Welcome to the 31st International Winter Symposium in Intensive Care Medicine 2026

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 31st International Winter Symposium in Intensive Care Medicine, which will take place from January 25 to January 30, 2026, at the Convention and Event Centre by Saratz in Pontresina, Engadin, Switzerland.

This symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in intensive care medicine. It provides a comprehensive platform for specialists to review cutting-edge research, share practical insights, and discuss the evolving impact on patient care and global medical communication.

Main Topics Include:

  • Update in Shock
  • Intensive care during states of emergency
  • Sustainability in the ICU
  • Innovations in intensive care
  • Severe brain injuries
  • End-of-life care
  • Recent development on Sepsis
  • Pathophysiology of pulmonary circulation
  • Perioperative intensive care
  • Management of respiratory failure

Abstracts of interesting and challenging clinical cases and case series, as well as novel scientific information have been submitted and are presented in three dedicated abstract sessions.

Beyond the academic exchange, we take pride in the familiar and collegial atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the Winter Symposium, making it a truly enriching experience both professionally and personally.

We look forward to welcoming you to Pontresina in January 2026 for an inspiring and insightful week.

Best Regards,
Organizing Committee – 31st International Winter Symposium in Intensive Care Medicine

Prof. em. Marco Maggiorini, MD
University of Zurich, Switzerland
 Prof. Michael Joannidis, MD
Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Prof. Maurizio Cecconi, MD PhD
IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas,
Milan, Italy
 PD Lise Piquilloud, MD PhD
CHUV Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudoise, Lausanne, Switzerland