For four decades, the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)’s Annual Meetings have brought together vascular specialists from across the world to share knowledge, challenge ideas, and advance patient care.
This year marks an important milestone as we celebrate the 40th ESVS Annual Meeting and 40 years of progress. Advancing science, education, and patient care to world-leading science. Building not only knowledge, but a lasting foundation for the future.
There could be no better place to begin this next chapter than Belgrade, Serbia.
Situated at the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers, Belgrade has long been a city where cultures, ideas, and people come together. Throughout its history, it has continually reinvented itself, embracing change while preserving its rich heritage. Today, it is one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals.
It is this spirit of connection and renewal that makes Belgrade a fitting host for the ESVS community.
A city built on connection
The success of every ESVS Annual Meeting is built on more than an outstanding scientific programme. It is about making connections with colleagues from different countries, backgrounds, and generations. By exchanging experiences and learning from one another, we ultimately improve vascular care.
This year, Dr. Igor Koncar, our Local Committee Chair, reminds us that Belgrade has a strong legacy of excellence in cardiovascular surgery. On top of that, the capital has always been a place where connections are made: the city has welcomed travellers, traders, and scholars for centuries. Today, it offers delegates a chance to discover a place where history and modern life exist side by side.
The city is full of surprises. It is not a place one tends to forget. A short walk can take you from the historic Kalemegdan Fortress, where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, to lively cafés, riverside restaurants and welcoming public squares. Whether you’re catching up with colleagues over coffee, continuing a discussion after a thought-provoking presentation, or enjoying dinner with friends old and new, Belgrade provides countless opportunities for conversations that extend beyond the scientific programme.
It’s these moments that connect us that make the ESVS Annual Meeting so memorable.
Some of the most valuable exchanges at an ESVS Annual Meeting don’t happen from the stage. They happen in the conversations after a session, over a shared meal or while discovering a new city together. They spark collaborations, inspire new ideas and strengthen the professional relationships that define our Society.
Belgrade is the perfect place for those conversations to continue.
The Next Chapter Starts Here
Celebrating 40 years is no small feat. To mark these achievements, we invite all delegates to attend the 40th Anniversary Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, 7th of October from 17h30 onwards at the Immersive Hall.
The 40th Anniversary Opening Ceremony promises more than just drinks, food, and a good time amongst colleagues. Together, we will contemplate how far vascular surgery has come and look ahead to where it is going. If you’d like to take a step towards the future of vascular surgery with us, you won’t want to miss it. Set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s most welcoming capitals, the ESVS 40th Annual Meeting will be a meeting that is both scientifically enriching and personally memorable.
Whether this will be your first ESVS Annual Meeting or your fortieth, Belgrade offers the perfect setting to learn, reconnect with colleagues, and become part of the next chapter in our Society’s story.
Let’s continue the journey together.
Join us in Belgrade, Serbia, for the ESVS 40th Annual Meeting. Register today and be part of this landmark celebration of vascular surgery, education, and international collaboration.