Helpful Information

** Important: Local transport disruptions on Sunday, 19 April **

The Leuven Marathon is taking place in Leuven on Sunday, 19 April, the final day of FCVB 2026.  

Many local bus lines will be detoured around the marathon route, so please anticipate potential disruptions and longer travel times. Find out which bus lines will be affected and see the marathon route.

The congress centre

KU Leuven
Campus Gasthuisberg ON2
Faculty of Medicine
Herestraat 49 -  bus 400
3000 Leuven, Belgium

Find out how to get to the FCVB 2026 venue.

From trains to busses, there are numerous transport options for getting to Leuven.

Please note: a customised invitation letter for registered delegates for visa purposes is available, if needed. 

Need a hotel?

The ESC has entrusted accommodation services to our regular congress partner Bco Congresos.  

Via their website, you can 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 customised programme

Sign in to your My ESC account then browse the Scientific Programme to bookmark the sessions you don't want to miss. They'll be saved in “My Programme”. 

Note: All times in the Scientific Programme are in CEST..

Smiles guaranteed!

Join us for the FCVB 2026 Get Together 

Saturday, 18 April - 18:00 to 20:00
At the congress venue

Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones at the free social event just after the congress on Saturday.

Places are limited and first come, first served. See you there!

At the congress

Meet with the council

The ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science (CBCS), supports the basic cardiovascular science community all year long. Discover how and meet with your council representatives to learn about activities and how membership can strengthen your skills and knowledge.

FCVB 2026 Networking Breakfast

Join us on Friday morning at 10:00, the first day of the congress, for a breakfast in the congress venue. 

FCVB 2026 Get Together event

Join us for the 'FCVB 2026 Get Together Event' on Saturday, 18 April, from 18:00 to 20:00 at the venue. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and expand your network.

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