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08:00 β 08:30
Welcome & Registration
Start your EUBS 2026 experience by collecting your badge and conference materials while enjoying your first networking opportunities.
09:00 β 10:30
ECHM Consensus Conference
A dedicated session bringing together experts to discuss and develop consensus recommendations in hyperbaric medicine.
12:30 β 14:00
Lunch & Poster Exhibition
Take the opportunity to discover the latest scientific posters while enjoying lunch and meeting colleagues.
14:00 β 15:45
ECHM Consensus Conference
Continuation of the consensus work.
18:30
Welcome Reception π₯
Join us for the official opening of EUBS 2026 in a relaxed atmosphere. Meet colleagues from around the world and start the congress with an evening of networking and conviviality.
07:00 β 07:45
π Deep Breath & Run
Start your day with our community run along the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva.
08:00 β 08:30
Welcome
08:30 β 09:00
Opening Ceremony
Official opening of the 50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Underwater and Baromedical Society.
09:00 β 10:30
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Ecological Transition
Keynote
Ecologic Transition
Speaker
Sophie Messier
10:30 β 11:00
β Coffee Break
11:00 β 12:30
Scientific Session
Diving Medicine
Topic
Desaturation
Keynote
From Ocean to Space Exploration
Speaker
Mikael Giriet (COMEX)
12:30 β 14:00
Lunch & Poster Exhibition
14:00 β 15:45
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Wound Healing
Presentation
Precision Hyperbarics: The Future of Individualized HBOT
Speaker
Fahad Alam
15:45 β 16:45
β Coffee Break
16:45 β 18:00
Scientific Session
Diving Medicine
DAN Special Theme
Forensic Medicine
Presentation
Maldives Accident
Speaker
Laura Marroni
Evening
π¨π Fun in Geneva
Discover Swiss traditions, local flavours and Geneva’s unique atmosphere during an informal evening with fellow participants.
08:00 β 08:30
Welcome
08:30 β 10:30
Scientific Session
Diving Medicine
Topic
Decompression Sickness
Presentation
Past and Future of CCR Diving
Speaker
Aldo Ferrucci
10:30 β 11:00
β Coffee Break
11:00 β 12:30
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Emergency Medicine
Presentation
ECMO and HBOT
Speaker
Bridget Devaney
12:30 β 14:00
Poster Exhibition
14:00 β 18:00
DAN Divers Day
Dedicated sessions organised in collaboration with DAN, focusing on diving safety and education.
(Coffee Break from 15:45 to 16:45)
07:00 β 07:45
π Deep Breath & Run
08:00 β 08:30
Welcome
08:30 β 10:30
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Emergent Disease
Presentation
Non-ECHM Indications: Scientific Appraisal and Ethical Considerations
Speaker
Jordan Tarshis
10:30 β 11:00
β Coffee Break
11:00 β 12:30
Scientific Session
Diving Medicine
Presentation
BΓΌhlmann
(Film Presentation)
12:30 β 14:00
Lunch & Poster Exhibition
14:00 β 15:45
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Nursing & Technical
Presentation
Safety of Hyperbaric Attendants
Speaker
Rodrigue Pignel
15:45 β 16:45
β Coffee Break
16:45 β 18:00
Scientific Session
Hyperbaric Medicine
Topic
Post-Radiation
Presentation
Radiation-Induced Tissue Injury: What Hyperbaric Physicians Need to Know (and Often Overlook)
Speaker
Damien Weber
Evening
β¨ Gala Dinner
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of EUBS during an unforgettable evening with colleagues from around the world.
08:00 β 08:30
Welcome
08:30 β 10:30
Scientific Session
Diving Medicine
Topic
Fundamental Science
Presentation
Diving Exposure and Pulmonary Stress
Speaker
Gerardo Bosco
10:30 β 11:00
β Coffee Break
11:00 β 12:30
ECHM Consensus Conclusions
Presentation of the conclusions and recommendations from the ECHM Consensus Conference.
12:30 β 14:00
EUBS General Assembly
Reserved for EUBS members.
14:00
Closing Ceremony
Official closing of the EUBS 2026 Congress.
Optional Visit
π₯ Visit of the Geneva Hyperbaric Center
An exclusive opportunity to discover one of Switzerland’s leading hyperbaric facilities.
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Welcome Message
Dear Madam, Sir,
On behalf of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the Swiss Society of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine (SUHMS), we are proud to invite you to the 50th Scientific Congress of the European Underwater and Baromedical Society which will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Geneva.
This annual European Congress will be held for the second time in Switzerland and will take place at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). The Swiss Confederation has an international reputation in the world of diving thanks to the work of Prof A. BΓΌhlmann in ZΓΌrich. It is therefore an honour for our country to receive specialists from all over the world to discuss the latest work in our specialty. The choice of Geneva makes perfect sense because of the presence of the only hyperbaric hospital facility in Switzerland at the University Hospitals of Geneva.
This 50th congress will be a perfect blend of scientific exchanges and unforgettable activities to celebrate the Jubilee.
We hope to celebrate with all of you the Jubilee of our European society. We plan to host more than 400 colleagues in the field of hyperbaric medicine and diving from the 5 continents.
Together, let’s make this Jubilee an unforgettable event for the future of underwater and hyperbaric medicine.
Organizing Committee
Thomas Schaller
Specialized in emergency and hyperbaric nursing
Thomas, 39, is a nurse specialized in emergency and hyperbaric care who enjoys taking on challenges both professionally and personally. Driven by his passion for overcoming obstacles, he dedicates his energy to advancing hyperbaric medicine in Switzerland.
Justine Bernard
Specialized hyperbaric nurse
Justine, 29, is a dynamic and passionate hyperbaric nurse, already a marathon runner at only 29, who embraces challenges both professionally and personally. As an active member of the EUBS 26 congress organization, she brings energy and commitment to the success of the event.
Alice Varichon
Specialized hyperbaric nurse
Alice, is a committed nurse and leader for ecological transition in healthcare, strives to make this event a model of sustainability. Passionate about mountains and hiking, she is also pursuing training in therapeutic education to better support her patients.
Rodrigue Pignel
Head physician
Rodrigue, 60, is a head physician who previously organized the congress in 2016βthe first time it was held in Switzerland. With 16 years dedicated to advancing hyperbaric medicine in Switzerland, he is deeply committed to organizing this event before his retirement.
Why Attend
Cutting-edge science
International networking
Stunning Geneva
A conference with depth