Late-Breaking Science submission types
The Call for Late-Breaking Science is open to the following categories:
- Late-Breaking Clinical Trial - Reserved for first presentations of the primary endpoint(s) of a new clinical trial.
- Clinical Trial Update - Reserved for presentations of new data or secondary analysis of a trial where the primary data have been presented previously.
- Registry, Cohort, Observational & Epidemiological Study – Reserved for presentations of data not previously presented from a new or existing registry, cohort, observational, or epidemiological study.
- Basic & Translational Late-Breaking Science - Reserved for late submissions of important findings in Basic and Translational Cardiovascular Science.
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Important dates
27 March 2025 - Opening of the Call for Late-Breaking Science
06 June 2025 12:00 (noon) CEST - Submission deadline
Late June - Results announcement and programme release
One of the highlights of this year's outstanding programme
Hot Line Sessions
- 11 sessions will be held in Main Auditorium.
- These sessions will be reserved for first presentation of the primary endpoint(s) of novel clinical trials, recently completed and unpublished. Each will immediately be followed by a review from a renowned expert on the outcome presented
- Ask the Trialist - a unique opportunity to focus on your trial with direct interaction with the audience
- Extensive ESC TV coverage
- Embargoed Press Conferences: presentation and moderated discussion with international journalists
- All sessions will be streamed LIVE from Madrid for the online audience
Late-Breaking Science Sessions
- Topic-related sessions featuring the best trials, trial updates and registries, cohort, observational & epidemiological studies.
Basic & Translational Late-Breaking Science Session
- 1 session dedicated to highlighting the latest and “hottest” findings in basic and translational science
ESC showcases your Work
In addition to your presentation in the session, the ESC offers a wide range of activities, publications and opportunities to give you the utmost visibility
- Unique media coverage - hundreds of journalists representing medical and lay press from around the world will be attending ESC Congress. Propel your research to the next level!
- Simultaneous publications coordinated by ESC Press Team
- Social Media coverage
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.