Your Attendance Guide for EHRA Congress
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Your Attendance Guide

EHRA 2025, Vienna & Online from 30 March to 1 April

All you need to know for a smooth congress experience

Onsite in Vienna
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Online around the world
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We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna or online. Not yet registered? Do it so now!

To make the most of your congress experience, please review the checklist below.   

Onsite in Vienna

 

Before you travel

Create your programme

IMPORTANT -Daylight Saving Time Starts

Please note that on Sunday, 30 March 2025, 02:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 30 March 2025, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

 

Online final programme

Get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress.

To personalise your programme, we recommend you sign in first (in the top right corner of the screen) with your My ESC login and password.

Important: In the online programme, the timing is CET on 30 March and CEST as from 31 March.

To include the sessions you don’t want to miss in your personal programme, click on the heart. The session will be saved in “My Programme”.

 

Download the EHRA 2025 Mobile App

It allows instant access to all sessions, presentations, abstracts, industry partners, maps, general information & the latest news. 

Download the EHRA 2025 App for IOS

Download the EHRA 2025 App for Android

Print your badge

To ensure you can access the congress and start enjoying the sessions without delay, your congress badge must be printed in advance, in colour, and presented at the congress entrance. Otherwise you may be invited to print it in the registration area and face delays to enter the Congress.

A mail will be sent to all delegates, including the link to print your badge. Please note: digital versions on mobile phones, tablets and other devices will not be accepted. 

You can also access this link through your My ESC account. Just go to Congresses > My congress activity to come > Manage and print your badge from the top right of your screen.

To be easily recognisable as EHRA members, we strongly recommend to:

  • Print your badge in colour
  • Add an 'EHRA member' sticker to your badge holder upon arrival at the Congress. Stickers will be available at identified collection points in the registration area and in various other locations throughout the congress centre

Need assistance? Contact us and we will be happy to help.

Your badge holder and lanyard will live again 

badge-icon-green.pngRacks will be installed at the exit where you can deposit your badge holder and lanyard when you leave so they can be recycled. Whenever possible reuse your old lanyard. 

EHRA Ablation Innovation Summit on 29 March

Make more out of your attendance at the congress and book your seat for the EHRA Ablation Innovation Summit that will be held on  Saturday 29 March at the Messe Wien as well. This full-day programme will cover innovations in AF ablation, with an emphasis on PFA in the morning and will concentrate on innovation in VT ablation in the afternoon. EHRA delegates benefit from a special fee for this summit.

I want to register for the EHRA Ablation Innovation Summit

Childcare facilities

We offer a childcare service at the congress venue. To make attendance at EHRA Congress accessible to everyone, you can book this service in advance to prepare for your trip.

I want to book a place a the childcare for my child(ren)

Simulation Village

This year again, we’re bringing the innovative simulation village. You’ll get an exclusive first look and chance to test the latest sophisticated simulators in intimate groups of three with 10 topics to choose from. The registration is now open and you can book your place now conveniently via the EHRA Congress platform.

I want to book my place at the simulation village

More information on the simulation village

Sustainability at EHRA 2025

 

Banner-EHRA2025-Sustainable-1500x1000.jpgWe look forward to making EHRA Congress a model of sustainability and inclusivity, in line with ESC's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Prepare yourself for the congress:

•   Bring your Bottle: all participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottles.
•    Organise your travels’  - The Austria Federal Railways propose a discount when travelling by train and we can measure the carbon footprint or your train journey

More information and tips on environmental sustainability

 

EHRA 2025 aims for the Austrian Ecolabel 

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We are proud to announce our commitment to achieving the Austrian Ecolabel for the EHRA Congress 2025. This prestigious certification reflects our dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.  
By implementing eco-friendly practices across mobility, communication, and event management, we aim to host a Green Meeting that aligns with the highest standards of environmental protection.  
Join us in making EHRA 2025 a model of sustainable excellence, where innovation meets eco-consciousness for a healthier planet.

Getting to the congress venue

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Messe Wien becomes VIECONVienna Congress & Convention Center. 

Whether congress, conference or exhibition – VIECON combines the unique atmosphere of Vienna with state-of-the-art infrastructure and flexible solutions.  memorable moments.


VIECON/ Messe Wien

Messeplatz 1
1020 Vienna, AT

On our transportation webpages here below you can find all the relevant information on how to get to Vienna and to the congress venue. You can benefit from discount when travelling by train.

See more on transportation to Vienna

See more information on transportation to the congress venue

At the Congress

Venue Overview 

Download the 2025 floorplan now

Congress schedule

Congress starts on Sunday, 30 March at 08:30 CET. 

The Inaugural Session will take place on Sunday, 30 March at 09:40 CET in room 4, followed by a networking breakfast. This breakfast is scheduled from 10:05 to 11:05 in the main hall A.

Area
Saturday, 29 March
Sunday, 30 March
Monday, 31 March
Tuesday, 1 April 
Registration  15:00
18:00
07:30
18:00
07:30
17:30
07:30
14:00
Scientific Sessions   08:30
18:15
08:30
17:45
08:30
14:15
Poster session   08:30
18:15
08:30
17:45
08:30
14:15
Exhibition   09:00
17:30
09:00
17:30
09:00
14:00
Speaker Service Centre 15:00
18:00
07:30
18:00
07:30
17:30
07:30
14:00
EHRA Members lounge   08:00
18:00
08:00
17:30
08:00
14:00

Scientific programme

Online final programme

Get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress.

Browse the scientific programme

Important: In the online programme, the timing in CET on 30 March and CEST as from 31 March. Please note that on Sunday, 30 March 2025, 02:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 30 March 2025, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

To personalise your programme we recommend you sign in first (in the top right corner of the screen) with your My ESC login and password. To include the sessions, you don’t want to miss in your personal programme, click on the heart. The session will be saved in “My Programme”.

Download the EHRA 2025 Mobile App

It allows instant access to all sessions, presentations, abstracts, industry partners, maps, general information & the latest news. 

Download the EHRA 2025 App for IOS

Download the EHRA 2025 App for Android

Overflow areas

There are two overflow areas, located next to room 3,4 and 5. In case of an overflow in one of these rooms, the session will be retransmitted in one of the overflow areas.

Meet with the EHRA team

The  European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), organising the congress, supports the community all year long. Discover more and meet with your association representatives at the EHRA Corner located in main hall. Should you have forgotten to bring your bottle, you can buy one here. 

Sustainability at EHRA 2025

Banner-EHRA2025-Sustainable-1500x1000.jpgWe are excited to share several eco-friendly initiatives that will be implemented during the EHRA Congress:
•    "Veggie" Monday
•    Edible Coffee Cups at the coffee break stations
•    High-quality tap water will be available as well as water fountains
•    All participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottles.

Recycling made easy 

recycling-icon-green.pngUse the designated recycling bins throughout the congress centre to help us get your waste where it needs to go. 

Members Lounge

With this much exciting science to take in, you might need a few minutes to recharge! EHRA Members can stop in at the Members Lounge to have a coffee and chat with old and new friends.

You never know who you’ll see there; get ready to make new connections and participate in dedicated activities! 

Not a Member yet? It's not too late to join!

Visit the EHRA Corner and find out more about your association:

Not yet a member? Join us now!

Run to raise awareness on March 31st

The Austrian Cardiac Society is organising a run for Pulse Day, to raise awareness about cardiac arrhythmias and encourage people to check and know their pulse.

Enjoy a 5KM morning run on March 31, 7:00 AM starting in front of the Congress Center (Messe Wien).

A flat course through the Vienna Prater awaits you.

Practical information:

  • No starting fee
  • Race number pick up time: Monday March 31, 6:30 AM
  • Distance: 5 KM
  • Gender classification
  • Goodies: Pulse Day Run T-Shirt
  • Free registration

Register today

Other facilities at the congress centre

Cloakroom

Free cloakroom facilities are available within the venue in the registration area.

First Aid

Participants needing medical treatment should refer to the ESC staff in the registration area. 

Childcare facilities

Childcare will be available at the congress venue. You can book your slot in advance on the dedicated page.

More information & registration

Water dispensers

Water dispensers are available at the congress venue in main hall A in front of the EHRA TV Studio and catering points. The water dispensers are plugged on the Vienna tap water system. Enjoy Vienna's pure ice cool mountain water. The Vienna tap water is excellent anywhere in the congress venue. 

We kindly ask you to bring your own bottle to fill at the water dispensers as no disposable cups will be available. Should you forget to bring you bottle, personalised EHRA water bottles are for sale at the EHRA Corner.

Coffee during morning breaks

Coffee will be available to all delegates during the morning breaks in the main hall near the Research Gateway and on both sides of the EHRA Studio.

At the self-service coffee stations, you can take a cup of coffee in an edible cup.

Timings of the coffee breaks are: 

Day 1 - Networking breakfast from 10:05 - 11:05
Day 2 - Coffee break from 09:30 - 10:45
Day 3 - Coffee break from 09:30 - 10:45

No coffee is provided during the afternoon breaks

Catering outlets

There is a food corner on both sides of the EHRA Studio in the main hall. There are two restaurants. The "Pavillon" restaurant is located on the ground floor accessible from the mail hall or the mall and the "Piazza" restaurant is located on level 1. 

Afternoon breaks

During the afternoon breaks, no coffee will be provided.

The afternoon breaks are as follows:

Day 1 - 14:45 - 16:00
Day 2 - 14:15 - 15:30

Wi-Fi 

Free wi-fi connection is available in the congress centre. 
  • Wi-Fi onsite: ehra-congress
  • Password: ehra-congress

Like, share, interact

Be part of the conversation on X using #EHRA2025 

Please note that posting video recordings of sessions is not allowed on social media.

To support you in spreading the word on your congress, a promotional toolkit is available. 

Follow us on FacebookInstagram and Youtube.

After the congress

Scientific resources

Watch again or view the sessions you have missed.

All the presentations, except the moderated abstracts and clinical cases, will be recorded and available on-demand for all the delegates through ESC 365 until 15 April.

After this date, congress resources will be available for Fellows of EHRA and EHRA members only. Not yet a member? Join us now!

Certificate of attendance and continuing medical education

EHRA 2025 has been accredited 13,5 CME points. 

Your CME Certificate will be available from 23 April in your My ESC account.

(Go to congress history and select "Manage" to download the document - you may be asked to complete an EACCME evaluation form prior to download)

 

Find out more on how to access your credits.

 

Any questions?

If you have read the above and have a question do not hesitate to contact us.

We're always here to help you.

 

 

Online around the world

Create your programme

Online final programme

Get a general overview of all sessions taking place during the congress.

Browse the scientific programme

Check out all online sessions

Important: In the online programme, the timing is CET on 30 March and CEST as from 31 March.

Please note that on Sunday, 30 March 2025, 02:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 30 March 2025, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

To personalise your programme we recommend you sign in first (in the top right corner of the screen) with your My ESC login and password. To include the sessions, you don’t want to miss in your personal programme, click on the heart. The session will be saved in “My Programme”.

Download the EHRA 2025 Mobile App

It allows instant access to all sessions, presentations, abstracts, industry partners, maps, general information & the latest news. 

Download the EHRA 2025 App for IOS

Download the EHRA 2025 App for Android

Technical recommendations

The EHRA 2025 platform is designed with a responsive interface that is mobile-friendly but for an optimal experience, we recommend that you access the platform on a desktop computer.

Supported browsers

We support the most current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox. Chrome is the preferred browser.

Tips for the best experience

  • Disable your web browser’s ad blocker (this is normally done through the Settings in your browser). Turning off the ad blocker will help us confirm your attendance and deliver your CME credits.
  • Zoom out on your web browser to see the full room view. To zoom out/in, press CTRL while using your mouse scroll wheel.
  • If you can’t hear a presentation: Ensure the volume on your computer speakers is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Using the button at the bottom left of the video, confirm the volume level.

How can I interact during the presentation?

As an online delegate, you will be able to ask questions via a Q&A window on the right of the presentation.  Each of your posts will be identified with your name, allowing the audience to recognise your contribution.

All posts* should be made in English so the global community can understand and respond.


*ESC term and conditions: Participants guarantee that the content he/she submits on the Forum is not obscene, threatening, harassing, deceptive, invasive of another’s privacy, offensive, defamatory of any person, illegal or otherwise deliberately intended to upset or harm other users. The European Society of Cardiology reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to edit, refuse to publish, and remove any user’s content from ESC websites at any time and without prior notice.

How can I interact with an abstract or clinical case presenter in the Research Gateway?

When consulting a presentation, you can use the following functionalities - Like, or Comment to post a message.
Presenters are invited to check back on their presentation(s) throughout the congress to respond to comments and/or questions that may arise.
If you enjoy a presentation, please make sure to Like it – and contribute to the rating of the content online! (see the "Best Rated" section) – this will help other participants find and enjoy the content.

Visit the EHRA Home area on the congress platform for these member exclusives

  • EHRA – ESC TV (Good morning & Wrap ups from ESC TV retransmission on EHRA Home)
  • EHRA Publication Open Chapter: Case 28 from the EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Troubleshooting Vol. 2: Case-based learning with multiple choice questions (2 ed.)
  • EHRA educational videos
  • EHRA Educational Pathway 1
  • ESC Member and Find My EP Directories
Not a Member yet?

It's not too late to join and enjoy dedicated activities and benefits all year long.

Like, share and comment

Be part of the conversation on X using #EHRA2025 

Please note that posting video recordings of sessions is not allowed on social media.

To support you in spreading the word on your congress, a promotional toolkit is available. 

Follow us on FacebookInstagram and Youtube.

After the congress

Scientific resources

Watch again or view the sessions you have missed.

All the presentations, except the moderated abstracts and clinical cases, will be recorded and available on-demand for all the delegates through ESC 365 until 15 April.

After this date, congress resources will be available for Fellows of EHRA and EHRA members only. Not yet a member? Join us now!

 

Any questions?

If you have read the above and have a question do not hesitate to contact us.

We're always here to help you.