Late-Breaking Science

ESC Congress 2026, Munich & Online, 28–31 August

Your Late‑Breaking Science Will Drive the Transformation of Cardiology

Present your data among the most anticipated results of the congress and place your work at the centre of the transformation in cardiovascular care.

Share your most important findings on a global stage where breakthrough science, new technologies and international collaboration converge.

Challenge perspectives, spark debate and drive innovations that improve patient outcomes.

By submitting your Late‑Breaking Science, you connect with over 30,000 cardiology professionals and gain international visibility through global press coverage and dedicated ESC promotional platforms.

ESC Congress main auditorium Hot Lines

The call for Late-Breaking Science is now open and the deadline to submit is 1 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CEST

It is open to the following categories: 

Late-Breaking Clinical Trials - First presentations of the primary endpoint(s) of a new clinical trial

Clinical Trial Update - Presentations of new data or secondary analysis of a trial where the primary data have been presented previously

Registry, Cohort, Observational & Epidemiological Studies – Presentations of data not previously presented from a new or existing registry, cohort, observational, or epidemiological study

Basic & Translational Late-Breaking Science - Late submissions of important findings in Basic and Translational Cardiovascular Science.

Consult the submission rules and guidelines

Submit

 

Important dates

  • 27 March 2026: Opening of the Call for Late-Breaking Science
  • 1 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CEST: Submission deadline - there will be no extension
  • Late June 2026: Results announcement

 

One of the highlights of this year's outstanding programme !

Hot Line Sessions

  • 12 sessions will be held in Main Auditorium
  • These sessions will be reserved for first presentation of the primary endpoint(s) of novel clinical trials, recently completed and unpublished. Each will immediately be followed by a review from a renowned expert on the outcome presented
  • Ask the Trialist - a unique opportunity to focus on the trial with direct interaction with the audience
  • Extensive ESC TV coverage
  • Embargoed Press Conferences: presentation and moderated discussion with international journalists
  • All sessions will be streamed live from Munich for the online audience

Late-Breaking Science Sessions

  • Topic-related sessions featuring smaller trials, trial updates as well as registries, cohorts, observational & epidemiological studies

Basic & Translational Late-Breaking Science Session

  • 1 session dedicated to highlighting the latest and “hottest” findings in basic and translational science

ESC showcases your work

In addition to your presentation to delegates, we want to ensure your results reach the global cardiology community, wherever they are. How do we do that?

  • Connecting you with the world’s medical and mainstream media who attend ESC Congress both in-person and online
  • Showcasing your key messages in multi-media formats, including press releases, press conferences, ESC TV interviews and visual summaries
  • Ensuring your results are visible and accessible to all accredited media in an exclusive media centre where we share your presentation, simultaneous publication and supplementary press material from your organisation.
  • Promoting your trials across all ESC channels, including the ESC Congress platform, the ESC corporate website, Social Media, email, ESC Congress News and more.

When the congress is over, the ESC press team will send you an overview of the media coverage your science generated and its reach.