EHRA Opens 2026 Paris Congress with New Digital Cardiology Track

The European Heart Rhythm Association, a branch of the European Society of Cardiology, opened its annual congress in Paris from 12 to 14 April 2026, welcoming the global community of heart rhythm specialists under the theme "Illuminating Arrhythmia Management." The congress takes place at the Palais des Congrès.

A significant development in the 2026 programme is the introduction of a dedicated Digital Cardiology track, marking a formal step in integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools into the heart rhythm profession's continuing education framework. Sessions within the track address how digital methods — including AI — can be applied to improve risk prediction, diagnosis and patient monitoring in clinical practice.

Professor Natasja de Groot, EHRA Scientific Programme Committee Co-Chair, noted that with around one in three to five people likely to develop a heart rhythm disorder in their lifetime, gathering specialists to expand knowledge and discuss the latest advancements has never been more important. She described the new Digital Cardiology track as part of a broader effort to spotlight innovations transforming the field and helping clinicians put them into daily practice.

The EHRA brings together healthcare professionals from more than 150 countries through its parent body, the European Society of Cardiology, which works to advance cardiovascular medicine and help people live longer, healthier lives.