ICC-2026

About ICC

The 16th Annual International Congress of Cardiology (ICC-2026) will convene from April 15–17, 2026, in Athens, Greece, serving as a pivotal global forum for advancing cardiovascular medicine. Recognized for its significant contributions to cardiology research, molecular cardiology, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiac surgery, ICC-2026 offers an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation. This premier event will bring together renowned cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, researchers, academic leaders, healthcare professionals, and industry experts from around the world.

Highlights

Plenary Forum – Keynote Addresses by Globally Renowned Leaders
9 Parallel Meetings – Focused Discussions on Cutting-Edge Biomedicine
40+ Breakout Sessions – In-Depth Explorations Across 3 Days
10+ Exhibitors & Posters – Showcasing the Latest Innovations
350+ Oral Presentations – Covering Breakthrough Research and Emerging Technologies
500+ Attendees – Unparalleled Networking for Collaboration and Growth

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Ved Srivastava,
CTO, Perpetual Medicine, USA; President, Global Peptide Science Institute, USA

Dr. Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos,
Vice Rector of Research and Innovation; Professor of Medical Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Renowned Speakers of This Event

Dr. Joao Luiz Fernandes Petriz,
Head of the Cardiology Department, Barra D`Or Hospital, Brazil

Dr. Grigory Panasenko,
Professor, Chief Researcher, Vilnius University, Lithuania

Dr. Qifang Li,
Professor, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, Tongji University, China

Renowned Speakers of ICC-2025

Dr. Eva Kircher Professor, SRH Hochschule für Gesundheit, Germany	Dr. Aleksandra Novakovic Full Professor, University of Belgrade, Serbia	Dr. Arthur Jay Siegel MASS GENERAL PHYS ORG, USA
Dr. Merab Beraia Professor, Tbilisi State University, Georgia	Dr. Guy Salama Professor, University of Pittsburgh, USA	Dr. Tores Theorell Professor Emeritus, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Dr. Yohko Nagai Tokyo Kidney Research Institute, Japan	Dr. Amanda Barlow Professor, Providence Health Care, Canada	Dr. Grant N. Pierce Distinguished Emeritus Professor,University of Manitoba, Canada
Dr. Hengjin Dong Professor, Zhejiang University, China	Dr. Christina M. Dieli-Conwright Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, USA	Dr. Robert Mason Ricketts University of Virginia School of Medicine, USA
Dr. Kapka Miteva Senior Scientist, University of Geneva, Switzerland	Dr. Dariusz Szukiewicz Professor, Head of Department of Biophysics, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland	Dr. Per M Hellstrom Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr. Ashish Anil Sule Associate Professor, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore	Dr. Toshi Tajima Chair Professor, University of California at Irvine, USA	Dr. Kuo-Liong Chien Professor, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

About Athens

The birthplace of democracy and Western civilization, Athens blends ancient wonders with urban energy. Iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon stand alongside vibrant neighborhoods, museums, and Mediterranean dining. A city where history comes alive.