ESC Academy Alumni Activities at ESC Congress 2026

ESC Congress 2026 in Munich

Academy Alumni
Alumni of the European Heart Academy represent a community of well-trained specialists from all over the world with the potential to transform the future of cardiology and global healthcare.

Bavarian Connection

Saturday 29 August 2026 | 18:00–20:00

Join fellow ESC Academy Alumni at the Bavarian Connection, the official networking event of ESC Congress 2026.

This relaxed evening is your opportunity to reconnect with alumni, meet colleagues from across the cardiology community, and celebrate together in a welcoming atmosphere.

Complimentary tickets are available exclusively for Academy Alumni. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Secure your place via the registration form.

Alumni Symposium

Sunday 30 August 2026 | 15:45–17:00

Open to ESC Academy Alumni and the ESC Young Community the Symposium will challenge your thinking, strengthen your clinical research skills, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.

Healthy Skepticism: A Cardiologist's Approach to Critical Appraisal
A thought-provoking keynote on the complexities of clinical trials and how critical thinking can transform the way we interpret medical evidence.

Think Like a Trialist: Real Dilemmas, Live Decisions
Step into the role of a trial steering committee member and make key decisions in a real clinical trial scenario, guided by two Oxford professors from the MSc in Clinical Trials programme.

The Pitch Event:
Present your research or collaboration idea to a room of engaged cardiologists and connect with potential partners who can help bring it to life.

Secure your spot via the registration form.