Patient Advocacy Seminar 2026

The 14th Patient Advocacy Seminar will be held in the Bella Centre Copenhagen in February 26-28, 2026. 

If additional colleagues from your association wish to attend and can cover their own expenses, upon availability a PAG that is an ENGAGe member may purchase up to two extra seats. Pricing details will be shared soon.

Patient Advocacy Seminar Travel Grants

Description

The grants will cover

  • Accommodation (3 overnights, from February 26th till February 28th)
  • Travel grant (400 EUR)
  • Registration fee
  • ENGAGe dinner
  • Refreshments during PAS

Reviewing criteria

  • At least 1 patient advocate from each country should be encouraged and ideally one from each patient advocacy group. 
  • Only 1 patient advocate can be allowed from each advocacy group for full reimbursement of the travel grant. 
  • EEG members and project leaders at ENGAGe can get one additional travel grant
  • Priority will be given to ENGAGe members who are: 
  • actively participating in ENGAGe projects 
  • fluent in English 
  • actively involved in gynaecological cancer field 

Application & selection process

Upon receipt of application form, a selection committee consisting of members of ENGAGe Executive Group will select participants based on the criteria above. 

Application form needs to be completed by September 10, 2025 

Grant recipients will be announced by personal e-mail by October 10, 2025.  

Abstract submissions for ESGO Congress 2026

This year, ESGO Congress introduces a special category dedicated to patient-related abstracts.

We encourage you to submit your abstract, even if it is your first time! To help you get started, we have prepared resources from our recent webinar, including a full recording and a leaflet summarizing the key tips for a successful submission.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at engage@esgo.org. We will be happy to help you!