8º INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS - IACS 2026
Challenges and Innovation in Infection Control
28, 29 and 30
OCTOBER 2026
Europarque Congress Centre, Santa Maria da Feira
Registration ends on
October 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Abstracts should be sent to sdib@essnortecvp.pt using the abstract template.
Best E-Poster Prize: €200
Best Oral Presentation Prize: €300
RESEARCH AWARD
Healthcare-Associated Infection
Award of 700€
Application period: September 1st to 30th, 2026
Send to the email address sec.dir@essnortecvp.pt
Some conferences just happen. Some conferences make history.
Fernanda Príncipe, PhD
President IACS
Salete Mota, RN
Organization IACS
Throughout its seven editions, the IACS International Congress has established itself as a benchmark in infection prevention and control. Its sustained growth and the average participation of approximately 1,100 healthcare professionals per edition reflect the confidence that the scientific community and professionals place in this event, now recognized in Portugal and beyond.
From October 28th to 30th, 2026, we will meet again in Santa Maria da Feira for the 8th edition of IACS. With renowned national and international experts and a diverse scientific program, this will once again be the meeting point for those seeking knowledge, innovation, sharing, and collaboration.
Join a community that grows with each edition and continue to be part of IACS history.
ABOUT
IACS 2026 is the 8th International Congress on "Challenges and Innovation in Infection Control" for hospital healthcare professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians, Senior Health Technicians, Hospital Administrators, Pharmacists, Microbiologists, among others) which will take place from October 28 to 30, 2026.
To explore new challenges in the approach to infection control through the multi-professional sharing of knowledge and experiences in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antibiotic resistance, combined with technological and analytical innovation.
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PROGRAM
16h00-18h00
S6: Pre-Congress Course: "Vascular Access Management"
José Martinez & Diana Ramada (IPOPFG, EPE, Portugal)
14h00-18h00
S7: Pre-Congress Course: "Research: From Data Analysis to Dissemination of Results"
Liliana Mota (ESSNorteCVP, Portugal)
Manuela Ferreira (ESSNorteCVP, Portugal)
14h00-18h00
S8: Pre-Congress Course: "Statistics Applied to Infection Control"
Rosa Silva (ESEP-UP, Portugal)
14h00-18h00
S9: Pre-Congress Course: "Artificial Intelligence in Health Research"
Participation in the Pre-Congress Courses requires registration for the course itself. Limited to 25 participants!
Certificate issued upon attendance.
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