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Your Attendance Guide

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

 

From practical tips on attendance and travel to hotel options and essential information before, during, and after the event, this section brings together everything you need for a smooth and rewarding ESC Congress 2026 experience.

Prepare to return with fresh insights, valuable connections, and perspectives that keep you at the forefront of cardiovascular care.

We invite you to visit this page regularly, as it will be continuously updated until the congress begins.

 

Transport to Munich and to the Congress Centre

Messe München GmbH

The Congress venue, Messe München address is:

Messegelände

81823 Munich, Germany

Find practical information on traveling to Munich and navigating the city to reach the congress centre.

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.

Find more information on hotels

Don't miss key deadlines

Register early to save the most

The deadline to benefit from the early registration fee is 31 May.

The late registration fee applies from 1 June to 31 July.

ESC Professional Members save even more!

See more on the registration

Share your science on time

  • Abstract submission: 15 December 2025 - 1 March 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET
  • Clinical Case submission: 21 January - 11 March 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET
  • Late-Breaking Science submission: 27 March - 1 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CEST

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, engage with peers and leaders in your field, receive feedback and build meaningful connections.

See more on the Call for Science

RISE @ ESC Congress 2026

A dynamic event to Regroup, Inspire, Strengthen and Energize women in cardiology

Join us in Munich on Thursday, 27 August for a full-day programme bringing women physicians together to develop essential non-clinical skills for career advancement.

See more 

Spread the word

Your voice has the power to inspire, motivate, and lead the way forward
To help amplify your impact, we’ve created a promotional toolkit filled with resources to support your outreach.

Share key deadlines, connect with peers and inspire your network to join #ESCCongress

Access the promotional toolkit resources