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The practical info you need when you need it

• Before you travel  
• Essentials to bring
• When you arrive in Madrid 
• While at the congress 
• After the congress
• Tip! Check the ESC Congress Experience web page to make the most of the opportunities to recharge, socialise and network too. 

Before you Travel

Childcare service

The ESC is delighted to offer parents a professional childcare service for the duration of the congress. See more and register for childcare 

Visa requirements and invitation letter  

If you require a visa, apply early, as biometric appointments are in high demand in the summer. A customised invitation letter for visa purposes is available for delegates with a confirmation that registration has been paid in full. 

Book your hotel  

The ESC has selected several hotels with negotiated rates, either close to the venue or in the city centre with easy access. Take advantage of booking online with our official housing agency.

Plan your journey to the Congress Centre

The best way to reach the congress is via public transport. The Main Entrance of the Congress is the South entrance (South Convention Centre) next to the metro station 'Feria de Madrid' .

See transport information to access the congress venue.  

Create your programme  

Online Final Programme  

Browse the programme to see 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 login and password. 

Please note that the programme times are displayed in local times for Madrid, Spain.

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

Plan time to visit the Research Gateway and Discovery Pole, homes of abstracts and clinical cases. Meet presenters, discuss original science, and dive into clinical practice. Don’t miss the Moderated ePoster sessions and Clinical Case presentations in the Science Boxes, at the Stations and Case Corners.

ESC Congress Mobile App

The app gives you instant access to all sessions, presentations, abstracts, exhibitors, maps, general information and the latest news. 

Search for "ESC Congress" in your store or download via the app links: App Store® or Google Play

New this year! Bring your own earphones to the congress. All lecture rooms, including the Research Gateway, will be equipped with “Hear Now” technology – allowing you to listen to session audio on your phone via a QR code, whether you're in overflow seating or need clearer sound.

Essentials to bring

Print your badge

To ensure you can access ESC Congress with no delay, your congress badge must be printed in colour ahead of the congress and presented at the congress entrance.  

Please note:  

• Digital versions on mobile phones, tablet and other devices will not be accepted.
• Badges are personal, individual, and non-transferable. If printed in duplicate and shared or used in breach of any of these rules, the badge will be deemed not valid and entrance in the Congress denied. Entry may be refused without a valid Photo ID (Passport / ID Card/ Driving Licence). 

Your badge will be available in your My ESC account by mid-August. A confirmation email will be sent to you.  

If you need a badge holder you can collect one at the entrance.  

Bring your earphones

All lecture rooms, including the Research Gateway, will be equipped with “Hear Now” technology – allowing you to listen to session audio on your phone via a QR code, whether you're in overflow seating or need clearer sound. So take your own earphones to the congress. 

Casual dress code recommendation

In light of the expected warm temperatures in Madrid, we recommend smart casual attire for all participants. Formal business suits are not necessary.

Make your ESC Congress experience more sustainable

Remember to bring your own water bottle and help us cut down on single-use plastic.

We have a commitment to make the congress’s impact on the planet as small as possible, so we are taking steps to reduce waste like never before. 

We’ve put together these tips to make it easier for you to join us in this effort.

When you arrive in Madrid

Venue access

IFEMA MADRID / Feria de Madrid 
Centro de Conventiones Sur (South)
28042 Madrid

The Main Entrance of the congress is the south entrance close to the metro station 'Feria de Madrid'.

While at the congress

Building overview

Download the congress building overview (.pdf) - for a general overview of main congress areas, including lecture rooms - You can also access it through the mobile app (Search for 'ESC Congress' in your store).

Wi-Fi network

esc-congress   

Password: esc-congress

Congress opening hours

Public transport tickets - Take your metro pass provided by the ESC

As part of its sustainability commitment, the ESC will provide registered healthcare professional a four-day Madrid metro pass - available at the Registration Area.

It is valid for four days after activation and usable throughout the entire city – including transfers to the airport.  

Facilities at the congress centre

More information on:

• Left luggage and cloakroom facilities
• Medical care
• Lost & found
• Prayer room
• and more

can be found in the 'Facilities and local information' web page.

Hola Madrid - Sold out

For those of you who have booked your ticket, please join the networking event in Hall 3, at the Congress venue from 18:00 on Saturday, 30 August. 

Lounges

Close to the ESC Exchange Area, your ESC Membership Team will be delighted to welcome you from Friday, 28 August to Sunday, 31 September: 08:00–18:00 and on Monday, 1 September: 08:00–17:00 

ESC Professional Members and Fellow of the ESC get free access to the ESC Professional Members Lounge.

If you are a Fellow of the ESC, you get also an exclusive access to your dedicated FESC Lounge. 

The ESC Professional Members Lounge is accessible only to ESC Professional Members, Fellows of the ESC and those who have a combined ESC Professional and subspecialty Association Silver Membership.  

Not yet a Member? Join now! Explore our membership options. 

ESC Congress Experience

ESC Congress is not just about the science. It's an entire experience!  Discover just some of the activities awaiting you that will make your ESC Congress as memorable as it will be educational. 

Check the ESC Congress Experience web page to make the most of the opportunities to recharge, socialise and network too. 

After the congress

Scientific resources

Presentations on-demand, for you to  watch again or view the ones you have missed,  will be accessible on the congress platform, for all registered delegates,  until 16 September.  Videos will be available with English subtitles a few hours (up to 24h) after the VOD is available.

ESC Professional Members and FESC can access these resources on ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub, all year long. Not yet an ESC Professional Member? Join now!  

CME accreditation and certificate of attendance

Access your certificate of attendance with CME Credits from 30 September in your My ESC account.

Find out more on certificates of attendance and CME Credits.  

Any questions?

If you have read the above and have a question, do not hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!

Get more than science

To get the most from ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid and enjoy more than science, see 'Your ESC Congress Experience' web page.