SSAI Annual Congress 2026

Welcome from the Presidents of the Organising Committee

Dear Friends, dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the SSAI Annual Congress and the Swiss Autoimmune Liver Disease Meeting, a joint event of the Swiss Society for Allergology and Immunology (SSAI) and the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino. It will take place on 27–28 August 2026, at the beautiful Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. While maintaining the typical SSAI diversity, this collaboration reflects a growing convergence between immunology and hepatology, and is an opportunity for translational communication and research. By joining forces, we aim to foster scientific excellence, promote innovation, and create a dynamic space for interdisciplinary and professional development.

The congress is designed for a broad yet specialized audience, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and participants from the industry from Switzerland and abroad. Participants will include experts from various fields, such as clinical and basic allergology and immunology, as well as laboratory diagnostics. In addition, hepatologists and liver disease specialists will find a platform for cutting-edge insights and collaborative exploration.

Renowned speakers will share their expertise across a range of topics, offering new perspectives on understanding, diagnosis and treatment of immunological and liver-related diseases. Beyond the scientific sessions, attendees will have the chance to engage in scientific discussions, discover novel research during the poster sessions, and network with colleagues on the shores of Lake Lugano.

We look forward to your participation in making this event a truly memorable and rewarding experience. Together with the organising committee, we are excited to welcome you to Lugano for what promises to be an inspiring and dynamic gathering of minds.

With our warmest regards,

The Presidents of the Organising Committee

Prof. Dr. Greta Guarda
Group Leader, Institute for Research in Biomedicine and Vice-Dean Research
Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Cerny
Director, Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino
Clinica Luganese Moncucco, Internal Medicine