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Monday, 15 June 2026
14:00 > 16:00 PCo-t2 14:00 > 16:00 Pre-Congress offsite visit 2 Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est
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14:00 > 16:00 PCo-t3 14:00 > 16:00 Pre-Congress offsite visit 3 Faculty of Odontology
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14:00 > 16:00 PCo-t1 14:00 > 16:00 Pre-Congress offsite visit 1 Lyon SUD SimLab Sante
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Tuesday, 16 June 2026
08:30 > 08:30 S1 08:30 > 08:30 Registration Opening Registration Desk
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09:30 > 12:30 PCw4 09:30 > 12:30 A global look at human simulation: Consistency in best practice with flexibility for global context Tête d'Or 1
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09:30 > 16:30 PCw2 09:30 > 16:30 The pivotal role of the technician in simulation Bellecour 3
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09:30 > 16:30 PCw3 09:30 > 16:30 Technique before Technology: Simulation Excellence across resource contexts Gratte Ciel 1
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09:30 > 16:30 PCw1 09:30 > 16:30 Writing Retreat Gratte Ciel 3
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12:30 > 13:30 S9 12:30 > 13:30 Coffee break / Lunch
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13:30 > 16:30 PCw5 13:30 > 16:30 Using healthcare simulation standards of best practice for simulation design across modalities Tête d'Or 1
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13:30 > 16:30 PCw6 13:30 > 16:30 3D printing primer for simulation - How to create solutions to everyday problems Tête d'Or 2
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15:00 > 16:30 S27 15:00 > 16:30 SESAM INN
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17:00 > 18:30 S25 17:00 > 18:30 SESAM 2026 Exhibition Opening / Networking Reception Expo Hall
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18:30 > 18:30 S2 18:30 > 18:30 Registration Closing Registration Desk
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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
08:30 > 08:30 S3 08:30 > 08:30 Registration Opening Registration Desk
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09:00 > 09:00 S28 09:00 > 09:00 Exhibition Opening Expo Hall
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09:00 > 09:30 P1 09:00 > 09:30 Opening Ceremony Auditorium
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09:30 > 10:15 P2 09:30 > 10:15 Opening Keynote: Identifying global, emerging healthcare priorities Auditorium
  • Chairman : P. Pier Luigi Ingrassia
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09:30 > 10:15 F1 09:30 > 10:15 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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10:15 > 10:30 S10 10:15 > 10:30 Coffee Break
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10:30 > 11:15 F2 10:30 > 11:15 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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EHC: Emerging Healthcare Challenges 10:30 > 12:00 A1 10:30 > 12:00 EHC: Culture, diversity, and emerging healthcare challenges Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Christoffer Ericsson (Degree Programme Director)
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 10:30 > 12:00 Wp50 10:30 > 12:00 CEDEI:How to mentor a superhero Bellecour 1
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 10:30 > 12:00 Wp47 10:30 > 12:00 CDA:ECOS : concevoir et innover - vers des stations complexes et authentiques. Bellecour 2
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:30 > 12:00 Ivt1 10:30 > 12:00 ICS: WHO project session: Identifying guidance priorities for the use of Simulation to advance Patient Safety in Europe Bellecour 3
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 10:30 > 12:00 eP 1.1 10:30 > 12:00 CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity ePoster 1
  • Chairman : D. Dr Prashant Kumar
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 10:30 > 12:00 eP 2.1 10:30 > 12:00 QA: Quality assurance and patient safety ePoster 2
  • Chairman : N. Neel Toxvig (Development nurse and MsC in healthcare)
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 10:30 > 12:00 eP 3.1 10:30 > 12:00 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients ePoster 3
  • Chairman : D. Dr Joanne Kerins
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 10:30 > 12:00 eP 4.1 10:30 > 12:00 ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) ePoster 4
  • Chairman : B. Bastian Grande (Senior Consultant)
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:30 > 12:00 Wp3 10:30 > 12:00 IP:Twelve Tips for Using Simulation to Teach About Conformity in Medical Education Gratte Ciel 1
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 10:30 > 12:00 Wp26 10:30 > 12:00 XRAIV:Diseño de simulaciones con pacientes estandarizados virtuales: la inteligencia artificial como aliada educativa. Gratte Ciel 2
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RM: Research Methodolgy 10:30 > 12:00 Wp80 10:30 > 12:00 RM:Design thinking for designing scenarios and simulators Gratte Ciel 3
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 10:30 > 12:00 Wp7 10:30 > 12:00 CSR:Delivering Bad News with Care: Using the Fishbowl Discussion to Teach Difficult Conversations through Simulation Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 10:30 > 12:00 Wp42 10:30 > 12:00 XRAIV:AI-Driven Patients: Building and Running Intelligent Clinical Simulations in Real Time Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:30 > 12:00 Wp53 10:30 > 12:00 IP:Mission (Im)possible. From SitBox to Simulation - Using a Decision Making Tool to Enhance Prehospital Full-scale Team Training Gratte Ciel Salon 1
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 10:30 > 12:00 Wp77 10:30 > 12:00 CSR:Not just what you say but how you say it: workshop in co-creating psychological safety through micro-communication skills in simulation-based education Salon Tête d'Or
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iW: Industry Workshop 10:30 > 12:00 iW1 10:30 > 12:00 The Next Era of Simulation - Are We Ready? Tête d'Or 1
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EHC/R: Emerging healthcare challenges and research 10:30 > 12:00 B 3.1 10:30 > 12:00 EHC/R: Emerging healthcare challenges and research Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : B. Bilge Delibalta (Medical Educator)
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:30 > 12:00 B 1.1 10:30 > 12:00 IP: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : E. Ed Mellanby (Simulation Lead and Consultant Anaesthetist)
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PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 10:30 > 12:00 B 2.1 10:30 > 12:00 PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 1 Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : F. Frank Halfwerk (Associate Professor)
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11:15 > 12:00 F3 11:15 > 12:00 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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12:00 > 12:10 S11 12:00 > 12:10 Break
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12:10 > 12:40 P3 12:10 > 12:40 Hot Topic: Access & Diversity in Simulation Research Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Carla Sa-Couto (Lead Researcher, Faculty)
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12:40 > 13:45 S12 12:40 > 13:45 Lunch Break
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12:45 > 13:30 COP10 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM CoP: Primary Care Simulation Bellecour 1
  • Chairman : U. Uroš Zafošnik
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12:45 > 13:30 COP11 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM Cop: Mental Health Bellecour 2
  • Chairman : N. Neera Gajree
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12:45 > 13:30 COP13 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM CoP: Education Committee Bellecour 3
  • Chairman : A. Ayham Al-Masri (Simulation Program Director)
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12:45 > 13:30 COP2 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM CoP: Technology Innovation Gratte Ciel 1
  • Chairman : J. Jiri Travenec (Deputy Director for Technology)
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12:45 > 13:30 COP3 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM CoP: Simulated Participants Gratte Ciel 2
  • Chairman : S. Stella Major (Professor Family Medicine)
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12:45 > 13:30 COP5 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM CoP: SiReN Gratte Ciel 3
  • Chairman : C. Carla Sa-Couto (Lead Researcher, Faculty)
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12:45 > 13:30 COP9 12:45 > 13:30 SESAM Committee: Accreditation Tête d'Or 1
  • Chairmen : M. Marc Lazarovinci, S. Stefan Gisin (Medical Director Simulation Basel "SimBa")
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13:45 > 14:30 F4 13:45 > 14:30 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 13:45 > 15:15 A2 13:45 > 15:15 CSR: Communication and Patient Safety Auditorium
  • Chairman : S. Sigrun Anna Qvindesland (Senior Advisor_Developer)
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13:45 > 15:15 Ivt2 13:45 > 15:15 ICS: World Alliance for Healthcare Simulation (WAHS): co‑constructing an international ecosystem for simulation societies and networks Bellecour 1
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 13:45 > 15:15 Wp2 13:45 > 15:15 QA:EP-GIFTS - Strategies for expanding your role as a simulation Embedded Participant Bellecour 2
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13:45 > 15:15 CW1 13:45 > 15:15 Authentic encounters: training Simulated Participants for transformative feedback Bellecour 3
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IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety 13:45 > 15:15 eP 1.2 13:45 > 15:15 IP: Interproffesional/Team Education and Training ePoster 1
  • Chairman : T. Tabita Gallacher (nurse anaestesia)
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13:45 > 15:15 eP 2.2 13:45 > 15:15 ePosters in Spanish 1 ePoster 2
  • Chairman : I. Ivette Motola (Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education)
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 13:45 > 15:15 eP 3.2 13:45 > 15:15 CSR: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity and resilience ePoster 3
  • Chairman : J. Jane Hislop (Senior Lecturer)
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iW: Industry Workshop 13:45 > 15:15 iW2 13:45 > 15:15 Bridging the Haptic Gap: Advancing Surgical Simulation with 3D Printed Digital Anatomy Models Gratte Ciel 3
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D: Debriefing 13:45 > 15:15 Wp10 13:45 > 15:15 D:Kolb Cycle still spinning! Debriefing workshop outside the simulation classroom (Train the trainers). Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 13:45 > 15:15 Wp48 13:45 > 15:15 CEDEI:Low-Cost, High-Impact: Designing and Validating Affordable Educational Tools for Healthcare Training Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 13:45 > 15:15 Wp85 13:45 > 15:15 CDA:What’s all the training FOR (Frame of Reference)? Toward improving the reliability of simulation-based assessments Gratte Ciel Salon 1
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13:45 > 15:15 Ivt10 13:45 > 15:15 ICS: Artificial Intelligence Through a Cultural Lens: Enhacing Cultural Humility and Equity in Simulation-Based Education Salon Tête d'Or
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RM: Research Methodolgy 13:45 > 15:15 Ivt6 13:45 > 15:15 RM: SiREN Alert Presentations Tête d'Or 1
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 13:45 > 15:15 B 3.2 13:45 > 15:15 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : L. Lachlan Dick (Medical Education Fellow)
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FR: Short Communications in French 13:45 > 15:15 B 1.2 13:45 > 15:15 FR: Short Communications in French 1 Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : C. Clément BULEON
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 13:45 > 15:15 B 2.2 13:45 > 15:15 CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : A. Ayham Al-Masri (Simulation Program Director)
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14:30 > 15:15 F5 14:30 > 15:15 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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15:15 > 15:30 S13 15:15 > 15:30 Coffee Break
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15:30 > 16:45 F6 15:30 > 16:45 SIMUNI quarter finals Foyer
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 15:30 > 17:00 A3 15:30 > 17:00 ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations Auditorium
  • Chairman : R. Rune Dall Jensen (PhD., Associate Professor, Head of Simulation & Research)
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PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 15:30 > 17:00 Wp76 15:30 > 17:00 PSQI:Embedding Translational Simulation into Clinical Governance: A Research-Informed Approach to System Improvement Bellecour 2
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 15:30 > 17:00 Wp16 15:30 > 17:00 CEDEI:Strengthening Deliberative Competence: Lessons from a Simulated Bioethics Committee Bellecour 3
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 15:30 > 17:00 S34 15:30 > 17:00 CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment, CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 1 ePoster 1
  • Chairman : S. Sofie Vielandt Døssing (ICU nurse)
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D: Debriefing 15:30 > 17:00 eP 2.3 15:30 > 17:00 D: Debriefing ePoster 2
  • Chairman : E. Eve Purdy
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 15:30 > 17:00 eP 3.3 15:30 > 17:00 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 3 ePoster 3
  • Chairman : F. Fouad marhar
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15:30 > 17:00 eP 2.10 15:30 > 17:00 ePosters in French 1 ePoster 4
  • Chairman : M. Méryl Paquay
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iW: Industry Workshop 15:30 > 17:00 iW 15:30 > 17:00 Smarter Sim Starts Here: Building AI-Enabled, Scalable Multimodal Learning Pathways Gratte Ciel 1
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D: Debriefing 15:30 > 17:00 Wp33 15:30 > 17:00 D:‘What’s for dinner? Debriefing decision-making- taking a journey through the decision space model Gratte Ciel 2
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 15:30 > 17:00 Wp20 15:30 > 17:00 CEDEI:Culturally Oriented Methods for Preparing Adaptive and Sensitive Scenarios (COMPASS) Gratte Ciel 3
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:30 > 17:00 Ivt8 15:30 > 17:00 ICS: The Mentor Circle: Building Meaningful Mentorship in Healthcare Simulation Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:30 > 17:00 Ivt4 15:30 > 17:00 ICS: Thinking qualitatively about healthcare simulation research in an AI‑augmented era Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 15:30 > 17:00 Wp65 15:30 > 17:00 XRAIV:Leading Trauma Teams in Extended Reality (XR): An Interactive Simulation-Based Workshop Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 15:30 > 17:00 Wp8 15:30 > 17:00 QA:From Idea to Impact: Designing and Sustaining Simulation-Based Quality Improvement Programs Salon Tête d'Or
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:30 > 17:00 Wp32 15:30 > 17:00 IP:Icebreakers that matter: Priming teams for training activity success Tête d'Or 1
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 15:30 > 17:00 B 3.3 15:30 > 17:00 CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : D. Daniela Chaló (Professor and Anaesthesiologist)
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ES: Short Communications in Spanish 15:30 > 17:00 B 1.3 15:30 > 17:00 ES: Short Communications in Spanish 1 Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : C. Cristina Honorato Cia
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 15:30 > 17:00 B 2.3 15:30 > 17:00 CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : B. Bastian Grande (Senior Consultant)
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17:00 > 17:15 S14 17:00 > 17:15 Break
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17:15 > 18:00 P4 17:15 > 18:00 Keynote Panel:VR/AR/MR in healthcare simulation: Differences & Common Ground in Extended Reality in Healthcare: Why, where & how to go from here? Auditorium
  • Chairman : K. Kristian Krogh
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18:00 > 18:00 S29 18:00 > 18:00 Exhibition Closing Expo Hall
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18:15 > 19:15 P5 18:15 > 19:15 SESAM AGM - For SESAM Members only Bellecour 1
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18:30 > 18:30 S4 18:30 > 18:30 Registration Closing Registration Desk
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Thursday, 18 June 2026
08:30 > 08:30 S5 08:30 > 08:30 Registration Opening Registration Desk
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09:00 > 09:00 S30 09:00 > 09:00 Exhibition Opening Expo Hall
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09:00 > 09:45 P6 09:00 > 09:45 Keynote: One healthcare worksforce, many voices: Breaking down cultural barriers Auditorium
  • Chairman : K. Kirsty Freeman (Secretary)
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09:45 > 10:00 S15 09:45 > 10:00 Coffee Break
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10:00 > 10:45 F7 10:00 > 10:45 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 10:00 > 11:30 A4 10:00 > 11:30 SMA: Simulation Management and Administration Auditorium
  • Chairman : B. Bilge Delibalta (Medical Educator)
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:00 > 11:30 Wp27 10:00 > 11:30 IP:Simplifying Simulation: Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) Design and Delivery Bellecour 1
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 10:00 > 11:30 Wp63 10:00 > 11:30 SMA:Presupuesto limitado. Taller de co-creación para la gestión de recursos de los centros de simulación. Bellecour 2
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RM: Research Methodolgy 10:00 > 11:30 Wp21 10:00 > 11:30 RM:From Simulation to Publication: Turning Practice into Research Bellecour 3
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 10:00 > 11:30 eP 1.4 10:00 > 11:30 CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 2 ePoster 1
  • Chairman : C. Christoffer Ericsson (Degree Programme Director)
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 10:00 > 11:30 eP 2.5 10:00 > 11:30 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 4 ePoster 2
  • Chairman : M. Michaela Kolbe
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PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 10:00 > 11:30 eP 1.6 10:00 > 11:30 PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement ePoster 3
  • Chairman : S. Sigrun Anna Qvindesland (Senior Advisor_Developer)
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 10:00 > 11:30 Wp43 10:00 > 11:30 ITO:Gamifying faculty development: Incorporating serious games to standardize practice Gratte Ciel 2
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 10:00 > 11:30 Wp4 10:00 > 11:30 CDA:Instructional design strategies for using simulation in scenario design and debriefing to teach about cognitive biases in diagnostic decision-making. Gratte Ciel 3
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 10:00 > 11:30 Wp15 10:00 > 11:30 CSR:The Art of Talking Tiny; how can paediatric simulated patients become safely normalised in paediatric communication skills training? Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 10:00 > 11:30 Wp67 10:00 > 11:30 ETRP:Before the Simulation Starts: Mastering the Art of Prebriefing Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 10:00 > 11:30 Wp25 10:00 > 11:30 CEDEI:Feel, think, learn: Working with our emotions in simulation-based education Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 10:00 > 11:30 Wp14 10:00 > 11:30 CSR:Crossing Boundaries: Civilian - Military Interfaces in Simulation-Based Training of Modern Combat Casualties Gratte Ciel Salon 1
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 10:00 > 11:30 Wp28 10:00 > 11:30 XRAIV:Bridging the Clinician-Developer Gap: Lowering the Barrier to Simulation Technology through Vibe Coding Salon Tête d'Or
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iW: Industry Workshop 10:00 > 11:30 iW3 10:00 > 11:30 Enhancing Primary Survey Training: Translating MARCH & CABCDE into Clinical Performance Tête d'Or 1
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D: Debriefing 10:00 > 11:30 B 3.4 10:00 > 11:30 D: Debriefing Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : D. Dr Joanne Kerins
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CEDEI/ETRP: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography)/ Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 10:00 > 11:30 B 1.4 10:00 > 11:30 CEDEI/ETRP: Culture, DEI, and Simulation for Education and Treatment of Patients Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : A. Ayham Al-Masri (Simulation Program Director)
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 10:00 > 11:30 B 2.4 10:00 > 11:30 CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 2 Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : F. Fouad marhar
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10:45 > 11:30 F8 10:45 > 11:30 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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11:30 > 11:40 S16 11:30 > 11:40 Break
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11:40 > 12:10 P7 11:40 > 12:10 SESAM Executive Board Forum: Shaping SESAM for tomorrow Auditorium
  • Chairman : M. Michaela Kolbe
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11:40 > 12:10 F9 11:40 > 12:10 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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12:10 > 13:15 S17 12:10 > 13:15 Lunch Break
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12:15 > 13:00 COP1 12:15 > 13:00 Advances in Simulation Editorial Board (invited participants only) Gratte Ciel 1
  • Chairman : G. Gabriel Reedy (Professor)
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12:15 > 13:00 COP6 12:15 > 13:00 SESAM CoP: Virtual Patients and AI Gratte Ciel 2
  • Chairman : M. Maxim Gorshkov
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12:15 > 13:00 COP7 12:15 > 13:00 SESAM Committee: Mentoring/ Professional Development Gratte Ciel 3
  • Chairmen : C. Cynthia Mosher, S. Soledad Armijo Rivera
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12:15 > 13:00 COP8 12:15 > 13:00 SESAM CoP: Pre Hospital Tête d'Or 1
  • Chairman : G. G. Ulufer Sivrikaya (Medical Director)
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13:15 > 14:00 F10 13:15 > 14:00 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 13:15 > 14:45 A5 13:15 > 14:45 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of Real Patients Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Crina L Burlacu (Consultant Anaesthesiologist)
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 13:15 > 14:45 Wp61 13:15 > 14:45 IP:Elevating the Profession of Healthcare Simulation Technicians: Recognition as an Indispensable Stakeholder Bellecour 1
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 13:15 > 14:45 Wp1 13:15 > 14:45 SMA:Strategies for success: Remote tour of Adelaide Health Simulation Bellecour 2
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D: Debriefing 13:15 > 14:45 Wp81 13:15 > 14:45 D:Routine Clinical Debriefing: Make It Impactful! Bellecour 3
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 13:15 > 14:45 eP 1.5 13:15 > 14:45 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 1 ePoster 1
  • Chairman : R. Rune Dall Jensen (PhD., Associate Professor, Head of Simulation & Research)
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13:15 > 14:45 eP 3.4 13:15 > 14:45 ePosters in Spanish 2 ePoster 2
  • Chairman : S. Soledad Armijo Rivera
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IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety 13:15 > 14:45 eP 3.5 13:15 > 14:45 IP: Interproffesional/Team Education and Training ePoster 3
  • Chairman : F. Frank Halfwerk (Associate Professor)
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13:15 > 14:45 eP 4.2 13:15 > 14:45 Simulation-Based Interprofessional Education and Debriefing for Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, and Real Patient Care ePoster 4
  • Chairman : J. James Tiernan (Physician)
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 13:15 > 14:45 Wp13 13:15 > 14:45 QA:Raising Quality in Simulation with INACSL Resources for Program Evaluation Gratte Ciel 1
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 13:15 > 14:45 Wp49 13:15 > 14:45 XRAIV:AI Augmentation of Human Experts for Pre-brief, Scenario and Debriefing Integrating Quick Changes and Challenges During Simulation Gratte Ciel 2
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 13:15 > 14:45 Ivt5 13:15 > 14:45 ICS: Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange Between Simulation and Stroke Care: Needs, Insights and Future Directions Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 13:15 > 14:45 Wp52 13:15 > 14:45 IP:From Multidisiplinary Team Meeting (MDTM) to Interprofessional Team Learning: Tools to design simulated MDTMs in Education and Training Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 13:15 > 14:45 Wp18 13:15 > 14:45 ETRP:Taking your learners to the Theatre of Simulation: A workshop on using theatre models as frameworks for immersive simulations Gratte Ciel Salon 1
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iW: Industry Workshop 13:15 > 14:45 iW4 13:15 > 14:45 Sim to Improve: Translational Simulation, AI and Healthcare Improvement with Victoria Brazil Salon Tête d'Or
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RM: Research Methodolgy 13:15 > 14:45 Ivt7 13:15 > 14:45 RM: SiREN Alert Presentations Tête d'Or 1
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 13:15 > 14:45 B 3.5 13:15 > 14:45 SMA: Simulation Management and Administration Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : C. Cynthia Mosher
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 13:15 > 14:45 B 1.5 13:15 > 14:45 Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : A. Ayham Al-Masri (Simulation Program Director)
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 13:15 > 14:45 B 2.5 13:15 > 14:45 IP: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training 2 Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : E. Ed Mellanby (Simulation Lead and Consultant Anaesthetist)
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14:00 > 14:45 F11 14:00 > 14:45 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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14:45 > 15:00 S18 14:45 > 15:00 Coffee Break
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15:00 > 15:30 F12 15:00 > 15:30 SIMUNI semi finals Foyer
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SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training 15:00 > 16:30 A6 15:00 > 16:30 SPS: Quality Assurance, Innovation and XR Auditorium
  • Chairman : N. Neel Toxvig (Development nurse and MsC in healthcare)
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D: Debriefing 15:00 > 16:30 Wp24 15:00 > 16:30 D:Deliberate practice of Clinical Reasoning through simulation and debriefing Bellecour 1
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:00 > 16:30 Wp44 15:00 > 16:30 IP:Decontextualized simulation: a paradigm shift in team training for high-reliability healthcare Bellecour 2
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:00 > 16:30 Ivt3 15:00 > 16:30 ICS: Illustrative examples of how Simulation can advance Patient Safety in WHO European Region Bellecour 3
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 15:00 > 16:30 eP 2.6 15:00 > 16:30 SMA: Simulation Management and Administration ePoster 1
  • Chairman : I. Iva Bursac (Pediatric Intensivist)
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 15:00 > 16:30 eP 3.6 15:00 > 16:30 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients ePoster 2
  • Chairman : F. Fouad marhar
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 15:00 > 16:30 Wp86 15:00 > 16:30 CDA:From Competence to Change: Designing Simulation for Dual Impact Gratte Ciel 1
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 15:00 > 16:30 Wp31 15:00 > 16:30 CEDEI:Deal Me In! Exploring Co-Creation, Power and Inclusion Through a Simulation Card Game Gratte Ciel 3
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 15:00 > 16:30 Wp35 15:00 > 16:30 ETRP:Bridging the practice GAP using VR simulation Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:00 > 16:30 Wp55 15:00 > 16:30 IP:The Lego Ward: Coordinate Care Brick by Brick Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 15:00 > 16:30 Wp51 15:00 > 16:30 Simulating a Design Meeting: Bringing Instructional Design Competencies to Life in Simulation-Based Education Salon Tête d'Or
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 15:00 > 16:30 Wp68 15:00 > 16:30 XRAIV:From Vision to Virtual: Choosing the Right Medium & Embedding XR in Biomedical Education Tête d'Or 1
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IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety 15:00 > 16:30 B 3.6 15:00 > 16:30 IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : C. Christoffer Ericsson (Degree Programme Director)
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ES: Short Communications in Spanish 15:00 > 16:30 B 1.6 15:00 > 16:30 ES: Short Communications in Spanish 2 Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : C. Cristina Honorato Cia
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 15:00 > 16:30 B 2.6 15:00 > 16:30 ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : J. James Tiernan (Physician)
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16:30 > 16:45 S19 16:30 > 16:45 Break
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16:45 > 17:30 P8 16:45 > 17:30 Keynote: The landscape of simulation in the francophone world Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Clément BULEON
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18:00 > 18:00 S31 18:00 > 18:00 Exhibition Closing
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18:30 > 18:30 S6 18:30 > 18:30 Registration Closing Registration Desk
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19:00 > 23:59 S26 19:00 > 23:59 SESAM Party Grand Réféctoire
Join us for SESAM’s most anticipated social event, held at the beautiful Le Grand Réfectoire, right in the historic Grand Hôtel-Dieu.
With its stunning vaulted ceilings and impressive stained‑glass window, this 250‑year‑old venue offers a unique and elegant atmosphere for an unforgettable evening.
19:00–21:00 | Cocktail Reception

Enjoy a relaxed cocktail Reception in this spectacular setting.
From 21:00 | DJ Set & Cash Bar

The night continues with a lively DJ set. Drinks will be available at the cash bar.

Expect great food, a beautiful backdrop, and a fun evening with colleagues and friends.

Let’s celebrate together in one of Lyon’s most iconic spaces!

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Friday, 19 June 2026
08:30 > 08:30 S7 08:30 > 08:30 Registration Opening Registration Desk
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09:00 > 09:00 S32 09:00 > 09:00 Exhibition Opening Expo Hall
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09:00 > 09:45 P9 09:00 > 09:45 Off-topic: Responsible, innovative, and effective use of AI Auditorium
  • Chairman : G. Gabriel Reedy (Professor)
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09:45 > 10:00 S20 09:45 > 10:00 Coffee Break
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:00 > 11:30 A7 10:00 > 11:30 IP: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Cynthia Mosher
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ICS: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:00 > 11:30 Ivt9 10:00 > 11:30 From oops to opportunity. Mistakes I have made in health care simulation and what I learned from them Bellecour 1
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:00 > 11:30 Wp19 10:00 > 11:30 IP:Name-Claim-Aim: a focus organizational team strategy for managing serious events Bellecour 2
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SMA: Simulation Management and Administration 10:00 > 11:30 Wp29 10:00 > 11:30 SMA:La simulation cest cool: mais ce qui compte cest POURQUOI cest cool. Bellecour 3
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SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training 10:00 > 11:30 eP 1.7 10:00 > 11:30 SPS: Curriculum Development and Assessment 3 ePoster 1
  • Chairman : R. Rune Dall Jensen (PhD., Associate Professor, Head of Simulation & Research)
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 10:00 > 11:30 eP 2.9 10:00 > 11:30 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients ePoster 2
  • Chairman : M. Méryl Paquay
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RM: Research Methodolgy 10:00 > 11:30 eP 3.7 10:00 > 11:30 RM: Emerging healthcare challenges and research methodology ePoster 3
  • Chairman : V. Victoria Tallentire (Associate Director of Medical Education)
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10:00 > 11:30 F13 10:00 > 11:30 SIMUNI finals Foyer
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SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training 10:00 > 11:30 Wp58 10:00 > 11:30 SPS:Escalas de evaluación en simulación quirúrgica: del quirófanoSIM al quirófano- Implementación basada en evidencia Gratte Ciel 1
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 10:00 > 11:30 Wp39 10:00 > 11:30 XRAIV:How to Implement Virtual Patients into the Curriculum. Step by Step Gratte Ciel 2
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 10:00 > 11:30 CW2 10:00 > 11:30 SESAM Accreditation - Understanding the Process and the Benefits for Your Simulation Centre Gratte Ciel 3
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 10:00 > 11:30 Wp70 10:00 > 11:30 IP:Shared Missions, Shared Simulations: Bridging Public Health and Military Medicine through Simulation-Based Training Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 10:00 > 11:30 Wp56 10:00 > 11:30 CEDEI: Another Dimension of Trauma-Informed Medical Education: Creating a Safe Environment for Standardized Patients Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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CEDEI: Culture,language,ethics,wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusivity (demographically and geography) 10:00 > 11:30 Wp54 10:00 > 11:30 CEDEI:Exploring the co creation of culturally responsive open source materials that integrate Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in simulation and clinical skills curricula for health care students Gratte Ciel Rhône Foyer
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10:00 > 11:30 P11 10:00 > 11:30 Affiliates Meeting - Upon invitation Tête d'Or 1
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PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 10:00 > 11:30 B 3.7 10:00 > 11:30 PSQI: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : E. Eve Purdy
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SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training 10:00 > 11:30 B 1.7 10:00 > 11:30 SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : M. Maria Cristina Honorato Cia (Simulation Educator)
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 10:00 > 11:30 B 2.7 10:00 > 11:30 CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : G. Gabriel Reedy (Professor)
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11:30 > 11:40 S21 11:30 > 11:40 Break
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11:40 > 12:10 P10 11:40 > 12:10 Hot Topic: The magic of creating inclusion and engagement for learning Auditorium
  • Chairman : P. Pedro Cartaxo Cintra (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
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12:10 > 13:15 S22 12:10 > 13:15 Lunch Break
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12:15 > 13:15 COP4 12:15 > 13:15 Extended Committee (invited participants only) Gratte Ciel 1
  • Chairman : K. Kirstin Aram (Executive Director)
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12:15 > 13:15 S35 12:15 > 13:15 CICCAS: Invitation Only Gratte Ciel 2
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RM: Research Methodolgy 13:15 > 14:45 A8 13:15 > 14:45 RM: Research, Curriculum Development and Assessment Auditorium
  • Chairman : S. Sigrun Anna Qvindesland (Senior Advisor_Developer)
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13:15 > 14:45 eP 1.8 13:15 > 14:45 ePosters in Spanish 3 ePoster 1
  • Chairman : S. Soledad Armijo Rivera
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IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety 13:15 > 14:45 eP 2.7 13:15 > 14:45 IP: Debriefing and Interprofessional / Team Education and Training ePoster 2
  • Chairman : J. Jane Hislop (Senior Lecturer)
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SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training 13:15 > 14:45 eP 3.9 13:15 > 14:45 SPS: Surgical and Psychomotor Skills Training ePoster 3
  • Chairman : V. Victoria BRAZIL
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13:15 > 14:45 F14 13:15 > 14:45 SIMUNI finals Foyer
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D: Debriefing 13:15 > 14:45 Wp82 13:15 > 14:45 D:Coach Me! Implement Your Routine Clinical Debriefing Program and Drive Change Gratte Ciel 1
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 13:15 > 14:45 SC 13:15 > 14:45 ETRP:Virtual Psychiatric Interviews: A Novel Simulation Tool for Teaching Mental State and Clinical Interaction Skills Gratte Ciel 2
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D: Debriefing 13:15 > 14:45 Wp46 13:15 > 14:45 D:Faculty Development for the Novice Debriefer: Presenting the Meta-Debrief Club Gratte Ciel 3
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 13:15 > 14:45 Wp57 13:15 > 14:45 IP:Everything Must Happen on the Table - Designing and Running Tabletop Simulations for Clinical System Preparedness Gratte Ciel Foyer 2
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 13:15 > 14:45 Wp5 13:15 > 14:45 CSR:Creating generative AI chatbots to simulate realistic training environments - training healthcare students and professionals communicating with patients Gratte Ciel Parc Foyer
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CDA: Curriculum Development and Assessment 13:15 > 14:45 Wp23 13:15 > 14:45 CDA:Scaling simulation nationally: building design capacity among healthcare professionals Gratte Ciel Salon 1
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 13:15 > 14:45 Wp66 13:15 > 14:45 QA:Circular Questions Across Systems: To embrace complexity and support the nuances of simulation. Salon Tête d'Or
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 13:15 > 14:45 Wp62 13:15 > 14:45 ITO:Código Agitación. Comprender el razonamiento pedagógico del diseño de una simulación de mesa (tabletop simulation) con elementos gamificados en el contexto del manejo del paciente agitado en el ám Tête d'Or 1
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IS: Mixed Innovations in Simulation 13:15 > 14:45 B 3.8 13:15 > 14:45 IS: Mixed Innovations in Simulation Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : C. Crina L Burlacu (Consultant Anaesthesiologist)
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 13:15 > 14:45 B 1.8 13:15 > 14:45 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : A. Ayham Al-Masri (Simulation Program Director)
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 13:15 > 14:45 B 2.8 13:15 > 14:45 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 1 Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : K. Kristian Krogh
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14:45 > 15:00 S23 14:45 > 15:00 Coffee Break
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15:00 > 15:45 F15 15:00 > 15:45 SIMUNI ranking matches Foyer
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 15:00 > 16:30 A9 15:00 > 16:30 CSR: Simulation to Develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience Auditorium
  • Chairman : J. Jane Hislop (Senior Lecturer)
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CSR: Simulation to develop Communication Skills and Build Resilience 15:00 > 16:30 Wp11 15:00 > 16:30 CSR:Innovating Interprofessional Simulation for Paediatric and Mental Health Emergencies: Integrating AI Chatbots to Strengthen Team Communication, Reflection, and Psychological Safety Bellecour 2
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:00 > 16:30 Wp73 15:00 > 16:30 IP:Building Better Collaboration with Interprofessional Simulation Prebriefing Bellecour 3
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ITO: Technological Innovation and Technical Operations (incl. Gamification) 15:00 > 16:30 eP 1.9 15:00 > 16:30 ITO: Interproffesional/Team Education and Training, XR and Technological Innovation ePoster 1
  • Chairman : M. Michaela Kolbe
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XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 15:00 > 16:30 eP 2.8 15:00 > 16:30 XRAIV: Extended Reality (XR), use of AI and Virtual Simulation Modalities 2 ePoster 2
  • Chairman : N. Neel Toxvig (Development nurse and MsC in healthcare)
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IP/PS: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training and Patient Safety 15:00 > 16:30 eP 3.8 15:00 > 16:30 IP: Interproffesional/Team Education and Training ePoster 3
  • Chairman : T. Tabita Gallacher (nurse anaestesia)
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D: Debriefing 15:00 > 16:30 Wp69 15:00 > 16:30 D:Troubleshooting Through Tailored Debriefing Strategies Gratte Ciel 2
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QA: Quality assurance, Faculty development and Program evaluation 15:00 > 16:30 Wp84 15:00 > 16:30 QA:Bringing Cognitive and Social Skills to Life by Designing them Into Simulation Scenarios Salon Tête d'Or
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ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 15:00 > 16:30 B 3.9 15:00 > 16:30 ETRP: Simulation Practice for Education and Treatment of real Patients 2 Tête d'Or 2
  • Chairman : F. Frank Halfwerk (Associate Professor)
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ES: Short Communications in Spanish 15:00 > 16:30 B 1.9 15:00 > 16:30 ES: Short Communications in Spanish 3 Tête d'Or Parc Foyer
  • Chairman : C. Cristina Honorato Cia
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IP: ESO-SESAM Collaboration 15:00 > 16:30 B 2.9 15:00 > 16:30 IP: Interprofessional / Team Education and Training 3 Tête d'Or Rhône Foyer
  • Chairman : F. Faisal Ismail (Regional Director)
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15:45 > 16:30 F16 15:45 > 16:30 SIMUNI ranking matches Foyer
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16:00 > 16:00 S33 16:00 > 16:00 Exhibition Closing
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16:30 > 16:30 S8 16:30 > 16:30 Registration Closing Registration Desk
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16:30 > 16:45 S24 16:30 > 16:45 Break
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16:45 > 17:30 P12 16:45 > 17:30 Closing Keynote: AI and inclusion in simulation leadership and education Auditorium
  • Chairman : C. Cristina Diaz-Navarro (President Elect)
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17:30 > 18:00 P13 17:30 > 18:00 Awards Ceremony Auditorium
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