ESTIV 2026 | News update

Spring has arrived, bringing fresh momentum to our upcoming congress!
Preparations are progressing well, and we are pleased to share several important updates.

There are now only a few exhibition spaces left, so we encourage interested partners to secure their spot soon. We are also delighted to announce our next keynote speaker, with more details shared in this email.

A friendly reminder that the Early‑Bird registration deadline is approaching. Participants wishing to benefit from the reduced rate are encouraged to register in time.

More updates can be found below in this email, and we look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring congress.

Abstracts submission update

Abstract acceptance notifications have already been sent to all submitters of oral or poster presentations. We are also pleased to announce that last‑minute poster abstract submissions are now open. Researchers who still wish to contribute are warmly invited to submit their work. The deadline for last‑minute submissions is 8 May 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Further details and the submission portal can be found on our website.

Awards & Bursaries

A wide selection of ESTIV 2026 Congress Awards and Travel Grants is available to recognise outstanding scientific contributions in in vitro and in silico toxicology. Awards include honours for the best poster and oral presentations, early‑career achievements, and several partner‑supported prizes, along with multiple travel grant opportunities.

We encourage all eligible participants to review the available awards and submit their applications.

For more information, click here.

‌Sincere thanks to our confirmed sponsors and exhibitors!

Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor - last spots available.

Booth space on the exhibition floor is becoming limited, so we encourage you to secure your booth now and join our growing group of sponsors. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your organisation and be part of a strong and visible presence at ESTIV 2026.

Hotel accommodation & Travel

MECC Hotel Services is the official housing partner for ESTIV 2026.
Hotels have been secured at competitive rates in Maastricht and the surrounding area. Due to the busy season in June, exhibitors and sponsors are advised to book accommodation as early as possible via the official booking platform on the congress website

Click here to book your accomodation

Booking a flight? 
Benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss and Discover Airlines) and optimize your travel costs when flying to ESTIV 2026.
Special discounted fares are available for ESTIV participants.

Click here and the discounted rates will be displayed.
The reduced fares apply to travel up to one week before and one week after the event.

Questions

If you have any queries or if you need further information about the congress, please contact Klinkhamer | conferences & events via estiv@klinkhamergroup.com. 

Looking forward seeing you all at ESTIV 2026 in Maastricht!

Yours sincerely,

On behalf of the organizing committee,
Helena Kandárová  - Congress Chair - President ESTIV
Clive Roper - Congress Chair - Vice President ESTIV

 We look forward to reunite with you and all your colleagues in the area of in vitro and in silico toxicology! 

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