Science & clinical practice
ETD spectrum, function testing and balloon dilation.
2ND WORLD CONGRESS · BERLIN 2027
Eustachian TubeResearch &
Interventions
Connecting international expertise in Eustachian tube dysfunction, diagnostics and balloon dilation.
23–25 April 2027
JW Marriott Hotel Berlin
CME points will be available · Accreditation details to follow
BERLIN23–25 APRIL 2027
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME
Welcome to Berlin.
Professor Holger Sudhoff, MD, PhD, FRCS, FRCPathCongress President
Dear colleagues and friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Berlin for the 2nd World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions. From 23 to 25 April 2027, clinicians, scientists and innovators from around the world will come together to advance our understanding and treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Berlin—a city shaped by exchange, courage and reinvention—offers an inspiring setting for open discussion, critical reflection and new collaborations. Together, we will examine current evidence, share practical experience and explore the next generation of diagnostics and therapies.
I warmly invite you to contribute your expertise, your questions and your ideas. I look forward to welcoming you personally in Berlin.
Congress PresidentProfessor Holger Sudhoff, MD, PhD, FRCS, FRCPath
01 / THE CONGRESS
A shared focus. A broader perspective.
An international meeting for clinicians, researchers and colleagues working on the Eustachian tube. Scientific exchange meets practical experience.
Surgery & anatomy
Planned live surgery, skills lab sessions and anatomy demonstrations.
Skills & exchange
Planned clinical skills sessions and industry symposia.
DAY 1 · FRIDAY
23 April 2027
12:00–18:00
- 12:00Registration & welcome coffee
- 13:00Opening lecture · Dr. Klaus Reinhardt
- 14:00Track A: ETD spectrum & function testing
- 16:00Track B: Imaging & diagnostics
- 17:30Welcome reception
DAY 2 · SATURDAY
24 April 2027
08:00–18:00
- 08:00Track C: Balloon dilation — evidence & technique
- 10:30Planned live surgery transmission
- 13:00Free papers & abstract sessions
- 15:00Skills lab & anatomy
- 17:00Special lecture · Falk Struckmann
DAY 3 · SUNDAY
25 April 2027
08:00–16:00
- 08:00Track D: Paediatric ETD
- 10:00Clinical skills sessions
- 12:00The Potential Role of Biologics in the Treatment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Patients with CRSwNP
- 14:00Valsalva Prize & panel debate
- 15:30Closing remarks
Friday · 23 April12:00–18:00
Saturday · 24 April08:00–18:00
Sunday · 25 April08:00–16:00
Preliminary programme · Subject to change
CONGRESS LEADERSHIP
An international perspective.
Professor Holger Sudhoff
Congress President
Kopfzentrum Bielefeld
Professor Dennis Poe
Harvard University
Dr. Muaz Tarabichi
Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute (TSESI)
Dr. Baher Ashour
Cairo University, Egypt
Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute
OPENING & SPECIAL LECTURE
Special congress contributions
OPENING LECTURE · GERMANY
Dr. Klaus Reinhardt
President of the German Medical Association
SPECIAL LECTURE · OPERA SINGER · GERMANY
Falk Struckmann
The Eustachian Tube from My Personal Experience
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
International Faculty
TEXAS · USA
Marc Dean
International Faculty
MANCHESTER · UK
Simon Lloyd
International Faculty
ANKARA · TURKEY
Nuri Özgirgin
International Faculty
BARCELONA · SPAIN
Marta Sandoval
International Faculty
ATLANTA · USA
Karen Hoffmann
International Faculty
BERLIN · GERMANY
Parvis Mirsalim
International Faculty
PITTSBURGH · USA
Cuneyt Alper
International Faculty
OSLO · NORWAY
Juha-Tapio Silvola
International Faculty
ISTANBUL · TURKEY
Çağlar Batman
International Faculty
ROTTERDAM · NETHERLANDS
Robert-Jan Pauw
International Faculty
LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Sunil Sharma
International Faculty
SEOUL · SOUTH KOREA
Inseok Moon
International Faculty
COPENHAGEN · DENMARK
Martin Moeller
International Faculty
ULM · GERMANY
Matthias Tisch
International Faculty
FRANKFURT · GERMANY
Carsten Dalchow
International Faculty
MICHIGAN · USA
Sailesh Babu
International Faculty
ANTWERP · BELGIUM
Andrzej Zarowski
International Faculty
HANNOVER · GERMANY
Anke Leichtle
International Faculty
PARIS · FRANCE
François Simon
International Faculty
SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA
Alex Saxby
International Faculty
GIFU · JAPAN
Ryoukichi Ikeda
International Faculty
TAMPERE · FINLAND
Ilkka Kivekäs
International Faculty
TAINAN · TAIWAN
Jiunn-Liang Wu
International Faculty
SHANGHAI · CHINA
Wuqing Wang
International Faculty
RIYADH · SAUDI ARABIA
Saleh Alamry
International Faculty
LAUSANNE · SWITZERLAND
Lukas Anschütz
International Faculty
SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Abstract submission rules
Please review these requirements before submitting your contribution.
- 01
Submit original scientific work relevant to Eustachian tube dysfunction, balloon dilation (BDET), diagnostics or a closely related topic.
- 02
Write the abstract in English and structure it as Background, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
- 03
Enter a concise title, all authors and their institutions. Identify the presenting author in the author field.
- 04
The abstract text must not exceed 2,500 characters, including spaces. Do not include tables, figures, references or identifiable patient data.
- 05
One signed-in account may submit multiple abstracts. Each submission receives a reference number and can be edited until the deadline.
- 06
Submission deadline: 19 February 2027, 23:59 Berlin time. New submissions and revisions close automatically after the deadline.
- 07
The scientific committee may accept, request revision or reject a submission. Decisions and feedback appear in the author’s account.
- 08
Acceptance does not include congress registration, travel or accommodation. The presenting author must register separately.
AWARD
Valsalva Prize for the Best Presentation
The outstanding presentation of the congress will be honoured with the Valsalva Prize. Details of the selection process and award ceremony will be announced with the scientific programme.
REGISTRATION FEES
Plan your participation.
Registration fees for the Berlin congress.
Standard registration
€590
For physicians, researchers and other professionals.
Trainee registration
€290
Reduced-rate category. Eligibility criteria will follow.
Workshops
€250
Fee per workshop. Skills lab courses may require separate pricing.
Secure payment by card via Stripe. VAT is calculated at checkout and an invoice is sent by email. Early-bird dates, cancellation terms and hotel rates will be announced separately.
OUR SPONSORS
Supporting scientific exchange.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Help shape the future of Eustachian tube care.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations wishing to support international scientific exchange, clinical innovation and meaningful dialogue with leading specialists. We would be delighted to develop a partnership tailored to your objectives.
Explore sponsorship opportunities02 / VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
Meet in Berlin.
JW Marriott
Hotel Berlin
The congress venue and your starting point for three days of scientific exchange in Berlin.
Stauffenbergstraße 26 · 10785 Berlin · Germany
View hotel locationPLAN YOUR STAY
Special congress reservation offer
An exclusive room offer for congress participants is being prepared with the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. The special rate and official reservation link will be published here as soon as booking opens. You can already submit an accommodation enquiry with your preferred dates.
An enquiry does not reserve a room or guarantee availability.
FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
Discover Berlin beyond the congress.
A curated tourist programme for accompanying persons is planned during the congress, offering an enjoyable introduction to Berlin and its distinctive culture. Programme details and booking information will be announced in due course.
HOW TO REACH THE VENUE
JW Marriott Hotel Berlin
Stauffenbergstraße 26 · 10785 Berlin · Germany
The hotel is located beside Tiergarten and within easy reach of Potsdamer Platz. Use the live route links below for current public-transport connections and directions.
CONGRESS APP
Your congress in your pocket.
IN PREPARATION
Programme, abstracts and notes
The congress app will give registered participants access to the live programme, speaker profiles, accepted abstracts and personal session planning. Access details will be sent with the registration confirmation.
- Live programme and room changes
- Faculty profiles and abstracts
- Personal schedule and notes
SPEAKERS
Upload your presentation.
Speakers can upload their PowerPoint slides here and assign them to their session in the scientific programme. The files are received by the congress office and loaded onto the lecture hall systems.
Please note
PowerPoint (.pptx) or PDF, 16:9, up to 200 MB. Please upload at the latest 48 hours before your session. Uploaded files are not published on this website — they are only available to the congress office.
03 / JOIN US
See you in Berlin.
Register your interest in the congress, ask about a hotel room or contact the congress office.
Registration is open
Congress places are booked and paid online in the fees section above. Use this form for hotel and accommodation requests or questions to the congress office.
04 / CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Let's get you connected.
For registration, accommodation and organisational questions, send an enquiry through the form. You can also contact us by email.
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