EPC President 2026 Invitation Letter

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IAP President 2026 Invitation Letter

Dear Friends, Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP), I am delighted to invite you to the joint EPC-IAP meeting, which will be held in the magnificent city of Istanbul, Turkey, June 24-27, 2026.

Prof. Güralp Ceyhan, the EPC President 2026 and I would like to very much welcome you to this scientific meeting which promises to be a superb occasion for collaboration and scientific excellence that define Pancreatologists.

This Conference will provide a great opportunity for all specialists involved in pancreatic disorders to interact and share the latest developments in our field.

Beyond its scientific impact, the EPC-IAP joint meeting 2026 will also serve as a moment to strengthen the deep and long-standing bond between IAP and EPC. By coming together in Istanbul, we reaffirm our dedication to international collaboration, ensuring that our collective efforts continue to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

All physicians, gastroenterologists, oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, clinical and basic scientists from all over the world are invited to join the debate.

The program will target all fields of Pancreatology including continuous medical education, patient care, clinical and basic research at a multi-disciplinary level.

We are looking forward to a very successful and interactive conference.

I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all of you in Istanbul in June 2026.

Pr Vinciane Rebours
IAP President 2026

What is the EPC?

The European Pancreatic Club is a non-profit, international scientific organization dedicated to the study of the pancreas. The EPC was founded in 1965 with the purpose of encouraging participation and bringing together basic and clinical scientists in Europe to promote friendship and research collaboration. For more than 50 years it has provided a professional platform for pancreatologists in Europe.

What is the IAP?

The International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) is a unique international organisation established in 1985. IAP provides a pivot and glues national and regional societies for the common cause of promoting Pancreatology throughout the world. It has a unique model where members of various national societies are accorded dual membership of IAP and the parent society. At present, it has >3500 members comprising of basic scientists and clinical investigators from 32 countries exploring pancreatic biology and pathophysiology in order to find newer treatment and improve outcomes for pancreatic disorders.