Cardiology · Annual Conference
ESC Congress 2026
Organised by the European Society of Cardiology
Dates28–31 Aug 2026
VenueMesse München GmbH, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Main Entrance West
CityMunich, Germany
FormatIn-person + Hybrid
ESC Congress 2026 is the European Society of Cardiology's flagship hybrid cardiology meeting in Munich and online, with a 2026 spotlight on artificial intelligence in cardiovascular care.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Pricing Note
EUR fees retained here because cost columns are GBP-only.
Research Value
Very high: late-breaking science, broad abstract/case presentation channels, European Heart Journal abstract supplement and ESC 365 visibility.
Pricing Currency
EUR
Why This Conference Matters
Pricing Note
EUR fees retained here because cost columns are GBP-only.
Research Value
Very high: late-breaking science, broad abstract/case presentation channels, European Heart Journal abstract supplement and ESC 365 visibility.
Pricing Currency
EUR
Programme Highlights
Guidelines
New ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and Universal Definition update
Research
Late-Breaking Science and Hot Line sessions
Track
Digital Cardiology Track
Track
New Horizons in Cardiology Track
Track
Clinical Evidence Track
Track
Cardiometabolic Track
Track
Patient's Perspective Track
Track
General Cardiology, Nurses and Allied Professionals Tracks
Track
Young Community Track
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
PT
Professor Thomas Felix Luescher
European Society of Cardiology
ESC President 2024-2026
Keynote
PT
Professor Tomasz Guzik
European Society of Cardiology
ESC Congress Programme Committee Chairperson 2024-2026
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstracts
Clinical cases
Late-breaking science
Young Investigator Awards
MedicMess Tips
- Use the Research Gateway to review abstracts and clinical cases.
- Print the badge before travel because it also acts as the Munich transport pass.
- Late onsite registration savings end 31 July 2026.
- Abstract and clinical case results are already available, so use this meeting mainly for presentation attendance, networking and published supplement visibility.
Key Deadlines
31 Jul 2026 · 24 days
Registration deadline
28 Aug 2026 · 52 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
VenueMesse München GmbH, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Main Entrance West
HotelsESC and Interplan list hotels with negotiated rates near the venue and in the city centre.
TransportCongress badge acts as a public transport pass from 27 August to 1 September 2026 within Zone M, including the Messe München Congress Centre and one airport journey each way. Dedicated airport shuttles are arranged separately and are not included in the pass.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Cardiology |
| Organising society | European Society of Cardiology |
| Conference format | In-person + Hybrid |
| Location | Messe München GmbH, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Main Entrance West, Munich |
The Complete Guide to the ESC Congress 2026
ESC Congress 2026 is a major international cardiology congress for clinicians, researchers and allied cardiovascular professionals. The programme spans every major cardiology subspecialty, including late-breaking trials, new ESC guidelines, digital cardiology, clinical evidence, cardiometabolic care and sessions for general cardiology, nurses and allied professionals. It is particularly strong for doctors who want broad clinical updates, research visibility and networking at scale. Abstract and clinical case results are already available, and presented abstracts are due to be published in the European Heart Journal online abstract supplement and hosted on ESC 365.