JFR 2026 (October 8-11, Paris): an essential event for quality control professionals in medical imaging
From October 8 to 11, 2026, the Palais des Congrès in Paris will host the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (French-Speaking Radiology Days), the leading congress for medical imaging. Bringing together some 12,000 professionals and nearly 180 exhibitors, this international event covers topics central to Meditest scope: quality control, radiation protection, new imaging techniques, and diagnostic artificial intelligence. A key event of the scientific season, which our teams are following with great interest.
Every autumn, the JFR (French Radiology Days) establish themselves as the leading scientific and industrial event for French-speaking medical imaging. The 74th edition, scheduled for October 8-11, 2026, confirms this central role by bringing together clinical, technical, and industrial stakeholders at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, all of whom are driving the evolution of diagnostic and interventional radiology. For teams responsible for quality control and regulatory compliance, attending the JFR means staying abreast of field innovations and regulatory developments that shape the daily operations of imaging departments.
The JFR 2026: the leading international congress in medical imaging
From October 8 to 11, 2026, the French Society of Radiology is organizing the 74th edition of the Francophone Radiology Days at the Palais des Congrès in Paris (Porte Maillot, 75017). With some 12,000 participants and nearly 180 exhibitors*, the JFR is one of the largest European congresses dedicated to medical imaging.
Organized under the auspices of the French Society of Radiology (SFR), the JFR (French Radiology Days) welcome radiologists, medical physicists, radiographers, biomedical engineers, and industry professionals each year. The event's international scope makes it a prime vantage point from which to observe the trends shaping diagnostic and interventional imaging practices across the French-speaking world and Europe.
The scientific program of the 74th edition covers topics as diverse as preventive radiology, oncological imaging, interventional techniques, and eco-responsibility in imaging, a subject to which the French Society of Radiology (SFR) committed in 2021 with the publication of a key white paper. For technical teams in healthcare facilities, the JFR also offer an opportunity to discover the latest innovations in equipment, analysis software, and quality assurance solutions.
Quality control, radiation protection and AI: the challenges of the scientific program
Beyond clinical radiology, the JFR 2026 opens sessions directly relevant to quality control managers: radiation protection, protocol compliance and integration of artificial intelligence in image processing chains.
Preventive and proactive radiology is one of the key themes of this edition. Identifying individual risks, adapting monitoring protocols, and anticipating rather than treating: these challenges require precisely calibrated imaging equipment and rigorous quality control procedures, in accordance with the recommendations of the ASN (French Nuclear Safety Authority) and the ANSM (French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety). The accuracy of the settings and the reliability of the detectors directly determine the diagnostic value of the examinations.
Artificial intelligence also plays a central role in the program. Combined with imaging data, it opens up new avenues for diagnostic assistance, but it also raises technical and ethical questions regarding algorithm validation, input data quality, and results traceability. For medical physicists and biomedical engineers, these issues naturally extend quality control requirements to new areas of focus.
Eco-responsibility in imaging constitutes a third cross-cutting theme, highlighting that optimizing irradiation protocols and controlling delivered doses remain regulatory and environmental imperatives. These issues directly resonate with the quality control obligations in diagnostic radiology and CT scanning defined by the current regulatory framework *.
An event at the heart of the scope of medical imaging teams
For medical physicists, biomedical engineers and technical managers of healthcare facilities, the JFR represents a privileged moment to compare practices, evaluate new market solutions and maintain their regulatory monitoring.
The density of the scientific program and the concentration of specialized industry professionals make the JFR an unparalleled technological monitoring forum for professionals involved in quality control in imaging. In four days, it is possible to attend sessions on the latest developments in dosimetry, meet manufacturers of control equipment, and network with peers who share the same regulatory constraints on a daily basis.
- Monitoring of ASN/ANSM regulatory developments applicable to imaging services
- Discover the new quality assurance and dosimetry solutions presented by the exhibitors
- Scientific sessions on radiation protection and the optimization of irradiation protocols
- Exchanges with the community of medical physicists and biomedical engineers
- Feedback on the integration of artificial intelligence into imaging workflows
With nearly 180 exhibitors gathered in one space *, the JFR industrial area also provides a complete overview of the solutions available for equipping, maintaining and certifying medical imaging facilities.
Paris Convention Centre, October 8-11, 2026: How to organize
The JFR 2026 will be held at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 Place de la Porte Maillot, Paris 17th, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 October 2026. The official website of the exhibition, jfrexpo.com, centralizes practical information for exhibitors and professional visitors.
For healthcare teams wishing to plan their participation, the JFR offers a four-day program combining morning scientific sessions with afternoon visits to the industrial area. Access to the congress is reserved for healthcare professionals, industry representatives, and researchers; it is not open to the general public.
Registration and information regarding the industrial exhibition are available on the official websites of the French Society of Radiology and the exhibitors' area organizer. We encourage you to consult these resources directly for registration details, fees, and the detailed session program *.
A scientific event to add to your back-to-school diary
The JFR 2026, from October 8th to 11th at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, represents a rare opportunity to concentrate scientific, regulatory, and technological monitoring across the entire spectrum of medical imaging into four days. For teams involved in quality control, dosimetry, and compliance with the requirements of the ASN and ANSM, attending this event means staying abreast of the developments that define tomorrow's standards. Our teams closely follow the advancements presented during these days and remain available to support your quality control projects throughout the year.
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