Home Events Events in 2026 Events All Only Upcoming Showing: Filter by type 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 2027 May 2026 May 11 ESTS Webinar: Extracorporeal Circulation in Thoracic Surgery Monday 11 May – Monday 11 May 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is please to invite you to an insightful and dynamic webinar: Extracorporeal Circulation in Thoracic Surgery Date: 11 May 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET Chair: Clemens Aigner Eli Fadel (France) - Intraoperative ECLS for… June 2026 Jun 07 34th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Athens, Greece Sunday 7 Jun – Tuesday 9 Jun 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce that the 34th ESTS Annual Conference will take place in Athens, Greece, from 7–9 June 2026. Join us for three days of cutting‑edge science, hands‑on training, and networking with… September 2026 Sep 10 Postponed: Third World Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Summit – Endorsed by ESTS Thursday 10 Sep – Friday 11 Sep 2026 10-11th September, 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… October 2026 Oct 21 ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting Wednesday 21 Oct – Friday 23 Oct 2026 The ESTS is delighted to announce the upcoming ERS-ESTS-ESTRO Lung Cancer Course, scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 October 2026. This important event will bring together leading experts and practitioners in thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine to share… November 2026 Nov 23 VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Monday 23 Nov – Wednesday 25 Nov 2026 The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Date: 23 - 25 November 2026 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Chair: Lorenzo Rosso This intensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons aiming to enhance their… 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…