European thoracic surgery is updating training pathways and surgical techniques. From 7 to 9 June 2026 Athens hosts the meeting organized by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a professional forum with focused working groups and accredited educational activities.
34th Meeting and institutional priorities
The programme is presented as the 34th Meeting of the ESTS European Society of Thoracic Surgeons with the tagline Where Classics Meet Innovation. ESTS counts 2,000 members across 91 countries and highlights education, training and credentialing among its core missions. The event includes options to claim CME credits linked to educational sessions.
Practical information for Athens
The meeting runs from 7 to 9 June 2026 in Athens. Registration details and the full programme are available through the society website. Participants will find structured sessions by specialty and activities driven by established working groups that cover clinical and procedural topics.
Working groups and clinical focus areas
ESTS lists numerous working groups involved in the meeting agenda. Notable groups cover robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic trauma, pleural diseases, transplantation and thoracic oncology. These groups reflect concentrated activity on subspecialty practice and collaborative guideline work.
Commercial and clinical outreach tactics for attendees
Approach clinical prospecting with concise technical documentation that emphasises clinical outcomes or evidence. Map relevant working groups and key contacts before arrival and prepare one-page clinical summaries with references. When meeting surgical teams highlight interoperability with existing clinical pathways and the training available to support adoption.
For suppliers targeting hospital procurement include information on clinician training, credentialing opportunities and post-implementation support to facilitate conversations with both clinical and purchasing stakeholders.
Key institutional figures
ESTS states a membership of 2,000 professionals in 91 countries and identifies the meeting as its 34th edition. Educational activities offer CME credit options for participants.
Final note and official link
Plan meetings in advance and align outreach materials with the clinical priorities signalled by working groups. The society maintains full event information and registration at https://www.ests.org/ which should be consulted for programme updates and logistical details.
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