Helpful information
EHRA 2026, Paris & Online, 12–14 April
Plan ahead for a successful congress
From hotels to travels and other practical tips, get ready with ease
Next April, physicians, arrhythmologists, electrophysiologists, and all healthcare professionals involved in arrhythmia management from around the world, will gather in Paris, the city of lights, for three transformative days.
Our commitment is to help you prepare your attendance and make the most of your congress experience.
We invite you to visit this page regularly, as it will be continuously updated until the congress begins.
The congress venue
Palais des Congrès, Paris
2 place de la Porte Maillot
75017 Paris, France
Get information on transport options, practical tips for getting around the city, and advice for making your journey easier and faster. Have a good trip!
Learn more about public transport in the city.
Book your hotel
Take advantage of online booking with our official housing agency and benefit from negotiated, competitive rates.
Important information - Paris Marathon
On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon will be taking place. The race begins on the Champs‑Élysées near the Arc de Triomphe, continues through central Paris, and finishes on Avenue Foch. Along the way, runners will pass some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Louvre, Notre‑Dame, Eiffel Tower, and the Bois de Vincennes.
Expect extensive road closures and increased pedestrian and transit traffic in the city centre.
Plan for potential delays travelling to and from the congress venue.
Consider arriving early or using alternative transport routes.
Local hotels may also feel the impact of guest volume and restricted access.
Please allow extra time and contact your hotel concierge for recommended routes on this day.
Childcare
A professional childcare service is available for the duration of the congress.
The fee is €30 (incl. VAT) per half-day block, per child. The opening hours have been adapted to the congress programme:
- Sunday, 12 April 08:00–12:30 and 13:15–18:30
- Monday, 13 April 08:00–12:00 and 12:45–18:00
- Tuesday, 14 April 08:00–12:00 and 12:45–15:00
You're invited! EHRA Run on Monday, 13 April
Start your day in an active and energising way by joining the 5 km Cardio Run, organised by the French EP Working Group in collaboration with the Fédération Française d’Athlétisme. This run will take place around the lakes of le Bois de Boulogne (2 km from the congress centre).
This friendly and accessible run is open to all levels and is a great opportunity to combine physical activity, cardiovascular-health awareness, and networking in an informal setting with colleagues.
Only 300 places are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lace up your running shoes and join us for this special moment of sport, health, and community before the scientific sessions begin.
Registered participants should arrive at the meeting point at 06:30 on Monday, 13 April (run starts at 07:00) at Porte Dauphine. Find out more.
Create your Programme
Get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress
Browse the Scientific Programme
- Sign in (on the top right corner of the screen) with your My ESC login and password, to personalise your programme
- Add sessions you don’t want to miss in your programme: click on the bookmark icon. The sessions will be saved in “My Programme”
- Important: In the online programme, the timing is CEST
Come a day earlier and join the Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Summit 2026
on 11 April from 8:30 to 17:30 at the Palais des Congres - Porte Maillot - Paris.
Print your badge
To ensure you can access the sessions with no delay, your badge must be printed in colour ahead of the congress and presented at the entrance.
Please note:
- Digital versions on mobile phones, tablet and other devices will not be accepted.
- Badges are personal, individual, and non-transferable. If printed in duplicate and shared or used in breach of any of these rules, the badge will be deemed not valid and entrance to the congress denied. Entry may be refused without a valid Photo ID (Passport / ID Card/ Driving Licence).
Your badge is now available in your My ESC account.
If you need a badge holder you can collect one in the registration area on level 0.
Make your congress more sustainable
- bringing your reusable water bottle and using the water‑refill stations located throughout the congress centre,
- choosing public transport whenever possible,
- and making use of the waste‑sorting bins available onsite.
Bring your earphones
Some of our areas will be equipped with QR codes for a better congress experience. These areas include the Moderated ePosters, the clinical case corner and the Agora. Bring your earphones and scan the QR code for an optimised listening experience.
During the Congress
More information on all activities beyond the lecture rooms.
Opening hours Congress Venue - Palais des Congres
| Activity | Saturday 11 April | Sunday 12 April | Monday 13 April | Tuesday 14 April |
| Registration | 07:30-18:00 | 07:30-18:00 | 07:30-17:30 | 07:30-14:00 |
| Speaker Service Centre | 15:00-18:00 | 07:30-18:00 | 07:30-17:30 | 07:30-14:00 |
| Exhibition | 09:00-17:30 | 09:00-17:30 | 09:00-14:00 | |
| EHRA Corner | 08:30-17:30 | 08:30-17:30 | 08:30-14:00 | |
| Members Lounge | 08:00-18:00 | 08:00-17:30 | 08:00-14:00 |
Coffee during morning breaks
Coffee will be available to all delegates during the morning breaks in some areas of the congress centre.
Simulation Village (level 1)
This year again, we’re bringing the innovative simulation village. You’ll get an exclusive first look and chance to test the latest sophisticated simulators in intimate groups of three with several topics to choose from. You will need to book a slot in advance to participate in the simulation village.
Visit the EHRA Corner and find out more about your association (level 2)
The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), organising the congress, supports the community all year long. If you're not yet a Member, join us now and make the most of your EHRA Membership.
During the congress keep some times to meet with your association representatives and discover more on upcoming educational courses, webinars, grants, EP Europace journal and other ESC activities. Additional opportunities:
- Buy your ESC Pocket Guidelines set on Cardiomyopathies, Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death, Atrial Fibrillation at a discounted price for EHRA/ESC Members
- Get the latest EHRA Key Messages at a great price
- Exclusively for EHRA Members & FEHRA: have your professional portrait photo taken
- If you want to stay in rhythm and refreshed, but forgot your water bottle at home, you can purchase one at the EHRA Corner
Members Lounge - Recharge, network, and make the most of your EHRA experience! (level 3)
With this much exciting science to take in, you might need a few minutes to recharge! EHRA Members can stop in at the Members Lounge to have a coffee and chat with old and new friends. You never know who you’ll see there; get ready to make new connections and participate in dedicated activities!
Your space to relax and connect:
- Unwind in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating
- Enjoy complimentary daily coffee, tea, fruit juices and water, pastries, yoghurt and fresh fruit as you chat with old and new friends
- Access the internet corner and printer for your convenience
- Pick up your complimentary goodies
- Recharge your phone
- Fellow of EHRA: Don’t forget to collect your FEHRA diploma and pin
Are you under 40 or still in training?
Special events are taking place in the EHRA Members Lounge exclusive for you:
- A networking meetup on Sunday, 12 April at 18:15
- Speed mentoring, where you can meet with renowned experts in one-to-one meetings to discuss your career and ongoing research
EHRA General Assembly
EHRA Members are invited to attend the EHRA General Assembly on Monday, 13 April from 12:00 to 13:00 in room 6. (level 2)
EHRA 2026 Step Up Challenge
Track your daily steps, contribute to a shared EHRA goal and support a healthier, more sustainable congress experience!
Join the EHRA community on the StepUp app and take part in a fun, collective challenge promoting physical activity and heart health.
Our collective objective: 2,026,000,000 steps for EHRA 2026!
Spread the word
Your voice has the power to inspire, motivate, and lead the way forward
To help amplify your impact, we’ve created a promotional toolkit filled with resources to support your outreach.
Share key deadlines, connect with peers and inspire your network to join #EHRA26
After the Congress
Scientific resources
All delegates have access to on‑demand presentations from Rooms 1 to 5, plus abstracts and clinical cases, until 28 April 2026.
After that date, congress resources will be available all year long for Fellows of EHRA and EHRA Members only. Not yet a member? Join us now!
Certificate of attendance and CME Credits
- Onsite delegates will get a total number of 13.0 CME credits if they have physically attended onsite.
- Online delegates will get one credit for each hour spent online watching scientific sessions (excl. live discussion rooms and Research Gateway consultation) between 12 April and 28 April 2026.
Your attendance certificate and your CME Certificate will be available from 5 May in your My ESC account
More to explore
Scientific Programme
Choose from over 100 sessions illuminating the full spectrum of the field.
Registration
Not yet registered? You can still join us in Paris or online around the world.
Faculty and presenters
Are you a chairperson, presenter, speaker or discussant at EHRA 2026? Get useful information for your congress.
Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) Summit 2026
A full-day deep dive proposed as an add-on event to EHRA Congress open on a first-come first-served basis.
11 April from 8:30 to 17:35 at the Palais des Congrès - Porte Maillot - Paris
Do you have questions?
If you have read the above and have a question, do not hesitate to contact us.
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