24–26 April 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal
Venue:Â Lisbon Marriott Hotel (Av. dos Combatentes 45, 1600-042 Lisboa, Portugal).
Programme overview
The MPE Masterclass 2026 will take place over one and a half days, combining scientific sessions, advocacy workshops and interactive group discussions. The event is designed to support MPE members in expanding their knowledge, sharing experiences and strengthening collaboration across Europe.
Friday, 24 April
14:00 – 17:00
Participants check-in and registration
19:00 – 20:00
Poster presentations
- Member programmes and success stories
- MPE projects and programmes
20:00 – 22:00
Welcome dinner at hotel restaurant
Saturday, 25 April
9:00 – 9:15
Welcome
- Barbara Leonardi, MPE President
- Prof. Maria Gomes da Silva, President of the Portuguese Society of Haematology
10:30 – 10:35
Bio break
10:35 – 11:35
11:35 – 12:00Â
Coffee break
12:00 – 13:15
13:15
Morning session close
13:15 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 15:30
Workshops
Workshop 1
Next-generation advocacy – Engaging younger advocates and building continuity
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 – 17:00
Overview of myeloma-related conditions – High-risk MGUS and smouldering myeloma
17:00 – 17:15
Coffee break
17:15 – 18:00
- Scholarship presentation
- Advocate Development Programme (ADP)
18:00
Day one close
20:00 – 23:00
Offsite Dinner
Sunday, 26 April
9:00 – 9:15
- Barbara Leonardi, MPE President
- Prof. Antonio Almeida, Past President of EHA (video message)
9:15 – 10:15
Plenary session 5
Supporting patients and caregivers in managing anxiety
10:15 – 10:30
Bio break
10:30 – 11:30
Breakout sessions
Treatment updates in AL amyloidosis – Clinical advances and quality of life considerations
Breakout session 2
Improving access to treatment and care for myeloma and AL amyloidosis in CEE – How patient organisations and haematologists can work together
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
13:15 – 13:30
MPE updates and Masterclass close
13:30 – 14:30
Farewell Lunch
