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Event overview
Overview
The Congreso SENPE 2027 will be held in Zaragoza, Spain, from May 5 to 7, 2027. This multidisciplinary event serves as a key reference point for the scientific community, emphasizing the role of water in clinical nutrition.
Attendees will share the latest findings and discuss current challenges in the field, fostering professional connections. Congreso SENPE takes place in Zaragoza, ES.
Venue: Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Congreso SENPE takes place from May 5 to 7, 2027 at Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza, Spain.
- 2Scale and Focus: This 42nd edition focuses on clinical nutrition and metabolism, emphasizing the importance of water.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by the Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include healthcare professionals and researchers in clinical nutrition.
- 5Entry: Registration is required for all activities, including educational sessions and the exhibition.
Why visit
Congreso SENPE is the annual national meeting of the Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral, and the 2027 edition is scheduled for 5-7 May at the Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza. Attendees include healthcare professionals and researchers in clinical nutrition.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Congreso SENPE 2027 allows you to showcase your products and solutions to key decision-makers in the field. Increase your brand visibility and establish valuable partnerships that can enhance your business in clinical nutrition and metabolism. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Companies offering clinical nutrition products, Pharmaceutical companies focused on metabolic health, Medical device manufacturers for nutrition monitoring.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Clinical nutrition physicians and endocrinologists running hospital nutrition support units
Hospital pharmacists responsible for parenteral nutrition compounding, stability and formulary decisions
Dietitians and nutritionists working on enteral feeding, oral nutritional supplements and malnutrition screening
Nutrition nurses managing feeding tubes, central venous access for parenteral nutrition and home-nutrition follow-up
Intensive care and perioperative specialists applying nutrition protocols and ERAS pathways
Paediatric nutrition specialists managing preterm, neonatal and paediatric artificial nutrition
Home nutrition unit coordinators handling home enteral and parenteral programmes and patient training
Researchers and PhD students in clinical nutrition, body composition and metabolism
Medical affairs and scientific liaison staff from nutrition, infusion and enteral feeding device companies
Hospital quality and accreditation managers with responsibility for nutrition care standards
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Companies offering clinical nutrition products
Pharmaceutical companies focused on metabolic health
Medical device manufacturers for nutrition monitoring
Research organizations in clinical nutrition
Food and beverage companies targeting healthcare
Educational institutions in nutrition science
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Clinical nutrition products and supplements
Medical devices for nutritional assessment
Educational resources for healthcare professionals
Research publications in nutrition science
Food products for clinical settings
Nutritional software and technology solutions
Location & Facilities
Venue
Halls & areas
1Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Plaza Lucas Miret Rodríguez, 1, 50018 Zaragoza
Facilities
Parking
Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza in Zaragoza typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza in Zaragoza typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Zaragoza, ES
Why it matters
On 2027-05-05 to 2027-05-07, Congreso SENPE in Zaragoza covering Clinical nutrition products and supplements, Medical devices for nutritional assessment, Educational resources for healt gives food buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Reina Petronila Zaragoza
5-star
Expo district, ZaragozaUSD 230–265 / night
Closest high-end option to the Palacio de Congresos. Capture lists breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, indoor pool, hot tub, air conditioning, fitness center and bar. Book well ahead because congress week tightens availability.
Hotel NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
4-star
City centre, ZaragozaUSD 150–190 / night
City-centre base within walking distance of the old town and a short tram or bus ride from the congress venue. Paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, paid parking, fitness center, bar and restaurant per the capture.
Exe Zaragoza WTC
3-star
Expo district, ZaragozaUSD 95–122 / night
Mid-range option convenient for the congress zone. Breakfast and parking are paid extras; free Wi-Fi included. A reasonable compromise between price and walking distance to sessions.
B&B Hotel Zaragoza Plaza Mozart
Budget (capture labels it a 1-star hotel)
ZaragozaUSD 62–85 / night
Lowest-cost tier in the scan, with paid breakfast and paid parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly and accessible rooms. Suitable for delegates who prefer to spend the budget on travel rather than accommodation.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Tram
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forZaragoza tram line 1 (Valdespartera - Parque Goya) linking the city centre, Delicias and the Expo district
Cleanest option between city-centre hotels and the congress zone; buy at platform machines and validate on board. Keep the ticket for inspection.
Urban bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forTransporte Urbano de Zaragoza city bus network, including lines serving the Expo and Palacio de Congresos area
Useful when the tram does not run close to your hotel. Real-time arrivals are on the Transit and Moovit captures used for this listing.
Taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCity-centre hotel to Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Metered licensed taxis, not fixed-price shuttles. Short trips are cheap enough that sharing with colleagues is rarely worth organising.
Taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forZaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Fastest airport option if your flight uses ZAZ. Confirm the fare with the driver before departure and check whether a luggage supplement applies.
Airport bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forZAZ airport to Zaragoza city centre bus interchange, then tram or local bus to the congress venue
Cheapest arrival option; departure times are limited and aligned to flight arrivals, so check the schedule against your landing time.
High-speed rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMadrid Puerta de Atocha to Zaragoza Delicias (AVE), then tram or taxi to the venue
Recommended for delegates landing at MAD. Journey time is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes; reserve seats online and allow 30-40 minutes for airport-to-station transfer.
High-speed rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forBarcelona Sants to Zaragoza Delicias (AVE or long-distance services)
Works well for arrivals at BCN. Journey time is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, with the most frequent departures in the morning.
Parking
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCongress-centre and Expo district car parks
Parking is generally available in the Expo and Palacio de Congresos area. Choose a garage only if your hotel lies outside the tram corridor, since street parking is regulated.
Weather
Zaragoza sits in the Ebro valley and May is a spring month with warm afternoons and cool nights. Expect roughly 12-15 C overnight and 25-27 C in the afternoon, with low to moderate rainfall and a real chance of the cierzo wind, which can make exposed walking between the Expo district and the congress venue feel cooler than the temperature suggests. These are climatological bands, not a 2027 forecast: check the forecast within 5 days of travel and pack a light jacket plus a compact rain layer.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Spain uses standard European mobile networks with good 4G/5G coverage in central Zaragoza and around the Palacio de Congresos. EU roaming at domestic rates applies for SIMs issued in another EU member state; visitors from outside the EU should arrange a local eSIM or travel plan before arrival. Congress venues in Spain normally provide Wi-Fi in session rooms and the exhibition area, but bandwidth can drop during coffee breaks, so download the programme, your e-tickets and offline maps in advance.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Working language
Congreso SENPE is a Spanish national society congress and the working language is Spanish, with invited international speakers. If your Spanish is limited, review the programme in advance and prioritise sessions where slides carry most of the content.
Meal rhythm
Spanish hospital and congress schedules run later than northern European ones: lunch is typically from 14:00 and dinner from 21:00. Congress coffee breaks and a seated lunch are the practical windows for informal meetings with unit leads and industry staff.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual is the norm at Spanish clinical congresses: jacket without tie for speakers and exhibitors, comfortable shoes for delegates moving between halls. Greetings are warm and a handshake with eye contact is standard in professional settings.
Around Zaragoza
Between sessions, the Basilica del Pilar, the Aljaferia and the old town are within walking distance of the centre. The Ebro riverside paths are good for an early run before the programme starts.
Payments and tipping
Spain uses the euro and card payments are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis. Tipping is optional; rounding up or leaving small change is normal in cafes and taxis.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Book against the 5-7 May 2027 congress dates and plan to arrive on 4 May if you want a buffer for rail connections. No fare quote is included here because the flight capture returned unrelated itineraries, so compare live prices yourself. Practical routing: fly into Madrid-Barajas (MAD) or Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) for the widest choice of long-haul and European services, then take the AVE to Zaragoza Delicias; use Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) only if a scheduled service matches your dates. Book the train at the same time as the flight, since AVE fares rise sharply close to departure, and allow 3 to 4 hours between landing at MAD and a comfortable rail departure.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Zaragoza; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza: Expo district, Zaragoza: Hotel Reina Petronila Zaragoza; City centre, Zaragoza: Hotel NH Ciudad de Zaragoza; Expo district, Zaragoza: Exe Zaragoza WTC.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing coverage in Zaragoza is thinner than in Madrid or Barcelona, so check app availability on the day rather than assuming a car will be minutes away. Licensed taxis are the dependable fallback for the airport run and for evening returns from the congress venue, and hotel desks can call one. For the short hop between city-centre hotels and the Palacio de Congresos, the tram is usually faster than waiting for a car.
Public transit: Zaragoza public transport combines tram line 1, which runs through the centre and serves the Expo and congress district, with an extensive city bus network managed under the CTAZ consortium. Single journeys cost roughly EUR 1.60-2.00 and multi-trip cards lower the unit price. Buy from platform machines or the driver, validate on boarding, and keep the ticket for inspections. For early sessions, check the first service time and allow a 10-15 minute buffer for a tram or bus to reach the Palacio de Congresos.
Parking: Car parking is generally available in the Expo district and around the Palacio de Congresos, with public garages charging roughly EUR 12-20 per day; confirm the current tariff and height limits at the entrance barrier. Street parking in central Zaragoza is regulated and paid, so use an underground garage if your hotel is in the old town. Arrive before 08:30 on congress mornings if you want a space close to the main entrance.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May (the 2027 edition runs 5-7 May, in the middle of the Zaragoza spring)
Temperature: Climatological bands for early May: about 12-15 C overnight and 25-27 C in the afternoon, with the cierzo wind making exposed mornings feel cooler. Confirm the actual forecast in the final week before travel.
Seasonality: Spring in the Ebro valley brings moderate rainfall rather than a monsoon season, with the highest chance of showers in April and May. Rain is usually showery rather than all-day, and Zaragoza is one of the drier cities in northern Spain, so a compact umbrella is enough for most congress weeks.
Packing: Pack layers: light shirts or blouses for warm afternoons, a light jacket or knit for cool mornings and air-conditioned session rooms, and a compact rain layer for showery days. Add comfortable walking shoes for the tram-to-venue walk and the old town in the evenings, plus sunglasses and a windproof outer layer if the cierzo is blowing. Business casual is right for the congress, with one smarter outfit if you are presenting.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Congreso SENPE usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Day -14: Book rail or flight into Zaragoza, choosing high-speed rail from Madrid or Barcelona if ZAZ connections do not fit your schedule.
Day 2
Day -13: Reserve a hotel in the Palacio de Congresos and Expo district and confirm the cancellation policy for a 5-7 May stay.
Day 3
Day -12: Check passport or ID validity and, if you need a Schengen visa, confirm that your appointment or application is already in progress.
Day 4
Day -11: Ask your hospital or employer for travel approval and confirm whether the congress issues attendance certificates for accreditation.
Day 5
Day -10: Download the congress app or bookmark the programme page and mark the nutrition unit, home nutrition and ICU sessions you do not want to miss.
Day 6
Day -9: Prepare your poster or slides to the organiser format and print a backup copy if you are presenting.; Day -8: Arrange currency and cards; Spain uses the euro, and most venues and hotels accept card payments.
Day 7
Day -7: Book the Zaragoza Delicias connection or the airport transfer, and note the tram and bus options to the congress venue.
Day 8
Day -6: Check the Zaragoza forecast for the congress week and pack layers for warm afternoons and cool cierzo mornings.
Day 9
Day -5: Confirm mobile roaming under EU rules or arrange a local data plan, and download offline maps of Zaragoza.
Day 10
Day -4: Print or save registration confirmation, accommodation voucher and any invitation letter needed at the venue desk.
Day 11
Day -3: Pack professional attire for a Spanish clinical congress, comfortable shoes for walking between halls, and business cards for industry and unit contacts.
Day 12
Day -14: Confirm your registration category on congreso-senpe.com and check whether your abstract was accepted as oral or poster.; Day -2: Check in for your flight or train and confirm the Palacio de Congresos opening hour for badge collection on the first morning.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Congreso SENPE registration concourse
Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Congreso SENPE fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Congreso SENPE, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Clinical nutrition products and supplements and Medical devices for nutritional solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Congreso SENPE in Zaragoza.
Min. budget
$629.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Clinical nutrition products and supplements and Medical devices for nutritional products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,830.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Zaragoza show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is Congreso SENPE 2027 taking place?
The 2027 congress is scheduled for 5-7 May 2027 in Zaragoza, Spain, with sessions at the Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza. Check congreso-senpe.com for the final venue allocation, start times and any pre-congress workshops.
Who is Congreso SENPE aimed at?
It is a clinical meeting for professionals who prescribe, prepare or deliver artificial nutrition: hospital physicians and endocrinologists, hospital pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists, nutrition nurses, ICU and perioperative specialists, paediatric nutrition teams and home-nutrition coordinators. Researchers and industry medical affairs staff also attend.
What language are the sessions in?
The congress is organised by a Spanish national society and sessions are delivered mainly in Spanish, with invited international speakers. Non-Spanish visitors should plan on Spanish-language content; confirm with the organiser whether simultaneous translation or English-language sessions are offered in 2027.
How do I register for the 2027 edition?
Registration is handled through the official site congreso-senpe.com. Fee categories, early-bird cut-offs, member and non-member rates and day passes are published there; this listing does not quote prices because the 2027 fee table was not available in the source captures.
Can I submit an abstract?
Congreso SENPE typically includes a scientific programme with accepted abstracts presented as oral communications or posters. Submission windows, formatting rules and acceptance dates are announced on the official site; check the call for abstracts page before planning your trip.
Are there accreditation credits (CME)?
Spanish national congresses in this field usually apply for continuing education accreditation for physicians, pharmacists and nurses. The exact credits and accredited professional groups for 2027 are published by the organiser, not by this listing.
Will there be an industry exhibition?
The congress includes commercial participation from enteral and parenteral nutrition, infusion and medical device companies, typically in a technical exhibition area alongside the scientific sessions. Confirm the 2027 exhibitor list and opening hours with the organiser.
How do I get from Madrid or Barcelona to Zaragoza?
High-speed rail (AVE) is the practical option: Madrid to Zaragoza Delicias takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, and Barcelona to Zaragoza roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, with several daily departures. From Zaragoza Delicias, tram, city bus or taxi cover the last kilometres to the Palacio de Congresos.
Is Zaragoza airport a realistic arrival point?
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) has limited scheduled service compared with Madrid-Barajas (MAD) or Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Many delegates fly into MAD or BCN and continue by AVE train; check current ZAZ routes before booking.
What weather should I expect in Zaragoza in May?
May is spring in the Ebro valley: warm afternoons around 25-27 C, cooler nights around 12-15 C, and moderate but not heavy rain. The cierzo wind can make mornings and evenings feel cooler than the thermometer suggests, so bring a light jacket and a compact rain layer.
Where should I stay?
Hotels around the Palacio de Congresos and the Expo district, such as Hotel Reina Petronila, NH Ciudad de Zaragoza and Exe Zaragoza WTC, keep the venue within a short walk or tram ride. Book early because the congress dates overlap with normal spring demand in Zaragoza.
Do I need a visa to attend in Spain?
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with an ID card or passport and do not need a visa. Many other nationalities can enter the Schengen area visa-free for short stays; others need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for in advance. Verify your own case with the Spanish consulate in your country of residence before booking.
Glossary
- SENPE
- Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral, the Spanish scientific society for parenteral and enteral nutrition that organises this annual congress.
- Parenteral nutrition (PN)
- Delivery of nutrients intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, used when the gut cannot be used or cannot absorb enough; in hospital practice it involves central or peripheral access, compounding and metabolic monitoring.
- Enteral nutrition (EN)
- Delivery of nutrients directly into the stomach or intestine through a tube or ostomy, used when the gut works but oral intake is insufficient or unsafe.
- Oral nutritional supplements (ONS)
- Energy- and protein-dense drinks, powders or desserts prescribed between meals when food alone does not meet nutritional requirements.
- Hospital malnutrition
- Disease-related undernutrition present on admission or developing during stay, associated with longer hospitalisation, more complications and higher readmission risk; identified through screening and assessment tools.
- Nutritional screening
- A rapid first-step check, such as NRS-2002 or MUST, applied to every admitted patient to flag those who need a full nutritional assessment and plan.
- GLIM criteria
- Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition framework combining phenotypic criteria (weight loss, low BMI, reduced muscle mass) with aetiological criteria (reduced intake, inflammation) to standardise malnutrition diagnosis.
- Refeeding syndrome
- Potentially fatal electrolyte and fluid shifts, especially hypophosphataemia, occurring when nutrition is reintroduced too quickly in a severely malnourished patient; requires graded feeding and electrolyte monitoring.
- Home enteral nutrition (HEN)
- Enteral feeding continued at home after discharge, requiring patient or carer training, equipment supply and scheduled follow-up by the hospital nutrition unit.
- Home parenteral nutrition (HPN)
- Intravenous nutrition administered at home for patients with chronic intestinal failure, coordinated by a specialist unit with catheter care, compounding supply and monitoring.
- Nutrition support team (NST)
- Multidisciplinary hospital team of physician, pharmacist, dietitian and nurse that assesses complex patients, prescribes artificial nutrition and audits outcomes.
- ERAS
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, a perioperative protocol bundle in which early oral intake, avoidance of prolonged fasting and targeted nutrition support are standard components.
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
- Non-invasive body composition technique estimating fat mass, fat-free mass and phase angle, used in nutrition assessment and follow-up.
- Intestinal failure
- Reduced gut function below the minimum needed for absorption of fluids and nutrients, the main indication for long-term home parenteral nutrition.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Congreso SENPE 2027
- Congreso SENPE Zaragoza 2027
- Zaragoza ES
- Medical Conference Zaragoza 2027
- Clinical nutrition products and supplements
- Medical devices for nutritional assessment
- Educational resources for healthcare professionals
- Research publications in nutrition science
- Medical Conference Conference Zaragoza
- digital transformation expo
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