Meeting 2026 - HBPSurG

Dear Colleagues, Young Specialists, Trainees, and Friends of HBPSurG,

It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us in Lyon, France, for the HBPSurG 2026 Meeting.

Following the success of our previous editions, this year’s event promises to deliver an outstanding, forward-looking scientific program dedicated to empowering the next generation of hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons.

Under the theme “Precision, Innovation, and Future-Proofing in Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic Surgery”, the program features fresh, cutting-edge sessions designed to explore emerging frontiers while maintaining our signature interactive and interdisciplinary approach:

Meet the Experts sessions with in-depth, case-based discussions on complex and novel scenarios, including borderline resectable cases guided by ctDNA and personalized strategies, totally robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in challenging settings, vascular reconstruction with advanced planning, and more.
State of the Art lectures delivering the latest updates on transformative topics such as AI and radiomics for future liver remnant prediction and surgical planning, liquid biopsy/ctDNA in recurrence monitoring, neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations and rescue strategies, islet autotransplantation after total pancreatectomy, functional preservation techniques, long-term quality of life and survivorship in pancreatic cancer, and even sustainability in high-complexity HBP procedures.
Distinguished invited lectures from international leaders in these innovative fields.
Free paper sessions and the Rising Stars Award ceremony to spotlight groundbreaking work from emerging talents.

We are proud to assemble a world-class faculty of renowned experts and rising leaders in HBP surgery, oncology, radiology, and technology integration — many of whom have shaped recent advancements and multicenter trials. Their participation ensures high-quality, evidence-based, and practically relevant content that bridges today’s practice with tomorrow’s possibilities.

This meeting is especially tailored for young HBP specialists and trainees. We strongly encourage you to submit your abstracts for the free paper sessions — whether on precision biomarkers, robotic/minimally invasive extremes, neoadjuvant evolution, functional outcomes, AI applications, or other innovative themes. Your contributions are vital to the vibrancy of our community and offer a unique platform to present your work, receive expert feedback, compete for awards, and network with international peers and mentors.

Mark your calendars and prepare your best work — this is your opportunity to shine and shape the future of our field!We look forward to welcoming you — in person in beautiful Lyon or virtually — for two inspiring days of learning, discussion, and collaboration.

Warm regards,

Prof. Mustapha Adham
On behalf of the HBPSurG Organizing Committee

October 29, 2026 – 08h30 – 16h30

Focus: Pancreas – Minimally invasive extremes, neoadjuvant evolution, and functional/long-term outcomes.

Time	Session Title	Details / Rationale for New Topic
08:30	Registration	Hybrid setup
08:50	Welcome Address	Future directions in precision HBP surgery
09:00-10:30	Meet the Experts: Pancreas – Minimally Invasive & Borderline Resectable Cases	Interactive cases on totally robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in high-volume centers, neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX + IO for borderline PDAC, vascular resection/reconstruction with 3D planning.
10:30-11:00	Coffee Break	Networking
11:00-13:00	Free Papers	Abstracts on emerging pancreas topics (e.g., robotics, neoadjuvant biomarkers, functional outcomes and more…)
13:00-14:00	Lunch & Poster Viewing	Networking
14:00-14:40	HBPSurG Invited Lecture	Neoadjuvant Therapy Evolution: From Chemotherapy to Immunotherapy + Targeted Agents in PDAC
14:45-16:30	State of the Art: Pancreas – Functional Preservation & Long-Term Quality of Life	– Minimally invasive vs. open parenchyma-sparing techniques for benign/premalignant lesions – Exocrine/endocrine insufficiency prediction & management post-resection – Patient-reported outcomes & survivorship in PDAC – Islet autotransplantation after total pancreatectomy

October 30, 2026 – 08h00 – 16h00

Focus: Liver – Precision oncology, and tech-driven decision-making.

Time	Session Title	Details / Rationale for New Topic
08:00	Registration
08:30-90:45	Meet the Experts: Liver – Precision & Personalized Cases	Interactive discussion of borderline resectable HCC/cholangiocarcinoma with ctDNA-guided decisions, neoadjuvant immunotherapy + surgery sequencing.
09:45-10:30	HBPSurG Invited Lecture	Major Hepatectomy & Complex Bilio-Vascular Reconstruction
10:30-11:00	Coffee Break	Networking
11:00-13:00	State of the Art: Liver – AI, Biomarkers & Immunotherapy Integration	– AI/radiomics for FLR prediction & surgical planning – ctDNA/liquid biopsy in monitoring recurrence after resection – Neoadjuvant/adjuvant immunotherapy combinations for resectable HCC/ICC – Immunotherapy failure rescue strategies – Reducing carbon footprint, optimizing resource use in complex cases
13:00-14:00	Lunch	Networking
14:00-15:45	Free Papers	Abstracts on precision/personalized liver topics (e.g., biomarkers, AI planning, expanded criteria and more…)
15:45-16:00	Rising Stars Award Ceremony Closing Remarks & Future Outlook	Rising Stars Award Ceremony Teaser for 2027 + feedback session

1/ Click on the “Register here” button, select your registration option, fill & submit the form :

Onsite Attendance
- Standard Registration = 250€
- Standard Registration + Congress Dinner = 330€
- Resident or Fellow < 35Y = 150€
- Resident or Fellow < 35Y + Congress Dinner = 230€
  - Resident or Fellow status confirmation will be requested for validation.
  - Resident or Fellow speakers benefit from free registration (read item 2).
- EFISDS, IASGO & EAHPBA members = 150€
- EFISDS, IASGO & EAHPBA members + Congress Dinner = 230€
  - Society membership status confirmation will be requested for validation.
- Congress dinner on October 29th, upon registration. Limited places, first come first served!
Online Attendance
- Online attendance = 150€
- After confirmation of registration, a link will be sent on due time to access the virtual meeting platform.

2/ Registration of speakers with an accepted abstract (free papers sessions) :

Registration of speakers is mandatory (Onsite Attendance), otherwise their abstract will be rejected.
Resident or Fellow < 35Y speakers presenting their work in an oral communication :
- May apply for “Rising Stars Awards” on abstract submission.
- Benefit from free registration (Do not submit the “Register here“ form).
- Free registration will be validated upon acceptance of the abstract.

3/ Cancelation Policy :