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From 14 September all presentations will be available on ESC 365 with unlimited year-long access to ESC Professional Members and FESC.
CME Credits: the certificate will be available from 27 September and will be based on the real-time tracked spent viewing scientific videos from 27 August until 13 September. See more information on CME Credits
The content in this section refers to the previous congress. It is only here for reference purposes.
You will need to sign in to your My ESC account. If you do not have a My ESC account you will need to create one during the registration process.
Registration will close on 30 August at 20:00 CEST for latecomers.
Who is eligible to register for ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience ?
Registration is reserved to certified healthcare professionals, associated press, healthcare industry representatives and other stakeholders involved in the science, management and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
I can’t attend or I’m not sure I can be present for the whole congress. How can I still access the scientific presentations?
We are sorry you will miss the online event and interaction with your peers.
Please note that registration gives you access to all presentations until 13 September 2021.
ESC Professional Members get access all year-long to the presentations on ESC 365 from 13 September 2021.
Is there a complimentary offer to access ESC Congress 2021?
Some of the ESC Congress 2021 content will be accessible via a complimentary registration.
The limited access will enable you to access these areas:
Research Gateway – abstracts, clinical cases and latest science. Comment, share and vote on your favourites. Open from 23 August to 13 September 2021.
Our Global Community – connect with your National Cardiac Society to network, discuss the science in a local context, and catch up with colleagues. Open from 26 August to 13 September 2021.
The ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience platform is designed with a responsive interface that is mobile friendly, but for an optimal experience, we recommend that you access the platform on a desktop computer.
Supported Browsers
We support the most current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox. Chrome is the preferred browser.
Tips for the best experience
Disable your web browser’s ad blocker (this is normally done through the Settings in your browser). Turning off the ad blocker will help us confirm your attendance and deliver your CME credits.
Zoom out on your web browser to see the full room view.
If you are using Google Chrome:
To zoom out – Simultaneously press Ctrl and – on your keyboard
To zoom in – Simultaneously press Ctrl and + on your keyboard
On Windows 10: to set screen zoom, right click on your desktop and select Display settings from the popup menu. Zoom can be adjusted in the popup window.
If you can’t hear a presentation: Ensure the volume on your computer speakers is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Using the button at the bottom left of the video, confirm the volume level.
Access to ESC Congress is provided for named individuals, signed in via the My ESC account; connecting simultaneously with multiple devices is not permitted.
Make sure to enable the networking feature
Thousands of your colleagues are connected from our around the globe! Connect with them by clicking on the Networking tab in the navigation bar.
You will be visible in the networking search so people can message me (chat) in one-to-one conversations
Other delegates will see my name, profession, country and membership status
The networking feature only allows direct chat contact and does not enable users to contact each other by other means of communication (email, phone, etc).
Most sessions will have a Q&A window on the right of the presentation where you can ask questions and interact with other participants through the Forums. Each of your posts will be identified with your name and country, allowing the audience to recognise your contribution.
All posts* should be made in English so the global community can understand and respond.
*ESC term and conditions: Participants guarantee that the content he/she submits on the Forum is not obscene, threatening, harassing, deceptive, invasive of another’s privacy, offensive, defamatory of any person, illegal or otherwise deliberately intended to upset or harm other users. The European Society of Cardiology reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to edit, refuse to publish, and remove any user’s content from ESC websites at any time and without prior notice.
How can I interact with an abstract or clinical case presenter on Research Gateway?
When consulting a presentation, you can use the following functionalities - Like, or Comment to post a message.
Presenters are invited to consult their presentation(s) throughout the congress to respond to comments and/or questions posted.
If you enjoy a presentation, please make sure to Like it – and contribute to the rating of the content online! (see the "Best Rated" section) – this will help other participants find and enjoy the content.
Make sure to enable the networking feature
Thousands of your colleagues are connected from our around the globe! Connect with them by clicking on the Networking tab in the navigation bar.
You will be visible in the networking search so people can message me (chat) in one-to-one conversations
Other delegates will see my name, profession, country and membership status
The networking feature only allows direct chat contact and does not enable users to contact each other by other means of communication (email, phone, etc).
On demand content
The Video On Demand will be available on the platform within 24 hours after the presentation.
Please go to the On Demand section on the platform.
Translation & Subtitles
All presentations are in English. Translations are not available.
The Video on Demand (VOD) of each presentation will be available with English subtitles.
Faculty & Presenters
How can I access my certificate for my scientific contribution?
All abstracts presented at ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience will be published in an abstract supplement of the European Heart Journal (Impact Factor 2020 = 29.983)
At what time will my presentation be broadcast?
We invite you to access your agreement form to find the details related to your contribution to ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience, including the broadcast date and time of your presentation.
Kindly consider that timing can vary slightly, therefore we advise you to connect five minutes before the scheduled broadcast time.
Where can I find/watch my presentation again?
All presentations will be made available on demand 24 hours after broadcast. The content will be accessible on the congress platform until 13 September 2021 to all registered participants. After 13 September, presentations will be available on ESC 365, accessible to ESC Professional Members and Fellows of the ESC.
Presentations and ePosters featured on the Research Gateway – abstracts, clinical cases and latest science on demand will be available from 23 August to 13 September 2021.
How can I interact with viewers during the broadcast of my presentation?
A Forum is available to give speakers the opportunity to exchange directly with viewers. Your presence online in the Forum at the time of your presentation would be most appreciated.
To enter the Forum and interact with the audience:
Connect to the platform on the day/time of your presentation
Please note, the times indicated are approximate, so we ask you to connect five minutes before and, if possible, plan to stay longer than your actual presentation to accommodate any unexpected delays in the broadcast.
During your presentation you will see a Forum window on the side of the screen. Use the chat function to enter the Forum. Each of your posts will be identified with your name and country, allowing the audience to recognise your contribution.
The Forum is an area for scientific exchange rather than a questions and answers page.
On the Research Gateway a comments field is available in each presentation to allow scientific exchange on the content presented
Whom should I contact if I have another questions?
If you are an abstract or clinical case presenter, please contact: abstracts@escardio.org
ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience is accredited for 27 CME credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
The certificate of attendance with your CME credits will be based on your time viewing scientific sessions, which will be tracked during the congress, 27–30 August and the period after the congress until 13 September.
The maximum of credits per day is defined by the UEMS. The sum of the number of hours spent each day watching sessions will give the total number of credits obtained at the end of the event.
The certificate will be available from 27 September and will be based on the real-time tracked spent viewing scientific videos from 27 August until 13 September.
Please be aware that any tracking blockers on your device or browser may prevent us from tracking your activity properly, with the result that the CME points will not be added to your certificate of attendance and cannot be claimed after the event.
The complimentary restricted access to the 'Research Gateway' does not provide any CME credits.
You will need to complete a short questionnaire to receive your certificate. The questionnaire and certificate can be found in your My ESC account from 27 September. Just select ‘ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience’ in the ‘congress’ section on the right-hand side and click on ‘manage’.
I practice in the United States of America: how can I claim credits?
Live educational activities occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC® credits, are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
How can I access the scientific resources from past ESC Congresses?
Abstracts, slides and videos from previous ESC Congresses are available on ESC 365, the online cardiovascular library. All abstracts are available on open access. ESC Professional Members and Fellows of the ESC have year-long access to slides, videos, eposters and congress reports.
How long the ESC Congress 2021 scientific resources will be available?
ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience will take place from Friday 27 to Monday 30 August.
The scientific resources will be available on the platform to all registered delegates until Monday 13 September. ESC Professional Members have access all year long.
Are there dedicated activities for members during ESC Congress 2021?
A new Member Home will be available throughout the congress, with exclusive activities for ESC Professional Members, Fellows of the ESC, Association Fellows and ESC association Ivory, Silver and Gold Members.
The Member Home is open to view by all members and delegates registered for ESC Congress 2021. Specific features on this page, such as the Quiz for example, are available exclusively to ESC Professional members, FESC, sub-specialty Associations Ivory, Silver, Gold members and fellows with an up-to-date subscription.
To access all features available on the Member Home delegates are invited to join here .
What do I need to become a member?
To become an ESC Professional Member or sub-specialty Association Member simply click here or connect to the Chat and speak to one of our Membership Advisors. Check the Membership FAQs here
Check your membership status in your My ESC account under “My Membership” here.
I am a young cardiovascular professional. How can I connect with the ESC Young Community?
There are several ways to connect with the ESC Young Community.
During ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience, there will be exclusive activities for ESC Professional Members, Fellows of the ESC, Association Fellows and ESC association Ivory, Silver and Gold Members, with afocus on the needs of the young community.
Members can participate in a variety of activities, which include a daily Quiz, a Wall of Fame (where you can share your professional photo as well as your hidden talent) and “The Day in Focus”, a daily debrief of the Scientific Programme (20:15-21:00 CEST).
We also have a series of short “How to…” videos focusing on professional development and covering topics ranging from public speaking to becoming a FESC.
In addition, the ESC Young Members Virtual Networking Event (requires pre-registration) allows you to connect with other young community members on Sunday, 29 August 2021, 12:30-13:15 CEST.
All this and more will be available on the Member Home of the ESC Congress 2021 platform.
Where can I find information about industry activities?
You may access the industry section on our website to get an overview of partner activities during ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience prior to the event. Once the online platform is live, you will be able to browse through our dedicated exhibition section and visit partner profiles to get the latest on products, therapies and research in the field from industry partners.
Delegates will be able to:
Visit virtual booths
Have one-on-one chats in dedicated and private spaces
Get back in the classroom spirit with our completely revamped Tutorials
Scientific content and downloadable corporate resources will also be available to delegates as well as our partners' scientific agenda for the event so that you can add sessions of interest to your busy schedules straight from their profiles.
Will industry partners have scientific sessions?
Yes. Industry partners will present the latest data on their cardiovascular developments and innovative solutions during dedicated scientific sessions. Top experts in the field will be reviewing recent trials and findings which will shape the future of cardiology practice.
Presentations will be made available On Demand within 24-48 hours.
Social Media
Where can I find the ESC on Social Media?
We have an amazing team of 53 Twitter Ambassadors who will live-tweet during the event. Follow them on Twitter and join the conversation:
We invite you to register at no charge through this link before the congress starts to be able to view sessions and access the scientific resources until 13 September 2021 (reserved for registered participants only).
Where can I find embargoed press material?
Accredited journalists can access embargoed material on the exclusive webpage from Thursday, 19 August.
To access embargoed press material, please apply for accreditation here.
I am looking for the Press Programme and activities
We invite you to go to 'Press at ESC Congress' to find details related to the press conferences and press releases.
How can I attend ESC Congress 2021 press conferences?
The Opening Press Conference will be live streamed on @ESCardioNews
All other press conferences are embargoed and reserved for accredited press at ESC Congress.
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.