Helpful information

Plan your journey to Heart Failure 2026 in Barcelona

The Congress Centre

Fira Gran Via - North Entrance - Hall 8.0

Carrer de l'Alumini, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc

08908 Barcelona - See Map

Get information on the different ways of transportation to access Barcelona and the Congress Center with practical tips to go about in the city and tricks that will make your journey faster and easier.

Book your hotel

Take advantage of booking online with our official housing agency and benefit from negotiated competitive rates. 

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 schedule:

• Saturday, 9 May 08:00 to 12:30
• Saturday, 9 May 13:15 to 18:00
• Sunday, 10 May 08:00 to 12:00
• Sunday, 10 May 12:45 to 18:00
• Monday, 11 May 08:00 to 12:00
• Monday, 11 May 12:45 to 18:00
• Tuesday, 12 May 08:00 to 13:00

See more and book your spot now

Essentials to bring

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 available in your My ESC account. A confirmation email has been sent to you.  

If you need a badge holder you can collect one at the entrance.

Make your congress more sustainable

Create your programme

The Congress Programme Committee is working hard putting together a programme with the latest science and practical tracks presented by international leading experts.

Browse the programme

It will be regularly updated.

• Get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress
• Sign in (via 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 session will be saved in “My Programme”
• Important: The programme times are displayed on local times in Belgrade, Serbia.

Please note when you register for Heart Failure 2026 in Barcelona you also get access to key sessions live online and to the full programme on-demand until 26 May.

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During the Congress

Opening times

Join us on Saturday, 9 May at 18:00, right after the Inaugural Session, at the congress centre for a dedicated networking event.
This is your opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and start the congress on a high note.

HFA General Assembly: HFA Members are invited to attend the HFA General Assembly on Monday, 11 May from 9:40 - 10:35 in room 4

Members lounge and FHFA Room - More than just science at Heart Failure 2026 

With this much exciting science to take in, you might need a few minutes to recharge!

HFA Members are welcome to relax in the exclusive Members Lounge, while Fellows of the HFA can enjoy a dedicated FHFA room designed just for them.

What you’ll find:

• A cosy, welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating
• Complimentary daily refreshments
• Professional portrait photography service
• Internet corner and printer for your convenience
• Self-charging stations
• Complimentary goodies

Not an HFA Member yet? It’s not too late to join! Or visit us at the HFA Corner to learn more about membership benefits.

Visit the HFA Corner and find out more about your association:

• How to become a member and make the most of your HFA Membership
• Upcoming educational courses, webinars, grants, certification exams, journals, and other ESC activities
• Pick up your goodies
• ICARe-HF and GRASP-HF initiatives – pick up your plaque for accredited centres
• Webinars, research and publications and HFA Discoveries
• Fun photobooth to capture your congress memoriesDiscover the ESC Textbook of Heart Failure

Under 40 or still in training ? 

The HFA Young Committee invites you to the 'HFA Young Corner' to network and meet your local HFA Young Ambassadors.  Find out more on the HFA Young activities during the year.

Special activities for young professionals:

• Young Track – dedicated sessions for early-career professionals
• HFA Career Café - Speed Mentoring (exclusive to HFA Members) - Apply early as placed are limited!
• HFA Young Networking reception - Book your place now for an evening of fun and connections

HFA Stage - The HFA Leadership invites you to their living room!  The HFA Stage is the place for interactive, non-scientific sessions, to discuss topics on patient care, mentorship, social media and the popular 'Who Wants to Be an HFA Millionaire?' quiz. Browse the programme

New this year! The Future Frontiers in Heart Failure Hub

Part of the Exhibition Area,  make sure to stop by the ‘Future Frontiers in Heart Failure Hub’, designed to highlight the most innovative projects transforming heart failure diagnosis, treatment, and management. Read more on universities, start-ups, spin-offs, and early-stage industry innovators who will be present.

Join the '6MWT' (6 Minute Walk Test) Challenge ! How far can you walk?

• Download the app from the App Store
• Download the app from Google Play

Take a rest in the Siesta Room

Need a break? Discover the Siesta Room, a cosy cocoon for quiet moments. Relax, read, or enjoy a short nap during the day. The Siesta Room is available on a first come, first served basis.

After the congress

Scientific resources

Presentations on-demand, to watch again or view the ones you have missed, will be accessible on the congress platform to all registered delegates until 26 May. 

HFA Members and Fellows of the HFA can access these resources on ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub, from  27 May and all year long.

Not yet an HFA Member? Join now!

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit and Certificate of Attendance

An application will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). The EACCME® is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). As a reference, Heart Failure 2025 received a maximum of 22.5 European CME Credits (ECMEC®s).

Your CME Certificate will be available after congress in your My ESC account. More coming soon.

Any question?

If you have read the above and have a question do not hesitate to contact us.

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