Cardiology · Annual Conference
ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026
Organised by the European Society of Cardiology
Dates12–13 Nov 2026
VenueCongress Center Basel, Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
CityBasel, Switzerland
ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026 is a focused European Society of Cardiology meeting in Basel for digital health, AI and cardiovascular innovation.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Pricing Note
EUR fees retained here because cost columns are GBP-only.
Research Value
Good for digital cardiology, AI, data science, innovation and implementation projects; less broad than ESC Congress but more technically focused.
Pricing Currency
EUR
Why This Conference Matters
Pricing Note
EUR fees retained here because cost columns are GBP-only.
Research Value
Good for digital cardiology, AI, data science, innovation and implementation projects; less broad than ESC Congress but more technically focused.
Pricing Currency
EUR
Programme Highlights
Scientific session
Advanced digital health and AI architectures, algorithms and data quality
Scientific session
Validation, workflow integration and real-world impact
Panel
Regulatory, ethical and explainability discussions
Interactive session
Case-based discussions and live demonstrations
Innovation
Hackathon and innovation activity
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
PF
Professor Folkert Asselbergs
ESC Digital Cardiology & AI Committee
Committee Chair 2024-2026
Keynote
PS
Professor Sandy Engelhardt
ESC Digital & AI Summit
Programme Chair 2025-2026
Keynote
AP
Associate Professor Nico Bruining
ESC Digital & AI Summit
Programme Co-Chair 2025-2026
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 4 June 2026
Abstracts
Technology and Innovation
Hackathon topics
MedicMess Tips
- Best fit for clinicians with digital cardiology, AI, data science or implementation science work.
- Submission windows listed on the Call for Science page run from 31 March to 4 June 2026 at 12:00 CEST.
- Early registration savings end 15 September 2026; late registration savings end 13 October 2026.
- Summit delegates receive on-demand scientific and educational programme access for one year after the summit.
Key Deadlines
4 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
13 Oct 2026 · 98 days
Registration deadline
12 Nov 2026 · 128 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
VenueCongress Center Basel, Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
HotelsOfficial housing agency offers negotiated competitive rates.
TransportHelpful information page says transport and public transport details will guide travel within Basel.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Cardiology |
| Organising society | European Society of Cardiology |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | Congress Center Basel, Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, Basel |
The Complete Guide to the ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026
ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026 is a smaller specialist congress for clinicians, engineers, data scientists and digital health teams working on AI-enabled cardiovascular care. The programme is designed around practical implementation: data pipelines, model development, validation, workflow integration, regulation, ethics, real-world deployment and clinical use cases. It has a strong research and innovation submission route, making it useful for doctors and academic teams with digital cardiology, imaging analytics, predictive modelling or implementation science work.