In 2026, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 40th anniversary of both the European Association of Centres for Medical Ethics and the KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law. KU Leuven and its Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law are delighted to organize and host the EACME Annual Conference 2026. Join us to be part of this historic moment.
For four decades, both organizations have been at the forefront of tackling complex ethical challenges in medicine and healthcare, in research and education, bringing together young and established scholars in a collaborative dialogue.
The anniversary conference will reflect on this journey while looking forward to new developments in the field.
The conference will provide a unique platform for fostering new collaborations, deepening our understanding of long-standing and emerging bioethical challenges, and reflecting on the collective responsibility we have in addressing them.
The historic town center of Leuven, home to the oldest university in the Low Countries, offers an ideal setting for both academic exchange and social activities.