8-11 October 2026
Dear colleagues and friends – medical doctors, residents, radiographers, and students from my country and across the Balkans,
It is our great privilege to invite you to attend the XXI Balkan Congress of Radiology and the XXI Congress of the Bulgarian Association of Radiology, which will take place simultaneously in early October 2026 near Varna.
Two congresses, sharing the same number, at the same time – what a wonderful coincidence! This provides us with an even greater opportunity to create an engaging and attractive educational program, enriched by the participation of distinguished lecturers from many countries. It will also open wider possibilities for young colleagues – PhD students and residents – to present their research and exchange ideas.
As in previous years, both congresses will cover a wide range of topics in radiology and related sciences and specialties, emphasizing innovations, actual problems and guidelines.
They will be preceded by an ESOR course, ensuring additional educational value. By bringing together professionals and learners from neighboring countries, we hope to foster new collaborations and lasting friendships. In the Balkans, we have a lot in common in our profession, in our needs, and more broadly in our spirituality.
So please, save the date: 8–10 October 2026.
The venue will be the Hotel International, which offers excellent congress facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. It is located in the heart of the renowned seaside resort Golden Sands – as its name suggests a splendid place on the seashore, usually warm and sunny in early autumn, with magnificent views.
We look forward to welcoming you in October 2026!
With warm regards,
With deep sorrow, the Executive Board of the Bulgarian Association of Radiology announces the sudden and untimely passing of Professor Miloš Lučić.
Professor Lučić was a distinguished figure in European, Balkan, and Serbian radiology. He served as President of the Balkan Society of Radiology, Chair of the Rules Committee of the European Society of Neuroradiology, President of the Serbian Society of Neuroradiology, and President of the Serbian Society for Magnetic Resonance.
From 2019 to 2021, he served as Scientific Director of the Accreditation Council of the European Board of Radiology. Throughout his distinguished and highly active career, he was elected to and held numerous positions within the European Society of Radiology.
We knew Professor Lučić as an engaging and eloquent lecturer and teacher, endowed with exceptional intelligence and profound knowledge. He was one of the driving forces behind the Balkan Society of Radiology and a strong advocate for cooperation and professional exchange within the radiological community.
With his untimely passing, Bulgarian radiology has lost a true, devoted, and beloved friend, colleague, and fellow professional.
The Executive Board of the Bulgarian Association of Radiology extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of the unforgettable Professor Miloš Lučić.
May his memory be eternal!
In Memoriam: Professor Miloš A. Lučić
President of the Balkan Society of Radiology
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Miloš A. Lučić. He was the president of our society, an esteemed colleague and friend for all of us. He has served in the society in many positions, while last year he was our visionary leader working hard to promote and enrich society scopes, strengthening its role and expanding its educational activities.
He dedicated his life to advancing medical imaging, fostering collaboration across borders, and inspiring generations of radiologists in his own country, throughout the Balkans and beyond. Through his exceptional scientific career, he made outstanding contribution to the development of Radiology and specifically Neuroradiology, being not only a leader and a tutor bur also a mentor for young radiologists.
Beyond his professional brilliance, he will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, and commitment to the values of unity and excellence.
The Executive Board of the Balkan Society of Radiology extends its heartful and deepest condolences to the family of Professor Miloš Lučić. He will continue to guide and inspire our work for the years to come.
On behalf of BSR
Charina Triantopoulou, BSR Vice president
| Fees | Early bird (till 10 August) | Late fee (after 10 August) |
|---|---|---|
| Congress fee for BAR* member | 110 Euro | 140 Euro |
| Congress fee for BAR* non-member | 135 Euro | 155 Euro |
| Congress fee for Resident in training | 65 Euro | 90 Euro |
| Congress fee for Radiologic technologist and nurse | 55 Euro | 85 Euro |
| Congress fee for Medical student (no longer available) | 25 Euro** | 55 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for BAR member (no longer available) | 160 Euro | 215 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for BAR non-member (no longer available) | 195 Euro | 240 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for resident in training (no longer available) | 110 Euro | 160 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for medical student (no longer available) | 55 Euro | 105 Euro |
| Registration fee for industry participant | n/a | 480 Euro |
| * BAR - Bulgarian Association of Radiology | ||
| ** fee is non-refundable |
The registration fees for participation in the joint congress include:
The combined fees include participation both in the ESOR Course on 8 October and the joint congress on 9 and 10 October. Information about the ESOR Course can be found HERE. COURSE FULLY BOOKED
For questions regarding registration and accommodation, please write to mira@cmebg.com.
PAYMENT
Payment of conference fees in Euros (€) must accompany all registration forms. No registration will be confirmed until payment is received. The registration fee should be paid in advance using one of the following methods:
CONFIRMATION LETTER
A letter of confirmation will be sent to all participants on receipt of the respective payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Only written cancellations to CME will be considered:
Kindly follow the requirements below to prepare and submit your oral presentation:
Start date – 20 July 2026
End date – 25 September 2026
After this date uploading will no longer be possible.
Please name your presentation file using your full name and the title of the session (e.g., John_Smith_Cardiac_Imaging.pptx) to facilitate its identification and organization.
Template for oral presentation
Kindly follow the requirements below to prepare and submit your poster:
Start date – 20 July 2026
End date – 25 September 2026
After this date uploading will no longer be possible.
Please name your presentation file using your full name (e.g., John_Smith).
By plane
Golden Sands Resort’s closest airport is the International Airport of Varna (http://www.varna-airport.bg) which welcomes around 1.5 million visitors every year, many of whom are traveling from the main European airports. Varna’s international airport, located 20 km away from the resort, is a busy place with scheduled and charter flights from Europe (mainly Vienna and Istanbul), as well as regular flights to and from Sofia.
By car
Golden Sands Resort is right on the Black sea coast of Bulgaria, which is neighbored by the countries of Romania to the North, Greece to the South and North Macedonia and Serbia to the West. This means that one could easily travel from any of these countries into Bulgaria by car.
By bus
Golden Sands Resort could be reached also by bus to Varna (from Sofia, Istanbul or Bucharest), where one can further travel by taxi to the venue.
Organized transfers
The conference secretariat (CME Ltd.) will organize both shuttle service and individual transfers from Varna Airport to the venue and back.
Shuttle service
Varna Airport – Venue
7 October – 09:00, 16:30, 22:00
8 October – 08:20, 16:30, 22:00
Venue – Varna Airport
10 October – 13:00, 16:30, 19:00
11 October – 00:30, 06:20, 13:00
The cost for 1 person in one direction is 50 Euro.
Individual transfers
In case you would like a transfer without any waiting time at the airport, you can book an individual transfer at the price of 65 Euro per person in one direction.
Booking and payment can be done through the online registration system not later than 15 September.
