EACTAIC  ECHO Course

The European Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (EACTAIC) ECHO Course is aimed at Echocardiographers of different levels. The Meeting is made up of three separate courses and one Hands-on Training.

Basic Course Assumes minimal or no previous experience with echocardiography.
Advanced Course Aimed at giving experienced Echocardiographers updates on new developments in technology and their possible application in specific fields besides the operating room.
Certification Course Specifically dedicated to prepare attendees for the official EACTAIC/EAE TOE examination.
Hands-On Training For those who want to learn “how to do it” in combination with e-learning.

The EACTAIC ECHO Course travels around cities in Europe and attracts between 175 and 250 participants. The courses are run by key opinion leaders from around Europe as well as further afield. It attracts industry support in the form of sponsorship as well as from the trade exhibition. At present – like the EACTAIC Annual Congress – EACTAIC ECHO Course also relies heavily on a LOC. The new EACTAIC guidelines will also address best practice in achieving the best results for this meeting.

Upcoming ECHO Course 2026 event

ECHO Course 2026

📍 Berlin, Germany 📅 June 13-16, 2026

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin

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Bidding Requirements

Every year, the EACTAIC Executive Committee calls for venue proposals from the National Societies by sending out the document “Request for Proposal”. The EACTAIC Executive Office receives the bids and evaluates them on the basis of objective criteria and makes a list of the top ranked venues recommended to the Directory Board (BoD).

The BoD makes the decision for the forthcoming venues max. 8 years ahead of time and the Representative Council (RC) is informed about the decision. The first important issue is to select a LOC.

The bid for EACTAIC 2026 is closed.

Previous ECHO Courses

Upcoming

ECHO COURSE 2026

June 13–16, 2026
Expired

ECHO Course 2025

June 14–17, 2025
Expired

ECHO Course 2024

June 15–18, 2024
Expired

Echo Course 2023

May 20–23, 2023
Expired

Echo Course 2022

June 11–14, 2022
Expired

ECHO Course 2021

June 12–15, 2021
Expired

ECHO Course 2019

June 22–25, 2019
Expired

ECHO Course 2018

June 23–26, 2018
Expired

ECHO Course 2017

September 30 – October 3, 2017
Expired

ECHO Course 2016

November 5–6, 2016