The chosen spotlight of the congress is “Innovation and the Heart”. The aim is to focus on innovations in science, clinical developments, implementation, education and in improving clinical practice. It will be a unique opportunity to bring together clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, nurses, technicians, health care industry, care opinion leaders and policy makers, providing deep insight into the most recent developments and innovations in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and discuss the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine.