The scientific programme, Techno-College and hands-on training
The Scientific Programme
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The EACTS Annual Meeting is renowned for its high-quality scientific programme featuring the latest science and breakthrough research and hot topic debates featuring global experts in the field.
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Designing the Future Our packed scientific programme is driven by our domains, committees and task forces who are dedicated to bringing you the very latest in cardiothoracic science. From innovative focus, abstract and plenary sessions, to the outstanding trade exhibition, training workshops, and satellite symposia, there is something for everyone at this year’s EACTS Annual Meeting.
Keynote and honoured guest speakers
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Honoured Guest
Jens Krause
Thursday 9 October 2025
11:15 – 12:00
“Collective Behaviour and Collective Intelligence in Animals and Humans”
Presidential Address
Volkmar Falk
Friday 10 October 2025
11:15 – 12:00
“Dare to know – Reflections on Academic Freedom”
Saturday keynote
Nicklas Brendborg
Saturday 11 October 2025
12:15 – 12:45
“Rewinding Time: Nature’s Secret to Staying Young”
EACCME Accreditation
“The 39th EACTS Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, 08/10/2025 – 11/10/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 24.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.”
“Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications
“Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.”
Techno-College
Techno-College has a fantastic reputation for showcasing the latest technologies and techniques in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Learn from our global experts and experience pioneering technologies and new techniques through our live surgery demonstrations and live-in-a-box presentations.
Techno-College is split into two streams – adult cardiac and thoracic -with sessions running concurrently across one day. Taking place on Wednesday only entry to Techno-College is a stand-alone cost.
Thoracic Techno-College Robotic Simulation Workshops
Robotic Simulation Workshops
Join experts in the field as they share their expertise and experience in our Robotic Workshops, giving you the opportunity for a hands-on test drive with the latest navigational systems on the market.
These popular workshops will take place on Wednesday 9 October starting every 30 minutes from 09:00 – 15:00 and are tailored towards the junior surgeon and part of the thoracic stream at Techno-College.
There is an additional €75 (EACTS Members) / €100 (Non-Members) cost for the 90 minute workshop, and they can be purchased online (from 2 September) or in-person (subject to availability). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
EACTS Learning Labs
Get hands-on and learn specialist techniques under the guidance of the world’s most experienced surgeons!
EACTS Learning Lab includes wetlabs, drylabs, simulation and other small practical sessions.
There is an additional €75 (EACTS Members) / €100 (Non-Members) cost for each Learning Lab session, and they can be purchased online (from 1 September) or in-person (subject to availability). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
EACTS is grateful to the following organisations for their support of this year’s Techno-College:
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Participate in the Annual Meeting
Showcase your research and be part of a high-quality programme of world leading science.
Submissions are as follows:
CLOSED – General abstract
CLOSED – Allied Health / Pre-Trainees abstracts
CLOSED – EACTS/AATS Foundation Academic Excellence Award
CLOSED – Late Breaking Clinical Trials