Opening Ceremony

OC - LIGHT

March 4, 17:45 - 19:00 CET

Join us for the highlight of ECR 2026 as Congress President Prof. Minerva Becker invites attendees to reflect on the Rays of Knowledge that guide radiology. Putting education in focus, LIGHT will celebrate the contributions of distinguished radiologists and explore how the next generation of radiologists are reshaping medical imaging. With beautiful music, incredible visuals and an atmosphere like no other, LIGHT will guide attendees on a journey through time and space.
75 min
Programme
Opening Music
Neue Wiener Stimmen Choir & Vienna Art Orchestra

Opening Speech by
ESR President Minerva Becker

Speech by
EFRS President Patrizia Cornacchione

Interlude Performance by
Angela Gheorghiu

Short Film
Why We Love Radiology: The Point of View of the Young Generation

ESR Gold Medal
Regina Beets-Tan

Interlude Performance by
Bamlak Werner

ESR Gold Medal
Roberto Maroldi

Short Film with Vienna Art Orchestra
Spreading the Knowledge

ESR Gold Medal
Peter Mildenberger

Closing Words by
ESR President Minerva Becker

Closing Music
Neue Wiener Stimmen Choir & Vienna Art Orchestra