Why Attend EWMA–DEWU 2026?
9 Perspectives on Why EWMA–DEWU 2026 Matters
Behind EWMA-DEWU 2026 is a passionate organising committee whose dedication is central to the conference and ensures the exceptional quality it delivers.
If you’re still considering whether to join us in Bremen, let their perspectives guide you. Their insights offer a glimpse into what makes this year’s programme spectacular. From cutting-edge science and hands-on training to emerging technologies, multidisciplinary collaboration and inspiring networking opportunities across the wound-care community.
Explore their statements below and discover why EWMA-DEWU 2026 is an experience you won’t want to miss.
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s conference?
I look forward to welcoming the international wound care community to EWMA-DEWU 2026 in Bremen. Alongside dynamic panel debates, AI-focused sessions and a vibrant exhibition, participants can connect with the Young Wound Experts Group, explore the EWMA NextGen programme, meet our Council members, learn from leading global experts and discover EWMA’s latest initiatives in person-centred care.
- Dimitri Beeckman, President
Vice-Rector and Professor at Örebro University (Sweden), Professor of Nursing at Ghent University (Belgium)
What excites you most about the scientific programme for EWMA-DEWU 2026 – the largest to date?
As the Scientific Recorder for EWMA, I’m thrilled to share that the scientific programme for EWMA–DEWU 2026 is the most extensive in EWMA’s history. This year’s programme brings an exceptional breadth of topics and truly shows the expertise of colleagues from across many disciplines. I’m especially excited about the opportunities for collaboration and networking that such a diverse, multidisciplinary programme as this will offer. It’s a powerful reflection of our shared commitment to driving progress in wound care - together.
I look forward to welcoming you all in 2026! .
- Andrea Pokorná
Scientific Recorder, Professsor, Head of Department, Department of Health Sciences, Masaryk University
What makes the Atypical Wounds Masterclass a valuable hands-on learning opportunity for attendees?
What excites me most about the Atypical Wounds Masterclass is the chance to explore, in a truly multidisciplinary way, the complex spectrum of malignant, inflammatory, occlusive vasculopathic, infectious and factitious wounds. These cases challenge our reasoning and benefit enormously from collaboration between dermatologists, nurses, pathologists, internists, surgeons and wound-care specialists. EWMA-DEWU 2026 will be a fantastic opportunity to refine our diagnostic pathways, apply practical tools directly to patient care, and learn from the additional conference sessions and the dedicated workshop on atypical wounds included in the programme.
- Elena Conde Montero
Honorary Secretary, Dermatologist, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
What excites you most about the scientific programme for EWMA-DEWU 2026 – the largest to date?
EWMA-DEWU 2026 will strengthen international networking by uniting clinicians, researchers, educators and industry partners to share knowledge and perspectives. The conference will foster new and existing partnerships and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across Europe and beyond. Through shared best practices and initiatives such as the EWMA Teacher Network’s work with simulation-based teaching, the event will support innovation in wound care.
- Samantha Holloway
Treasurer, Reader / Programme Director, Centre for Medical Education, School of Medicine, Cardiff University
How do EWMA’s educational resources and toolkits support professional development in wound care?
EWMA offers a wide range of evidence-informed educational resources and toolkits to support clinicians who provide wound care every day. Our free resources include comprehensive documents, on-demand webinars, podcasts and e-learning modules on specific topics such as Antimicrobial Stewardship, Compression Therapy and Atypical Wounds. For those seeking more hands-on training, we will also be offering two practical masterclasses at EWMA–DEWU 2026, focusing on Compression Therapy and Atypical Wounds.
- Paulo Ramos
Northern Regional Health Administration – ARS Norte, Vila do Conde
The Journal of Wound Management and the EWMA documents are developed through rigorous scientific processes and subjected to double-blind peer review without any article processing charges. This ensures that our content is available to anyone, regardless of their location or financial circumstances. Improvements in patient outcomes, policy and practice must be based on the latest and best scientific evidence, and the Journal of Wound Management facilitates this through its robust publication process and commitment to Open Science practices.
At EWMA–DEWU 2026, participants can discover our sessions designed to guide researchers in their publication journey, highlighting key points in the process and common pitfalls to avoid.
- Georgina Gethin
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Wound Management, Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, NUI Galway
The Diabetic Foot sessions at EWMA-DEWU 2026 will showcase the latest evidence, innovations and multidisciplinary strategies that are transforming outcomes for people with diabetic foot disease. A strong focus will be placed on the practical implementation of international guidelines, helping clinicians translate best evidence into daily practice. I look forward to connecting clinicians and researchers around the most pressing challenges in prevention, infection, ischaemia, local wound care of DFUs and off-loading.
- José Luis Lázaro Martínez
Diabetic Foot Unit, University Podiatry Clinic College of Medicine Complutense University of Madrid
What do you consider to be the scientific highlights of the conference?
This conference presents several exciting aspects, which will now be introduced by international experts from various healthcare systems. There is much we can learn from each other here. Personally, I find the new developments in the use of artificial intelligence and smart bandages particularly exciting. Certainly, there are risks involved, but above all, there are opportunities to further improve the diagnosis, documentation, and treatment of individual patients in the coming years.
- Joachim Dissemond
Prof. Dr. Med:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen
What does it mean for ICW to host EWMA-DEWU 2026 in Bremen?
Hosting EWMA-DEWU 2026 in Bremen is a true honour and a strong statement for ICW as an organisation. As host, facilitator and connector, we are proud to bring the international wound community back to Germany since the last time in 2016 and to once again make Bremen a vibrant hub for innovation, collaboration and excellence in wound care.
- Julian-Dario Rembe
Dr, MD, Senior Clinician Scientist and Surgeon at the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD).
