Rheuma Day 2026
Intensive course on imaging rheumatic diseases — hands-on, interdisciplinary and interactive.
April 24th, 2026 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
If you have already booked, click the button below to start your pre-conference learning and access the live platform.
We are delighted to announce the upcoming Rheuma Day, led by Prof. Kay-Geert Hermann. This year, in keeping with our usual rotation, the congress will be held in English.
Experienced speakers will provide insights into new developments in rheumatologic imaging. Practical cases, both simple and complex, will be available to all participants using the BerlinCaseViewer app and discussed live with the experts, on-site and online. Since rheumatic diseases do not stop at the joints, this year’s program goes beyond classic arthritis imaging and includes dedicated lectures on vasculitis and Erdheim–Chester disease to broaden the spectrum and connect joint, vascular, and systemic manifestations.
New this year is an extensive pre-conference package, so we don’t have to spend valuable congress time on basic content. Participants receive three hours of video lessons on the fundamentals of rheumatologic imaging and a curated collection of 15 core cases, accessible from four weeks before until eight weeks after the event.
Meet our Experts
Torsten Diekhoff
Professor of Radiology
Expert in musculoskeletal imaging, including sports and rheumatologic imaging. Extensive expertise in the use of modern computed tomography methods and ultrasound of the joints, as well as musculoskeletal interventions.
Iris Eshed
Professor of Radiology
Expert in musculoskeletal imaging, including tumor, sports, and rheumatologic imaging. Special expertise in CNO/CRMO as well as DISH syndrome and its differentiation from axial spondyloarthritis, as well as musculoskeletal interventions.
Kay-Geert Hermann
Expert in rheumatological imaging, specializing in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and vasculitis across the full spectrum of modalities, including PET-CT. Pursues innovative concepts of electronic teaching.
Lennart Jans
Professor of Radiology
Expert in rheumatological imaging with a particular focus on pediatric and adult axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral arthritis, combining advanced MRI techniques, including boneMRI, with state-of-the-art cross-sectional imaging to optimize diagnosis.
Anna Falkowski
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Joachim Sieper
Clinical opinion leader in axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis with a strong international network. Founding member and former president of ASAS, with a key role in shaping diagnostic pathways and targeted therapies in this disease spectrum.
April 24th, 2026
Scientific Agenda
Total Pre-Learning Time: approx. 11 hours
Pre-Conference Learning
Expert Video Lectures (4.5 hours)
A focused series of high-quality lectures by internationally recognized experts in musculoskeletal imaging:
Imaging in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Focus on Sacroiliac Joints
Kay G. Hermann – 41:10
Value of X-rays in the Diagnosis and Follow-up of Rheumatic Diseases
Kay G. Hermann – 27:43
MRI in Peripheral Arthritides
Iris Eshed – 36:52
Beyond the Basics: MRI and Ultrasound in Psoriatic Arthritis
Kay G. Hermann – 14:08
Imaging of DISH: More than just Spinal Bony Bridges
Iris Eshed – 19:15
SAPHO, CRMO, CNO – Alphabet Soup for Radiologists
Torsten Diekhoff – 23:12
Imaging of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Sergio Lopes Viana – 49:38
Crystal-Induced Diseases: Role of CT and MRI
Torsten Diekhoff – 20:47
Axial Spondyloarthritis of the Spine: MRI Patterns, Pitfalls & Reporting
Kay G. Hermann – 38:00
Total Video Playtime: 4:30:45
Interactive Case Collections (Approx. 6–7 hours)
Participants will additionally work through structured case collections within the BerlinCaseViewer platform:
Case Collection: Peripheral Joints – The Basics
13 curated cases
Case Collection: Axial Skeleton – The Basics
12 curated cases
Total Number of Cases: 25
Each case includes structured clinical information, high-resolution imaging, and guided diagnostic reasoning to prepare participants for interactive sessions during Rheuma Day 2026.
Why Pre-Learning?
The pre-learning concept ensures that:
- all participants start at a comparable knowledge level
- on-site sessions can focus on advanced discussion and nuanced reporting
- valuable in-person time is used for deep case interaction rather than fundamentals
CME Accreditation (15 CME Points)
Rheuma Day 2026 has been accredited by the Berlin Medical Association with 15 CME credits. These credits are also recognized for the DGMSR certificate and for eligibility for the ESSR Diploma examination.
In addition, the event has been recognized by OstAk and awards 3 Osteo points for the Osteologe DVO training pathway as well as 2 Osteo points for recertification.
Venue of the workshop
The Aquino Hotel is centrally located in Berlin in a quiet oasis. Attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Friedrichstraße shopping mile are not far away. The event hall boasts a high ceiling so participants in the back rows can follow the presentations well.
https://www.hotel-aquino.de/en/
Hannoversche Straße 5b, 10115 Berlin
Thank you to our sponsors
Sponsorship is a vital part of an event like Rheuma Day. It provides the support needed to build a high-quality educational program, bring together leading experts, and deliver a meaningful learning experience for participants. In this way, sponsorship helps turn a strong scientific vision into a real and impactful event. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Bayer AG, our main sponsor, and UCB Pharma GmbH, our second sponsor, for their valued support.
Get your ticket for
Rheuma Day 2026 now!
In person or online
The choice is yours:
- Meet us in person in Berlin at the Hotel Aquino in the heart of the city. The exchange with like-minded colleagues is a bonus. Of course, lunch and snacks are included.
- Or take part online and enjoy the comfort of your home – no need to worry about travel and accommodation. We’ve done everything we can to ensure it won’t be boring. A professional company will stream the event with at least three cameras. You will receive our cases interactively via our web app and can ask questions to the experts via chat and an interactive cursor.
Everything in one ticket
What you will get:
- Full-day program with six leading experts – concise lectures plus ample time to work through interactive BerlinCaseViewer (BCV) cases, with experts available for questions on-site and online.
- Pre-conference learning package – 3 hours of video lessons on the fundamentals of rheumatologic imaging and a curated collection of 15 basic cases, accessible from 4 weeks before until 8 weeks after the congress.
- On-demand replay – all lectures will be recorded and available for replay for 8 weeks after the event, so you can revisit key topics at your own pace.
- Accredited training – participants in Germany can obtain up to 15 CME credits; international attendees receive a certificate of attendance documenting their training hours.
From € 269 + VAT
Price
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Regular Ticket (in-person or virtual)
€349 + VAT
Discounts
Discounts can be combined
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Early Bird Discount (book before end of February)
You save €100 + VAT -
Educational Discount (proof needed1)
You save €80 + VAT
Group booking
Book together and save automatically: when you purchase more than one ticket in the same order, every additional ticket after the first (2nd, 3rd, 4th, …) is 50% off.
Discount is applied automatically at checkout. Separate orders can’t be combined retroactively.
VAT information
• In-person tickets: 19% VAT applies.
• Online tickets: VAT applies only to customers based in Germany and most European countries. Participants from countries outside the EU are charged 0% VAT according to applicable EU VAT rules.
Cancellation rules
Cancellation fees apply
• € 30 until March, 24th
• € 100 after March, 24th
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