Key takeaways: 

• Get ready for the world’s largest cardiovascular congress by exploring the #ESCCongress Press Conference Schedule, now available online. 
• Accredited journalists are invited to attend seven press conferences featuring landmark clinical trial results and the release of new ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines. 
• Help drive awareness of the latest innovations in cardiovascular care and prevention by sharing the findings that will shape the future of global heart health. 

Sophia Antipolis, France, 20 August 2025: Next week, the world of cardiology gathers in Madrid for ESC Congress 2025, held in collaboration with the World Congress of Cardiology. 

The ESC Press Conference Schedule is now live, detailing the seven press conferences that will take place from Thursday, 28 August to Sunday, 31 August, available to registered journalists in person or online.  

Accredited members of the press can access embargoed press materials in the digital press area starting Monday, 25 August. 

Highlights: 

• Six ‘Hot Line’ press conferences, featuring the presentation of practice-changing clinical trials that answer urgent questions in cardiovascular medicine. All Hot Lines will be also covered by press releases. 
• NEW in 2025: A dedicated press Q&A session on ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines will take place on Friday, 29 August. Meet the guideline task force chairs behind these vital documents.  
• Five embargoed press releases will spotlight findings from the extensive abstract programme, covering  topics from digital health and arrhythmias to outer space! 

In addition to the scientific sessions, ESC Congress 2025 will feature high-level policy roundtables and public health activities. On Friday, 29 August, two roundtables will bring together European and Spanish policymakers, MEPs, patient groups, and industry stakeholders. The event aims to highlight shared commitments to the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan and the urgent need to prioritise cardiovascular health across Europe and beyond. Members of the media onsite are welcome to follow discussions. 

Returning this year: the Cardiovascular Health Check – you are welcome to take a quick and simple test  onsite in Madrid to help detect your cardiovascular risk. Early detection saves lives! 

Professor Filippo Crea, Chair of the ESC Media relations group, said: 
“Press activities at ESC Congress 2025 are curated to spotlight the latest breakthroughs in cardiology, making it easier for you to share impactful, evidence-based stories with the world. Thank you for your continued support in bringing attention to new strategies that aim to prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce its global burden.” 

ENDS