At the heart of the ESC's mission are its volunteers—passionate professionals whose generosity, time, and expertise make our scientific programme possible.

We honour and deeply thank each one for helping advance cardiovascular science and care.

The Scientific Programme Committee is working hard putting together a programme with the latest science and practical tracks presented by international leading experts.

Experts leading ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026 and its Scientific Programme

The Congress Programme Committee (CPC) drives the scientific and business policies of ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026 

Ana Abreu, EAPC President 2024-2026

Nicolle Kraenkel, Germany - ESC Preventive Cardiology Congress Programme Committee Chair 2026

Maryam Kavousi, Netherlands - ESC Preventive Cardiology Congress Programme Committee Deputy Chair 2026

Scientific Programme Committee Members:

Secondary prevention and rehabilitation

Annett Salzwedel, Germany - Representative

Daniel Neunhaeuserer, Italy - Deputy

Primary care and risk factor management

Donata Kurpas, Poland - Representative

Alessandro Biffi, Italy - Deputy

Population science and public health

Maryam Kavousi, Netherlands - Representative

Monica Tiberi, Italy - Deputy

Sports cardiology and exercise

Silvia Castelletti, Italy - Representative

Flavio D'Ascenzi, Italy - Deputy

EAPC Young Community

Svetlana Liliana Mosteoru, Romania - Representative

Gal Tzaban, United States of America - Deputy

CPC Advisor

Victor Aboyans, France