Welcome to the 21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID 2026)
Where is the venue? How to pick up your badge? Find out general information about the ICID 2026 Congress on this page.
Venue
PALACIO MUNICIPAL IFEMA MADRID
Av. de la Capital de España, 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Website: https://www.ifema.es/en/our-spaces/palacio-municipal
Opening Hours
| Date | Registration | Exhibition | Speakers’ Ready Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 10 | 8:00-17:30 | 16:30-18:30 | 8:00-17:30 |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 8:00-17:30 | 9:45-16:00 | 8:00-17:30 |
| Thursday, November 12 | 8:00-17:00 | 9:45-16:00 | 8:00-17:00 |
| Friday, November 13 | 8:00-16:00 | 9:45-16:00 | 8:00-16:00 |
Pre-Paid Registration For Onsite Participants
Print your name badge at any Self Check-In station located in the registration area during opening hours.
You can check in using one of the following options:
✅ Scan the barcode from this email or your Personal Area in the mobile app
✅ Use Face Recognition (available if you uploaded a photo during registration)
Dress Code
During the entire congress, the advised attire is business casual.
Wi-Fi
Network Name: ICID2026
Password: icid2026
Upon arrival at the venue, you can connect to the local Wi-Fi network using the details above. If you notice excessive slowness due to potential network overload, please use your mobile data plan.
Mobile App
Download the mobile app to enhance your ICID 2026 experience and access all the information you need!
Available on the App Store (compatible with version 13.0 and later on iOS) and Google Play Store (compatible with version 8.0 and later on Android).
- Scan the QR Code to find and download the ICID 2026 app on the App Store or Play Store
Scientific Programme
Posters
Posters will be presented in two shifts during the Congress in the Poster area during exhibition hours:
- SHIFT 1: Wednesday 11 November, 08:30 – Thursday 12 November, 12:00. Posters must be removed no later than 12:00 on Thursday 12 November.
- SHIFT 2: Thursday 12 November, 12:15 – Friday 13 November, 16:00. Posters must be removed no later than 16:00 on Friday 13 November.
Guidelines for Speakers / Poster Presenters / Chairs
Click here to review the instructions and guidelines for Speakers
Click here to review the instructions and guidelines for Poster Presenters
Click here to review the instructions and guidelines for Session Chairs
Industry Information
- Confirmed Supporters & Exhibitors –Click here
- Industry Supported Sessions: Click here
Networking Events
Tuesday, November 10
The Welcome Reception takes place in the Exhibition Area at 17:55.
All registered participants are invited to an enriching networking experience at the Welcome Networking Reception after ICID’s Opening Ceremony.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make the most of the ICID Congress and expand your network. See you there!
Thursday, 12 November:
ICID 2026 Presidential Cocktail Reception
Date & Time: Thursday, 12 November, 19:30 – 23:00
Venue: Restaurante NuBel
Address: Calle Argumosa 43, Madrid
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Friday, November 13
The Closing Remarks takes place in the Auditorium A at 16:30.
We look forward to concluding the Congress together and reflecting on its key highlights.
For more info about the Networking events click here
Congress Abstracts and Publication Policy
- Congress abstracts will be available on the mobile App during the congress. Your research will gain wide exposure, you will get valuable feedback and ideas, and your name will be recognized in the programme.
- The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) will be published by Elsevier approx. 3 months after the ICID 2026.Only high-scoring abstracts and Invited Speaker abstracts will appear as a special supplement issue IJID. High-scoring abstracts are determined by the abstract review.
CME and Certificate of Attendance
ICID 2026 Congress has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with a maximum of with 19.5 European CME credits
For further information and to download your Certificate of Attendance AFTER the congress, please click here. Printed Certificates of Attendance will not be available onsite.
Prescriber / Non-Prescriber
Support from pharmaceutical partners helps make this event possible. As such, it is important that we
comply with the various codes and directives relating to the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The Human Medicine Regulations 2012, (clauses 294-300) and the European Union directive (2001/83/EC, article 86) provide guidelines relating to medicinal products for human use. Within these guidelines is the restriction that access to pharmaceutical product marketing activities must be limited to only those participants licensed / authorised to prescribe or supply medicinal products.
All participants, with the exception of the exhibitors, are asked the following question during registration: Are you licensed / authorised to prescribe or supply prescription only medicines?
Guest attendance Policy
All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
Liability And Insurance
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
The SIOP 2026 Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Congress Organizers
Kenes Group
Rue Francois-Versonnex 7, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488 | Fax: +41 22 906 9140
