The scientific programme, Techno-College and hands-on training

There are many ways to enhance your learning and education during the EACTS Annual Meeting. From the high-quality scientific programme featuring over 200 abstracts, focus and plenary sessions, to the future-gazing Techno-College and hands-on training under the guidance of global experts. There’s plenty on offer, not to mention entertaining panel sessions featuring our renowned international faculty.

The Scientific Programme

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.
Navigating new horizons 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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EACCME Accreditation

“The 38th EACTS Annual Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 09/10/2024 – 12/10/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 24.0 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.”

Earn your credits!

Participants will be awarded credits for time spent in sessions – don’t forget to scan your badge when you enter a session room to record your participation.

All delegates will receive an online evaluation form by email (at the same email address you used to register for the Annual Meeting), after the live Annual Meeting has taken place. On completion of this online evaluation, you will be sent your EACCME certificate (within 2 weeks).

PLEASE NOTE: The online evaluation form will be open for 1 month from the closing date of the Annual Meeting and delegates must complete the evaluation form within that month to obtain an EACCME certificate. After that month, delegates will not be able to do the online evaluation form or obtain an EACCME certificate, but may download the certificate of attendance from their EACTS user area instead.

Techno-College

INNOVATION AWARD
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.

Simulation and dry lab experience

Thoracic Techno-College Integrated Technologies 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 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.

3D Thoracic workstations
Join us for hands on experience where you can plan lobectomy and segmentectomy’s on a 3D Thoracic workstation. The team will take you through the CT scan upload, vessel mapping, anatomical reconstruction, tumour localisation and surgical resection margin planning. Accurately determine tumour location, fissure margins and segments involved in the resection.
Places can be reserved online or in-person (subject to availability). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

EACTS Learning Lab

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 cost for each Learning Lab session, 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.

Presenting, moderating or sitting on a panel?

Participating at the Annual Meeting

Industry Learning Labs

Get your hands on the latest technology brought to you by our industry partners.

Try out new-to-market devices, practice core skills and experience the latest digital technology with our industry-led dry and wet labs.

Satellite symposia

Join our industry partners as they discuss innovations and developments in the cardiothoracic market with leading experts.

Programmes will be announced by Summer 2024. Sign up to our email list here to get notified.

These sponsored programmes do not form part of the official scientific programme of EACTS. By attending these sessions, please be aware that you will be giving permission for your personal details to be shared with the company holding the symposium.

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The scientific programme, Techno-College and hands-on training