
With less than one month to go, the countdown to the landmark 40th EACTS Annual Meeting has begun! Together, we’ll celebrate our cardiothoracic community and look ahead to the future where we will Innovate, Discover and Educate.
This year’s scientific programme features more than 400 abstracts, focus and plenary sessions, the future-gazing Techno-College, and hands-on training under the guidance of global experts.
KEYNOTE AND PLENARY SPEAKERS
Hear from inspiring thought leaders in this year’s keynote and plenary sessions.

Honoured Guest: Elena Aikawa
Thursday 8 October | 11:15-12:00
The Next Frontier in Cardiovascular Calcification: Expanding Opportunities Beyond Valve Replacement Through Target Discovery

Presidential Address: Rafael Sádaba
Friday 9 October | 11:15-12:00
Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are

Keynote Lecture: Toni Nadal
Saturday 10 October | 12:45-13:15
Anyone Can Be Trained
TECHNO-COLLEGE
The Techno-College has a fantastic reputation for showcasing the latest technologies in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

The Acquired Cardiac Stream will showcase advances in cardiovascular surgery, focusing on new technologies, techniques and solutions to enhance surgical practice.
The Thoracic Stream will highlight the latest developments in thoracic surgery and provide insights into emerging innovations.
View the Techno-College Programme
Learn from our global experts through our live surgery demonstrations and experience pioneering and new techniques by joining our live-in-a-box presentations.
Techno-College registration is separate to the Annual Meeting, so make sure to register now.
NEW WORKSHOP! HANDS-ON TRAINING ON INNOVATIONS IN CHEST WALL TRAUMA; INTRATHORACIC RIB FIXATION AND CRYO NERVE BLOCK THERAPY
Don’t miss our brand-new workshop on Wednesday, October 7 focusing on intrathoracic rib fixation and Cryo Nerve Block Therapy. Workshops will run in parallel with our Thoracic Techno-College programme. Places will be available to book for a separate fee. Explore our scientific programme here.
