Next June, ACNAP 2026 will bring together professionals who provide direct patient care, most closely to the patients. Some with prescribing and commissioning skills, nurses, chief nurses, directors of cardiovascular centres who are responsible for implementing policy, and researchers who shape the future of practice through novel and high-quality evidence. 

We look forward to welcoming you all at The European Heart House in Sophia-Antipolis (France). This is the centre of the ESC and is ideally located in the natural surroundings on the French Riviera.

To make the most of your congress experience, please review the information below.  This page is regularly updated. We invite you to see additional information closer to the congress.

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Before the Congress

Book your hotel

Take advantage of booking online with our official housing agency and benefit from negotiated competitive rates. See more on hotel booking.

The congress venue

The congress takes place at the headquarter of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC):

European Heart House
Les Templiers
2035, Route des Colles
06903,  Sophia Antipolis - France

Travel to Sophia Antipolis

Get information on the different ways to get to Sophia-Antipolis, practical tips to get around the venue and tricks that will make your journey faster and easier. 

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

Book your ticket for 'ACNAP Connect'

Join us for the ACNAP Networking Event on Friday, 12 June, from 18:00 at the congress venue!

Only Congress Delegates can register for the event or get guest tickets.

Connect with peers, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed evening with colleagues and friends. See more and book your ticket.

At the congress

Scientific Programme

The schedule of the Scientific Programme will bb available soon to get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress.

To personalise your programme, we recommend you sign in first (in the top right corner of the screen) with your My ESC account login and password.

To include sessions you don’t want to miss in your personal programme, click on the heart next to the session name. The session will be saved in “My Programme”.

Meet ACNAP

The Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP) organises the congress and supports the ACNAP community all year long.

ACNAP Corner

Discover ACNAP initiatives and meet with your association representatives on the ACNAP Corner, the place to get informed about ACNAP activities, its membership and network with other delegates or take a photo with your colleagues at the photo booth.

• Collect your congress goodies
• A selfie wall with fun accessories will be there so bring your colleagues and go home with a souvenir of your time et the Heart House.

ACNAP Silver Members enjoy significant savings and a special congress experience! Not a Silver Member yet? Join now or onsite.

More information on ACNAP activities

ACNAP Members Lounge

The ACNAP Members Lounge has one mission: to help you relax and recharge.

• Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a fresh fruit while you chat with old and new friends
• Meet key opinion leaders

Many activities for delegates and ACNAP Members - Coming soon

Sustainability at ACNAP Congress

We look forward to making ACNAP Congress a model of sustainability and inclusivity, in line with ESC's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Bring your water bottles
Together, let's reduce waste: don't forget your water bottle! Water refill points will be available throughout the conference.

Several eco-friendly initiatives are implemented during  Congresses. While we're preparing for  2026 you can have a look back at initiatives taken during previous editions.

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After the congress

Scientific resources

Watch again or view the sessions you have missed.

All the congress resources, except the workshops and the moderated abstracts and clinical cases, will be available on-demand for all the delegates through ESC 365 from 26 June until 10 July 2026.

After this date, congress resources will be available for ACNAP members only. Not yet a member? Join us now!

Any questions?

If you have read the above and have a question do not hesitate to contact us.   

We're always here to help you.