
Program
ICER 2026 – International Conference on Endometriosis Research
Preliminary Scientific Program
The ICER 2026 meeting brings together national and international experts in endometriosis research, covering the full spectrum from basic mechanisms to clinical application and patient-centered perspectives. The program is structured along key biological and clinical domains, with a strong emphasis on translational research, interdisciplinary exchange, and international collaboration.
The conference is organized into thematic sessions representing the funded research consortia, complemented by keynote lectures, international perspectives, and interactive discussion formats.
Subject
Plenardiskussion: „Meet Your Scientist“
Saturday November 14, 2026 12:30 - 13:15 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Moderierter informeller Austausch mit den Expert*innen aus den Gesprächsrunden und Workshops
Kaffeepause
Saturday November 14, 2026 12:00 - 12:30 CET
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Workshop: Beckenbodentraining
Saturday November 14, 2026 11:35 - 12:00 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Alltagsnah gestalteter Workshop zu Beckenbodentraining und Endometriose
Workshop: Ernährung
Saturday November 14, 2026 11:10 - 11:35 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Alltagsnah gestalteter Workshop zu Endometriose und Ernährung
Kaffeepause
Saturday November 14, 2026 10:40 - 11:10 CET
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Diskussion: Lebensqualität, Psychotherapie & Infertilität
Saturday November 14, 2026 10:00 - 10:40 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Moderiertes Gespräch mit Expert*innen und einer Endometriose-Betroffenen
Diskussion: Schmerz & Behandlungsmöglichkeiten
Saturday November 14, 2026 09:20 - 10:00 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Moderiertes Gespräch mit 2 Expertinnen und einer Endometriose-Betroffenen
Einführung: Überblick über den aktuellen Forschungsstand
Saturday November 14, 2026 09:00 - 09:20 CET Atrium
14.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Allgemeinen Überblick über den aktuellen Stand der Forschung zu geben:
Get together – Dinner time
Friday November 13, 2026 19:30 - 23:30 CET Wasserwerk
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
The dinner and Get-Together will take place at Wasserwerk.
Panel Discussion (45 min)
Friday November 13, 2026 16:45 - 17:30 CET Atrium
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
“Advancing Endometriosis Science: Global Collaboration and Emerging Directions”
Participants: All international speakers + representatives of research consortia
Coffee break
Friday November 13, 2026 16:00 - 16:45 CET
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Abstract Prize Session
Friday November 13, 2026 14:00 - 16:00 CET
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Presentation of the 15 best submitted abstracts (5 minutes each + 2 min discussion). A prize of 300 € will be awarded for the best presentation.
Lunch Break & Poster Session (Part II)
Friday November 13, 2026 12:30 - 14:00 CET
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Keynote Session: Bridging Experimental Models and Mechanisms in Endometriosis Research and Therapy
Friday November 13, 2026 11:00 - 12:30 CET Atrium
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Coffee break
Friday November 13, 2026 10:30 - 11:00 CET
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Session 6: A System-biological perspective on Endometriosis: Stress, Nutrition and Immunometabolism
Friday November 13, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 CET Atrium
13.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
This session focuses on the relevance and interplay of nutrition, immune system, microbiome, stress & trauma for endometriosis, disease burden, and quality of life.
Welcome Drinks & Networking
Thursday November 12, 2026 18:35 - 19:50 CET
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Session 5: “Ask the PIs”
Thursday November 12, 2026 17:50 - 18:35 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
Interactive panel discussion with representatives of all consortia. Questions can be submitted in advance and during the conference.
Session 4: Infertility & Reproductive Biology
Thursday November 12, 2026 16:20 - 17:50 CET Atrium
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM
This session addresses endocrine, clinical, and molecular aspects of infertility associated with endometriosis.
Coffee break
Thursday November 12, 2026 15:35 - 16:20 CET
12.11.2026 | Entry 09:00 AM