Colposcopy 2026: Raising the Bar Across Europe

Join us at the EFC Congress 2026 as we bring together clinicians, researchers and leaders
from across Europe to share practical skills, benchmark performance, and shape the future
of cervical cancer prevention.

Women’s health matters to us in Europe.

Our programme is focused on interactive, hands-on learning and the real challenges of colposcopy practice across Europe — from resource variability and case-mix differences to communication, culture and language.

Bucharest, Romania | 14-17 October 2026

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EFC Congress 2026

Welcome Letter

It is a great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the EFC Congress, which will take place for the first time in its history in Bucharest, Romania, from October 14–17, 2026.

We are deeply honored to host this prestigious European congress in the capital of Romania. The event begins with five pre-congress courses of specific to the needs of gynecologists, colposcopists and those with an interest in women’s health from Romania and across Europe. The EFC Congress is 3 days of high-level scientific sessions relevant to key clinical issues featuring distinguished international speakers and renowned experts in the field.

Bucharest, a vibrant European capital, is a city where history meets modernity. Known for its rich cultural heritage, elegant architecture, and lively atmosphere, Bucharest offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. From its historic landmarks and wide boulevards to its dynamic cultural scene, excellent cuisine, and warm hospitality, the city provides an inspiring setting for scientific exchange and professional collaboration.

We warmly invite you to join us in Bucharest for a high-quality scientific programme showcasing new evidence and best practice, firmly grounded in the real-world clinical challenges of colposcopy and the care of women, alongside rich professional exchange and an unforgettable stay in one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals.

– Prof. Mihaela Grigore
– Prof. Maggie Cruickshank
– Prof. Xavier Carcopino

Courses

Pre-Congress Courses and Congress Courses

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Comprehensive hands-on colposcopy training, including biopsy and treatment skills

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Treatment skills workshop (LLETZ, SWETZ, laser, thermoablation)

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Challenging colposcopy cases

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Multizonal disease: vagina, vulva & perianal hands-on skills

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QA & QI Masterclass to strengthen your service

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“Bring Your Own Case” live case review sessions

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Video-based “How I do it” masterclasses

EFC Congress 2026

Welcome to EFC Congress 2026

Working towards the elimination of cervical and other HPV associated cancers in Europe.

European Data & Benchmarking

• Regional audit and screening outcomes
• HPV vaccine impact across Europe
• Benchmarking dashboards to compare service performance anonymously

Service Improvement & QI

• Live QI competition with prizes
• Mock MDT with real cases and interactive voting

Future-Focused Sessions

• European roundtable on workforce, training, QA, accreditation and post-HPV vaccination practice
• AI in colposcopy—what’s coming next?

Mentoring Clinics

Expert-led small group sessions on difficult transformation zones, post-menopausal colposcopy, pregnancy, multizonal disease, and cases in vaccinated populations.

Communication & Patient Experience

• Trauma-informed colposcopy
• Explaining HPV clearly
• Working effectively with interpreters
• Managing difficult conversations

Take-Home Practical Outputs

Standardised patient leaflets (local languages), TOC improvement toolkits, QI templates, audit tools, communication scripts, training checklists and a European guideline update pack.

Plus: Oral and poster prizes, early-career research pitches, innovation awards, QI and audit competitions.

#ColposcopyinEurope

Tickets

Register for EFC Congress 2026

11th European Federation For Colposcopy Congress
“Cervical cancer prevention and colposcopy”

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