8-10 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,
| 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 | 25 Euro** | 55 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for BAR member | 160 Euro | 215 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for BAR non-member | 195 Euro | 240 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for resident in training | 110 Euro | 160 Euro |
| Combined ESOR School and congress fee for medical student | 55 Euro | 105 Euro |
| * BAR - Bulgarian Association of Radiology | ||
| ** fee is non-refundable |
The registration fees for participants include:
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:
Abstract requirements
1. Abstracts must be submitted in English. It is the authors’ responsibility to submit a correct abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific fact will be reproduced as typed by the authors, if the abstract is accepted.
2. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Proceeding of the Congresses. Each author can submit up to 3 abstracts. To be published and included in the programme, at least one author per abstract must be registered (paying the early registration fee).
3. The length must not exceed 250 words. The formats, in which participants can apply, are:
Original Research – abstracts must include the following sections: Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusion.
Educational – abstracts must include the following sections: Teaching points, Discussion and Conclusion.
Clinical Case – presentation of clinical cases with one or more of the following characteristics: rare pathology, combined pathologies, or unusual findings that may be misleading. Abstracts must include the following sections: Case presentation, Imaging findings and Teaching points.
4. Students must provide a document verifying their status (ISIC card, or a certificate from their university/department).
5. Abstracts should be submitted through the link provided below. Submission of images, charts and tables is not permitted. There will be an option to indicate your preferred presentation format – oral or poster.
6. The deadline for abstract submission is 15 June 2026 (inclusive).
7. Authors will be notified via email about the outcome of the review process by 30 June 2026 with an acceptance/rejection letter.
8. Scientific Committee will select best abstract for full text publication.
For questions regarding abstracts, please write to bcrbar2026@cmebg.com.
