In 2026, ACNAP will hold member elections for positions on ACNAP’s next 2026-2028 Board and Nominating Committee. Check the timelines below.

Key Dates

Open Positions

• 1 President-Elect
• 1 Secretary-Treasurer
• 1 Liaison Officer
• 1 Environmental Liaison Officer
• 1 Equity and Inclusion Officer
• 2 Ordinary Board Members
• 5 Nominating Committee Members

If you have any questions, please contact ACNAP at ancap@escardio.org 

ACNAP Rules of Governance: eligibility criteria

ESC Associations rules of governance are included in Annex V of the ESC Bylaws, approved by ESC Board in August 2025. The ACNAP election application process and voting will be carried out in accordance with the ESC Bylaws.

Voting Rights

The minimum seniority for ACNAP Members to obtain voting rights is 6 months before the opening of the call for application.  

Are eligible to vote: Only ACNAP Members having settled their membership dues by 19 July 2025 (6 months before the call for candidates opening on 19 January 2026) and with a valid membership subscription at the time the voting starts (30 March 2026) will have the voting rights.

Application Process

Applications will open on 19 January 2026. The list of candidates will be published in March 2026.

For more information, refer to the ESC Bylaws or please contact ACNAP at acnap@escardio.org if you have any questions.