How to maximise your EAU26 experience
The congress days can be a lot to take in, especially for first-time attendees, residents, and young urologists. But the congress can be fun, too. Those who have joined YUORDay or wandered through the EAU Square at the Annual EAU Congress know exactly why. These spaces offer engaging sessions, practical tips, and hands-on activities that help newcomers maximise their congress experience.
YUORDay is also every resident’s day
Gear up for the high-energy YUORDay26 sessions at the congress! Expect to boost what you know through nightmare cases, the exhilarating Guidelines Cup, opportunities for fellowships abroad, surgery tips and tricks, urology fundamentals, and more. Organised by the Young Urologists Office (YUO) and the European Society of Residents in Urology (ESRU), these sessions will comprise two parts and take place on Saturday, 14 March 2026. You can say that it will be twice the fun!
Chase the nightmares away
Ever wondered how residents tackled their most challenging, unforgettable cases? Discover their strategies and learn from real-life challenges during the Nightmare Session. This session turns “nightmares” into valuable learning experiences. Gain additional insight and perhaps share your own during the session.
Guidelines Cup: Are you game?
End YUORDay26 with a bang: the finale of the EAU Guidelines Cup, a competition to test who knows the EAU Guidelines the best.
Bear witness as the top contenders will compete on stage. The winners will receive free registration to any of the Talent Incubator Programmes of your choice (1st prize), an Apple Watch (2nd prize), and the 13th edition of Campbell-Walsh Urology (3rd prize). You, as an audience member, can also be eligible for prizes!
EAU Square is your space
Whether this is your first EAU Congress or one of many, the EAU Square is your space for learning, lively discussions, networking, and enjoying great coffee. In the EAU Square you will find the Historical Exhibition, the riveting UROlympics, and the Coffee Corner for a free cup of coffee served by our baristas. But what is new in the EAU Square this year?
You in a simulation
As a participant, you will be assigned to one of two simulation-based activities: a simulated operating room session or a computer-based virtual patient interaction. Both formats are designed to enhance non-technical skills, including communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making.
Are you a “Prostate pro” or a “LUTS legend”?
Love Spotify Wrapped? Visit the EAU Square and discover your own personalised EAU Wrapped. Head to the EAU Square, scan your badge, and unlock your personalised EAU journey: your top five activities, preferences, and contributions to the community. Compare with peers and see who has been loyal the longest. Are you an EAU member for more than 5 years? Remember to collect their loyalty pin at the EAU Square.
Campfire-style conversations
Curious about how key questions that shape daily practice and future standards of care are addressed by the EAU Policy and Guidelines Office and the EAU UroEvidenceHub? Check out their short demonstrations and informal debates in the theatre area!
Raise your personal profile
Ready to say goodbye to those holiday snapshots and hello to a polished, professional look? At EAU26, EAU members can elevate their profile with a complimentary headshot taken by a professional photographer at the EAU Square. Then add your photo to your MyEAU profile and make sure you look your best when featured as faculty or tutor in our programmes. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impression. Stop by and strike your best pose!
Comeback of your favourites
Swing by the EAU Booth to check out the popular EAU merchandise and pick up your free copy of the 2026 Pocket EAU Guidelines and one of our history books, such as “Roma Intima: Love, Lust and the Human Body” by Johan J. Mattelaer and Bert Gevaert, to complete your collection.
Not an EAU member yet? Not a problem! We can assist you at the booth so you can receive your membership benefits on the spot. We look forward to welcoming you!
Get the most out of EAU26 as a young urologist
In this short interview, Prof. Giorgio Russo, Chair of the Young Academic Urologists, highlights the key sessions, opportunities, and events early-career urologists shouldn’t miss.