RISE @ ESC CONGRESS 2026
RISE @ ESC Congress 2026
27 August – Munich
RISE @ ESC Congress will return in 2026 as our partnership with the European Society of Cardiology enters its third year. Tickets for RISE are on sale now, offering women in cardiology the opportunity to add a full day of leadership development, community building, and career advancement to their week in Munich.
The 2026 theme, Growing and Thriving as a Leader in Cardiology, reflects our continued commitment to women in cardiology at every career stage and across every practice setting. This year’s conference is shaped by four global Program Directors whose expertise and leadership anchor the experience: Pamela Douglas, MD (USA); Maria Rubini, MD (Spain); Zainab Samad, MD (Pakistan); and Malissa J. Wood, MD (USA). Their combined viewpoints reflect the global cardiology community and demonstrate RISE’s international reach and relevance. Together, they are designing an agenda that addresses the real-world challenges women in cardiology face and the emerging opportunities across the field.
Registration Open
Registration is made through your MyESC account, but is separate from ESC Congress registration and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Early Registration Fee (until May 31) | Late Registration Fee (from June 1) |
| €125 | €150 |
Agenda
This year’s agenda is entirely new and crafted to be widely applicable, whether you work in academic medicine, community hospitals, private clinics, or research settings. The agenda will include didactic sessions led by senior women leaders in clinical care, scientific research, and business, as well as expert faculty from renowned leadership education programs. Those who have attended RISE before will find fresh content, new perspectives, and practical strategies to take into their work.
What You Said About RISE
If you’re considering going to RISE 2026, I would say definitely do that. It’s going to give you a different perspective and the opportunity to talk about feelings and behaviors and situations that emerge from our everyday lives
Dr. Georgia Karmioti
Cardiology Resident, Nicosia G.H., Cyprus
RISE 2025 Attendee
The RISE meeting at ESC Congress was amazing. It focused on professional development for women in cardiology in a seminar-type format with hands-on role-playing sessions. Such an inspiring and practical experience – thank you very much to the organisers!
Professor Martine Gilard, MD, PhD, FESC
Emeritus Professor of Cardiology, Brest University, France
RISE 2024 Attendee
The second edition of the RISE Conference was phenomenal! I left the conference with a full heart, confidence and many tools to navigate the cardio world as a woman!
Alexandra Bastiany, MD FRCPC DRCPSC
Interventional Cardiologist, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Canada
RISE 2023 and 2024 Attendee
I could not imagine a better start to this year’s ESC Congress in London than with RISE @ ESC Congress 2024. Thank you Women As One and the European Society of Cardiology for this absolutely amazing day. This kind of perfectly framed and sincere female empowerment makes me see a bright future a lot clearer. I can’t wait for the next RISE event to come.
Dr. Julia Lueg
Cardiology resident, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Berlin, Germany
RISE 2024 and 2025 Attendee
I think RISE is really important because, as a woman from a lower-middle-income country, getting inspired and learning from other women and other leaders is really crucial in our journey.
Dr. Novi Yanti Sari
Head of Cardio-oncology, Dr. M. Hosein General Hospital, Indonesia
RISE 2024 and 2025 Attendee
RISE is important for me as a female cardiologist and a leader in this field. As a mid-career cardiologist, I’m still trying to find a balance and trying to work out what’s important, what do I do, where to go from here, how do I make a difference now, and where is the lift that I could do? So I thought I’d come and listen to the leaders.
Dr. Swati Mukherjee
Interventional Cardiologist and Researcher, Cabrini and Alfred Health, Australia
RISE 2024 and 2025 Attendee
Related FAQs
What is RISE?
Launched in 2023, RISE is an annual in-person conference developed to provide a unique forum for professional development training for women in healthcare. RISE offers participants an opportunity to build non-clinical skills critical to career advancement. Learn more about RISE here.
Is RISE only for women?
While the content presented at RISE is designed for women in medicine, we know that true parity cannot be achieved without the participation of male allies. As such, we welcome participation from men who are committed to the advancement of women into leadership roles.
What is the format of the RISE conference?
RISE is a full-day, in-person conference comprised of interactive sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and more, all focused on a key aspect of professional development for women physicians.
Look Back at 2025
“The House of Cardiology is definitely not broken.”
RISEInsights from global leaders to women in cardiology given during the House of Cardiology roundtable at RISE @ ESC Congress 2025.
Step Up and Speak Out: Lessons from Women Leaders in Cardiology
Our Partners RISEWomen leaders in cardiology share lessons on mentorship, advocacy, and inclusion from RISE @ ESC Congress 2025 for women in cardiology.
Equity in Cardiology: Trailblazers and Beyond
RISEGlobal women leaders at RISE @ ESC 2025 discussed mentorship, allyship, and leadership as keys to achieving lasting equity in cardiology.
