ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026
Where human insight and intelligent technology shape the future of cardiovascular care
Building on the momentum of a successful first edition
ESC Digital & AI Summit 2026 is the European Society of Cardiology’s dedicated meeting for experts who create and advance digital health and AI solutions in cardiology.
The Summit offers a small, focused environment designed for engineers, data scientists, digital health innovators, and visionary clinicians who are actively engaged in identifying needs, developing tools, and embedding AI into cardiovascular care pathways.
Bringing the digital & AI community together again
Together we will:
- Connect AI innovation with real clinical needs to deliver practical, validated use cases
- Build trustworthy, explainable tools that fit smoothly into everyday workflows
- Generate strong evidence to demonstrate real clinical and operational value
- Collaborate across disciplines to drive responsible and impactful digital transformation in cardiovascular care
Deadlines
The Summit and its programme are led by:
Professor Folkert Asselbergs
ESC Digital Cardiology & AI Committee Chair 2024-2026
Professor Sandy Engelhardt
Programme Chair 2025-2026
Associate Professor Nico Bruining
Programme Co-Chair 2025-2026
Get ready for your Summit
Essential information and insights to shape your experience
Call for Science
Submit your research, technology & innovation, and help shape the future of digital and AI‑driven cardiovascular care.
Hackathon Call for Topic
Have a challenge or use case to propose? Submit your topic and contribute to shaping the first ever Hackathon.
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Make the most of the early fees as well as special fees.
Scientific Programme
A deep dive into the methods, technologies and questions driving cardiovascular AI.
Industry and Start-ups
Opportunity to demonstrate your technical products and solutions.
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Register Now
Make the most of the early fees as well as special fees.
Call for Science
Submit your research, technology & innovation, and help shape the future of digital and AI‑driven cardiovascular care.
Hackathon Call for Topic
Have a challenge or use case to propose? Submit your topic and contribute to shaping the first ever Hackathon.
Scientific Programme
A deep dive into the methods, technologies and questions driving cardiovascular AI.
Helpful Information
From practical tips to travel and hotels, plan ahead for a successful summit.
Industry and Start-ups
Opportunity to demonstrate your technical products and solutions.