The European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2026 took place in Maastricht from 6–8 May. The 2026 edition marked a milestone for the neurointerventional community, with Prof. Dr. Wim van Zwam becoming the first neurointerventionalist to serve as Local Organising Committee Chair.
As in previous years, ESMINT contributed as a partner with a joint scientific session and a hands-on workshop focused on neurointerventional stroke treatment. These activities underscore our shared commitment with ESO to advancing stroke care across Europe and beyond.
Joint ESO–ESMINT Session
A key programme element was the joint ESO–ESMINT session “Opportunities and challenges for endovascular treatment / Pushing the frontiers of endovascular treatment”, held on Wednesday, 6 May, 17:00–18:30 CEST.
The session brought together experts in neurointervention to discuss current developments, practical challenges and future perspectives in endovascular stroke care.
ESO–ESMINT Hands-on Workshop
ESMINT and ESO also jointly offered hands-on workshops on neurointerventional stroke treatment.
Participants had the chance to work with simulators, review essential thrombectomy techniques and gain practical insights in a structured training environment.
The workshop was aimed at both neurointerventionalists and neurologists involved in acute stroke management.
ESMINT Table at ESOC
ESMINT once again hosted an information table in the exhibition area, providing opportunities for networking and exchange with members, colleagues and new contacts. Visitors were able to meet representatives from the ESMINT team and learn more about the society’s educational programmes, upcoming congress, research grants and collaborative initiatives.
The table also offered the chance to explore membership benefits, including discounted congress fees, CME access and exclusive learning resources, and contributed to valuable interaction throughout the meeting.
Dedicated Neurointervention Track at ESOC 2026
In 2026, ESOC introduced a clearly structured Neurointervention Track running from Tuesday to Thursday. Designed as a non-parallel programme, it allowed participants to follow a continuous interventional pathway with thematic depth and practical relevance.
The track brought together key topics across the spectrum of endovascular stroke care – from pre- and interhospital management to advanced imaging and frontiers in thrombectomy. Several sessions were organised in collaboration with partner societies, including ESMINT, further strengthening multidisciplinary exchange and the visibility of neurointervention within the broader stroke community.
Looking Ahead: ESOC 2027 in Vienna, Austria
We look forward to contributing to ESOC 2027, taking place from 19–21 May in Vienna, Austria, and to continuing our collaboration with ESO.
