GRIP Core in Action: Join Our Scientific Sessions at ESPEN 2026
Beyond our GRIP Challenge and networking breaks, we invite all ESPEN attendees to engage with our latest research and evidence-based insights throughout the official scientific program.
Our core members are eager to share findings from our ongoing studies and discuss the future of post-ICU nutritional management. Please see the agenda below for our scheduled oral presentations:
Presentations
SATURDAY 5th
08:00 – 12:00 LLL (Room VIII): Nutritional support in intensive care patients
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth De Waele, Prof. Dr. Claude Pichard, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer
SUNDAY 6th
12:30 – 13:30 Satellite symposium (Auditorium): ICU & Beyond: EN best practices & How to get it done
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth De Waele, Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Paul Wischmeyer
14:00 – 15:30 Educational session (Auditorium): Critical nutrition: Fueling recovery in critical care
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten
16:00 – 17:30 Scientific session (Convention Hall D): ICU guideline debate: Early vs delayed PN – a European clinical debate
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer
17:20 – 17:30 Oral presentation (Room I): Body composition-based individualised protein dosing in critically ill patients (PROGRESS-ICU)
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten
MONDAY 7th
12:30 – 14:00 Poster Presentation (Exhibition Hall): Personalized nutrition products in a hospital setting
Imre Kouw
Dedicated Poster Displays
We are also proud to highlight the following poster displays, showcasing diverse research from across our consortium. Be sure to visit these displays to connect with our investigators and explore their work in greater detail.
Posters by Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer, Dr. Maridi Aerts, Zenzi Rosseel, Oona Leemans.
Whether you are interested in the latest clinical data, research methodology, or the path toward multidisciplinary follow-up, our team looks forward to meeting you during these sessions. We encourage all attendees to participate in these discussions as we collectively work to improve outcomes for patients recovering from critical illness.
For more information on the full congress schedule, please visit the official ESPEN website.



