At the heart of the ESC's mission are its volunteers—passionate professionals whose generosity, time, and expertise make our scientific programme possible.
We honour and deeply thank each one for helping advance cardiovascular science and care.
The Scientific Programme Committee is working hard putting together a programme with the latest science and practical tracks presented by international leading experts.
Experts leading ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 and its Scientific Programme
Ingo Ahrens, ACVC President 2024-2026
Hannah Schaubroeck, Congress Chairperson 2026
Alessandro Sionis, Congress Co-Chair & ACVC President-Elect 2024-2026
Together with the Scientific Programme Committee Members:
Diego Araiza Garaygordobil, MX
Doroteia Silva, PT
Fausto Pinto, PT
Frederik Hendrik Verbrugge, BE
Guido Tavazzi, IT
Janine Poess, DE
Johannes Grand, DK
Maria Stratinaki, GR
Maria Trepa, PT
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.