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. 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.
Press Conference Schedule Now Live!
As an accredited journalist, you will have exclusive access to embargoed press conferences both in Munich and online.
Not yet accredited? Request your accreditation now.
Your daily press conference schedule
15:00-16:00: Hot Line 1
Tailored Treatment of Myocardial Diseases, Endocarditis and Atrial Fibrillation
Chair: Prof Stefan Blankenberg
12:00-13:00: ESC Guidelines
Chairs: Prof Stefan James & Prof Ulf Landmesser
13:30-14:30: Hot Line 2 & 3
New Strategies for Prevention and Coronary Syndromes
Chair: Prof Elena Arbelo
15:00-16:00: Hot Line 4 & 5
Digital Health and Innovative Acute Cardiac Care
Chair: Prof Felix Mahfoud
12:00-13:00: Hot Line 6 & 7
Innovations in Heart Failure and Interventional Cardiology
Chair: Prof Isabel Goncalves
15:00-16:00: Hot Line 8 & 9
New approaches to Atrial Fibrillation, Dyslipidaemias and Hypertension
Chair: Prof Dan Atar
13:30-14:30: Hot Line 10, 11 & 12
Advances in Cardiac Arrest, Coronary Imaging and Interventional Cardiology
Chair: Dr Carlos Aguiar
Remote Access and Exclusive Resources Coming Soon!
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.
Using wireless microphones at ESC Congress? Read this!
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.
“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
Press Releases
Read the latest ESC Congress 2026 press releases
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.
- Explore the Scientific Programme.
- Free registration applies to accredited press.
- Read the ESC media and embargo policy.