RISE @ ESC Congress 2026
Growing and Thriving as a Leader in Cardiology
The European Society of Cardiology and Women As One are thrilled to present once again RISE@ESCCongress
An event to regroup, inspire, strengthen and energise women in cardiology
The RISE conference is a dynamic day of leadership development, community building, and career advancement, connecting women in cardiology with one another and the organisations that can support them.
RISE was created to offer women across medical specialties the opportunity to build the non-clinical skills that are essential for career growth.
The RISE @ ESC Congress 2026 programme will focus on the theme 'Growing and Thriving as a Leader in Cardiology'. Sessions will feature expert global faculty who will share insights widely applicable across diverse practice settings and career stages.
The goal is for each participant to learn new strategies for success, take advantage of exceptional opportunities for connection and mentorship, and chart a personal path toward leadership in cardiology.
The day will end with a reception for all faculty and attendees to further build on the connections made throughout the day and put into immediate practice what you have learned during the conference.
RISE @ ESC Congress 2026 will take place on Thursday, 27 August from 08:30 to 18:30 at the Messe Munich (ICM - International Congress Center Messe München).
Empowering Women Leaders in Cardiology
A full-day event bringing women in cardiology together to develop essential non-clinical skills for career advancement
RISE @ ESC Congress 2026 Programme Directors, Pamela Douglas, MD, Maria Rubini, MD, Zainab Samad, MD, and Malissa J. Wood, MD have created an all-new agenda that offers fresh perspectives and practical strategies applicable to all. This year, artificial intelligence is a theme woven throughout the agenda, reflecting the spotlight focus of ESC Congress, with its role and impact featured across all RISE sessions.
The event will feature didactic sessions led by senior leaders in clinical care, scientific research, and business, as well as expert faculty from renowned leadership education programmes.
See the agenda (you will be redirected to the Women As One website).
Registration fees
Registration is open to anyone interested in strengthening the role of women in cardiology. Registration is available separately from ESC Congress registration, or as an add-on to it, and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration includes:
Access to all sessions during the full-day conference event
Meals, including continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks
Admission to the post-conference reception
Take-away conference materials including an 'AI Resources Guide and Career Planning Workbook'
| VAT included | Early fee - Until 31 May | Late fee - from 1 June |
| Individual | €125 | €150 |