Our Communities
Our diversity is our strength, our unity is our power. Whether you're here to deepen your knowledge, shape the future of cardiology, or connect with peers who share your drive – there’s a community waiting for you.
ESC Associations
Our Associations are where your expertise comes to life
The ESC is unique in bringing together clinicians, scientists, interventionists, nurses, and allied professionals working across the full spectrum of cardiology.
At the centre of this dynamic network are the seven ESC Associations – each one a hub of specialised knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Led by elected Boards, they run annual congresses, publish peer-reviewed journals, and shape ESC-wide initiatives – from ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and registries to education and advocacy.
Whether it’s prevention, patient data, or device regulation, ESC Associations are where cardiology moves forward.
ESC Councils
Our Councils are where your practice finds its purpose
ESC Councils connect professionals with shared roles, interests, or areas of practice.
They focus on sharing knowledge, encouraging research, supporting education, and opening doors to career development. Find the Council that reflects your specialty or practice and join a community that’s here to support your growth and amplify your impact.
Together, through ESC Associations, Working Groups, and Councils, we’re building a stronger, more connected cardiovascular world – one that reflects the diversity, expertise, and passion of everyone in the field.
ESC Working Groups
Our Working Groups are where your passion meets progress
Our Working Groups are the scientific backbone of the ESC, bringing together experts who live and breathe their subspecialty.
Through education, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, they help shape best practices and drive medical innovation across the cardiovascular field. Whether you're focused on imaging, thrombosis, heart failure, or another area – there’s a Working Group that speaks your language.
Discover the one that gets to the heart of your expertise and join a community that’s moving cardiology forward.
Membership
Make the most of what our associations, working groups and councils have to offer by becoming a member.
ESC People
Our strength is our people
Everyone involved in cardiology is welcome, valued and can benefit from being part of the ESC family.
Our dynamic, global network of dedicated cardiovascular professionals, members, volunteers and patient advocates are united by a shared goal of advancing cardiovascular health for all.
National Cardiac Societies
Our institutional members
National Cardiac Societies are the founders and backbone of the European Society of Cardiology.
With 58 National Cardiac Society members and close working relationships with 49 Affiliated Cardiac Societies and several sister societies, we foster collaboration and shared progress across Europe and beyond.
Discover more about our cardiac society network and how we work together to advance cardiovascular health.
