Heart Failure 2026
Heart Failure 2026: where science moved forward, together
Thank you for being part of the evolution
Over four inspiring days, the global heart failure community came together to transform discovery into impact. Through breakthrough science, practical debate, and meaningful collaboration, Heart Failure 2026 reinforced a shared commitment: advancing prevention, precision diagnosis, and treatment to improve outcomes for patients worldwide.
Continue learning! On‑demand presentations are available to review until 26 May. To access presentations all year long on ESC 365 and benefit from additional educational resources, we encourage you to become an HFA Member.
Certificates of Attendance and CME Credits are available from 20 May for on-site delegates and from 9 June for online delegates.
We look forward to welcoming you next year in London, from 22 to 25 May, as we continue shaping the future of heart failure care - together.
About the Congress
Innovation, Collaboration, and the Power to Change Lives
Heart Failure 2026, organised by the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, brings the global heart failure community to accelerate innovation and translate science into better care.
From novel therapies and innovative devices to digital health and AI‑driven solutions, the programme challenged perspectives and turned evidence into action.
The energy, engagement, and expertise shared throughout the congress demonstrated that evolution in heart failure is not only possible — it is already underway.
Heart Failure 2026 and its scientific programme are led by:
Professor Marco Metra
HFA President 2024-2026
Professor Wilfried Mullens
HFA President-Elect 2024 - 2026
Doctor Brenda Moura
HFA Acting Past-President & Heart Failure 2026 Scientific Programme Co-Chairperson
Professor Antoni Bayes Genis
Heart Failure 2026 Scientific Programme Chairperson
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