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In our roundup video from ECO20262, EASO Executive Director Euan Woodward & colleagues reflect on an incredible congress in Istanbul, Türkiye.

• 5,000+ delegates from 100+ countries
• 100s of scientific presentations & posters
• Record-breaking media presence & coverage

We are pleased to announce that the official photo gallery from ECO2026, which took place in Istanbul, Türkiye from 12-15 May is now accessible. The comprehensive gallery features a wide selection of high-resolution images, capturing key moments from sessions and social events. We encourage you to explore the collection and share on social media with #ECO2026.

A look back at 40 years of EASO

Euan Woodward takes a trip back through EASO’s history, from its founding in 1986 & the first ECO in Stockholm to today’s international congress community and growing role in obesity science, education, policy & advocacy.

REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE EASO COMs SUMMIT 2026

The next annual COMs Summit convenes specialists from accredited, multidisciplinary obesity management centres across Europe and beyond.

🗓️ 24-25 September 2026

📍Potsdam, Germany

Held alongside the DAG Obesity Congress 2026, the Summit is open to clinical colleagues from adult, paediatric and affiliated EASO COMs. Join us for practical case discussions, patient and clinician perspectives, research exchange and networking.

✅ Each COM is invited to register up to 2 members to attend, with complimentary registration and 2 nights’ accommodation included for each delegate

✅ Places are limited - early registration is encouraged

COMs members are invited to submit case studies or abstracts.



🗓️ Submission deadline: Friday 24 July 2026

ECO2026 - MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Congress President Prof Dr Dilek Yazici welcomes delegates to ECO 2026, shares her hopes for the congress, and offers personal recommendations for exploring Istanbul.

Professor Volkan Yumuk welcomes delegates to ECO 2026 in his home city of Istanbul, reflects on highlights from his EASO presidency, and shares the sessions, science and city experiences he is most looking forward to at this year’s congress.

Studies into orforglipron and semaglutide in over 65s presented at ECO

Children ‘pestering’ their parents for junk food while shopping – new research

8,500 steps a day can help dieters keep weight off

Study shows that people who gain the most weight are at more than double the risk of certain cancers

Semaglutide effective for severe obesity even in young people who have been treatment resistant for many years, finds randomised controlled trial

Study links use of new obesity drugs to reduction of asthma exacerbations and inhaler use

EASO - NOVO NORDISK FOUNDATION 2026 OBESITY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE

EASO - NOVO NORDISK FOUNDATION 2026 NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDEES

EASO EARLY CAREER NETWORK BEST THESIS AWARD

▶️ Congratulations to Dr Beatriz Cicuéndez for winning the EASO Early Career Network Best Thesis Award for 2026

EASO and the EASO ECN congratulate all of the EASO ECN Best Thesis Award 2026 finalists.

Dr Beatriz Cicuéndez

Winner of the EASO ECN

Best Thesis Award 2026

Dr Elena Tsompanaki

Runner-up of the EASO ECN Best Thesis Award 2026

Dr Leona Ryan

Runner-up of the EASO ECN Best Thesis Award 2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO ECO2026 PRIZE WINNERS

EASO was pleased to recognise the research and related activities of early-career colleagues presenting at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul.

Supported by Lilly, two ECO2026 Prizes highlighted early-career efforts to communicate obesity research to a range of audiences and support work with strong potential to shape obesity-related policy or practice.

Nour Baratli, winner of the ECO2026 Prize for Advocacy, Impact & Innovation

Pablo Jiménez López, winner of the ECO2026 Public Engagement & Science Communication

34th EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON OBESITY

EU PROJECTS

EASO plays a pivotal role as a dissemination partner and in shaping the strategic direction and policy development within various EU- funded research projects, including Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe initiatives.