Dear Fellow Rheumatologists in Central Europe and Beyond!

One year from now, we warmly invite you to the Heart of Europe, to the Queen of the Blue Danube — Budapest — to join us for a truly memorable winter Central European Congress in Rheumatology (CECR2026).

The CECR was established in 1996. This biennial, three-day conference presents a unique kaleidoscope of rheumatology research in English from seven nations: Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

The Congress will follow its traditional format, featuring 90-minute sessions organized by participating nations. These seven sessions with dedicated topics are further enriched by presentations from the Pediatric Rheumatology, Young Rheumatologist, and Industry Partner sessions. In addition, an unlimited electronic poster session will be available, welcoming contributions from participants worldwide.

The venue is set on the serene and picturesque Margaret Island.

Evenings in Budapest are full of charm. Enjoy a warm roasted chestnut or mulled wine as you explore the city, skate at the historic 1870 open-air City Park Ice Rink, or visit the award-winning Christmas Market called Advent Basilica. Prefer indoor experiences? Treat yourself to a concert at the Liszt Academy or an opera at the Hungarian State Opera House. The organizers have also prepared a delightful evening program for all — a surprise awaits!

We look forward to welcoming you to Budapest and to an inspiring Congress.

On behalf of the Board of the Hungarian Association of Rheumatologists