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Interview: Chair of the Program Committee on ESC 2026

ESC Congress 2026 | This year’s Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) will focus on the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice across the full spectrum of cardiology. In this interview, the chair of the program committee, Prof. Tomasz Guzik (Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland and University of Edinburgh, UK), shares insights on how the congress program was planned, what studies to look out for and what highlights attendees can expect.

By:

Romy Martínez

HERZMEDIZIN editorial team

 

 

2026-08-11

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Take-aways

  • Artificial intelligence has moved from theory into everyday cardiology. The congress focuses on how clinicians can integrate AI tools safely and effectively, with dedicated hands-on sessions showcasing real-world applications.
  • Practice-changing evidence remains at the heart of ESC Congress 2026. 12 Hot Line sessions will present 59 late-breaking clinical trials, with several expected to influence future standards of care. The congress combines scientific excellence with global clinical relevance, ensuring practical value for an international audience.
  • Collaboration across subspecialties is a defining strength of the congress. New interactive formats such as the AI in Practice track, expanded e-poster discussions, and the Heart Team Challenge are designed to foster multidisciplinary learning and translate emerging evidence into everyday patient care.

To the overview page ESC Congress 2026

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