22 – 26 March 2027 • Val d'Isère, French Alps
Val d'Isère Vilgrain

the Essence of Imaging

Radiology
Reimagined.

The congress that changes everything. 5 days of total immersion at the summit.

“Medical imaging has never been this alive.”

Val d'Isère • French Alps • 3rd Edition

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CME credits
2026 edition
12
Faculty
30+
Countries

A Word from
Prof. Valérie Vilgrain

Prof. Valérie Vilgrain

Following the remarkable success of the first two editions of the Val d'Isère – Vilgrain Congress — which brought together participants from over 30 nationalities — I am delighted to welcome you for the 2027 edition.

Our ambition remains unchanged: to offer a full immersion in the best of radiology through an intensive week of learning, exchange, and inspiration. The congress brings together internationally renowned European experts and covers all major radiological subspecialties, with a focus on practical, clinically relevant content.

The vibrant discussions and shared enthusiasm we witnessed confirmed the value of this format: a mix of high-level lectures, case-based sessions, and genuine interaction in an exceptional environment.

We look forward to building on this momentum and to seeing the VIV community grow even stronger.

— Valérie Vilgrain | Scientific Director

Not just another congress.
An experience.

Forget conventional formats. Here, you are at the heart of 21st-century imaging.

New 2027
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Live AI Demonstrations

See how artificial intelligence is transforming radiology in real time. Watch AI tools applied to clinical cases live — detection, segmentation, decision support — and discover what AI can do for your daily practice.

VIV Signature
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Case-Based Learning

Learn by doing. Every day, interactive clinical case sessions with Europe's finest experts. Diagnose before the reveal.

New 2027
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Radiology–Pathology Correlations

A VIV first: joint sessions pairing Prof. Valérie Vilgrain (radiology) and Prof. Valérie Paradis (pathology) for unique radio–pathological correlations on liver, pancreas and bile duct diseases. Imaging meets tissue diagnosis.

Hands-on
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MSK Ultrasound Workshops

Practical hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound training. From technique to image, guided by top specialists.

ESOR
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Young Talent Showcase

ESOR Fellows from across Europe present their most remarkable clinical cases. The next generation of radiology excellence.

Unique Format
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Immersive Retreat

A unique format combining academic excellence with an exceptional Alpine setting. Five days of total immersion in a curated environment designed for focused learning and meaningful exchange.

Case-Based Sessions

The heart of VIV. Real cases analysed live by world-class experts — the format that made VIV famous.

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Live Interpretation

Real clinical cases projected for the first time. Make your diagnosis before the expert reveals the answer. Competitive format with prizes.

LiveInteractive
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AI in Action

Live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI tools applied to radiology: automated detection, radiomics, segmentation. See first-hand what AI can bring to clinical practice.

AILive
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ESOR Fellows

The best young radiologists from across Europe present their most striking cases. Tomorrow's leaders, today.

Young Talent
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MSK Workshops

Hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound workshops. From technique to diagnosis, guided by specialists at the top of their field.

Hands-onPractical

Secure your seat

Three days of world-class radiology in Val d'Isère. Limited seats — early bird closes 15 January 2027.

The VIV Experience

VIV 2026 participants — Val d'Isère
200+participants
30+countries
Join us in 2027

Europe’s Finest Experts
Under One Roof

12 internationally renowned specialists covering all imaging subspecialties.

2027 EDITION
V. Vilgrain
V. Vilgrain
Abdominal
A. Snoeckx
A. Snoeckx
Thoracic
G. Villeirs
G. Villeirs
Urology
J. Teh
MSK
M. Becker
M. Becker
Head & Neck
F. Gilbert
Breast
C. Loewe
C. Loewe
Cardiovascular
M. Smits
Neuroradiology
M. Zins
Abdominal
S.M.R. Rizzo
Gynaecology
N. Papanikolaou
N. Papanikolaou
AI / Radiomics
VP
V. Paradis
Pathology

2027 Program

44 sessions — 31 lectures, 11 case-based sessions, 2 hands-on workshops — across 5 immersive days.

Mon 22
Tue 23
Wed 24
Thu 25
Fri 26
☀️ Morning (AM)
08:00 – 08:30
Welcome Speech
V. Vilgrain
08:30 – 09:00
Lung Cancer Screening: What Every Radiologist Should Know
A. Snoeckx
09:00 – 09:30
CE-MRI of the Prostate: To bi- or Not to Biparametric?
G. Villeirs
09:30 – 10:00
Tumor Response Assessment in the Era of Immunotherapy
A. Snoeckx
10:00 – 10:30
Retroperitoneal Anatomy and the Adrenal Glands
G. Villeirs
10:30 – 11:15
Case-based: Malignant Liver Tumours and Their Mimickers: Can You Make the Diagnosis?
V. Vilgrain & V. Paradis
🌙 Afternoon & Evening (PM)
14:45 – 16:00
Hands-on: Knee Ultrasound — Practical Tips and Pitfalls
J. Teh
16:00 – 16:45
Case-based: Cases from the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Tumor Board
A. Snoeckx
16:45 – 17:15
How to Write a Great Staging Report for Head and Neck Cancer
M. Becker
17:15 – 17:45
Networking Break
17:45 – 18:30
Case-based: Prostate Cases
G. Villeirs
18:30 – 19:00
The Many Faces of Arthritis: A Multimodality Imaging Approach
J. Teh

Getting There

Everything you need to plan your trip to Val d'Isère.

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By Plane

Nearest airports: Geneva (GVA) – 3h, Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) – 3h, Chambéry (CMF) – 2h. Transfer services available from all three.

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By Car

From Lyon or Geneva, follow the motorway to Albertville, then N90 towards Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Val d'Isère.

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By Train

Nearest station: Bourg-Saint-Maurice (35km). Regular shuttle services to Val d'Isère. TGV connections from Paris.

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Venue

Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller, 282 Rue de la Face, 73150 Val d'Isère, France.

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Dates

3rd Edition: 22 – 26 March 2027. Five full days of lectures, workshops, and case-based sessions.

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Get in Touch

Questions about the congress? We'd love to hear from you.

General Enquiries

Val d'Isère Vilgrain Radiology Congress
Email: contact@valdisere-vilgrain.com

Congress Venue

Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller
282 Rue de la Face
73150 Val d'Isère, France

Email: info-congres@valdisere.com
Contact: Alexandra DOMOS
alexandra.domos@valdisere.com

Dates

3rd Edition: 22 – 26 March 2027
Location: Val d'Isère, French Alps

Faculty

Faculty

World-renowned European experts in diagnostic radiology

2027 Faculty Coming Soon

The 2027 faculty will be announced in the coming months. Below are the speakers from the 2026 edition — many of whom are expected to return.

★ 2026 FACULTY ★
Regina Beets-Tan

Prof. Dr. Regina Beets-Tan
Chair, Dept of Radiology – Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam
Chairs the Department of Radiology at The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam. Clinical expertise in oncological and abdominal imaging, with research focused on colorectal cancer imaging. Scientific Director of the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research, former president of ESR, ESGAR and ESOI.

Annemiek Snoeckx

Prof. Annemiek Snoeckx
Chair, Dept of Radiology – Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Associate Professor at the University of Antwerp. Clinical and research expertise in thoracic oncology imaging and lung cancer screening. Co-founder of the Flemish Taskforce Lung Cancer Screening. Authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers.

Nickolas Papanikolaou

Dr. Nickolas Papanikolaou, PhD
Principal Investigator – Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon
Leads the Computational Clinical Imaging Group at the Champalimaud Foundation. Machine Learning Imaging Lead for the AI Hub at the Royal Marsden. Founding member of FUTURE-AI. Published over 230 peer-reviewed papers. Scientific coordinator of EU-funded ProCancer-I project.

Christian Loewe

Prof. Christian Loewe
Chairman, Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology – Medical University of Vienna
Main focus on noninvasive cardiovascular diagnostic imaging. Member of the Executive Council of ESR, Director of the European School of Radiology (ESOR), and Past President of the Austrian Roentgen Society.

Rolf Jäger

Prof. Rolf Jäger
Neuroradiologist – UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London
Consultant Neuroradiologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCH. Subspecialist in neurovascular diseases, neuro-oncology, neurodegeneration and neuroinfectious diseases. Leading clinical implementation of advanced MRI techniques.

Koenraad Verstraete

Prof. Dr. K. Verstraete
Full Professor – Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
Full professor of Radiology and Academic Chief at Ghent University Hospital. Past president of ESSR. Specialized in musculoskeletal radiology with special interest in dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, bone and soft tissue tumours, and trauma imaging.

Andrea Rockall

Prof. Andrea Rockall
Clinical Chair in Radiology – Imperial College London
Honorary Consultant Radiologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Clinical expertise in genito-urinary imaging. Awarded the Rohan Williams Medal (Gold Medal) for FRCR. President of 2025 ECR. Chairperson of ESR Board of Directors.

Minerva Becker

Prof. Minerva Becker
Chief, Head & Neck Radiology – Geneva University Hospitals
Full Professor of Radiology. Main fields include head and neck oncology, base of skull and post-treatment imaging, salivary glands, and implementation of new techniques (multiparametric MRI, hybrid imaging). Currently President of ESR and President of 2026 ECR.

Tamás Kincses

Prof. Tamás Kincses
Director, Dept of Radiology – University of Szeged, Hungary
Neurologist, radiologist and neuroradiologist by training. Research focuses on neuroimaging in multiple sclerosis and neurological disorders, combining advanced MRI methods with clinical applications. Former postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford.

Geert Villeirs

Prof. Dr. Geert Villeirs
Chairman, Medical Imaging – Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
Professor of Urogenital Radiology. Published over 150 original papers. President of ESUR, former Chairman of ESUR Prostate MRI Working Group, former member of PI-RADS Steering Committee. Chairman of the Belgian Medical Imaging Platform (BELMIP).

Alberto Bazzocchi

Prof. Alberto Bazzocchi
Radiology Consultant – Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna
Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna. Authored over 230 articles and 20 book chapters. Section editor for European Journal of Radiology. Active in ESSR and recipient of the 2026 President’s Medal of the International Skeletal Society.

Ritse Mann

Prof. Ritse Mann
Breast Radiologist – Radboudumc & Netherlands Cancer Institute
Research group leader performing clinical breast imaging research. Inventor of ultrafast breast MRI. Member of EUSOBI executive board. Interim deputy editor for Radiology for breast imaging. Chair of the Dutch college of breast imaging.