Registration fees for the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting

The EACTS Annual Meeting offers excellent value for money. Registration fees include access to the three-day scientific programme, the exhibition, EACTS TV and Video-on-Demand (for applicable sessions purchased).

Delegates can also join the full day Techno-College programme on Wednesday for a separate registration fee.

Exclusive rates for both programmes are available to EACTS members. Please note that members are not automatically registered, and you must register if you wish to attend.

EACTS Member*

Annual Meeting Fee

Early

€500

Online

€600

Onsite

€700

Techno College – Adult Cardiac**

Early

€250

Online

€360

Onsite

€460

Techno College – Thoracic**

Early

€120

Online

€150

Onsite

€180

Video-on-Demand***

€150

Trainee/Allied Health/Low Income Country#

Annual Meeting Fee

Early

€220

Online

€290

Onsite

€390

Techno College – Adult Cardiac**

Early

€120

Online

€180

Onsite

€240

Techno College – Thoracic**

Early

€60

Online

€70

Onsite

€85

Video-on-Demand***

€50

Non-Member

Annual Meeting Fee

Early

€1020

Online

€1200

Onsite

€1400

Techno College – Adult Cardiac**

Early

€160

Online

€190

Onsite

€235

Techno College – Thoracic**

Early

€60

Online

€70

Onsite

€85

Video-on-Demand***

€250

All fees include Portugese VAT except Video on Demand fees which are excluding UK VAT

Your registration fee includes access to all scientific sessions Thursday-Saturday and entrance to the exhibition Thursday-Saturday. Techno College has a separate fee and will allow access on Wednesday only. Access to the TV Studio and Video On Demand (for applicable sessions purchased) is also included.

  • *To qualify for the discounted member registration fees, EACTS membership fees must have been settled in full.  All other participants must register as non-members.
  • ** Techno-College is a separate fee to the Annual Meeting – you should choose either Adult Cardiac or Thoracic – you will only have access to the sessions purchased.
  • ***Video-on-Demand is not a live stream.
  • # This category is for Trainee / Allied Health / Technicians / Perfusionists / Students / Nurse & Physician Assistants and participants from Low Income Countries
  • Important information for Trainee/Allied Health registrations: Participants registering at the Concession fees MUST upload certification of their eligibility on official letterhead, both signed and stamped by their head of department when registering on-line.
  • ^ Low-income countries (26) per the World Bank as of March 2024: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia (The), Guinea-Bissau, Korea (Dem. People’s Rep), Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda, Yemen Republic.

Important registration deadlines and dates

Please take note of the official fee deadlines below

  • 1 July 2024 – Early-bird registration fee offer ends.
  • 8 July 2024 – Early-bird registration deadline for payment (if payment is not made by this date, your registration will be cancelled). 
  • 18 September 2024 – From this date onwards all registrations must be paid in full by credit card only (cancellations after this date will not receive a refund).
  • 8 – 12 October 2024 – Onsite registration fees apply for those registering in-person in Lisbon

Video-on-Demand

Experience a feast of world class education and science with our EACTS Annual Meeting on demand.   

If you are unable to attend in-person, make sure that you don’t miss out!  More than 150 sessions will be available for you to enjoy, bringing the latest science to your home or place of work for the duration of this year’s Annual Meeting.  Access to the EACTS TV channel (via the event app) is also included. 

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EACTS TV

EACTS TV is available to both in-person and online audiences, bringing in-depth analysis, debates and live broadcasts of selected key sessions You can expect the following and more on EACTS TV.

  • Selected prime session content, broadcast in real time
  • KOL interactive panel sessions
  • Daily highlight broadcasts
  • Interviews with keynote faculty, guests and industry

Individual registration

Individual registration is for those persons who are registering themselves for the Annual Meeting. If you are registering on behalf of another person, please use Group/Third Party registration. 

Please do not  make an Individual registration from your own account if you are not planning to attend the meeting. All registrations for the EACTS Annual Meeting must be submitted through the online registration form via the EACTS User Area.

If you already have a User Account from a previous EACTS Annual Meeting, EACTS course, EACTS membership etc. you should use the same email address to login with.  

If you create a new account and you already have a valid membership account, you will not be recognised as an EACTS member and will not receive the exclusive member registration fee. 

Registration FAQs

Group registration 

  • Third Party/Group Registration is for those persons who are registering: a) 1 or more participants (other than themselves) for the Annual Meeting; or b) themselves to attend as part of a group.    
  • All registrations for the EACTS Annual Meeting must be submitted through the online registration form via the EACTS User Area
  • Please do not make a third party/group registration if you are registering only yourself to attend the meeting.
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Make the most of your Annual Meeting experience

The EACTS Annual Meeting offers many exciting opportunities to get hands-on with the latest technology and experience live demonstrations of new techniques.

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  • Techno-College Our popular Techno-College programme features the latest techniques, innovations and emerging trends in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

    Taking place on Wednesday only, delegates should select either adult cardiac or thoracic when registering. Entry to Techno-College is not covered under your Annual Meeting registration fee.
  • Training Workshops Access a variety of hands-on sessions in the EACTS Learning Lab and Robotics Workshops. These sessions must be purchased separately, and places are limited.

What can you expect from the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting? 

  • Explore the very latest science, research and emerging trends in cardiothoracic surgery. 
  • Hear from inspiring keynote speakers and learn from experts from around the globe. 
  • Embrace new techniques and experience cutting-edge learning opportunities to help you achieve better patient outcomes.
  • Reconnect with peers and colleagues, network and share experiences with new friends from around the world.
  • Meet industry leaders in our popular exhibition and discover new-to-market innovations.

Plan your trip to Portugal

We look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Lisbon for the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting.  

Join us at the Lisbon Congress Centre (CCL), located on the Tagus riverfront, close to the historic area of Belém. 

Local information, housing and more details about the venue can be found below.