ESOR - Shaping the future of radiology: radiologists shaping the future

In 2026, the European School of Radiology (ESOR) marks a major milestone—20 years of and in action to harmonise education without borders across Europe and beyond, 20 years of supporting young radiologists, 20 years of connecting people and creating the precious ESOR community! Join us at this special session to celebrate ESOR's journey, achievements, and future!
After looking back while summarising the last 20 years making ESOR bigger, brighter and stronger, this session will turn towards the future, and several speakers who have shaped and are shaping the future of radiology will share their experience, thoughts and visions. In different presentations, the close and inseparable connection between education and leadership for a bright and shaped future of radiology will be discussed from different aspects and viewpoints. Based on the knowledge and experience gained in the past, educational models need to be continuously changed and adapted to the needs of changing environments and challenges. A new generation of educators, teachers and leaders has to improve their soft skills, AI knowledge, and should think globally. And there will be more exciting talks by luminaries from ESR, who have been part of ESOR since years/decades. Another highlight will be to hear the voices of ESOR – ESOR scholars and fellows from the early years, who will present their journeys from scholars to leaders.
Finally, already representing a tradition, this session will be the opportunity to give award certificates to the young colleagues who have been awarded with an ESOR scholarship or fellowship this year.