Why not repeat a success? – The Membership Zone
Last years’ congress in Vienna had for the first time a dedicated area for membership and ESC Constituent Bodies, with specific emphasise on the National Societies as all their stands were centralised here – the Membership Zone. The feedback about this “embassy avenue” both from the National Societies boards and the congress delegates was overwhelmingly positive. So in Munich this year you will find the concept again!
The layout this year is different (resembling more a square than an avenue..) but the idea is the same.
Even more centralised information
As something new, there will be one, central Membership Stand gathering all the ESC Constituent bodies, centrally located in the Zone. And furthermore, within the Membership Zone, you will be able to pick up your free ESC Pocket Guidelines, reserved for ESC Members.
Come and meet the National Societies on their own stands
Most of the National Societies will be present with a stand in the Membership Zone. Come by and see and hear what they offer, catch up with national and international colleagues – why not make your National Societies’ stand a convenient meeting point?
In order to locate your countries’ stand, check the Interactive 
Map - select the tab named “Membership Zone” and scroll your mouse across the map to discover who is where (a left-click will give you more detail) or find what interests you in the alphabetic list below the map.
Meetings dedicated to National Societies
Representatives from the boards of the National Societies will attend meetings on specific issues during the Congress as we benefit from having most of them under the same roof – the majority of National Societies Presidents and Secretaries attend the congress each year and it is a good opportunity to exchange ideas and inform about new ESC initiatives. This year there is specific emphasis on the new ESC Web Site, ESC Guidelines endorsement and implementation, as well as national journals and European affairs issues.
Should you wish to read more about the “Membership Zone experience”, please find here our article following last years’ congress in Vienna.
The ESC Congress is a unique forum where medical professionals can meet their colleagues from all around the world, and exchange ideas and information in the field of cardiovascular medicine. The best recent scientific developments and novel research will be presented to medical professionals who deal with cardiovascular diseases in the course of their professional activity.
With a growing number of international attendees (mainly from Asia-Pacific) and a continuously improving quality of sessions, the ESC Congress is considered today as a congress "in" Europe and not only of European interest. It is rated a premier meeting for science in Europe and is positioned among the top 3 global events in cardiovascular field.
This year in Munich, we expect to welcome about 30000 attendees, inviting them to attend 362 sessions (127 abstracts sessions* & 187 prearranged sessions), 65 satellites and 14 workshops. 3000 m² will be dedicated to 2912 posters, e-slides, "how-to" sessions and cardiac anatomy