ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
I am delighted to invite you to the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR) Annual Meeting, taking place in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in October 2026.
Under this year’s inspiring motto, “Connect to impact,” we aim to connect ideas, disciplines, and people, to impact the cardiovascular imaging field. As cardiovascular radiology continues to evolve at remarkable speed, our shared strength lies in bridging gaps: between innovation and clinical practice, between established knowledge and emerging evidence, and between colleagues from all corners of Europe and beyond. A focus in the program will be on exploring how cardiovascular radiology can impact patient diagnosis and treatment.
Rotterdam, known for its modern architecture, bold spirit, and world-class innovation, provides the perfect backdrop for a meeting dedicated to building stronger links within our community. Join us for cutting-edge scientific sessions, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, and plenty of opportunities to network and forge new professional connections.
We look forward to welcoming you to ESCR 2026 — where together, we build connections that impact the future of cardiovascular radiology.
Professor Rozemarijn Vliegenthart
ESCR 2026 Congress President
The ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 will be organised as in-person event. No online/on-demand participation will be offered.
DISCLAIMER/LIABILITY
Education Congress Research GmbH/ESCR 2026 cannot accept any liability for the acts of the suppliers to this meeting or the attendees’ safety while travelling to or from the congress. All participants and accompanying persons are strongly advised to carry adequate travel and health insurance, as Education Congress Research GmbH/ESCR 2026 cannot accept liability for accidents or injuries that may occur. Education Congress Research GmbH/ESCR 2026 is not liable for personal injury and loss or damage of private property.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The meeting is held in English.
ACCOMMODATION
We are happy to announce that a number of rooms in various hotels are secured for delegates of ESCR 2026 by Kuoni Tumlare. Since the contingent is limited, early booking is recommended.
Please note that this is a third party service provided by an external company. In case of questions and/or inquiries, kindly contact the corresponding hotel or (congress@kuonitumlare.com) directly. ESCR cannot accept any liability for external services.
DATE
October 22-24, 2026
Congress Venue
De Doelen | Willem Burger Complex
Kruisplein 40
3012 CC Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Website
CONGRESS PRESIDENT
Prof. Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Groeningen/NL
OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Dr. Csilla Celeng, Utrecht/NL
Dr. Daphne de Groot, Tilburg/NL
Dr. Jesse Habets, Utrecht, Nieuwegein/NL
Prof. Hildo Lamb, Leiden/NL
Dr. Casper Mihl, Maastricht/NL
Prof. Birgitta Velthuis, Utrecht/NL
ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
Education Congress Research GmbH
Am Gestade 1
1010 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 5334064-909
Email: office@escr.org
TRAVEL
We are happy to announce our cooperation with Air France and KLM, ESCR 2026 Preferred Carriers.
Air France and KLM will grant a 10% discount on the Air France or KLM airfare for attendees of ESCR 2026 (booking via the Air France or KLM website is required). This discount applies to airfaire components above 140€.
Please note that this is a third party service provided by an external company. In case of questions and/or inquiries, kindly contact Air France or KLM directly. ESCR cannot accept any liability for external services.
Please note that all fees are excluding 21% VAT which will be added during the registration process.
| Early registration until June 30 |
Late registration until October 21 |
Onsite registration until October 24 |
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| Regular Registration | 460,00 € | 560,00 € | 630,00 € |
| Regular Registration – Radiographer/Nurse/Physicist | 240,00 € | 300,00 € | 370,00 € |
| Regular Registration – Resident | 240,00 € | 300,00 € | 370,00 € |
| Full Member Registration | 385,00 € | 485,00 € | 555,00 € |
| Full Member Registration – Nuclear Medicine | 385,00 € | 485,00 € | 555,00 € |
| Corresponding Member Registration | 385,00 € | 485,00 € | 555,00 € |
| Associate Member Registration | 385,00 € | 485,00 € | 555,00 € |
| Associate Member Registration – Radiographer/Nurse/Physicist | 190,00 € | 250,00 € | 320,00 € |
| Resident Member Registration | 190,00 € | 250,00 € | 320,00 € |
| Student Registration | 25,00€ | 25,00€ | 25,00€ |
| ESCR Evening | 80,00€ | 80,00€ | 80,00€ |
General Information
We are happy to invite all interested persons to submit an abstract for this year’s ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. Authors of the best oral abstracts will be invited to present their work during the Scientific Sessions in Rotterdam. Abstracts that cannot be accepted for oral presentations may be invited to be presented as online poster. Presenters of accepted abstracts (oral presentation or poster) must be registered for the ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Important Deadlines
Submission Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Awards for the best oral presentations
– Magna Cum Laude – 300€ + Free registration to the ESTI-ESCR Joint Meeting 2027
– Cum Laude – 150€ + Free registration to the ESTI-ESCR Joint Meeting 2027
– 3x Certificates of Merit – Free registration to the ESTI-ESCR Joint Meeting 2027
Please note, that attendance at the award ceremony is mandatory. Presenters who are unable to attend the award ceremony are ineligible to receive an award.
Abstract Structure
Abstract content is limited to a maximum of 2750 characters (including spaces). Accepted abstracts may be published in the final programme brochure, ESCR journals, an online syllabus and/or on the ESCR website.
More information regarding abstract guidelines can be found here.
Short Oral Presentation
The abstract should be separated in “Purpose/Objectives”, “Methods and Materials”, “Results” and “Conclusion”. The body limit is 2750 characters. Authors of accepted oral presentations will be invited for a presentation within the ESCR Scientific Sessions. The presenter of an oral presentation has to be registered for the ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Accepted abstracts may be published in the final programme brochure, an online syllabus and/or on the ESCR website as well as in partner journals of ESCR.
Scientific Poster
The abstract should be separated in “Purpose”, “Methods and Materials”, “Results” and “Conclusion”. The body limit is 2750 characters. The presenter of the poster has to be registered for the ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Accepted abstracts may be published in the final programme brochure, an online syllabus and/or on the ESCR website as well as in partner journals of ESCR.
Educational Poster
The abstract should be separated in “Learning Objectives”, “Background”, “Imaging findings OR Procedure details”, “Conclusion” and “References”. The body limit is 2750 characters. The presenter of the poster has to be registered for the ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Accepted abstracts may be published in the final programme brochure, an online syllabus and/or on the ESCR website as well as in partner journals of ESCR.
ABOUT THE YAP PROGRAMME
The European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology appreciates and encourages the submission of abstracts from young radiologists.
A limited number of accepted oral presenters (no poster presenters, no submitters and no co-authors) below the age of 35 (incl. age of 35) will be able to participate in ESCR 2026 congress with a complimentary registration and will benefit from an accommodation grant of up to 400€ for a maximum number of two nights.
YAPP 2026 – COURSE OF ACTION
You will get a notification from the ESCR Office whether your abstract has been accepted for an oral presentation.
Among all accepted oral presenters, the second evaluation in terms of YAPP classification will be done. As soon as the YAPP winners are selected, they will be notified per email about their acceptance.
The European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology retains the right to reject any applicant without giving the reasons. The reimbursement will be granted to the amount of money set by ESCR for a maximum of two nights and only upon presentation of original receipts (the original hotel invoice to be sent to the ESCR office in Vienna via regular mail or handed in to the office representatives onsite at the congress venue).
ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, Rotterdam/NL
We have the honour and pleasure to invite you to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology – ESCR that will be held in Rotterdam/NL, from October 22-24, 2026.
We are happy to also this year offer various options to our industry partners to perfectly position your company and to reach out to international experts in non-invasive cardiac and cardiovascular radiology coming together from all over the world to share their knowledge in a friendly atmosphere and to benefit from an attractive and exciting congress programme
Main topics 2026
Radiology has always been a rapidly evolving specialty, closely linked to technical innovations but also actively contributing to a better understanding of pathophysiological processes in a wide variety of diseases. This is actually especially true in the field of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, where new techniques including e.g. parametric MR mapping for tissue characterisation, non-invasive CT-based fraction flow reserve calculations, and evolving insights in the evaluation and treatment of valvular heart disease with CT/MR are leading to improved diagnostic possibilities and better patient care. The current annual meeting will provide plenty of opportunities to learn the latest insights into cutting-edge clinical imaging applications, not only through lectures by respected speakers, but also through a variety of dedicated workshops. Finally, the rise of artificial intelligence and big data is undeniable, with a growing impact on the workflow and position of the radiologist. Dedicated sessions will provide the necessary insights relevant to clinical practice.
Supporting the ESCR 2026 – What’s in for the industry?
– Participate and present your products/research in an exhibition to an international audience
– Stimulate and discuss new research: Use this occasion to stir discussion and create awareness
– Encourage and promote education and public awareness
– Cooperate and network with opinion leaders
– Support and assist opinion leaders to reach the best clinical recommendations for current therapeutic dilemmas
– Inform and update international participants on clinical and technological developments
The industry partners are the most important supporters for ESCR enabling us to organise another ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting and to keep the high quality and standard of our meetings.
We would be delighted to welcome you as a partner of the ESCR Annual Scientific Meeting in October 2026. For further information, please contact office@escr.org.
SCAM WARNINGS – BE VIGILANT!
Delegates, participants, exhibitors and other partners are continually targeted by companies claiming to be, or work with, event organisers. They use existing event branding and may appear genuine. In the past this has included directories and hotel bookings, besides other requests.
Our official partners are listed on the conference website, thus we ask you to retrieve all information and guidance from there only.
ESCR has no impact on possible scam attempts and thus will not assume any liability for such activity. Please do inform us immediately if you receive anything unexpected, looking like potential scam or that you are unsure of.
What to do if targeted by a scammer
In case you encounter or receive scam:
Ignore completely and do not communicate in any way. Writing letters and responding to emails simply confirms that you exist and are available at the address/email address/number they have and therefore to continue or try to pursue a payment.
1. Alert us immediately
2. Do not pay anything
3. Do not communicate with the scammers even when they threaten legal action
Hotel booking agencies
Please beware of hotel booking companies who contact participants, speakers and supporting companies claiming to be either a preferred supplier or, in some cases, working for our event, that demand up-front payment, charge substantial penalties for changes or cancellation and may not even make a reservation with the unapproved hotel.
We advise that you make your arrangements through reputable suppliers and not via unsolicited phone calls or emails.
Unsolicited Marketing Communications
Companies are being targeted by agencies claiming to supply exhibitor/visitor/participant lists and details relating to our events and products at a cost. Be aware that this data is likely fraudulent. If you receive any such unsolicited offers, please do not respond unless you have checked with us first.
If you are unsure of any correspondence received, please contact us directly at office@escr.org.