European Heart Academy Alumni Activities at ESC Congress 2026

Saturday 29 August 2026 | 18:00–20:00

Join fellow European Heart 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 European Heart Academy Alumni. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Secure your place via the registration form.

Sunday 30 August 2026 | 15:45–17:00 | ESC MR Seeblick  

Open to European Heart 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 - Keynote lecture by John Mandrola 

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 - Guided by Prof Louise Bowman and Assoc. Prof Richard Bulbulia from the University of Oxford's MSc in Clinical Trial programme  

Step into the role of a trial steering committee member and make key decisions in a real clinical trial scenario.

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.