On behalf of the European Society for Artificial Organs and the local organizing committee, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of our participants, speakers, and partners for making the 52nd ESAO Congress in Iași an extraordinary success.
We have just concluded four days full of groundbreaking science, cutting-edge technology, vibrant networking, and truly beautiful days together in this historic and vibrant city. Iași provided an inspiring backdrop for our community to explore the forefront of artificial organ innovation, exchange bold ideas, and create new collaborations.
The success of our scientific program - from the visionary keynote lectures and engaging symposia to the insightful workshops - was made possible by your active engagement, intellectual curiosity, and shared dedication to advancing healthcare. Beyond the academic sessions, it was a genuine pleasure to share with you the warmth of Romanian hospitality and celebrate our shared achievements.
Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for bringing such dynamic energy to this meeting. I look forward to seeing you at our next ESAO Congress in Bath!
Dr. Alexandru Plesoianu
ESAO 2026 Congress President
March 6, 2026
Abstract Submission Opens
March, 2026
Early Bird Registrations Open
April 14, 2026
April 30, 2026
Abstract Submission - Extended Deadline
June 2026
Notification of Acceptance
July 7, 2026
Early Bird Registrations Deadline
September 8, 2026
Standard Registrations Deadline
Former President of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS), he is the Director of the QUT Centre for Biomedical Technologies (Australia), Co-Director of the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program, Founder and Director of the Heart Hackathon student team competition.
Recently retired from the Nephrology Department at Indiana University Health Arnett, Dr. Ash serves as CEO of HemoCleanse Technologies, Chairman of Ash Access Technology.
Dr. Ash is a co-founder and Past President of the American Society for Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the UZLeuven University Hospital and Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University Leuven. His areas of interest are congenital heart surgery, heart failure and mechanical circulatory support.
Professor of Neurology at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Adjunct Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US), Past-President of the European Federation of Autonomic Societies, and a world-renowned expert in disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
Iași, a city where history and modernity blend seamlessly, that used to be a capital for 300 years. Known as the "Cultural Capital of Romania", it boasts the country's oldest university and first engineering school.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the "Vasile Alecsandri" National Theatre. Iași's vibrant atmosphere, rich history, and welcoming spirit make it the perfect host for the ESAO Congress 2026.
The congress will be held at the prestigious Palace of Culture, in the heart of the city, offering easy access to hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
52nd Annual Congress of the European Society for Artificial Organs
Iași, Romania •
September 9-12, 2026
