and exhibition allow easy access to the Internet.
WiFi network: ECP2025
Password: ecp-2025
Virtual Attendance
I am interested in joining the congress virtually. What is included in the fee?
ESP Members, Non-Members, Residents and PhD students
- Access to all scientific sessions (including Molecular Pathology Diagnostics Symposium (MD), Computational Symposium (CP) and Technician Symposium (TEC)) during live congress hours
- Access to all scientific sessions on demand (until 10 October 2025 for non-members or 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
- Access to digital posters/E-Posters
Additional Symposia (Molecular Pathology Diagnostics Symposium / Computational Symposium / Technician Symposium)
- Access to all sessions of the respective symposium during live congress hours
- Access to all symposium-related on demand content (until 10 October 2025 for non-members or 10 December 2025 for ESP members)
- Access to digital posters/E-Posters
How do I log in to the virtual congress portal?
You can access the congress portal via the ECP 2025 Congress App by clicking on the Live Streaming Button. All Live Streams will be made available for live congress hours.
We recommend using the web App to view the Livestream.
Can I participate in online sessions and send questions to chairs/speakers?
You can use the congress app to send your questions to the session chairs. They will select questions and have them displayed for all delegates. Please note that Q&A will only be available during live congress hours.
Can I still register after the congress has started?
Yes, you can, however, only with the ESP member/non-member rate, as resident status cannot be checked. Please note that only credit card payment will be accepted at that stage.
How can I access the posters/E-posters online and when?
All uploaded posters will be available during live congress hours as well as on-demand (until 10 October 2025 for non-members or 10 December 2025 for ESP members). (ggf. Link einfügen, sobald online)
How can I access and view sessions on demand?
All scientific sessions (except for Videomicroscopy) will be recorded and will be available for delayed viewing via the ECP 2025 Congress App until 10 October 2025 for non-members or 10 December 2025 for ESP members (registered delegates only). Please note that CME credits will not be awarded for on-demand viewing.
