Helpful information

Getting ready for the congress

The congress centre

Austria Center Vienna
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1
1220 Vienna, Austria

Transport

Explore your options for getting to Vienna and getting to the congress centre.

Book your hotel

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

See more on hotel booking.

Visa requirements and invitation letter

If you require a visa, apply early, as biometric appointments can take some times. A customised invitation letter for visa purposes is available for delegates with a confirmation that registration has been paid in full. 

Create Your Personalised Programme

It's easy to build your own programme so you don't miss your must-attend sessions!

• Sign in (at the top-right corner of the Scientific Programme) with your My ESC login and password
• When you see a session of interest, just click on the bookmark icon or select 'Add to My Programme' to save it 
• Find your saved sessions in My Programme 
• Please note: In the Scientific Programme, all displayed times are Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Mobile App - now available

Keep your customised programme, maps and other practical congress information at your fingertips by downloading the ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 Mobile App from App Store and Google Play Store.

During the Congress

Opening Hours

Networking Event

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Inaugural Session on Friday, 19 June, from 17:45 to 18:30 in Room D1.

Please join us afterwards for a casual networking reception beginning at 18:30. We are delighted to welcome Prof. Daniel Scherr, President of the Austrian Society of Cardiology, who will be joining us and delivering a speech during the reception.

ESC Cardio-Oncology Corner

The ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology, organisers of the conference, supports the cardio-oncology community all year long. Find out what the council can do for you and meet with your council representatives to chat about upcoming activities and how to join the council for free.

New: Cardio Oncologist Of tomorrow Leaders (COOL) sessions

COOL Sessions are small, one-hour interactive workshops for early-career clinicians and researchers. Session sizes are limited to 25 participants.

The two sessions cover distinct themes: Session 1 focuses on translating clinical data into high-impact publications (research design and manuscript writing), while Session 2 addresses building educational competencies and workforce development in cardio-oncology.

Session 1: From Clinical Question to High-Impact Publication in Cardio-Oncology

Many cardio-oncology units generate valuable data but fail to convert it into high-impact publications. This workshop focuses on how to do it properly. This session is being offered on Friday, 19 June 2026 (10:20-11:20) and Saturday, 20 June (09:40-10:40). 

Pre-register now

• Friday, 19 June (10:20–11:20)

Chairs: Mariana Mirabel and Wouter Meijers

• • 15 min – Research design in cardio-oncology: what works and what does not (Pietro Ameri)
  • 10 min – Open discussion: real examples of acceptance vs rejection
  • 15 min – How to write and structure a strong manuscript (Bonnie Ky)
  • 15 min – Open discussion

• Saturday, 20 June (09:40–10:40)

Chairs: Novi Yanti Sari Tham and Trecy Goncalvez

• • 15 min – Research design in cardio-oncology: what works and what does not (Alessandra Ghigo)
  • 10 min – Open discussion: real examples of acceptance vs rejection
  • 15 min – How to write and structure a strong manuscript (Tom Marwick) 
  • 15 min – Open discussion

Session 2: Building competence in cardio-oncology: Educational strategies and workforce development

The rapid expansion of cardio-oncology requires structured educational models to ensure consistent, high-quality care across disciplines. This session is being offered on Friday, 19 June (15:20-16:20) and Satuday, 20 June (14:20-15:20).

Pre-register now

• Friday, 19 June (15:20–16:20)

Chairs: Hassnaa El Belhgiti and Rocio Eiros

• • 15 min – Core competencies and ESC educational frameworks in cardio-oncology (Dipti Gupta)
  • 15 min – Case examples of successful training programmes (Alexander R. Lyon)
  • 25 min – Open discussion: adapting education to local contexts

• Saturday, 20 June (14:20–15:20)

Chairs: Massimiliano Camilli and Clara LLamedo

• 15 min – Core competencies and ESC educational frameworks in cardio-oncology (Dimitrios Farmakis)
• 15 min – Case examples of successful training programmes (Dinesh Thavendiranathan)
• 25 min – Open discussion: adapting education to local contexts

Sustainability

ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 is being organised in line with ESC's commitment to environmental responsibility.

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026. This year, we are taking additional steps across catering, and on-site logistics to make our event more responsible.

What we are doing

As part of our ongoing sustainability programme, we are working to:

• Reduce the carpet in the congress venue, only the stands in the exhibition will have some carpet
• Source food and refreshments from local producers when possible, using recyclable tableware and increasing access to water-refill stations throughout the venue

The venue also operates its own sustainability programme – find out more here

What you can do

You can further support our efforts by:

• bringing your reusable water bottle and using the refill stations available on-site;
• car-sharing or choosing hybrid/electric vehicles if driving is necessary.

Thank you for joining us in reducing our collective impact by following these simple sustainability tips.

Together, we can create a more responsible and environmentally conscious conference experience.

After the Congress

Scientific resources

Watch again or view the sessions you have missed.

Presentations will be accessible on demand for all registered delegates until 17 July, on ESC 365.

After this date, the resources will be available exclusively to members of the ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology. Not a member yet? Become one now, for free!

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits and Certificate of Attendance

ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 13.5 European CME Credits (ECMEC®s).

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