A professional development conference for women in cardiology
The ESC and Women As One are excited to present the second annual RISE Conference - an event to Regroup, Inspire, Strengthen and Energize women in cardiology.
What is RISE @ ESC Congress 2025?
The RISE Conference is a full-day programme focused on bringing women physicians together with the organisations that represent them for a dynamic day of professional development.
RISE was developed to provide women across medical specialties with an opportunity to build non-clinical skills that are critical to career advancement.
The 2025 programme will again focus on the critical topic of leadership, with a goal for each participant to understand the challenges and opportunities unique to their global location, explore new strategies for success and receive exceptional opportunities for mentorship, and to build community through the ever-growing Women as One network.
A reception for all RISE faculty and attendees will be held immediately following the conference to further support networking.
RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 will take place on Thursday, 28 August from 8:30 to 17:30 at the IFEMA Madrid (North Entrance).
How to register
Registration is open to physicians specialising in cardiology and cardiovascular subspecialties. Registration is separate from ESC Congress registration and is open on a first-come first-served basis.
RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 Registration includes:
- Access to all sessions during the full-day conference event
- Meals, including continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and one coffee break
- Admission to post-conference reception to include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
- Attendee tote bag with conference materials
Registration fees
- Early fee until 31 May: €125
- Late fee from 1 June: €150 (VAT included)
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Agenda
RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 Programme Directors: Roxana Mehran, Maria Rubini, and Liesl Zühlke have created a dynamic agenda that offers a global perspective on leadership. The programme will include thoughtful discussion from leaders in the field, as well as interactive coaching and opportunities for mentorship and connection. 
Sessions will be led by prominent leaders in cardiology and business presenting perspectives from around the world.
The aim is to equip women cardiologists with the requisite skills they need to establish their unique leadership paths. Attendees will leave inspired, energized, and ready to RISE to the next level.
Highlights of the agenda include:
- House of Cardiology Roundtable: A discussion of gender equity initiatives and commitments from leading cardiovascular professional societies
- Heart Talk with the Global Community: global panel that will emphasize regional opportunities for support
- Situational Strategies for Success: an interactive session presenting strategies to resolve daily challenges, led by a well-known Executive Coach
- Speed Mentoring Sessions: truly unique opportunity to access 1-to-1 mentorship from a diverse panel of leaders in the field
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.