ECIO 2026

April 26 – April 30

Basel, Switzerland

IASIOS IO session | Accreditation Workshop | First Year Forward Grant Award | Cocktail Reception

IASIOS will be present at ECIO 2026, taking place in Basel, Switzerland, from April 26 to 30, 2026. Many IASIOS member centres will once again take part in the scientific programme, sharing expertise and leading discussions on quality assurance and structured practice in interventional oncology.

Visit our booth to learn more about the IASIOS accreditation pathway and pick up your copy of The CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology. Our team will be there to answer your questions and discuss how accreditation supports excellence, consistency, and patient-centred care in interventional oncology.

IA352.1 Structured IO pathways: delivering excellence in ablation care at IASIOS centres

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 17:00–18:00
Location: Auditorium 2

This session will explore how structured interventional oncology (IO) pathways support the delivery of high-quality ablation care at IASIOS centres. Speakers will discuss key elements of the patient pathway, from multidisciplinary planning and patient consultation to procedural coordination and follow-up.

Moderators: Dr. Elena Bozzi, Dr. Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger

Topics and speakers:

• Pre-procedure: MDTB, patient consultation and standardization – Dr. Arash Najafi
• Peri-procedure: communication protocols, patient safety, and workflow optimization – Prof. Roberto Iezzi
• Post-procedure and follow-up – Prof. Martijn Meijerink

Accreditation Workshop

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 18:00 – 18:30
Location: Auditorium 2

IASIOS accreditation provides a structured pathway to implementing the highest standards of quality assurance in interventional oncology. This workshop offers a clear, practical breakdown of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance and guidance on optimizing clinical workflows.

Join IASIOS Committee Chairperson Dr. Jean Palussière and IASIOS COO Mardis Karlsdottir as they share key insights on the accreditation process, helping centres strengthen their clinical patient pathways and achieve international recognition for excellence.

First Year Forward Grant recipients recognition

Date: Tuesday, April 28 
Time: 11:30 – 11:15 
Location: Auditorium 1

Join us during HL 321 – Thierry de Baère Lecture as we celebrate five European hospitals awarded the First Year Forward Grant. In recognition of their strong commitment to developing structured interventional oncology services, their enrolment and first-year membership fees have been waived, with the generous support of Boston Scientific.

Cocktail Reception

Date & Time: TBD

Join us for the IASIOS Cocktail Reception, an evening dedicated to our members to relax, connect, and engage with colleagues from IASIOS Centres around the globe. It’s a perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, build new connections, and share experiences over drinks and refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you in a casual and friendly atmosphere!

Get ahead:

Interested in learning how your facility compares to the criteria for IASIOS accreditation?

Complete our self-assessment online to evaluate how your facility currently aligns with the IASIOS standards. Our team will be at the ECIO 2026 to discuss your results and guide you through the next steps towards becoming an IASIOS Accredited Centre.

Hear from other facilities:

Learn how the IASIOS accreditation has made a difference for interventional oncology facilities worldwide. Read testimonials from our accredited members and discover how IASIOS can help your practice achieve new levels of excellence in patient care.