Welcome to the European Association for Cancer Research
Connecting cancer researchers together
Cancer Genomics, Multiomics and Computational Biology
Essen, Germany : 12 - 14 May 2026
Onsite guide
Welcome to Cancer Genomics, Multiomics and Computational Biology 2026! This page brings together all the information you’ll need while attending this EACR Conference.
Quick Links
- Scientific Programme
- Digital Abstracts and Posters (online from Friday 08 May 2026)
- Participant List - you will receive the password by email
- Venue Map - This shows the nearest underground stop to the conference centre (Messe West – U11)
- Conference Floorplan
- Solo travellers
- Code of conduct including photography and social media policy
- List of sponsors
- Lost your pocket programme? Download a PDF version
Wi-Fi access
Free WiFi is available at Messe Essen GmbH with the following details.
Network: EACR
Password: GEN2026!
Arrival at Messe Essen
Please also view our Venue Map
Please enter through the Messe West entrance of Messe Essen GmbH, which is at Messehaus WEST, Messeplatz 1, 45131 Essen, Germany.
Follow the ‘EACR Conference’ signs as you enter the conference centre on the ground floor and use the escalator to travel to the first floor. The EACR registration desk will be at the top of the escalator on the first floor. You can register from 11:30 CEST on Tuesday 12 May. Once registered you will be given your conference badge and pocket programme.
If you notified us of any dietary requirements, these will be listed on the back of your badge in both English and German. Please ensure you always wear your name badge while you're at the conference.
You are welcome to leave your coat and luggage in the cloakroom located in the entrance foyer on the ground floor, but please note that this is an unsupervised area and personal items are left there at your own risk.
Poster presenters of poster numbers 1-52 can display their poster on their assigned board as soon as they are registered. The boards are 122cm wide by 190cm tall (portrait) and posters should be no larger than 100cm wide by 150cm tall (portrait). Please find your designated poster board (the correct poster number will be in the corner of each board) and attach your poster. Poster presenters of poster numbers 53-105 can display their posters on their assigned boards from the morning coffee break on Wednesday 13 May (10:45 – 11:15). Materials to attach your poster will be provided for you.
Click here to see the venue floor plan
Above: Participants enjoying a previous EACR conference at the Messe Essen in Essen.
Solo travellers
If you are a solo traveller, attending the conference on your own, then please feel free to join us at the EACR Banner near the registration desk during the break on Day 1 (between 14:50 – 15:20) to connect with fellow solo attendees. Our friendly EACR staff and Ambassadors will be on hand to assist you, answer questions and offer insights into local dining spots and noteworthy attractions.
Above: A view of the first floor of the Messe Essen (WEST) where our conference will be located.
Refreshments
We will be providing light refreshments during our designated Coffee Breaks as well as providing a selection of food during the lunch breaks on Day 1 and Day 2 of the conference.
Dietary Requirements (by prior arrangement only): Please identify yourself to the serving staff. Confirmed dietary requirements will be detailed on the reverse of your conference badge.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday 12 May, 17:00 – 18:00
Taking place on the first evening in the poster and catering areas at the venue, our welcome reception will give participants the opportunity to meet new colleagues and reconnect with friends. A light buffet and welcome drinks will be served for all participants and exhibitors to enjoy.
Conference Dinner (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday 13 May (20:00 CEST)
The Conference Dinner will be taking place on the final evening of the conference in the Kiepenkerl restaurant, a short distance away from the conference venue by public transport. If you have already registered for the Conference Dinner, this will be listed on your conference badge. If you expected to attend the Conference Dinner but this is not indicated on your badge, please come to the EACR registration desk during a coffee break.
It is important that you bring your participant badge with you to the Kiepenkerl otherwise you may not be permitted entry.
Please arrive from 19:50 and no later than 19:55.
Above: The Kiepenkerl restaurant, Essen
Venue
KIEPENKERL,
Teichstraße 1,
45127 Essen
http://www.kiepenkerl-zu-essen.de/
Directions from the conference venue
- Walk 2 minutes to the Messe Ost/Gruga Underground U11 (Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str.)
- Travel 6 minutes to Essen Central Station (4 stops)
- Walk about 3 minutes to Restaurant Kiepenkerl
Local Printing
If you need to print out your poster during the conference, the following local printing companies are close by:
Proud to print
https://www.proudtoprint.de/#start
+49 201 201 21 0
Wagner Media
+49 201 6 15 16 17
Repro Team Ihrenberger
+49 201 773282
akadpress GmbH
+49 201 43 55 41 00
Digital Abstracts and Posters
We’re working to reduce the environmental impact of our conferences, which is why we’re providing as much information as we can digitally. Please note that we are no longer providing notebooks at our conferences.
The pocket programme you’ll receive contains the scientific programme and an index of poster titles. All the speaker and poster abstracts, as well as optional digital posters, are available in our searchable Digital Abstracts and Posters area (online from Friday 08 May 2026).
EACR onsite team
Chris Iliffe
Conference Officer
Kathryn Wass
Conferences Manager
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Alexandra Boitor
Scientific Manager
Catherine Burns
Programmes and Membership Officer
We aim to recycle as many badges as possible and so it would be really helpful if you could hand yours to the EACR staff after use.
