Welcome to Salzburg! https://www.ecog-obesity.eu/congress-events/

We are pleased to invite you to the 35th European Childhood Obesity Group (ECOG) Congress, taking place from 16–18 September 2026 in Salzburg, Austria and online.

With the title “ImpACT” ECOG 2026 will bring together researchers, clinicians, health professionals, and policymakers to advance sustainable, evidence-based solutions to childhood obesity.

The congress will feature keynote lectures, oral and poster sessions, the Young Investigator Award, an exchange session with German societies, and interactive workshops on eHealth and digital health services. A broad range of thematic areas will cover prevention, lifestyle treatment, education and health literacy, precision health, clinical management, nutrition, physical activity, mechanisms of obesity, and policy.

ECOG 2026 will be hosted at the University of Salzburg, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, offering an inspiring academic setting in one of Europe’s most culturally rich cities.

We look forward to welcoming you to Salzburg for ECOG 2026.

We encourage you to start planning your trip to Salzburg today If you cant attend in person consider joining us online (both passive and active access). Submit your abstract for a chance to present your work. Don’t forget to spread the word to your colleagues and bring your team along to this exceptional gathering.

We look forward to welcoming you all to Salzburg for an inspiring and memorable ECOG 2026 Congress.

Warm regards,

Susanne Ring-Dimitrou                             
Chair, ECOG Congress 2026

Daniel Weghuber

Co-Chair, ECOG Congress 2026

Professor David Thivel

President of ECOG