ESC Congress Press Activities

Welcome to ESC Congress 2026!

Join us at ESC Congress 2026, taking place in Munich, Germany, from 28 to 31 August 2026. In addition to covering the full spectrum of cardiology, this year, our Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence will explore how AI is becoming a trusted co-pilot in cardiovascular care, enhancing precision, speed, and safety for patients.

This page will be updated regularly with new information.

Your daily press conference schedule

15:00-16:00:  Hot Line 1

Tailored Treatment of Myocardial Diseases, Endocarditis and Atrial Fibrillation

Chairperson: Professor Stefan Blankenberg

 

12:00-13:00:  ESC Guidelines

Chairpersons: Professor Stefan James & Professor Ulf Landmesser

 

13:30-14:30:  Hot Line 2 & 3

New Strategies for Prevention and Coronary Syndromes

Chairperson: Professor Elena Arbelo

 

15:00-16:00:  Hot Line 4 & 5

Digital Health and Innovative Acute Cardiac Care

Chairperson: Professor Felix Mahfoud

12:00-13:00:  Hot Line 6 & 7

Innovations in Heart Failure and Interventional Cardiology

Chairperson: Professor Isabel Goncalves

 

15:00-16:00:  Hot Line 8 & 9

New approaches to Atrial Fibrillation, Dyslipidaemias and Hypertension

Chairperson: Professor Dan Atar

13:30-14:30:  Hot Line 10, 11 & 12

Advances in Cardiac Arrest, Coronary Imaging and Interventional Cardiology

Chairperson: Doctor Carlos Aguiar

Remote Access and Exclusive Resources

During the congress, to attend press conferences remotely, please log on to the Exclusive Zone.

There, you will also find embargoed press releases, congress photos, and presentation slides, all designed to support your coverage of the congress. 

You will be able to log on to the page if you are an accredited journalist.

congress photo of participants in the audience

Press Releases

Read the latest ESC Congress 2026 press releases

Left atrial appendage closure during open-heart surgery only beneficial for high-risk patients

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31 Aug 2026

Targeted lead placement is no better than standard placement in cardiac resynchronisation therapy

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31 Aug 2026

Wearable monitor improves diagnosis of heart rhythm disorders after fainting

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31 Aug 2026

EVAOLD trial provides guidance on treating older patients after a heart attack

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31 Aug 2026

“Artificial intelligence is now a co-pilot helping us deliver faster, safer, and more precise cardiovascular medical care to our patients. For journalists, ESC Congress 2026 is the place to witness how innovation is transforming medicine and patient care in real time.”


Professor Filippo Crea

Chair, ESC Media Relations Group and Editor-in-Chief, European Heart Journal

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Frequency Coordination Required

To ensure reliable operation of all UHF equipment during the event, all press, broadcasters, and media representatives using wireless microphones are requested to coordinate frequencies with the event RF team before use.


Authorized UHF Bands in Germany

  • 470–694 MHz
  • 710–790 MHz


Equipment Registration

Please complete the form: https://my.soundbase.app/app/frequency-request/35v56fepWu2dLLdDc 


This will help us coordinate!


Wireless devices operating without prior frequency coordination may cause interference and could be restricted from use during the event.


Thank you for your cooperation.

Useful Information

ESC Congress 2026  takes place from 28–31 August at Messe München GmbH in Munich, Germany. The press programme will begin on 27 August.