Helpful Information
Frontiers in CardioVascular Biomedicine 2026, Leuven (Belgium), 17–19 April
Plan ahead for a successful congress
From hotels to travels and other practical tips, get ready with ease
The congress will bring together basic and translational biomedicine professionals from around the world to connect, collaborate and shape what’s next.
We look forward to welcoming you all in Leuven. Our commitment is to help you prepare your attendance and make the most of the Congress.
We invite you to visit this page regularly, as it will be continuously updated until the congress begins.
The congress centre
Campus Gasthuisberg ON2
Faculty of Medicine
Herestraat 49 - bus 400
3000 Leuven, BE
Travel to Leuven
You can already get started finding out about your transport options, including practical tips for getting around the city that will make your journey faster and easier. See more
Please note: a customised invitation letter for registered delegates for visa purposes is available, if needed.
Book your hotel
The ESC has entrusted accommodation services to our regular congress partner Bco Congresos.
Visit their hotel booking website to search for and reserve accommodation in Leuven or Brussels.
Bco Congresos can also provide assistance by email or by phone +34 93 88 238 78 during regular office hours.
For other general accommodation queries, please contact the ESC directly.
Beware of Unauthorised or Fraudulent Hotel Agencies
If you are contacted by any other company or agency offering housing for this congress, please note that these companies are not authorised to represent the ESC in any way, nor do they have access to the officially contracted ESC room blocks or rates. Please be aware that these unauthorised companies might not deliver what they promise in terms of quality and location. Rates and extra charges can be inflated, or hefty fees placed on credit cards. If you are contacted by any such agency or have any questions regarding their legitimacy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Create your programme
Discover the Scientific Programme with the latest science presented by international leading experts.
Browse the Scientific Programme and bookmark your presentations of interest. It is regularly updated.
Sign in to your My ESC account to bookmark the sessions you don't want to miss and save them in “My Programme”.
Note: All times in the Scientific Programme are in CEST..
Spread the word
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To help amplify your impact, we’ve created a promotional toolkit filled with resources to support your outreach.
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At the congress
More information coming soon.
Meet with the CBCS
The ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science (CBCS), supports the basic cardiovascular science community all year long. Discover more and meet with your council representatives to learn about activities and membership opportunities.
FCVB 2026 Get Together Event
Join us for the 'FCVB 2026 Get Together Event' on Saturday, 18 April, from 19:30 at Brasserie Waaiberg, Leuven. Take a breather from the sessions and enjoy the friendly and lively atmosphere with friends and peers. Places are limited.
After the congress
Scientific resources
All registered delegates will have a chance to review and rewatch the congress resources for a limited time after the congress. CBCS Members can access these resources all year long on ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub.
Not a CBCS Member yet? Join now!
Do you have questions?
This page is regularly updated. We invite you to check back for updates.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the FCVB congress team: fcvbsecretariat@escardio.org
More to explore
Register early and save
Make the most of the early fees as well as special fees!
Scientific Programme
Discover a programme covering the entire spectrum of basic and translational cardiovascular research.
Faculty and Presenters
Essential instructions to prepare and ensure a smooth presentation.
Congress Resources
More on resources presented at previous editions.