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World’s leading heart failure congress, Heart Failure 2025 to take place in Belgrade, Serbia 

Heart Failure


Key takeaways:  

  • Heart Failure 2025 is the biggest and most comprehensive educational and scientific event on heart failure globally. The congress will feature over 80 scientific sessions, including more Late-Breaking Science sessions than ever before.  
  • The congress will highlight interactivity, clinical cases, how-to, and hands-on experiences with inspirational presentations from renowned experts from all continents.  
  • Heart Failure 2025 will take place from 17 to 20 May at the recently renovated Sava Centar in Belgrade, Serbia. You are welcome to participate in the event onsite and online.  

Sophia Antipolis – May 5, 2025 – Heart Failure 2025, the world’s leading congress on heart failure, will take place from 17 to 20 May in Belgrade, Serbia. Organised by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the congress is expected to attract thousands of healthcare professionals from around the globe.  

“Heart failure affects more than 60 million people worldwide. In its advanced stages it is still more deadly than most malignancies,” said Professors Arsen Ristic and Petar Seferovic, Congress Programme Committee Co-Chairs. “As the global population ages, the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise. However, we are fortunate to witness tremendous advances in the diagnosis and management of heart failure in recent years. “   

Heart Failure 2025 offers its attendees access to the latest breakthroughs in heart failure research and patient care. The comprehensive programme includes sessions from basic research to innovative treatment options, interventions, and devices. Key findings from the latest clinical trials will be presented during several Late-Breaking Science sessions.  

A new “Immersive room” will enhance the learning experience, with video presentations projected across all walls to bring imaging and interventional sessions to life. Additionally, a dedicated track is designed specifically for the HFA Young community, fostering the next generation of heart failure specialists.  

 “Belgrade is one of the most attractive and vibrant capitals in Europe, hosting the HFA Congress for the second time,” added Professors Ristic and Seferovic. “It is a safe and friendly city that never sleeps on the confluence of two big rivers Danube and Sava. From 17 to 20 May, Belgrade will be the global capital of heart failure research – you simply should not miss it!”   

 

See the #HeartFailure2025 programme highlights on our website:  

“Not to miss sessions” 

Late-Breaking Science sessions  

Faculty & Presenters  

 

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About the European Society of Cardiology

The ESC brings together health care professionals from more than 150 countries, working to advance cardiovascular medicine and help people to live longer, healthier lives.

 

About Heart Failure 2025   
Heart Failure is the annual congress of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).  #HeartFailure2025  

 

About the Heart Failure Association  

The Heart Failure Association (HFA) is a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Its aim is to improve quality of life and longevity, through better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, including the establishment of networks for its management, education and research.  

 

Information for journalists about registration for Heart Failure 2025  

Heart Failure 2025 takes place from 17 to 20 May at the Sava Centar, Belgrade, Serbia and online. Explore the scientific programme  

  • Free registration applies to accredited press.   
  • Credentials: A valid press card or appropriate letter of assignment with proof of three recent published articles. Read the ESC media and embargo policy.  
  • The ESC Press Office will verify the documents and confirm by email that your press accreditation is valid.  
  • The ESC Press Office decision is final regarding all press registration requests.