COVID-19 (coronavirus) and HF 2020

The rapid spread of COVID-19 and the resulting nationwide lockdowns imposed in many countries have required the cancellation or postponement of several congresses due to take place between March and June. Access HF 2020 Cancellation – Your Questions Answered

This content in this section refers to the previous congress. It is only here for reference purposes.

Hotels and Transport

Heart Failure 2020, 23-26 May, Barcelona

: Travel to Barcelona

Fly to Barcelona with direct flights from major cities.

: Getting to the Venue

Heart Failure 2020 will take place at the CCIB in Barcelona, Spain.

CCIB - Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona

Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spagna

: Book Your Room

The ESC has appointed Bco Congresos as its official housing agency. For groups, please send your request by email to: HF2020@bcocongresos.com

Beware of unauthorised or fraudulent hotel agencies.

Beware of Unauthorised or Fraudulent Hotel Agencies

The ESC has appointed Bco Congresos in Barcelona as its only official housing agency for hotel reservations for Heart Failure 2020.

If you are contacted by any other company or agency offering housing for this congress, please note that these companies are not authorised to represent the ESC in any way, nor do they have access to the officially contracted ESC room blocks or rates.

Please be aware that these unauthorised companies might not deliver what they promise in terms of quality and location. Rates and extra charges can be inflated, or large fees placed on credit cards. If you are contacted by any such agency or have any questions regarding their legitimacy, please do not hesitate to contact us at HFhotels@escardio.org or by telephone +33 (0) 492947623.

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Bco Congresos has selected a number of hotels with negotiated rates, either close to the congress centre or in the city centre with easy access.

Book your room now

You will be transferred to the online booking system of Bco Congresos.

Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For specific requests or other queries, please send an email to HF2020@bcocongresos.com.

Group reservations: For group reservations, please send an email request to HF2020@bcocongresos.com.

For other general accommodation queries, please don't hesitate to contact ESC directly: HFhotels@escardio.org

Also of interest

: Registration

Register as early as possible to take advantage of best rates.

Late fee is available until 17 April.

: Visa Requirements and Invitation Letter

A customised invitation letter for visa purposes is available for delegates with a confirmed registration paid in full.

: CME Credit and Certificate of Attendance

Heart Failure 2020 will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) accreditation.