PACE MAKER 2026
The 14th International Conference of the Egyptian Society of Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Venue
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, Cairo
About the Conference
The conference will take place on 2–3 December 2026 at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis. It is organised by the Egyptian Society of Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, through the Egypt International Representative Committee (ERC-RCOG).
The programme brings together specialists from Egypt, the UK, Europe and around the world to discuss current developments in women’s health and obstetrics and gynaecology. It will feature plenary sessions and parallel streams, as well as pre-conference courses and hands-on workshops led by international faculty. More than 600 obstetricians and gynaecologists, including professors, consultants, specialists and trainees from Egypt and neighbouring countries, are expected to attend.
Conference Leadership
Conference President & Chair of the RCOG International Representative Committee in Egypt
Prof. Yasser Aboutalib
Vice President of the Conference
Dr. Wafaa Benjamin
Honorary Congress Presidents
Prof. Gamal Serour & Prof. Hassan Sallam
Honorary Congress Guest
Prof. Mohamed Aboulghar
General Secretary
Prof. Ahmed Ezz El-Din Mahran
ERC Board Member & Treasurer
Dr. Mohamed Hassan
Head of the Scientific Committee
Prof. Abdulmaguid Sarhan
Organising and Scientific Committees
Organising Committee
Prof. Abdulmaguid SarhanProf. Tarek El HusseinyProf. Ahmed Ezz El-Din MahranProf. Sameh SalamaDr. Mohamed HassanDr. Amr Nabil BadawyDr. Sherif SolimanDr. Wafaa Benjamin
Scientific Committee
Prof. Yasser AboutalibProf. Abdulmaguid SarhanProf. Tarek El HusseinyProf. Ahmed Ezz El-Din MahranDr. Wafaa Benjamin
Scientific Committee – UK
Prof. Mohamed Abdel Fatah (Urogynaecology)Prof. Tarek El Tokhy (IVF)Prof. Yackoub Khalaf (IVF)Prof. Hatem Mousa (Fetal Medicine)
Scientific Programme Highlights
The Future of Women’s Health
- Artificial intelligence in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Precision medicine in reproductive health
- Digital health and telemedicine
- Robotics in gynaecological surgery
- Big data and predictive analytics in maternal care
Obstetrics and Maternal–Fetal Medicine
- Prediction and prevention of pre-eclampsia
- Preterm birth screening and prevention strategies
- Multidisciplinary management of placenta accreta spectrum
- Modern induction of labour protocols
- Strategies to safely reduce caesarean section rates
- Obstetric critical care and maternal safety
- Updates in thromboprophylaxis
- Vaccination during pregnancy
Fetal Medicine
- Advances in fetal imaging and diagnosis
- Non-invasive prenatal testing and genetics
- Fetal therapy and intrauterine interventions
- Twin complications and their management
- Fetal growth restriction and optimal timing of delivery
General Gynaecology
- Fibroids: medical versus surgical management
- Endometriosis and adenomyosis: evolving therapies
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Updates in office gynaecology
Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor
- Innovations in prolapse surgery
- Management of urinary incontinence
- Mesh use: current evidence and safety
- Minimally invasive pelvic floor reconstruction
Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
- Early detection of endometriosis
- Menstrual disorders in adolescents
- Polycystic ovary syndrome in young patients
- Counselling and preventive care
Gynaecologic Oncology
- HPV prevention and elimination strategies
- Immunotherapy in gynaecologic cancers
- Fertility-sparing oncologic surgery
- Sentinel lymph node mapping
- Minimally invasive versus open cancer surgery
Reproductive Medicine and Infertility
- Evidence-based ovulation induction
- Recurrent implantation failure
- Endometrial receptivity
- Male-factor infertility
- Fertility preservation and social egg freezing
- Thin endometrium management
- Ovarian rejuvenation
- Artificial intelligence in IVF laboratories
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Endoscopy
- Advanced laparoscopic techniques
- Robotic gynaecologic procedures
- Updates on energy devices
Integrative and Cross-Specialty Topics
- Obesity and reproductive outcomes
- Mental health in pregnancy
- Lifestyle medicine and preventive care
- Menopause and healthy longevity
- Sexual health
- Gender-based violence and women’s protection
Research, Education and Professional Development
- Research methodology and study design
- Publishing in high-impact journals
- Artificial intelligence in medical research
- Building multicentre collaborations
- Training the next generation of women’s health leaders
Emerging Global Priorities
- Climate change and maternal health
- The reproductive microbiome
- Personalised hormone therapy
Abstract Submission
The conference welcomes abstracts for oral and poster presentations, as well as case reports offering novel clinical insights and surgical videos, where applicable. An optional Young Investigator Session is also included.
- Abstracts must be written in English.
- Titles should not exceed 20 words.
- Abstracts should be 250–300 words, structured to include background and objective, methods, results and conclusion.
- Author names and institutional affiliations should be included.
Abstracts will undergo peer review and will be assessed for scientific quality, originality, clinical relevance and methodological rigour.
Conference Details
Venue
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, Cairo
Organiser
Egyptian Society of Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ERC-RCOG)
