General Information
Disclaimer
During the 41st Annual EAU Congress (EAU26), the “Exhibition booths relating to prescription-only medicines” are only accessible to certified healthcare professionals, qualified to prescribe medicines, and pharmacists. Based on information provided by the registering party, a “P” will be printed on the congress badges when the bearer has accreditation to access the “Exhibition Booths related to prescription-only medicines.” It is the responsibility of the registering party to provide correct information and the EAU holds no responsibility with regards to the information provided. This measure is in accordance with the national and international pharmaceutical guidelines.
About the EAU26 Congress
EAU26 will take place in London, United Kingdom from 13 to 16 March 2026. Similar to the previous Annual EAU Congress, EAU26 will be a four-day event with major elements of the scientific programme, such as the Plenary Sessions and Game Changing Sessions, scheduled in the morning of the first congress day. Please check the scientific programme and plan your stay in London accordingly.
Abstracts & Videos
Abstract submission for EAU26 will open on the 1st of August 2025. Selected abstracts will be presented during the (video) abstract sessions in London.
Prizes will be given to the best oncology, best non-oncology abstracts and best video abstracts. Elsevier will publish the accepted abstracts as an official supplement of the European Urology journal at www.sciencedirect.com and www.europeanurology.com.
The abstract bodies of accepted abstracts will be published on the EAU26 Resource Centre, UROsource and in the Congress app a month prior to the congress. These will be accompanied by videos and pre-recorded presentations. EAU members and registered delegates will have access to these abstracts a month prior to the start of the congress.
Click here for more information about the Abstracts.
Patient Abstracts
The abstract submission for patients and patient advocates will also open on the 1st of August 2025. For more information about the patient abstracts presented during the EAU Patient Day, click here.
Access to Session Rooms
Only congress delegates with valid badges will have access to the session rooms. Seating is regulated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend delegates to go to the session rooms well in advance.
Due to safety regulations, doors will be closed when all seats are taken. It is not allowed to stand in the aisles of the rooms.
Address of the Congress Venue
Excel London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)20 7069 5000
https://www.excel.london/visitor/getting-here|
West entrance (Elizabeth Line), East entrance (DLR, taxi, uber, buses)
App: the EAU Association App
The EAU Association App
is the easiest way to navigate through congress-related resources and activities. We highly recommend downloading the EAU26 event within the app as there will be no printed programme book.
In the app, you can browse the EAU26 scientific programme and create your personal programme using the planner. Find session rooms and exhibitor booths by scrolling through the floor plans. You can save a session or company using the save icon. Saved sessions and companies can be found under “My Programme” and “My Favorites”, respectively. Both can be found in your Profile (accessible from the app’s home page, on the top right). Offline use of the EAU Association App is possible.
Download the EAU Association App for free in the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
Award Gallery
At the EAU Award Gallery, you will find a complete overview of all EAU awards handed out during EAU26. It also features information on past winners of the most prestigious EAU prizes. The EAU Award Gallery will showcase the important developments and breakthroughs in recent years.
Badge Tracking System
The QR code found on the delegate badge enables delegates to leave their contact details with exhibitors in a quick and easy way. The QR code will also be scanned at the entrance of the session rooms to gather CME and statistical information. The EAU bears no responsibility for data scanned by third parties.
See also “Evaluation & Feedback”.
CME Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME* for CME accreditation of this event.
More information can be found here.
Congress Bag
Delegates can collect their congress bags at the Registration Area.
Currency
The currency in United Kingdom is the Great British Pound (£). One ATM can be found between N4 and N5 and one can be found on the lower ground car park level between S5 and N5. Should you require one outside of the venue, there is also an ATM nearby at the Tesco Express near the Royal Docks Cable Car station which can be accessed by following the Western Gateway.
Disclosure Request
At the beginning of their presentation(s), speakers are requested to disclose any affiliations with industries related to the topics of their lecture to the audience. An affiliation can be: being a member of the advisory board or having a consulting agreement with a specific company.
EAU Congress Office
More information about the Congress office can be found here.
EAU Education Office – European School of Urology (ESU)
The European School of Urology (ESU), working with European faculties, will provide high quality international educational courses in urology during EAU25. All ESU courses require a separate registration.
More information about the ESU and it’s activities is available at the ESU booth.
EAU Research Foundation
The EAU Central Research Office initiates and coordinates, as well as refines investigator initiated and other clinical research projects. It also acts to facilitate clinical research and expand the current network of active research centres and investigators – basic and clinical – both within the EAU member states and its international affiliates. The office coordinates clinical and translational research in close liaison with the EAU Research Foundation. Click here for more information about the current projects of the EAU Research Foundation or visit the EAU Square in the exhibition hall.
EAU Square
Newly designed, the EAU Booth is now the EAU Square! The EAU staff look forward to welcoming you at the Square and answering any questions you may have about EAU membership or any of the following EAU activities:
- EAU Guidelines> free copies of the new 2025 EAU Pocket Guidelines for EAU members!
- EU-ACME/CNE programme
- Education Office & Young Urologist Office
- Policy & Patient Office
- Guidelines & UroEvidenceHub
- Historical Exhibition
- If you are not a member yet, do visit us at the booth and take advantage of special onsite offers.
More information about the brand-new EAU Square can be found here.
Electricity
The United Kingdom uses a 230-volt AC, 50Hz electrical current, similar to most European countries. However, the UK uses a unique three-pin plug (Type G), not the two-pin continental plugs (Type C or E/F) common in most of Europe.
- Visitors from continental Europe (including Switzerland) will need a plug adapter to use their two-pin appliances in UK sockets.
- Visitors from North America will need both a plug adapter and a voltage converter if their appliances are not dual voltage (since North America uses 110/120V, 60Hz).
Emergency Information and First Aid
There is a First Aid unit. The units are indicated on the directional signs with the first aid symbol 
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In case of emergencies inside the congress venue, contact a security guard.
Outside of the Excel congress venue, please call the general emergency number 112 or 999.
EU-ACME/CNE
Information on the EU-ACME/CNE programme, CME/CNE/CPD credits, membership status & benefits, accredited CME/CNE activities and national CME credits systems can be obtained at the EAU Square.
European Association of Urology Nurses
The 26th International EAUN Meeting will be held in London on 14-16 March 2026, in conjunction with EAU26. This unique three-day meeting provides the ultimate opportunity to interact with leading urology nursing and medical professionals and to find inspiration for advanced nursing practice to take forward in your own work environment. The scientific programme will bring together the latest developments in research as well as best practice and current clinical guidelines, through interactive sessions and (state-of-the-art) lectures, providing an opportunity to discuss and share your important clinical experiences and practice.
See the EAUN26 website or download the EAU Association App from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
European Urology, EU Focus, EU Oncology & EU Open Science
For more information about subscriptions, please visit the European Urology booth or the EAU Square in the EAU26 Exhibition.
Evaluation & Feedback
Please leave your feedback for sessions or courses that you attend! Your feedback helps us improve future events.
Exhibition
An extensive technical exhibition will be held during EAU25 and is open to technical equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and scientific publishers. This exhibition is one of the premier events worldwide for showcasing new and established products as well as cutting-edge medical technology. High-profile companies, as well as small innovative businesses, join the exhibition – offering insights and opening the doors onto the world of modern urology. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the Exhibition.
Exhibition Guide
The Exhibition Guide, including an exhibition floor plan and an overview of all exhibitors with company profiles, will be placed on the Congress Website and in the Congress App.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverages are available for purchase at several catering points throughout the congress venue.
Guests & Children
In compliance with the Pharma Codes, the EAU is not allowed to register guests (including children) and they can therefore not attend the congress. The EAU office cannot offer any children’s daycare facilities either. If parents decide to leave their children in a part of the venue that is accessible without a badge, the EAU will bear no responsibility in case of incidents. If you have any special requirements due to impaired mobility, medical needs or due to the fact you are nursing please let the organisation know in advance.
Guidelines
EAU members can collect the EAU Pocket Guidelines 2026, free of charge, at the EAU Square. The Pocket Guidelines may also be purchased by non-EAU members at the EAU Square.
History of the Annual EAU Congress
The EAU Congress history website can be viewed at www.eaucongresshistory.org. All EAU Congresses, going back to the very first in 1974, are included in the interactive overview.
Hotel Accommodation
The company K.I.T. Group has been contracted to handle the hotel accommodation for congress participants. Their staff will be available at the Hotel Desk in the Registration Area.
Insurance
The organisers do not accept liability for any personal damage. Participants are advised to arrange their own personal insurance.
Language
The congress sessions will be conducted in English. See also Translation.
Live Surgery Policy
The EAU’s official policy on Live Surgery Events offers organisers a clear framework within which to plan and perform live surgeries. The main principle for these guidelines is that patient safety must take priority over all other considerations during live surgery. Read more >
Lost and Found
For assistance, report any lost or found items to the EAU Information Desk.
Media Policy
Registered press representatives may attend all scientific sessions. Photographing during sessions is allowed for personal and non-commercial use only, i.e. photos cannot be published or reproduced in any way. Outside of the scientific sessions, you need written permission by the EAU for photography, filming and interviews at any location within the congress venue. Video recording of the congress or during the sessions is subject to authorisation by the EAU Press Office. A written request must be submitted prior to the congress via press@uroweb.org or can be submitted on-site at the EAU Press Centre. Requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Film crews can book a time slot (max 2 per day per publication) to film in one of the filming areas onsite via the hostess in the EAU Press Centre. Film crews will receive a special filming press badge, available at the EAU Press Centre.
More press info can be found here.
More information about the media policy here.
Mobile Phones
Sound and camera flash of mobile phones and tablets must be switched off during sessions.
Networking
With other delegates
You can use the EAU Association App (see “App”) to get in touch with other delegates or congress participants. First install the EAU26 Event when it becomes available. The networking feature is off by default, you can turn it on by logging in to the app with your MyEAU credentials through the “My Profile” menu in the top right corner.
For more information on the networking opportunities go to “Networking” under “App Help”, which you will find under “More” in the app menu.
With speakers
Delegates can also get in touch with EAU25 faculty and speakers on the EAU25 Event app. In the Programme tab you will find “Speakers”, where you will see a speaker overview. Click on “Conversation” to leave them a message. You can also send them a request to meet by clicking on “Meeting”.
On Demand Webcasts
Presentations, sessions and ESU courses will be webcasted under the condition that the speakers have given their approval.
Online Access to EAU26
There is an Online Only registration option for EAU26 if you should not be able to travel to London. An Online-Only registration entitles you to live access of the most important session rooms and on-demand access of other sessions once they become available. More information here.
Patient Information
EAU26 features a special programme for urology patients representatives.
Patient Plaza
The EAU Patient Plaza showcases EPAG member organisations and features a dedicated theatre hosting 30-minute sessions
The EAU Patient Office ensures that patients are at the centre of everything the European Association of Urology (EAU) does. Our goal is to support patients on their urology healthcare journey and increase awareness among healthcare professionals. The EAU Patient Advocacy Group (EPAG) represents patients and helps improve urological care by sharing real patient experiences, something proven to lead to better health outcomes.
The EAU Patient Information website is a trusted resource for both patients and healthcare professionals. It provides clear, reliable information about urological conditions, treatments, and supports shared decision-making.
Personal Planner
Do not miss anything during this year’s congress, use the EAU Personal Planner!
- It is fully integrated with the scientific programme of the congress
- You can select your priority sessions and export them to your Outlook, Google Calendar or print them out.
Visit the scientific programme overview for more information.
Kindly note that the planner on the website and the planner in the App do not exchange information. You can use either one for your planning.
Photography & Filming
The EAU will be taking photos and/or screenshots, recording the sessions and doing some filming between sessions. In case of any questions, please let us know by sending an e-mail to: press@uroweb.org
Prayer Room
A room of silence is available during congress hours.
Press Centre
Journalists and medical/science writers can obtain a free registration to the congress. Registered press members are welcome to use the facilities at the EAU Press Centre where they will also obtain a special press pack. Internet access, printer and photocopy facilities are provided. More information>
Resource Centre
As a congress delegate, you can access the EAU26 scientific content as it becomes available in the EAU26 Resource Centre using your MyEAU credentials. EAU Members and congress delegates have early access to read the abstracts 1 month in advance. The content in the Resource Centre is accredited for congress delegates until 24 hours after the last session of the congress. The content in the Resource Centre will be available up to 1 year after the congress.
At the congress, we also offer 6 computer stations in the Expert-Guided Poster Tour area for delegates to browse the EAU26 Resource Centre.
Security and Safety
The congress centre Excel and the EAU have taken security precautions to ensure the maximum possible safety for all participants. Bags may be subject to inspection. Do not leave bags unattended at any time.
Smoking Policy
Smoking (also of e-cigarettes) is not allowed inside the congress venue and in the exhibition hall. Smoking is only allowed outside the venue.
Social Media
We are using social media during the congress to encourage open discussions on urology science and your experiences. EAU congress faculty, opinion leaders, speakers, delegates and media share their ideas, commentary and photos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can follow the EAU on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X. We invite you to use the hashtag #EAU26, follow us on all social media accounts and join the conversation!
Speaker Service Centre
If you are presenting at EAU26, this is where you can upload or review your slides and receive technical instructions about your presentation. The Speaker Service Centre is located in the Green Area. Presentations have to be uploaded 3 hours prior to the start of a session. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the Speaker Service Centre.
Sustainability
At the EAU’s Annual Congress we are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint while ensuring a seamless and engaging event. By embracing digital solutions, responsible resource use, and waste reduction, we strive to create a more sustainable congress. From eco-friendly catering and greener travel options to thoughtful recycling initiatives, sustainability is highly considered in our organisation. Read more about how we are reinforcing our commitment to a greener future
Translation
The EAU is proud to offer live translation for almost every session. The congress sessions will be conducted in English but attendees can use their phone to access an AI generated live translation into one of 60 languages, either to read along as a closed caption or to listen to a spoken translation. More information can be found here.
Upcoming Meetings
If you have information or promotional materials to share on upcoming meetings, you can display these materials in the provided racks in the Charge & Connect Areas. It is strictly forbidden to put up promotional material at any other location in the congress venue.
Values EAU
The EAU is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity within our urological community and beyond. We believe that adhering to these values is a collective responsibility for all. Together, let’s uphold our EDI values to create a welcoming and positive experience for all delegates, faculty and staff. More information can be found here.
Virtual Registration for EAU26
See “Online Access to EAU26” above.
Visa
All visitors from outside the UK and Ireland require either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. Requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult your nearest British Embassy or Consulate, or visit the official UK government website: www.gov.uk/visa.
Water Fountains
We encourage delegates to bring their own water bottles to the congress, as part of our sustainability objectives. You can refill these bottles throughout the EAU26 Exhibition. Water from the faucets in bathrooms is safe to drink. If you’re looking to buy a water bottle for use during EAU26, you can buy an EAU-branded one at the EAU Square in the Exhibition!
Wi-Fi
The EAU is offering free Wi-Fi during congress days in Excel London.
Network: EAU26
Password: London26
Please note that in the Exhibition area, coverage may be suboptimal due to the large number of Wi-Fi providers. Dedicated free Wi-Fi at the exhibition is available at the Charge & Connect areas.