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 for Conversion and Difficult Approaches Course Friday 30 Jan – Saturday 31 Jan 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Approaches Course January 30–31, 2026 Szeged, Hungary Course Program This highly anticipated educational event will provide participants with hands-on experience in… 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… Feb 12 Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Practical Management of Bleeding Emergencies – Endorsed by ESTS Thursday 12 Feb – Friday 13 Feb 2026 Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Practical Management of Bleeding Emergencies – Endorsed by ESTS 📅 February 12–13, 2026 📍 Vienna, Austria 🔗 Program & Registration ✅ Event Overview A high-intensity, two-day advanced training course designed for minimally invasive thoracic surgeons who want to strengthen… March 2026 Mar 25 European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC 2026), Copenhagen, Denmark Wednesday 25 Mar – Saturday 28 Mar 2026 Save the date for the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2026), taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 25-28 March 2026. Further information: European Lung Cancer Congress 2026 (esmo.org) The European Lung Cancer Congress is a collaborative effort of the most… April 2026 Apr 09 Third World Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Summit – Endorsed by ESTS Thursday 9 Apr – Friday 10 Apr 2026 April 9–10, 2026 | Smart Health Tower, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq The Third World TOS Summit will bring together the largest international community dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). This landmark event will focus on improving patient… 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…