European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

What European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) does

ESHRE is a Belgium-based (Strombeek-Bever) non-governmental, non-profit professional society founded in 1985 that operates in reproductive science and medicine. It serves clinical embryologists, reproductive endocrinologists, andrologists, fertility specialists, gynecologists, reproductive surgeons, nurses, midwives, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe and globally.

The society's product portfolio centers on four platforms: the Annual Meeting (the 42nd edition scheduled for London, 5-8 July 2026, billed as the world's largest event in reproductive science and medicine); the eCampus e-learning platform for continuing education; the ENMCP certification platform for embryologists and nurses/midwives, including logbook management, online exams, and CPD credit tracking; and EuMAR, a European monitoring registry for medically assisted reproduction. Adjacent offerings include peer-reviewed journals (Human Reproduction and associated titles), an official magazine (Focus on Reproduction), multiple clinical certifications (ESHRE Certification for Clinical Embryologists, Nurses and Midwives Certification, EFRM, ECRES), precongress courses spanning 15 specialty topics, research grants, awards programs, and clinical guidelines plus position statements used across European fertility practice. Distribution runs through the website (eshre.eu), mobile app (sponsored by Merck), mailing lists, and partner networks including ASRM, MEFS, MSRM, FSANZ, Fertility Europe, and the European Society of Endocrinology.

ESHRE generates revenue from Annual Meetings (70.20% of the 2016 budget), Publications and journals (15%), live educational activities and Campus workshops (7.20%), membership fees (5.30%), financial income (2%), and certification fees (0.30%). Pricing on the Annual Meeting side is unit-based: booth space at €430-€495/m², full-programme badges at €530-€780 with tiered early/late rates, and tiered registration for hands-on training and networking events. Membership acts as both a recurring subscription revenue line and a funnel for high-margin event and certification revenue. The society is explicitly independent of industry and operates with an Executive Committee and published transparency statements.

Name

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Legal name

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Website

https://eshre.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESHRE is a Belgium-based non-profit professional society, founded in 1985, that advances reproductive science and medicine through the world's largest annual meeting in the field, professional certifications, the EuMAR data registry, peer-reviewed journals, and clinical guidelines for embryologists, clinicians, nurses, and researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimbergen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Meetings: The largest revenue stream, comprising 70.20% of the 2016 budget. This includes registration fees, exhibition booth sales, sponsorship packages, and related event services.
2. Publications (Journals): Revenue from scientific journals including Human Reproduction, making up 15% of the 2016 budget.
3. Live Educational Activities (Campus Meetings): ESHRE Campus workshops and educational events, comprising 7.20% of the 2016 budget.
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues providing access to benefits including reduced event registration fees, comprising 5.30% of the 2016 budget.
5. Interests and Financial Income: Financial investment income, comprising 2% of the 2016 budget.
6. Certification: Fees from certification exams and processes for embryologists and nurses/midwives, comprising 0.30% of the 2016 budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ESHRE is a non-profit professional society that organizes the world's largest annual meeting in reproductive science and medicine, offers certification programs for clinical embryologists and nurses/midwives, operates the eCampus e-learning platform, maintains the EuMAR European registry for medically assisted reproduction data, and publishes peer-reviewed journals and evidence-based clinical guidelines for the reproductive medicine community.

Product overview

ESHRE operates as a professional society offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services for the reproductive medicine community. The core offerings include the Annual Meeting (the world's largest event in reproductive science and medicine), the eCampus e-learning platform, peer-reviewed journals, and the EuMAR European data registry. ESHRE provides multiple professional certification programs (for embryologists, nurses/midwives, reproductive endoscopic surgeons, and the European Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine), along with precongress courses, hands-on VR training, research grants, and awards. The 2026 Annual Meeting in London features a dedicated mobile app sponsored by Merck, enabling program access, networking, and venue navigation. The society also develops clinical guidelines and patient information materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESHRE Annual Meeting

Quantifiable outcome

• 42nd Annual Meeting attracts thousands of reproductive medicine professionals globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fertility EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility Europe is ESHRE's patient partner organization, serving as the leading European umbrella organization for patient associations in infertility. ESHRE collaborates with Fertility Europe on advocacy and awareness initiatives, including joint publications on endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration (IRHEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration focused on reproductive health education, with ESHRE hosting information and resources on fertility education for professionals and patients.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASRM Exchange Course partnership for precongress education. ASRM provides embryo transfer training course using virtual reality simulators at ESHRE Annual Meetings. Includes exchange of educational content and faculty.
• Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEFS Exchange Course on artificial intelligence in reproductive medicine at ESHRE 2026. Joint educational initiative covering AI evaluation, clinical integration, and implementation strategies.
• Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSRM Exchange Course on hot topics in reproductive medicine at ESHRE 2026. Covers comorbidities in IVF, obesity, adenomyosis, PCOS, and autoimmune effects on fertility treatment.
• European Society of EndocrinologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) awareness. Joint infographic published on World Hormone Day highlighting harmful effects of EDCs on fertility.
• MerckmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial App Sponsor for ESHRE 2026. Merck is a global science and technology company with legacy dating to 1668, focusing on healthcare including fertility with over 6 million babies brought into the world through their treatments.
• MCI UK & MCI Suisse SAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial housing agency and accommodation partner for ESHRE Annual Meetings. Provides hotel booking services, negotiated rates, and support for attendees. Also authorized for group registration management.
• Fix EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred partner for ESHRE Charity Fun Run event management. Handles sign-ups and logistics for the charity run at ESHRE 2026.
• KristalmajorTechnology or IntegrationOfficial freight forwarder, customs clearance agent, and drayage contractor for ESHRE Annual Meeting. Handles transportation, on-site handling, storage, and logistics for exhibitor materials.
• D&P (Contractor)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred contractor for booth furniture, graphics, extra electricity, and additional services. Provides rental options for exhibitors at annual meetings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS): MEFS is the regional fertility society serving the Middle East and runs an exchange course with ESHRE on AI in reproductive medicine; directly comparable as a regional professional society in the same specialty.
• Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM): MSRM is a regional Mediterranean reproductive medicine society operating exchange courses with ESHRE on IVF comorbidities and reproductive medicine topics; serves overlapping clinician audiences in Southern Europe/Mediterranean.
• Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ): FSANZ is the leading regional reproductive medicine society in Australia/NZ with annual scientific meetings and an exchange partnership with ESHRE; serves similar clinicians with comparable continuing education and certification.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS): IFFS is a global umbrella federation of national fertility societies, with overlapping membership base, triennial world congress, and standardization efforts. Comparable as a higher-level coordinating body for reproductive medicine professionals.
• European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG): EBCOG is the European umbrella body for OB/GYN societies, setting training standards and running exams; overlaps with ESHRE in maternal/fertility education and European professional certification for clinicians.
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG): RCOG is a UK-based professional membership body delivering specialty training, exams, and continuing education for OB/GYNs that subsumes reproductive medicine. Comparable as a credentialing and educational society with overlapping clinical membership.

Direct peers

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): ASRM is the largest US professional society in reproductive medicine, running its own annual meeting, certification programs, and journals (Fertility & Sterility). ESHRE and ASRM already run an exchange course, confirming direct comparability in mission, members, and offerings.

Emerging players

• Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI): SRI is a US/international scientific society focused on reproductive biology and reproductive medicine research; offers an annual meeting and journal comparable to ESHRE's scientific meeting and Human Reproduction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ESHRE
• Facebookfacebook.com/eshre.eu

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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