Cochrane Colloquium 2026: Coming

Kraków, Poland

Cochrane Colloquium 2026: Coming to Kraków, Poland!


The 2026 Cochrane Colloquium, one of the most anticipated gatherings in evidence-based healthcare, has just been announced for 8–10 December 2026 in beautiful Kraków, Poland! Check the official announcement here.

image of Malgorzata Bala, Director of Cochrane Poland

 

Hosted at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre and with our peer, Malgorzata Bala, Director of Cochrane Poland, as one of the organisers, this global event will bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers and evidence enthusiasts from around the world for three days of learning, sharing and networking. Satellite meetings will kick things off on 7 December.

 

What’s the Colloquium About?

This year’s theme, “Cochrane Evidence: Living, Trusted, Transformed” reflects the evolving landscape of evidence synthesis and its role in shaping better health decisions worldwide.

Featured topics include:

  • From static reviews to a learning, living evidence ecosystem
  • Responsible use of AI in evidence synthesis
  • Equity, inclusivity and collaborative partnerships
  • Innovations in methods for contextualised, up-to-date evidence
  • Addressing distrust in research and evidence use
     

These themes highlight Cochrane’s commitment to making reliable evidence more dynamic, inclusive and impactful.

 

 Join the Conversation

The colloquium will feature an engaging mix of plenary talks, workshops, poster sessions and networking opportunities, a perfect blend for anyone passionate about improving health outcomes through evidence.

February will bring more details  (including registration info and the full program), so keep an eye on our websites.

Promotional graphic for the Cochrane Krakow 2026 Colloquium. The background shows Krakow’s St. Mary’s Basilica with birds flying across a blue sky and part of a nearby statue in the foreground. Text on the graphic reads: ‘Colloquium. 7 December: Satellite meeting. 8–10 December: Cochrane Colloquium. Krakow, Poland.’ The Cochrane Krakow 2026 logo appears in the top left corner.



📍 Whether you’re a long-time Cochrane supporter or new to evidence synthesis, Kraków in December promises an inspiring backdrop for advancing the science of health decisions.