CIRSE - Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

06/09/2026

🎉 Today marks the start of the Paeds in Practice workshops at CIRSE 2026!

As we celebrate 20 years of ESIR, we’re excited to launch this anniversary edition of Paeds in Practice with two practical, hands-on workshops at the ESIR Booth in the Clinical Training Lounge, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in paediatric interventional radiology.

Join us today for expert-led workshops focused on strengthening your skills and confidence in paediatric interventional radiology — and don’t miss your chance to join tomorrow’s sessions!

Vascular Access in Children – The Essentials

📅 Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7

⏰ 11:30–12:30

🎙️ Kishore Minhas & Alexia Dabadie

Arterial Interventions in Kids – What’s Different?

📅 Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7

⏰ 15:00–16:00

🎙️ Kevin Fung & Joao Guilherme Amaral

In collaboration with our educational partners CATHI and Surgmate, these workshops offer hands-on experience, practical insights and direct guidance from expert faculty.

⚠️ Only 10 places are available per session!

👉 Sessions are happening TODAY and tomorrow! Stop by the ESIR Booth to register and secure your place for tomorrow’s hands-on workshops. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚀 See you at the ESIR Booth!

06/09/2026

Another chance to meet the CIRSE Journals Editorial Office today!

Still have questions about the CIRSE Journals or the publication process? Stop by the CIRSE Journals Booth today to meet our Editorial Office Team, ask questions, and get the support and guidance you need.

Date: Sunday, September 6
Time: 11:30–12:00

Come by and say hello – we look forward to meeting you!

06/09/2026

Day 2 awaits at !

Today’s programme highlights include sessions on:

• Trauma management

• Lung ablation

• Percutaneous ablation for benign indications

• Prostate artery embolization

• AI in current IR practice

👐Hands-on sessions:

• CBCT and image-guided fusion

• Central lines and ports

• Stroke thrombectomy and many more

☢️Don't miss the radiation safety quiz today!

▶️Watch the lectures on demand via the online congress platform: https://cirse2026.cirse.org/

We are thrilled to welcome you to the CIRSE Annual Congress! Use this platform to watch sessions on demand, browse the faculty, and plan your congress day!

05/09/2026

Join us for the Global IR Summit

CIRSE and SIR will be hosting the 6th Global IR Summit, bringing together the leadership of national and regional IR societies from around the world for an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences.

The Summit will be co-moderated by Philippe L. Pereira, Robert Morgan, and Sanjeeva Kalva and will feature presentations and discussions around the topic of "Boosting IR’s Visibility Among Medical Students". The session will be followed by a Global IR Summit reception to continue exchange and networking.

📅 Saturday, September 5

⏰ 16:30-18:30

📍 Auditorium 11

We look forward to seeing you there!

Link: https://t.ly/isAGZ

05/09/2026

Day one of was a success! 🙌​

Browse some onsite impressions here: https://t.ly/-HBWC

05/09/2026

🌍 Today’s Global IR Summit at puts the next generation of interventional radiologists in the spotlight!

IR leaders from around the world are coming together to explore how we can inspire more medical students to discover IR, from strengthening its place in undergraduate education to sharing successful initiatives that give students greater exposure to the specialty.

🩺 For students, it’s a chance to see just how diverse, innovative, and global a career in interventional radiology can be.

The Summit brings together representatives from IR societies across the globe and is co-moderated by Philippe L Pereira, Robert M. and Sanjeeva Kalva.

👉 Don’t miss part two of the Global IR Summit at 17:30 in auditorium 11!

05/09/2026

“If you have something you believe in, don’t let anyone tell you that it can’t fly!”

An inspiring message to the next generation of IR from Martijn Meijerink, recipient of the Award of Excellence and Innovation in IR, shared during today’s Opening and Awards Ceremony. 🏆

From inspiring speeches and personal anecdotes to celebrating remarkable achievements, the ceremony showcased some of the very best of the global IR community.

A big thank you to all speakers and presenters: Philippe Pereira, Laura Crocetti, Tiago Bilhim, Robert M., Rolf W. Günther, Stefan Mueller-Huelsbeck, Jim Reekers, Elias BROUNTZOS, and Thomas Rand.

👏 And, of course, congratulations to all of this year’s awardees!

05/09/2026

🎉 20 Years of . One Scrub. A Lasting Impact.

This year, the European School of Interventional Radiology celebrates 20 years of clinical education, innovation and inspiration.
To celebrate this milestone, we have created an exclusive ESIR 20th Anniversary scrub, available for €75.
🩺 €60 from every scrub sold will directly support the CIRSE IR Trainee Support Programme, helping provide valuable educational and training opportunities for the next generation of interventional radiologists.
📍 Visit the ESIR Booth in the Clinical Training Lounge to get yours.

05/09/2026

🧠 Test your knowledge of IO standards and accreditation at our first daily quiz, today at 16:00 at the IASIOS booth, and win tickets to the CIRSE get-together evening!

05/09/2026

👀 If you're in Copenhagen at , this one's for you!

Take the CIRSE Journals Challenge and get 3/3 correct for a chance to win a party ticket. 🎉

⏰ Deadline: tomorrow at noon 👉 https://t.ly/MMEuX