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Join us for ESGE Days 2027 from April 29 to May 1 in Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on the latest advancements in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Dates
29 Apr – 30 May 2027
City / country
Lisboa, PT
Venue
Lisbon Congress Centre
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Event overview
ESGE Days 2027 is set to be Europe's leading international endoscopy meeting, taking place at the Lisbon Congress Centre. This event will feature a rich scientific programme, hands-on training courses, and opportunities for networking among healthcare professionals and researchers.
With a focus on innovation and education in endoscopy, ESGE Days 2027 promises to be an essential gathering for those in the field. ESGE Days Europe takes place in Lisboa, PT.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and techniques in gastrointestinal endoscopy, network with peers and experts, and participate in hands-on training sessions. Attendees include healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry representatives in the field of endoscopy.
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their latest products and services to a targeted audience of healthcare professionals and decision-makers in the endoscopy field. This is an excellent opportunity to increase visibility and establish valuable connections. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of endoscopy equipment, Suppliers of medical devices and consumables, Providers of educational resources and training.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Lisboa, PT
Lisbon Congress Centre in Lisboa 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: Lisbon Congress Centre in Lisboa 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 Lisbon Congress Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
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Intelligence
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Why it matters
On 2027-04-29 to 2027-05-30, ESGE Days Europe in Lisboa covering Endoscopy equipment and accessories, Gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals, Training and educational resources for endoscopy, gives medical 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

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Jeronimos 8
USD 150–220 / night
Approx. nightly band for congress week; a short walk or one tram stop from the venue and close to the monastery and riverside restaurants. Confirm availability early, as Belem inventory is limited.
Hotel Inn Rossio
USD 105–145 / night
Approx. nightly band for late April 2027 for a standard double before taxes and municipal tourist tax. Central Baixa base with metro at Rossio and tram or bus links west toward Belem; budget 20-30 minutes each way to the venue. Google Hotels capture showed a discounted rate versus the property's usual level, so confirm the live figure.
Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente
USD 90–120 / night
Approx. nightly band for congress week; eco-certified 3-star next to Oriente station, where the metro red line runs directly to the airport. Longer commute to Belem (roughly 20-30 minutes by taxi or metro plus tram) but good value and easy airport logistics. Capture flagged a rate below the property's usual level.
B&B HOTEL Lisboa Aeroporto
USD 85–115 / night
Approx. nightly band; minutes from LIS terminals and convenient for early departures or a late arrival, but the longest commute to the Congress Centre of the options listed. Best used for one night at either end of the trip rather than the whole congress.
The Central House Lisbon Baixa
USD 60–95 / night
Approx. nightly band for a private room in a hostel-style property; the cheapest central option here, with fewer in-room amenities and more stairs and shared space than a full-service hotel. Good for trainees and short stays; confirm private versus shared room at booking.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
Metropolitano de Lisboa runs the red line from the airport into the network; Belem itself has no metro station, so the last leg is tram or bus. Buy a rechargeable Navegante card from a station machine and top it up.
tram
The classic route to the Congress Centre district. Trams fill quickly in the morning congress peak; allow 25-35 minutes from Baixa to Belem and keep bags in front of you.
bus
Buses serve the avenues running west from Cais do Sodre and Santos toward Belem, useful when trams are full. Validate the card on boarding and check the operator site for diversions during the congress.
taxi
Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals rather than unmarked cars. Travel time varies sharply with traffic on the riverside corridor, so allow extra in the morning peak.
rideshare
Uber and Bolt both operate in Lisbon. Rideshare pickup at the airport is from the designated zone outside arrivals, not the taxi rank; surge pricing is common after late congress sessions.
parking
Venue parking is the most convenient option but is limited and priced by the operator. Street meters around Belem are scarce during congress days; arrive before 08:30 if you plan to drive.
taxi
Approx. 15-30 min by taxi depending on traffic; allow 45-60 min door to door using metro plus tram or bus; Main commercial gateway for the congress, with metro red line access into the Lisbon network and a designated rideshare pickup zone outside arrivals. Taxi and app fares to B
Weather
April in Lisbon is mild spring weather: daytime highs typically around 19-21 C, nights around 11-13 C, and passing showers rather than all-day rain. Monthly rainfall averages roughly 60-70 mm spread over about 10 rain days, so a wet afternoon and a sunny one often fall in the same week. Sea breezes off the Tagus keep the Belem waterfront cooler than inland districts, and the Congress Centre halls run cool under air conditioning. These are climatological bands rather than a forecast; check a seven-day outlook before packing.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Portugal follows EU roaming rules, so SIM cards from EU and EEA operators work at domestic rates. Visitors from outside the EU can buy prepaid data from MEO, NOS or Vodafone Portugal at the airport or in Baixa, or install an eSIM before departure. Mobile coverage along the Belem waterfront is generally good, but halls and large auditoria can congest, so download the programme and any session materials in advance. Venue Wi-Fi network names and delegate codes are set by the Lisbon Congress Centre and the organiser; confirm them at registration or in the congress app.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Portuguese is the local language; congress sessions and live demonstrations run in English, and hotel, restaurant and taxi staff in central Lisbon and Belem generally work in English. A 'bom dia' and 'obrigado' or 'obrigada' go a long way with local teams.
Tipping
Service is usually included on restaurant bills. Rounding up, or leaving around 5-10 percent for good service, is the local norm; small change for bar staff and taxi drivers is enough.
Meal times
Lunch typically runs 13:00-15:00 and dinner starts from 20:00, with restaurants in Baixa and Belem busiest after 21:00. During congress days, book a table if you want a sit-down lunch between sessions, or eat earlier at the venue.
Belem district
The Lisbon Congress Centre sits on the Tagus in Belem, a short walk from the Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries and the riverfront gardens. Allow extra time if you plan to visit between sessions, and expect riverside wind even on mild days.
Money
Portugal uses the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere in Lisbon, but keep some cash for small cafes, kiosks and older trams; ATMs are plentiful in Baixa and around Belem.
Business etiquette
Portuguese colleagues usually open meetings with brief small talk before the technical discussion. Exchanging cards and following up by email within a few days of the congress is standard practice.
Sundays and opening hours
Many shops in Baixa close on Sundays while museums, riverside restaurants and cafes stay open. Pharmacies run a rota system, with the nearest on-duty pharmacy posted on the door of each closed shop.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LIS
Google Flights captures for late April 2027 departures described the cheapest booking window as 'now until Nov 30' and fares as 'currently typical'. Nonstop service links Lisbon (LIS) with London and New York, while Tokyo itineraries in the capture routed via Warsaw, Frankfurt, Geneva or Abu Dhabi. No fare amount was rendered in those captures, so treat any number in the budget widget as a planning band and confirm the live price before booking. Practically: book the long-haul leg early for late April, allow at least two hours for connections at European hubs, and check whether your fare includes checked baggage for poster tubes or demo equipment.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). Allow road or rail time to Lisbon Congress Centre; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Lisbon Congress Centre: Belem, near the Jeronimos Monastery: Hotel Jeronimos 8; Rossio / Baixa: Hotel Inn Rossio; Parque das Nacoes / Oriente: Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente.
Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt are the two main ride-hailing apps in Lisbon, with FREE NOW also present. At Humberto Delgado Airport, app pickups are from the designated rideshare zone outside arrivals rather than the taxi rank. Fares from the airport or central hotels to Belem are usually below a metered taxi at off-peak times, but surge pricing kicks in during the morning peak and after late congress sessions. Confirm the plate and driver name in the app before getting in, and expect some drivers to drop on the Avenida da India side of the venue rather than at the main gate.
Public transit: Lisbon public transport combines Metropolitano de Lisboa (metro), Carris buses and trams, and suburban rail. Belem has no metro station, so the practical route to the Congress Centre is metro into the network and then tram 15E or a Carris bus west along the river; tram 15E from Praca da Figueira or Cais do Sodre is the classic approach, with 25-35 minutes needed from Baixa. Pay with a rechargeable Navegante card, available from metro station machines, which covers metro, tram and bus and is cheaper than buying single tickets on board. Trams and buses are busiest in the 08:00-09:30 window, so leave one service earlier than you think you need. Check the operator sites for service alerts during the congress.
Parking: The Lisbon Congress Centre has an on-site car park, with delegate rates and pre-booking handled by the venue, so confirm the current tariff and access times with the organiser or venue before driving. Street parking in Belem is metered and scarce during large congresses, and the riverside avenues are often coned for events. If you do drive, arrive before 08:30, keep the parking ticket for in-and-out access, and note that the roads around the monastery and the waterfront get congested when the morning sessions start.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027
Temperature: Approx. 12-21 C by day and 10-13 C at night (climatological band for late April in Lisbon; check the seven-day forecast before travel)
Seasonality: Spring in Lisbon is changeable rather than rainy season or dry season: expect sunny spells and passing showers, with monthly rainfall around 60-70 mm spread over roughly 10 rain days. Late April is shoulder season, so rates are usually below the June-September peak, but congress week still tightens hotel availability near Belem. Riverside wind makes the Congress Centre waterfront feel cooler than the temperature suggests.
Packing: Pack layers rather than a heavy coat: light knitwear or a jacket for air-conditioned halls and breezy evenings, plus a compact waterproof shell for showers. Comfortable shoes matter for large exhibition halls and walking between Belem sights. Bring an EU plug adapter (type C or F), a power bank, your passport and a printed copy of your registration in case the badge app is slow on arrival.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at ESGE Days Europe usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-14: Book flights into Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and a room in Belem, Baixa or Parque das Nacoes; congress week fills the hotels closest to the Congress Centre first.
T-13: Check passport validity rules for Schengen entry and, if you need a short-stay visa, confirm your appointment slot before booking non-refundable travel.
T-13: Download the programme from esgedays.org/schedule and shortlist the live demonstrations, symposia and abstract sessions you will actually attend.
T-12: Check whether hands-on training or small-group sessions need a separate sign-up, and lock in a place while seats remain.
T-10: Save your registration confirmation and badge QR code offline, and confirm the name on the badge matches your passport or ID.
T-10: Plan the airport-to-hotel leg: metro red line from Aeroporto, tram 15E or Carris bus to Belem, or a metered taxi. Buy a rechargeable Navegante card at a metro station on arrival.; T-7: Check the Lisbon forecast and pack layers plus a light waterproof jacket; April days swing between sun and showers.
T-7: Pack an EU plug adapter (type C or F), a power bank and a refillable water bottle for long days in the halls.
T-5: Confirm CME credit expectations for your national body and check the accreditation statement for this edition on the official site.
T-3: If you are presenting, upload your slides or poster to the speaker-ready system and note the audio-visual formats accepted.
T-2: Save offline copies of your programme, hotel booking, travel insurance and passport scan.
T-1: Check in for your flight, confirm the arrival terminal at LIS, and allow 30-40 minutes for traffic into Belem during the morning peak.
T-14: Confirm your ESGE Days registration category (member, non-member, trainee or nurse) and check that your ESGE membership is current if you are claiming a member rate on esgedays.org.; Arrive 30-45 minutes before the opening session for badge collection and bag checks, then walk the exhibition once to map the stands you will return to.
Registration and hall orientation at Lisbon Congress Centre
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
ESGE Days Europe registration concourse
Lisbon Congress Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Lisbon Congress Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether ESGE Days Europe fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For ESGE Days Europe, what is your primary role on the show floor?
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 Endoscopy equipment and accessories and Gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals solutions and benchmarking suppliers at ESGE Days Europe in Lisboa.
Min. budget
$590.00
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 Endoscopy equipment and accessories and Gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,655.00
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 Lisboa show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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