On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great honor and privilege to extend a warm invitation to you for the 40th Annual Congress of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EACTAIC). This prestigious event will be held from November 12th to 14th, 2025, in Valencia, Spain.

The theme of this year’s congress will focus on Patient Safety and Monitoring in modern perioperative, intraoperative, and intensive care settings. Recent advances in clinical safety, particularly in the anaesthesiology and critical care of cardiothoracic and vascular patients, have been significantly driven by the application of more accurate and reliable monitoring techniques. A special session will be dedicated to defining patient safety and exploring the latest evidence and best practices in optimal monitoring for our clinical setting. Distinguished international experts will share cutting-edge scientific research and offer insights into the most pressing questions in this field.

As cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesiologists and intensivists, we work at the crossroads of multiple specialties and healthcare disciplines. To highlight this, the congress will feature joint sessions in prime time with leading European societies, including those for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, Cardiovascular Perfusion, and Nursing.

This year, we also introduce a new session on Sustainability, where we will explore its implications for our clinical practices and promote an environmentally responsible approach to healthcare. Additionally, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will remain central themes, ensuring that all speakers and topics reflect a broad range of perspectives.

Throughout the congress, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a series of Hands-on Workshops. These sessions will cover critical topics such as Advanced Hemodynamic and Respiratory Monitoring, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Coagulation Testing, Airway Management for Thoracic Surgery, Regional Anaesthesia, and ECMO.

Special attention will be given to our young colleagues who are currently or recently involved in the EACTAIC Fellowship program. They will have access to a dedicated meeting lounge and participate in exclusive didactic sessions designed to support their professional development.

We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Valencia in November 2025, and we hope that you will join us for what promises to be a truly memorable and impactful event.

Chair

Dr. Manuel Granell Gil
Head of the Anesthesiology Section, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario of Valencia, Spain
Full Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Valencia, Spain

Members

Dr. Pilar Argente Navarro
Chair, Department Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Clinic. Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La FE, Valencia, Spain.
Associate Professor Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, Spain.

Dr. Rafael Badenes Quiles
Chair of Department Anesthesiology, Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care and Pain. Hospital Clinic Valencia, Spain.
Full Professor Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, Spain. 

Dr. Elena Biosca Pérez
Staff Anesthesiologist, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario of Valecia, Spain

Dra. Ana Broseta Lleó
Staff Anesthesiologist, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario of Valencia, Spain.

Dr. Javier García Fernández
Chair Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine at Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. 

Dr. María José Jiménez Andújar 
Staff Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesia, Centro Medico Teknon, Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Ruth Martínez Plumed
Staff Anesthesiologist, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario of Valencia, Spain

Dr. Javier Morales Sarabia
Anaesthesia coordinator at Quirónsalud Hospital in Valencia, Spain.

Dr. Azucena Pajares Moncho
Section Head, Department Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Clinic. Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La FE, Valencia, Spain.
Assistant Associate Professor Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, Spain.

María José Parra González
Section Head, Department Anesthesiology, Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care and Pain Clinic. Hospital Valencia, Spain. 

Dr. Marc Vives Santacana
Intensive Care Unit Coordinator, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.

LATE-BREAKING SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Before preparing and typing your abstract, please carefully read the following instructions:

• Abstracts can be submitted via the online Abstract Submission Service only. Abstracts sent by email will not be accepted.
• Abstract must be in English.
• The deadline for LATE-BREAKING abstract submission is midnight Central European Time on July 7, 2025. Abstracts submitted after this date will not be accepted.
• The complete abstract must not exceed 300 characters for the TITLE and 500 words / 4000 characters for the BODY.
• TITLE: capitalize the entire title. Spell out words. Do not use abbreviations and check that your title is complete in case you copy and paste it into the field.
• AUTHORS/AFFILIATIONS: you may enter up to 20 authors in the authors list and 20 affiliations. The presenting must be part of the authors list included in the submitted abstract. The names of authors will be published as listed on the submission form. Please make sure you have entered the full list of authors. The authors’ order and details (names, cities, country codes) will be published as entered in the form.
• TEXT: begin the text on a new line. The text should be arranged using the following headings: objective, design and method, results and conclusions.
• Do not include authors, institutions, city and abbreviations in the title or in the text since the grading and selection process is blinded.
• Do not include grant acknowledgements in the abstract content. Do not cite keywords or references in the abstract, as they are not allowed and will be deleted.
• Abstract will be accepted according to scientific merit.
• EACTAIC allows the submission of abstracts for original contribution to the field only.

NOTE: Registration is compulsory in order to present an abstract during the Meeting.

Final selection of abstract will be made by the Scientific Committee by the end of June 2025. All abstracts’ corresponding authors will be then notified about the outcome (accepted or not accepted) of the review process.

Please ensure that the email provided during the abstract submission is accurate as all correspondences will be sent via email.

Please be informed that the scientific programme of the congress, including the list of all abstracts and related presenting authors, will be submitted to AIFA (Italian Ministry of Health) for a Pre-request of authorization.

Starting from July 15, 2025, the submitted abstracts cannot be withdrawn and no change to the titles or to the authors will be allowed.

Please note that the accepted abstracts will be published in the form given by the author and will not be edited/revised/corrected.

For any further information, please contact: eactaic@iameetings.sg

Fees are quoted in euro (EUR), per person, INCLUDING LOCAL VAT 21%

* For members of EACTAIC

The registration fee includes:

• Unlimited access to all scientific sessions
• Access to the exhibition area
• Coffee breaks and box lunches for 3 days
• Welcome reception
• Certificate of attendance
• Possibility to obtain UEMS credits

Online registrations will be accepted until October 31, after this date it will be possible to register directly on-site in Valencia.

Depending on your citizenship, you may need to obtain a visa before coming to Spain.

For detailed information, visit the website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx

It is the delegate’s responsibility to investigate the visa requirements for Spain and to apply for a visa, if necessary.

The conference organizers and/or the Organizing Secretariat will not directly contact embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants.

Visas should be requested up to 4 months before departure as the application process can take several weeks.

The official VISA letter and invitation to the conference can be downloaded through your personal page in the Reserved Area of the conference website.

Should you need further documents or information, please contact the Organizing Secretariat at eactaic@iameetings.sg

Presentation of the requested documentation does NOT guarantee that the VISA will be granted. Please note that EACTAIC and the Secretariat will not be able to contact or intervene with any Embassy or Consulate office on behalf of a registrant. The invitation letter does NOT financially or legally obligate EACTAIC nor AIM in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the event and to obtaining a VISA are the sole responsibility of the registrant. EACTAIC and AIM do NOT accept any responsibility for registration, travel, accommodation and/or other costs incurred due to the rejection of a registrant’s visa application.

The EACTAIC Board of Directors and the Local Organizing Committee would like to express their gratitude to all those who have generously contributed to the realization of the 40th Annual Congress:

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