CME/CPD Accreditation

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation  

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)

The 38th International Papillomavirus Conference, Athens, Greece, 22/10/2026 – 25/10/2026 is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.eu

The 38th International Papillomavirus Conference is designated for a maximum of, or up to, 38.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. 

American Medical Association (AMA) 

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications  

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada  

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html  

Credit Breakdown

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Educational Objectives 

After attending this event, participants should be able to: 

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Analyse advances in HPV biology, pathogenesis, immunity, and carcinogenesis.
• Evaluate current evidence on HPV epidemiology and disease burden.
• Compare vaccination strategies and approaches to improving coverage and equity.
• Assess advances in HPV screening, diagnosis, biomarkers, and surveillance.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to the prevention, treatment, and follow-up of HPV-related disease.
• Develop multidisciplinary strategies to support HPV disease elimination and improve global health outcomes.

 Target Audience 

The principal intended recipients of the IPVS 2026 conference are fully qualified medical specialists in the field of infectious diseases, particularly those specializing in virology, epidemiology, and oncology, with a focus on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases. These include but are not limited to medical specialists in dermatology, gynecology, infectious diseases, oncology, public health, and pediatrics. The audience will comprise senior clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and early-career scientists who are actively involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HPV-related diseases. Additionally, the conference will be of interest to medical specialists seeking to stay current with the latest research and advancements in the field, as well as those involved in clinical practice, policy-making, and health systems related to HPV-related cancers and infections. 

To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate 

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit-claiming procedure. The process takes about 10 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.

Before 25 November 2026:  

1. Access the online system via the following link (made available on last day of the conference)
2. Complete the anonymous online evaluation
3. Enter your email address (conference registration email) and Registration ID during the credit-claiming process
4. Complete the credit claim form and submit

• The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download and retained for your records.
• Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended. Mobile devices are not supported. 

Kindly note that the IPVS 2026 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the conference. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest

In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.

• • Disclosure information available here.

Industry Support Disclosure

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event. 

• View a list of all industry supporters here. 
• View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions here. 

Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD 

Kenes Group is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by: 

Championing best practice in CME/CPD 

Maintaining and improving standards  

Mentoring and educating  

Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders  

Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.