Home Events Events in 2026 (ESTS Affiliated) Events Filter by type (ESTS Affiliated) All Academic Competence Track Conferences ESTS Affiliated ESTS in the Contemporary World Track External Events Knowledge Track Skills Track Webinars View by: Year Month Events in 2026 2025 Jan 30 Open Access Cadaver Course Friday 30 Jan – Saturday 31 Jan 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Open Access Cadaver Course January 30–31, 2026 Szeged, Hungary This highly anticipated educational event will provide participants with hands-on experience in thoracic surgical techniques using cadaver models,… February 2026 Feb 01 VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Sunday 1 Feb – Saturday 28 Feb 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Date: February 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Milan, Italy This intensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons aiming to enhance their skills and… September 2026 Sep 01 Minimally Invasive (MI) Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course Tuesday 1 Sep – Wednesday 30 Sep 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Minimally Invasive (MI) Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course Date: September 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Istanbul, Turkey This comprehensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons and surgical trainees… October 2026 Oct 14 ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting Wednesday 14 Oct – Friday 16 Oct 2026 The ESTS is delighted to announce the upcoming ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting, scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 October 2026. This important event will bring together leading experts and practitioners in thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine to share… December 2026 Dec 01 Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training Tuesday 1 Dec – Thursday 31 Dec 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to announce the upcoming Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training tailored specifically for thoracic surgeons. Dates: December 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Zurich, Switzerland This course offers a comprehensive introduction…