About EACTS Annual Meeting
The EACTS Annual Meeting is the yearly congress of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and a leading international meeting for cardiothoracic surgery. The congress travels to a different European city each year, and the 41st edition in 2027 comes to CityCube Berlin. Surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthetists, perfusionists, nurses and allied professionals gather to share research, refine techniques and shape standards of care, in line with the EACTS motto of better skills, better surgery and better patient outcomes.
Event Focus
Adult Cardiac Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Congenital Heart Surgery | Aortic & Vascular Surgery | Heart Valve Disease | Coronary Revascularisation | Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery | Transcatheter Therapies | Heart & Lung Transplantation | Mechanical Circulatory Support | Perfusion | Clinical Practice Guidelines | Quality Improvement | Surgical Training
Event Highlights
With about 5,000 Participants, the EACTS Annual Meeting is a key international gathering for the cardiothoracic community. Over four days, the programme covers abstract and plenary sessions, postgraduate courses, guideline presentations and debates on new technologies, alongside an extensive industry exhibition showcasing devices, implants and surgical innovations.
Why Attend
The EACTS Annual Meeting brings the latest evidence and techniques in cardiothoracic surgery together in one place. Hear new trial and registry data, learn from leading surgeons in educational sessions, discuss the latest EACTS guidelines and meet the industry partners driving innovation in the field. For consultants, trainees, perfusionists and multidisciplinary heart teams, the meeting is the main annual opportunity to connect with the European and international community.
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Organizer
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)