28 - 31 August / Munich - Germany
18 - 20 February / Milan - Italy
19-20 March / Seville - Spain
11-13 April / Helsinki - Finland
15- 17 April / Lisbon - Portugal
17 - 19 April / Leuven - Belgium
22-25 May / London - UK
11 - 12 June / Sophia Antipolis - France
4-5 Jun / Porto - Portugal
12 - 13 November / Basel - Switzerland
3 - 5 December / Milan, Italy
Whatever stage you’re at, ESC Congress will fuel your career and allow you to converge with the cardiology heroes and legends who have inspired you. Join the vibrant ESC Early-Career Community during this ESC Congress edition in Munich and gain new perspectives.
Plan your ideal congress experience: the ESC Young Cardiovascular Professionals Committee has tagged the sessions particularly relevant to early-career cardiovascular professionals.
Members of the ESC Early-career Community will be involved in the Questions & Answers part of the honorary lectures with the role of engaging with the audience. A total of six ESC Named Lectures will be given by international leading experts. Get inspired!
Designed by and for the early-career community. The ESC Young Cardiovascular Professionals Committee 2024–2026 has created a unique Clinical Case Programme. Thank you to all who have submitted a clinical case to this year's congress.
The ESC Early-career Community is involved in a session type based on Questions & Answers between the audience and top experts in each of the main topics. One early-career attendee is appointed per session to co-chair, moderate the incoming questions and coordinate the preparation of ice-breaker questions before the session. Bookmark these sessions in your calendar.
Designed and delivered by early-career members, these three sessions on core cardiology themes are a highlight for early-career cardiovascular professionals. Don’t miss the chance to join us live on the ESC TV Stage (Entrance West)!
Join us for three exclusive sessions created for early-career cardiovascular professionals in the ESC Masterclass area, located inside the ESC Professional Members Lounge. These talks will focus on topics especially relevant to the early-career community:
Don’t miss this chance to learn, get inspired, and take away valuable insights for your career development!
Connect at ESC Congress 2026! An early-career cocktail will be hosted during ESC's main networking event 'The Bavarian Connection' on Saturday, 29 August 2026 - from 18:00 to 20:00 at Messe Muenchen.
Is this your very first ESC Congress? Don’t miss the dedicated venue guided tour on Friday, 28 August 2026, from 07:45 to 08:15.
Meeting point: Info Point in front of ESC TV Stage (Entrance West).
It is also your opportunity to connect with early-career peers at a special First Timers Meet-Up to round off the visit.
Drop by the ESC Professional Members Lounge or the ESC Community Café at the ESC Home for informal mentoring sessions with peers and continue meaningful professional relationships on ESC Mentoring after the congress.
Full-time undergraduate or post-graduate medical student or related field, fellows in training or residents, practicing nurses and allied health professionals, cardiovascular professionals practicing in low and lower-middle-income countries can sign up to become ESC Professional Members for a reduced fee of just €75.
This provides fantastic networking opportunities during ESC Congress and access to member exclusives. Join now and be part of the vibrant ESC early-career community!
Be part of a global community and access leading cardiology journals, as well as all ESC Congress resources.
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