Call for Abstracts

ESC Congress 2025 together with World Congress of Cardiology, Madrid & Online, 29 August - 1 September

Share your work with the world's largest audience

Propel your research and boost your career by presenting at ESC Congress

Get international recognition
Compete for one of the ESC Awards
Be published in the online abstract supplement of the European Heart Journal
And much more!

Share your work with the world's largest audience

Call for Abstracts is now closed.

We thank all submitters for their contribution.

Results will be announced early May - All submitters will be notified by email.

Important Dates

Early May 2025 - Abstract results announcement. A notification email will be sent to each submitter.

31 May 2025 - Early fee registration deadline – All abstract presenters must register for the congress. Take advantage of the early fee -

Mid-June 2025 - Opening of the upload platform. A notification will be sent to each presenter.

30 June 2025 - Deadline for the assigned presenters to confirm presentations and submit the related agreement forms.

1 August 2025 - Deadline for presenters to register and upload presentations. Failure to upload and register for the congress by this deadline will lead to the withdrawal of the abstract from the scientific programme and related publications.

ESC Congress Awards

Submitters whose abstract is selected for presentation in an Award session, will receive specific instructions.

Each finalist will receive an Award certificate and a prize - €1,500 for winners and €800 for runners-ups - and benefit from a free registration to the congress.

Young Investigator Awards

Selected for the outstanding quality of their work, four young investigators will be competing in each session for a prestigious ESC Award presenting their original research in front of a Jury. The awards will be focused on

Arrhythmias, Pacing and Electrophysiology
Atherothrombosis, Coronary, Aortic and Peripheral Artery Disease
Basic and Translational Sciences
Cardiovascular Imaging
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
Interventional Cardiology
Population Science, Genetics and Epidemiology
Preventive Cardiology
Valvular Heart Disease

To present an abstract in one of the above YIA sessions, the first author/presenter must be under 40 years old at the time of presentation.

Nursing and Allied Professions Investigator Award

This award recognises significant contributors from new investigators in cardiovascular nursing and allied professions.

See winners from the previous editions

Having your abstract accepted to ESC Congress is a sign of excellence

You will benefit from a unique exposure.

Nowhere else will your innovative abstract reach as many people or have such a significant impact.

Feedback and useful connections

Each year ESC Congress unites cardiovascular healthcare professionals.

Engage with fellow researchers, potential co-investigators and mentors in your field of expertise
Share your findings with peers and faculty from around the globe
Be acknowledged by the ESC as an active contributor in your community

International recognition

ESC Congress gives you the opportunity to reach a broader audience with your online presentation and discussion around your research. Be part of this platform to advance your career!

Share your work with the global cardiology community
Foster connections across subspecialties and regions
Gain recognition as an active contributor within your field

Worldwide long-term exposure

ESC Congress gives you the highest impact for you and your team's professional profile.

500+ international journalists and a potential audience of 2,4 billion.
All presented abstracts will be published in the online abstract supplement of the European Heart Journal - Volume 46, October 2025
All resources will be available in ESC 365, the cardiology knowledge hub

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