EuroEcho 2021 FAQ

Important update if you registered for onsite congress in Berlin

Given the increasingly challenging COVID-19 situation across Europe, we have taken the very difficult decision to make EuroEcho 2021 online only. The onsite event, scheduled to take place in Berlin, will not go ahead as planned.

Your onsite registration will be automatically transferred to the online congress and you will be reimbursed the difference in the registration fee. No action is required on your part, but should you have any queries, please contact us at eeregistration@escardio.org. We realise that this is frustrating and disappointing for everyone, but your safety and that of our faculty, presenters must come first.

Important update on the hotels booked through our webpage

If you have booked a hotel room in Berlin through one of our partner hotels via our webpage please note that the special conditions allow you to cancel your reservation until 7 days before the arrival date. 

The rooms will not be cancelled automatically, so please contact the hotel directly if you booked in one of the hotels below:

• Mondial Hotel
• Hampton by Hilton City West
• Hollywood Media Hotel 
• Leonardo Hotel
• Q! Hotel Berlin
• Motel One Berlin Upper West

Registration

We recommend you register early to save money and benefit from the best fees.

How do I register?

To register, you will be asked 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, which will take about two minutes.

You will be able to register either for an online participation or an onsite one in Berlin. Please make sure to select the appropriate option when registering.

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Who is eligible to register?

Registration is reserved for certified healthcare professionals, associated press and other stakeholders in science, management, and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

My ESC Account

For any questions about your My ESC Account, we invite you to consult the dedicated webpage.

Congress timetable

Online around the world participation - technical recommendations

The EuroEcho 2021 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. To zoom out/in, press CTRL while using your mouse scroll wheel.
• 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.

Congress resources

Resources will be available on the event platform until Monday 3 January 2022. As of Thursday 23 December 2021, congress resources will be available via ESC 365 for all EACVI Silver members.

Membership

How do I become an EACVI Member?

Joining is easy. No paperwork, no fuss – just great value.

Find out all about membership here.

Is there a reduced congress fee for EACVI Members?

EACVI Silver members benefit from a reduced fee on registration to EuroEcho 2021 Congress as well as opportunities all year long. Join here before you register.

 How can I check my membership status?

Your membership status can be checked in your MyESC account under My Membership.

How do I renew my membership?

Membership can easily be renewed in your My ESC account under My Membership.

What if I need help with my membership or any specific questions about membership?

Contact us or check the Membership FAQ.

Fellowship

How can I become a Fellow of EACVI (FEACVI)?

The application procedure is available online from 15 June and closes on 15 October each year. The applicant must submit the application online before the annual deadline: 15 October.  Discover more

How can I become a Fellow of the ESC (FESC)?

The application procedure is available online from 15 June to 30 September. The applicant must submit the application online before the annual deadline: 30 September.  Discover more. 

Have further questions about ESC Fellowship?

Check the Fellowship FAQ.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits and certificate of attendance

EuroEcho 2021 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 9 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

UEMS/ EACCME grants one credit for each hour spent online watching scientific sessions (excl. live discussion rooms and Research Gateway consultation) between 9 December to 3 January 2022. The final number of credits you will recieve will be calculated based on your online connection time in this period and completion of the EACCME evaluation form.

Find out more here on how to obtain your CME certificate and certificate of attendance.

Scientific Programme

How can I access the full programme?

The main themes of this year’s congress are:

• Valvular Heart Disease & Ischemic Heart Disease
• Imaging: Echocardiography & Multi Modality Sessions

Explore the scientific programme

Time Zones

The official event time zone is Central European Time (CET).

Translation

All presentations are in English. Translations are not available.

Interactive features

How can I interact during the presentation?

You will be able to interact and exchange with the session speakers via 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 in the on-demand programme?

All abstracts and clinical cases will be digital this year and available in the abstract and clinical case gallery. When consulting a presentation, you can use the following functionalities - Like, or Comment to post a message.
Presenters are invited to check back on their presentation(s) throughout the congress to respond to comments and/or questions that may arise.
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.

Social Media

What is the official hashtag for EuroEcho 2021?

Tweet along with us using the official hashtag #EuroEcho Share the latest highlights. Engage with the community. Take screenshots of the points you wish to tweet about.

No video recordings of sessions and no posting of videos on social media allowed.

Press

I’m accredited press. How do I register?

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 on the event platform until Monday 3 January 2022.

Contact us

Please note that the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page is updated regularly. 

If you have read the above and your question is not answered do not hesitate to contact the congress team at euroecho@escardio.org . We're always here to help you.