We look forward to welcoming you in Belgium next April. Registration will be opening very soon!
To make the most of your congress experience, please review the checklist below.
Your journey to FCVB 2026
Travel to Leuven
You can already get started finding out about your transport options, including practical tips for getting around the city that will make your journey faster and easier.
Please note: a customised invitation letter for registered delegates for visa purposes is available, if needed.
The congress centre
Campus Gasthuisberg ON2
Faculty of Medicine
Herestraat 49 - bus 400
3000 Leuven, BE
Book your hotel
The ESC has entrusted accommodation services to our regular congress partner.
Share your science and gain recognition
The deadline to submit your abstracts is 27 November.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, engage with peers and leaders in their fields, receive feedback and create connections. Find out more and submit!
Spread the word!
Your voice has the power to inspire, motivate, and lead the way forward. We encourage you to share key deadlines and inspire your network to attend #FCVB26
To help amplify your impact, we’ve created a promotional toolkit where you can find resources and messaging guidance to support your outreach.
Create your programme
The Congress Programme Committee is working hard putting together a Scientific Programme with the latest science presented by international leading experts.
It will be available in the next few weeks. Once published, you'll be able to:
- Browse the programme
- Sign in to your My ESC account to bookmark the sessions you don't want to miss and save them in “My Programme”.
Note: All times in the Scientific Programme are in CEST (Ljubljana time).
At the congress
Meet with the CBCS
The ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science (CBCS), supports the basic cardiovascular science community all year long. Discover more and meet with your council representatives to learn about activities and membership opportunities.
The CBCS Corner is located in the Exhibition Area.
Like, share, interact
Be part of the conversation on X using #FCVB26
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
After the congress
Scientific resources
All registered delegates will have a chance to review and rewatch the congress resources for a limited time after the congress. CBCS Members can access these resources all year long on ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub.
Not a CBCS Member yet? Join now!
Any questions?
This page is regularly updated. We invite you to check back for updates.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the FCVB Congress Team: fcvbsecretariat@escardio.org
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.