Conference Schedule

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Please note that this is a working programme version and reflects the current state of planning. The schedule will continue to be refined as speakers confirm and sessions are further developed.

Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

09:00 - 15:00 Early-career symposium

15:30 - 16:00 Check-in

Drinks & snack

15:30 - 16:00 Registration (& Coffee)

 

16:00 - 18:15 Introduction, David Putrino & Ziyad Al-Aly

 

18:15 - 22:00 Wellcome Reception

 

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

09:00 - 10:00 Plenary 3

Plenary 3 - Eva Untermayr

Eva UntermayrLocation

Thu 09:00 - 10:00
Biomedical
Plenary

09:00 - 09:30 Thursday 27 August 2026

10:30 - 12:00 Parallel Symposia 1

Danny Altmann

Danny AltmanBiomedical


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Danny Altmann heads a lab at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus of Imperial, with expertise in the HLA system, antigen discovery, T cell subsets and NK cells. Key research interests are the immunology of infectious disease including severe bacterial infections, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. Other projects focus on autoimmune disease including the role of the microbiota in rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune immunotoxicity in cancer immunotherapy. He serves as editor for a number of journals and has roles with a number of funding organisations.
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Thu 10:30 - 11:00
Biomedical
Immune & Inflammatory Drivers

TBA

Odilia CornethBiomedical

Thu 11:00 - 11:20
Biomedical
Immune & Inflammatory Drivers

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Thu 11:20 - 11:40
Biomedical
Immune & Inflammatory Drivers

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Thu 11:40 - 12:00
Biomedical
Immune & Inflammatory Drivers

TBA

Melissa HeightmanClinical

Thu 10:30 - 11:00
Clinical
Diagnostic Pathways & Clinical Phenotyping

TBA

Melvyn LafeberClinical

Thu 11:00 - 11:20
Clinical
Diagnostic Pathways & Clinical Phenotyping

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationClinical

Thu 11:20 - 11:40
Clinical
Diagnostic Pathways & Clinical Phenotyping

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationClinical

Thu 11:40 - 12:00
Clinical
Diagnostic Pathways & Clinical Phenotyping

TBA

ZonMw - Larissa WijnbergImpact

Thu 10:30 - 11:00
Impact
Funding PAIS Research: The Dutch Way

TBA

PCNN (/ NMCB)Impact

Thu 11:00 - 11:20
Impact
Funding PAIS Research: The Dutch Way

TBA

LONG COVID foundation Netherlands (possibly with launch of a new research institute) and PCNN , SLC, C-Support VWS Jessica BaarsImpact

Thu 11:20 - 11:40
Impact
Funding PAIS Research: The Dutch Way

TBA

Long COVID nederlandImpact

Thu 11:40 - 12:00
Impact
Funding PAIS Research: The Dutch Way

12:00 - 14:00 Posters & Lunch

 

14:00 - 15:30 Parallel Symposia 2

TBA

Rob WüstBiomedical

Thu 14:00 - 14:30
Biomedical
Mechanisms of PEM

TBA

Mark FaghyBiomedical

Thu 14:30 - 14:50
Biomedical
Mechanisms of PEM

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Thu 14:50 - 15:10
Biomedical
Mechanisms of PEM

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Thu 15:10 - 15:30
Biomedical
Mechanisms of PEM

TBA

Carmen ScheibenbogenClinical

Thu 14:00 - 14:30
Clinical
Current treatment options

TBA

Leo GallandClinical

Thu 14:30 - 14:50
Clinical
Current treatment options

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationClinical

Thu 14:50 - 15:10
Clinical
Current treatment options

Abstract presentation

Abstract presentationClinical

Thu 15:10 - 15:30
Clinical
Current treatment options

Abstract presentation

Or an ABSTRACT SESSIONImpact

Thu 14:00 - 14:30
Impact
Patient Representation in Research and Clinics

Abstract presentation

Or an ABSTRACT SESSIONImpact

Thu 14:30 - 14:50
Impact
Patient Representation in Research and Clinics

TBA

Michael Chapman - Patient organizations / LCK & LC Support - DECODE-MEImpact

Thu 14:50 - 15:10
Impact
Patient Representation in Research and Clinics

TBA

NMCB / PCNNImpact

Thu 15:10 - 15:30
Impact
Patient Representation in Research and Clinics

16:00 - 17:00 Parallel Symposia 3

TBA

Introduction topic: Michael Peluso?Biomedical

Thu 16:30 - 17:15
Biomedical
Biomarkers - Panel Discussion

TBA

other - panel discussion Karl Johan TronstadBiomedical

Thu 17:15 - 18:00
Biomedical
Biomarkers - Panel Discussion

TBA

Introduction topic: Michelle BullClinical

Thu 16:30 - 17:15
Clinical
Rehabilitation & Pacing - Panel Discussion

TBA

Mark FaghyClinical

Thu 17:15 - 18:00
Clinical
Rehabilitation & Pacing - Panel Discussion

TBA

Introduction topic: David PutrinoImpact

Thu 16:30 - 17:15
Impact
Harmonizing Care Pathways - Panel Discussion

TBA

Michele van Vugt & Melvyn & Eva &Carmen / EMAImpact

Thu 17:15 - 18:00
Impact
Harmonizing Care Pathways - Panel Discussion

17:00 - 18:30 Poster session with drinks

 

18:30 - 22:00 Evening Event

Description

Friday 28 Aug 2026

08:30 - 09:00 Friday 28 August 2026

08:30 - 09:00 Registration (& Coffee)

09:00 - 10:00 Plenary 4

Plenary 4 - Michael Peluso

Michael PelusoLocation

Fri 09:00 - 10:00
Clinical
Plenary

10:30 - 12:00 Parallel Symposia 4

TBA

Resia PretoriusBiomedical

Fri 10:30 - 11:00
Biomedical
Blood Coagulation and Platelets

TBA

Caroline DaltonBiomedical

Fri 11:00 - 11:20
Biomedical
Blood Coagulation and Platelets

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 11:20 - 11:40
Biomedical
Blood Coagulation and Platelets

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 11:40 - 12:00
Biomedical
Blood Coagulation and Platelets

TBA

Trisha Greenhalgh /Emma Wall Rachel Evans/Alun Hughes / Jeanne Marrazzo/Lindsey Baden/Clinical

Fri 10:30 - 11:00
Clinical
Patient Stratification & Clinical Trial Design

TBA

EMA person StephanieClinical

Fri 11:00 - 11:20
Clinical
Patient Stratification & Clinical Trial Design

TBA

talk on end-points / clinical trial designClinical

Fri 11:20 - 11:40
Clinical
Patient Stratification & Clinical Trial Design

TBA

ArginaxClinical

Fri 11:40 - 12:00
Clinical
Patient Stratification & Clinical Trial Design

TBA

Mark Faghy - WHO project: Research Priorities for Long COVIDImpact

Fri 10:30 - 11:00
Impact
International Policy Perspectives on PAIS

TBA

NELK EU groups?Impact

Fri 11:00 - 11:20
Impact
International Policy Perspectives on PAIS

TBA

??Impact

Fri 11:20 - 11:40
Impact
International Policy Perspectives on PAIS

TBA

??Impact

Fri 11:40 - 12:00
Impact
International Policy Perspectives on PAIS

12:00 - 14:00 Expert Panel Discussion

12:00 - 14:00 Posters & Lunch

 

14:00 - 15:30 Parallel Symposia 5

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 14:00 - 14:30
Biomedical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 14:30 - 14:50
Biomedical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 14:50 - 15:10
Biomedical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 15:10 - 15:30
Biomedical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Lael YonkerClinical

Fri 14:00 - 14:30
Clinical
Pediatrics & Adolescents

TBA

Niels EijkelkampClinical

Fri 14:30 - 14:50
Clinical
Pediatrics & Adolescents

TBA

Abstract presentationClinical

Fri 14:50 - 15:10
Clinical
Pediatrics & Adolescents

TBA

Abstract presentationClinical

Fri 15:10 - 15:30
Clinical
Pediatrics & Adolescents

16:00 - 17:30 Parallel Symposia 6

TBA

Dani BeckmanBiomedical

Fri 16:00 - 16:30
Biomedical
Neurological Dysfunction

TBA

David Joffe - Neurobiology of sleep in Long COVIDBiomedical

Fri 16:30 - 16:50
Biomedical
Neurological Dysfunction

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 16:50 - 17:10
Biomedical
Neurological Dysfunction

TBA

Abstract presentationBiomedical

Fri 17:10 - 17:30
Biomedical
Neurological Dysfunction

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Clinical

Fri 16:00 - 16:30
Clinical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Clinical

Fri 16:30 - 16:50
Clinical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Clinical

Fri 16:50 - 17:10
Clinical
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Clinical

Fri 17:10 - 17:30
Clinical
Conference abstracts

17:00 - 18:30 Poster session with drinks

 

18:30 - 22:00 Social Event

Description

Saturday 29 Aug 2026

08:30 - 09:00 Registration (& Coffee)

09:00 - 10:00 Plenary 5

Plenary 5 - New PAIS Society (+ panel discussion)

New PAIS SocietyLocation

Sat 09:00 - 10:00
Impact
Plenary

09:00 - 09:30 Saturday 29 August 2026

10:30 - 12:00 Parallel Symposia 7

TBA

Mark FaghyBiomedical

Sat 10:30 - 11:00
Biomedical
Viral Persistence vs Autoimmunity

TBA

Jeroen den DunnenBiomedical

Sat 11:00 - 11:20
Biomedical
Viral Persistence vs Autoimmunity

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Biomedical

Sat 11:20 - 11:40
Biomedical
Viral Persistence vs Autoimmunity

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Biomedical

Sat 11:40 - 12:00
Biomedical
Viral Persistence vs Autoimmunity

TBA

Alba AzolaClinical

Sat 10:30 - 11:00
Clinical
Time for High-Risk Treatments?

TBA

Binita KaneClinical

Sat 11:00 - 11:20
Clinical
Time for High-Risk Treatments?

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Clinical

Sat 11:20 - 11:40
Clinical
Time for High-Risk Treatments?

TBA

Panel discussion with Binita/Rae and otherClinical

Sat 11:40 - 12:00
Clinical
Time for High-Risk Treatments?

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Impact

Sat 10:30 - 11:00
Impact
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Impact

Sat 11:00 - 11:20
Impact
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Impact

Sat 11:20 - 11:40
Impact
Conference abstracts

TBA

Abstract presentation (20 min)Impact

Sat 11:40 - 12:00
Impact
Conference abstracts

13:15 - 13:30 Goodbye and awards