ESC Heart Failure Congress 2026 (Heart Failure 2026), organised by the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will take place from 9–12 May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Under the theme “Evolution in Heart Failure”, the congress focuses on transforming discovery into impact, advancing prevention, precision diagnosis and treatment of heart failure worldwide.

Who should attend

• Heart failure specialists, cardiologists, internists and intensivists managing acute and chronic heart failure, cardiomyopathies and cardiogenic shock.
• Multidisciplinary heart failure teams including nurses, allied professionals, researchers and trainees interested in guideline‑driven, practical heart failure care.

Programme focus

Heart Failure 2026 offers a forward‑looking scientific programme featuring breakthrough therapies, novel devices, digital health and remote monitoring, AI‑enabled tools, prevention strategies and precision diagnosis. Through interactive debates, real‑world case sessions and hands‑on learning, delegates will explore how to translate the latest heart failure science into better patient outcomes in daily practice.