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SAVE THE DATES for the Joint EBJIS-MSIS 2026 Conference!

Dear colleagues and friends,

It is our great pleasure to announce the first-ever Joint EBJIS–MSIS 2026 Conference, to be held in the historic city of Porto, Portugal, on 17-19 September 2026.

The 2026 Joint Conference will bring together leading clinicians, scientists, and innovators from around the world to strengthen international collaboration in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal infection.
The conference will serve as a high-level platform for debate, discovery, and consensus building. Through dynamic “Europe vs North America” sessions, the programme will explore key differences in clinical approaches and outcomes.

The joint meeting represents a significant milestone for both societies, reinforcing their shared vision of advancing international collaboration and improving outcomes for patients affected by bone and joint infections. The partnership will foster valuable exchange of knowledge and strengthen collaboration across the Atlantic.

In addition to the joint conference, a pre-course on Prosthetic Joint Infection Management will take place on 16 September 2026 at the conference venue. The course will feature lectures by international experts combined with interactive small-group discussions.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your knowledge and network with the best in the field.

We look forward to welcoming you in Porto in 2026!

On behalf of the EBJIS Executive Committee, the MSIS Board, and the 2026 Local Organising Committee,

Martin Clauss

EBJIS President

Ricardo Sousa

EBJIS 2026 Co-Chair &
EBJIS Past President

André Grenho

EBJIS 2026 Local Chair

Kenneth Urish

MSIS President

The 2026 Key Session Topics

  • Europe vs North America Showdown I: DAIR – A clash of protocols
  • Europe vs North America Showdown II: Staged Revision – How Much Is Enough? One, 1.5 or More?
  • Europe vs North America Showdown III: Antibiotic Strategies – Same Bugs, Different Logic?
  • Europe vs North America Showdown IV: Plastic Surgery’s Role – Does It Influence Staging Strategy in Fracture-Related Infection?
  • Europe vs North America Showdown V: Prevention & Preop Assessment – Diverging Approaches?
  • BJI Outcome Metrics: Measuring What Matters
  • MDR Gram‑Negatives: The New Frontier of Resistance
  • From Definition to Classification: Evolving the PJI Framework
  • Spinal Infection in Focus: Bridging Definitions and Strategies
  • Not Just another Joint: What Makes Shoulder Infections Different?

Important dates

  • Abstract submission opens: December 2025
  • Registration opens: January 2026
  • Abstract submission deadline: 15 April 2026
  • Early registration deadline: 1 July 2026
  • Pre-course on PJI: 16 September 2026
  • Conference: 17-19 September 2026