34th EACTS Annual Meeting
| 2020 is a year like no other. The cardiothoracic community has played an important part in tackling COVID-19 and many of you have made personal sacrifices in order to support patients on the frontline. This year – more than ever – the EACTS Annual Meeting is an opportunity for the cardiothoracic community to come together in friendship, solidarity and collaboration. |
Registration is now open for the 34th EACTS Annual Meeting, which takes place between 8-10 October in the metropolitan city of Barcelona.
The EACTS Annual Meeting adapted for our timesThe impact of COVID-19 has changed our world considerably. Our primary concern will be the health and safety of all delegates and exhibitors. We will be adapting the way we run the event so that important measures such as social distancing can be practised. Although some countries are slowly emerging from lockdown, the situation is changing regularly and we will remain watchful. We are monitoring international best practice and will of course observe official Spanish guidance. We will provide more detailed guidance for delegates nearer the time. |
Key Information Summary
Venue
The venue for the 34th EACTS Annual Meeting is the Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB)
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14
08019 Barcelona
t:+34 932 301 000
www.ccib.es
Metro: L4 – Next to Plaça Catalunya there is Urquinaona station or the metro yellow line (L4) that leads directly to the CCIB by Maresme-Forum station.
Bus Route: Lines 7, H16
Tram Route: Forum station
All these means of transport leave you just few minutes away from the CCIB by foot.
Registration
Registration will open again in the spring.
Your registration fee includes access to ALL scientific sessions and entrance to the exhibition.
Save time and Money
We strongly encourage all visitors to register online in order to save time at the queues and money.
Registering online will always be less expensive than buying your tickets from our lovely staff at the onsite registration desk. For more information please visit
EACTS Annual Meeting Registration
Onsite Registration Hours
Of course, you may register during the Annual Meeting with our lovely staff. The Registration hours are:
| Wednesday 7 October 2020 | 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday 8 October 2020 | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday 9 October 2020 | 07:45 – 18:00 |
| Saturday 10 October 2020 | 07:45 – 18:00 |
Scientific Session Hours
Each day of the annual meeting will feature Techno-College, Professional Challenge Sessions, Focus Sessions, Abstract Sessions, and Hands-on Training.
| Thursday 8 October 2020 | 08:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday 9 October 2020 | 08:15 – 17:30 |
| Saturday 10 October 2020 | 08:15 – 17:30 |
Exhibition & Training Village
We present an exhibition of our industry partners with the very latest information on solutions for patient care. All registered participants will have the opportunity to attend the exhibition and interact with medical experts on innovations in patient care.
Local Information
Airport – Barcelona Airport – El Prat (BCN) is the main airport in Barcelona, located 14 km southwest from the city centre.
Banks & Exchange – Official opening hours of banks in Barcelona are generally from 08:30-14:00 Monday to Friday.
Credit Cards – Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards.
Currency – Euro €
Electricity – The power supply in Barcelona is 220/380 volts at a frequency of 50 MHz. All sockets follow European standards. To use American-type plugs, a 220-volt transformer should be used together with an adapter plug.
Shopping Hours – Shops are generally open from 09:00-13:00 and from 15:00-19:00 on weekdays and from 09:00-13:00 on Saturdays. There are also a number of shopping centres which are usually open until 22:00-24:00
Visas – Visa invitation letters are available to download from your EACTS user account after registration.
Check if you need a visa HERE
Q. Will the Annual Meeting take place this year?
A. Yes. We are planning for the 34th EACTS Annual Meeting to take place in Barcelona and online between 8-10 October 2020.
Q. How are you adapting the Annual meeting in light of the pandemic?
A. We are making the following changes:
– we have revised our terms and conditions so that industry and individuals can book with confidence
– we are exploring ways to ensure that parts of the Annual Meeting are available digitally
– we are keen to hear from Industry and clinicians about any changes you would find helpful
Q. Can you guarantee the Annual Meeting will take place this year?
A. COVID-19 has changed the world and therefore we are adapting too. We are planning for the Annual Meeting to take place in Barcelona and we are looking at how we can bring key parts of the event to people digitally. If COVID-19 restrictions mean we are unable to run the Annual Meeting, we will of course refund your booking fee.
Q. If the decision is made that the Annual Meeting will instead happen virtually, will the prices for symposia and exhibitor fees be discounted to reflect this venue change?
A. If the Annual Meeting does not take place physically, booking fees will be refunded in line with the Terms and Conditions.
Q. Can you advise on travel restrictions to Barcelona?
A. We are aware that COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. We will provide further advice if and when restrictions are eased.
Q. If social distancing rules are still in place in October, how will you ensure safe distances are applied?
A. We will of course adhere to advice provided by the Spanish Government. However, in any case, our team is planning the Annual Meeting with social distancing in mind. The health and safety of exhibitors and delegates is our primary concern and the venue will be set up accordingly. In practice this may mean for instance limiting attendance to some sessions, re-organising the way people gather in the exhibition area and other part of the venue, and making other changes to the social programme.
Q. What is the process for booking exhibition space this year?
A. We are pleased to be able to keep exhibition fees flat for 2020 – at the same rate as 2019. Naturally, if COVID-19 makes it impossible to run the Annual Meeting, we will reimburse booking fees in line with our Terms and Conditions.
Q. If the Annual Meeting is cancelled will EACTS reimburse travel and hotel accommodation?
A. If COVID-19 makes it impossible to run the Annual Meeting, we will reimburse delegates their fees in line with our Terms and Conditions. We would not be able to refund delegates’ travel and hotel accommodation.
Abstract Submission
General Abstract submission is now closed.
Work in Progress Abstracts will be accepted from 17 February – 31 July 2020
Allied Health Professionals Abstracts will be accepted from 17 February – 31 July 2020
Late Breaking Clinical Trials Abstracts will be accepted from 1 July – 16 August 2020
All abstracts from last year’s Annual Meeting are available in the EACTS App which is freely available to download from the Google play and Apple app store.
For more information on submitting abstracts please visit:
Registration
Registration is now open. Your registration fee includes access to ALL scientific sessions Thursday-Saturday and entrance to the exhibition Thursday-Saturday.
Save time and Money
We strongly encourage all visitors to register online in order to save time at the queues and money.
Registering online will always be less expensive than buying your tickets from our lovely staff at the onsite registration desk. For more information please visit
Accommodation Information
Important: Please book your accommodation through our officially appointed supplier:
Bco Congresos
Plaza de Europa, 17-19
08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Barcelona, Spain
Email: eacts2020@bcocongresos.com
Booking link: www.eacts2020officialhousing.com
There are a number of counterfeit websites and agencies – EACTS cannot guarantee any rooms/rates offered within these. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of such sites or companies, please notify the EACTS Executive Secretariat immediately.
The Annual Meeting is taking place in Barcelona, 8-10 October, but of course 2020 is a year like no other. Our thoughts are with all those supporting patients during COVID-19. The cardiothoracic community has played an important part with clinicians taking on new roles and industry providing vital equipment in this global emergency.
At EACTS our mission is to deliver a world class education programme for surgeons and allied health care professions. To do that, engagement and collaboration with you our industry partners is vital, especially now as we navigate through these troubled times. We are fully aware that many companies are also facing very challenging commercial pressures and, as you would expect, we are adapting the Annual Meeting in 2020.
We have changed the Terms and Conditions so that you can book exhibition space and will be able to register delegates with confidence. We are working flat out to ensure the Annual Meeting can run as planned, but if COVID-19 means the Annual Meeting is cancelled, we will refund your booking fees. I hope this gives you the confidence to book an exhibition booth with us this year.
As some people may not be able to travel, we are working to ensure that more elements of the Annual Meeting will be available digitally this year. This means we will be introducing new digital advertising opportunities for 2020 and we will provide more details on these in due course.
We recognise you may have questions and we have published some FAQs above. If you have any comments or suggestions, or would like to talk to us, please get in touch so that we can book a call. We are keen to listen to your needs so that we can ensure the 34th EACTS Annual Meeting and Exhibition work for you. If you’d like to talk to us, please just let us know via info@eacts.co.uk.
Exhibition
In conjunction with the Scientific Meeting, we will host an exhibition for industry partners. Companies will present the latest in cardiac, thoracic and vascular therapies, technologies and related services in an educational exhibition area. All registered participants will have the opportunity to attend the exhibition and interact with medical experts on innovations in patient care.
The EACTS trade exhibition is an important and most time efficient way to keep up to date with new to market technology, state of the art products, innovations and developments in the cardiothoracic market. For exhibiting companies, an exhibition booth enables them to meet the people that matter to their business in one place, demonstrate new products and attract interest from new prospects and existing customers.
For more information visit: Exhibition & Training Village
Training Village
A number of Training Village units will be specifically set aside for Industry to organise their own ‘Hands-on’ workshops, including wet and dry labs and any other small practical sessions. These sessions do not form part of the official scientific programme of the Annual Meeting. Sessions are scheduled at pre-defined times, offered to delegates on an invitation only basis, and are restricted to a maximum of 10-15 people per session.
Other Industry opportunities
Our INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES section has a comprehensive list of opportunities and more information about how you can best showcase your organization at our annual meeting. Please click HERE to view this year’s Industry Opportunities.
Satellite Symposia
A satellite symposium is a corporate or product related function at which a formal scientific presentation is made. These are excellent educational opportunities for surgeons and industry partners alike. Whether you are hosting or attending this year’s satellite symposia we hope you will enjoy this excellent learning opportunity.
Quick Links
Preliminary Schedule
33rd EACTS ANNUAL MEETING
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of attendance to the 33rd EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon, can now be downloaded from your member account, log into your EACTS user account and go to the meeting event details.
If you have difficulties accessing your EACTS user account please contact: registration@eacts.co.uk
20 European CME Credits
The 33rd Annual Meeting European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Lisbon,Portugal 3/10/2018-5/10/2018 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 20 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. To claim your credits please visit:
Lisbon livestream – watch them again!
The following sessions were shown live during the 33rd EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon
EACTS Media Library
Watch it again! All sessions from the 33rd EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon were recorded and are available to watch again by logging in to the EACTS Annual Meeting Media Library. If you experience any difficulties, please email: registration@eacts.co.uk
