We’re thrilled to introduce a revolutionary first in the market feature as our on-demand recordings now come equipped with AI-generated subtitles in English plus nine other languages.  (French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), German, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Arabic)

Just click the subtitle icon in our on-demand video player and switch to your desired language.

The ECR 2024 App is your personal onsite guide and is packed with numerous features, including general congress information, scientific, educational and industry programme details and floor plans. 

You can download the ECR 2024 App both in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Please search for ‘ECR 2024’ in your store. Please note, that there will be no printed programmes or materials at ECR 2024. All information can be accessed via the app or ESR Connect exclusively.  

The AI Exhibition & AI Theatre are the best places to explore how machine learning, deep learning and big data are reshaping medical imaging, and to find out what the future of radiology holds.

Enjoy our cutting-edge keynotes, panel discussions and industry talks in the AI Theatre and connect with the ever-growing number of companies and innovators at the forefront of the field.

The AI Exhibition & the AI Theatre are located in EXPO X1. More information can be found here.

The AI Theatre is kindly supported by Bayer.

ATTENTION: Road Constructions Around ACV- Choose Public Transport to Avoid Delays!

Road constructions near the congress venue ACV may cause traffic jams and serious delays. We recommend using public transport to and from the venue to ensure timely and stress-free arrival. Your cooperation is appreciated!

In case you have received your badge and lanyard in advance via postal mail, there is no need to visit the registration desk. You can easily check in by having your badge scanned at the Info Hub in the entrance hall.

If you have not received your badge and lanyard via postal mail, please see us at the registration counters located in the main entrance hall.

Check-in is possible at any time during ECR 2024 (only one check-in for the whole congress required).

Important note: CME evaluation is possible without/before being checked in, but you will only be able to download your CME certificate after the congress if you are checked in!

For organisational and security reasons, badges must be worn at the congress venue. Access to the different areas will only be granted upon presentation of an appropriate badge.

Lost or Forgotten Badges

In the case of loss, a replacement badge will only be provided on full payment of the applicable onsite registration fee.

Forgotten badges will be replaced against a deposit of the full onsite fee.

Be accepted is a patient awareness campaign offering information and resources in the form of a print magazine and website to female patients diagnosed with cancer. The campaign was founded by Chair of the ESR Patient Advisory Group Caroline Justich. Be accepted will be featured in the following two sessions: 

Be accepted the missing link between radiology and female cancer patients on February 28, 10:30 Online 

Next-generation radiology: life well spent with good communication is long for radiologists and patients on March 1, 08:00 in the Open Forum ESR at Work. 

A booth promoting Be accepted can also be found on Level 1.

Learn more about Be accepted here.

In keeping with the ESR’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the ECR Book of Abstracts (summarising research paper abstracts accepted for ECR 2024) will be available online as a supplement issue of Insights into Imaging (Open Access) after ECR.

Abstracts of EPOS™ presentations are not published in the Book of Abstracts; full posters are published on epos.myESR.org and can be cited with their DOI.

If you are looking for an ideal meeting point, or if you just want to take a short break, try one of the various foyer cafés and restaurants. They are located throughout the congress venue and offer a variety of tasty hot and cold snacks.

“Food Court” (X3)

CAFE MOTTO  (next to Main Entrance) / ACV, Level 0 (Entrance Level)

Area F (GE Healthcare) / Level 0 (Entrance Level)

Foyer C / Level 2 (Philips@TheBlueLevel)

Foyer G (Radiographer’s Area) / Level -2 

EXPO Foyer D  / Level -2

EXPO X2 Level -2

ECR 2024 will see the return of this popular session for general radiologists and residents at the end of their training looking for a simple update on subjects outside of their usual field. The Case-Based Diagnosis Training session will offer an interactive way to test your knowledge in a range of subspecialty areas.

Every day from Wednesday to Saturday, new cases are released in a dedicated quiz on Eurorad (www.eurorad.org/ecr2024). 

ESR members and ECR participants are invited to submit their diagnoses. The contributing authors and winners will be announced on the Eurorad website on Sunday, March 3.

Vienna is a multi-denominational, multi-cultural city. There is a special website with information on local religious communities and places of worship.

In Clinical Trials in Radiology (CTiR) sessions, scientific evidence is presented for imaging tests that are very likely to impact a radiologist’s clinical practice in the future. Each CTiR presented during these sessions is accompanied by an opinionated live discussion by experts in the respective field. ECR 2024 will also mark the 10th anniversary of the Clinical Trials in Radiology (CTiR) programme and feature a dedicated session.

Onsite at ECR 2024

To claim a CME certificate while attending the congress onsite you must fulfil the following criteria:

1. Check-in (at the venue)  

• You received your badge via postal mail: Please visit the Info Hub in the Entrance Hall and have your badge scanned. This can be done at any time during the event.
• You picked up your badge at the onsite registration counter: You are already checked in, no further action is needed.

2. Session Evaluation

To evaluate sessions in the ECR App or on ESR Connect follow these steps:

• Once a session is completed, search for it via the programme, open the session and add it to your evaluation list.
• Under ‘My CME’ you can evaluate all added sessions before Monday, March 4, 23:59 CET.
• In the overview on the ‘My CME’ page, you can check your current points and can also see if you have already reached the daily maximum of eight points.

3. Overall Congress Evaluation

To receive a certificate it is mandatory to complete the ‘Overall Congress Evaluation’. It will be listed on top of your CME basket on the ‘My CME Tracking’ page. Evaluation must be completed before March 4, 2024 (23:59 CET).

Online only

To collect CME credits by watching the congress on ESR Connect you must fulfill the following criteria:

1.Check-in

If you attend online only your attendance will be tracked automatically and you will be checked in.

2.Session Evaluation

To evaluate sessions on ESR Connect follow these steps:

• Once a session is completed, search for it via the programme, open the session and add it to your evaluation list.

• Under ‘My CME Tracking’ you can then evaluate all added sessions before Monday, March 4, 23:59 CET.

• In the overview on the ‘My CME’ page you can check your current points and can also see if you have already reached the daily maximum of eight points.

3.Overall Congress Evaluation

To receive a certificate it is mandatory to complete the ‘Overall Congress Evaluation’. It will be listed on top of your CME basket on the ‘My CME Tracking’ page. Evaluation must be completed before March 4, 2024 (23:59 CET).

After the congress, you can find your CME certificate in the ‘My Certificates’ section on ESR Connect website.

The certificate will be available by March 6, 2024 and lists the total number of CME credits you have collected during the event, but includes no detailed information on the sessions attended.

The coat check services are located on Level -2.

Opening Hours

A confirmation of attendance will be available for download on ESR Connect from February 28 if you have either checked in at the venue (only necessary if you received your badge via postal service), picked up your badge onsite, or attended a session online.

A confirmation of payment will be available during and after the congress from the ESR website (www.myESR.org) via the ePortal (login with your email address and password).

English

Austria Center Vienna (ACV)
Bruno Kreisky Platz 1
1220 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 533 40 64–0

To reach the ACV by public transport from the city centre (Stephansplatz), take the U1 underground line (red line, direction Leopoldau) to the station Kaisermühlen VIC.

The “connAction – Radiology Connecting Disciplines” event will feature some of radiology’s biggest names sharing the stage with experts from other medical disciplines. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics but will share a common thread in examining radiology’s place in the healthcare continuum and emphasising the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to care.

The event will be streamed online only from the ECR studio and will be freely accessible to all via ESR Connect.

A variety of exciting sessions and hands-on activities are waiting for anyone looking to dive deeper into the field of Interventional Radiology!

The ECR’s Cube offers introductory and advanced education on peripheral, central, oncology and neurological interventions in an engaging learning environment. Enjoy interactive sessions delivered by experienced interventionalists and train on the latest simulators in our popular Simulator Adventure Park!

The Cube, with its Simulator Adventure Park and Room P can be found on Level 1.
More information can be found here.

As in previous years, the ESR is again providing a live & on-demand streaming service for ECR 2024. In an effort to bring the ECR to everyone, almost all congress sessions are being broadcast live & on-demand via ESR Connect. With a valid ECR 2024 congress registration, live streaming and on-demand viewing is included in your registration and accessible until March 4, 2024 (23:59 CET).

For help with the ECR 2024 App, CME accreditation/evaluation, or any general congress inquiries, our friendly staff at the ECR Info Hub and the registration desk in the entrance hall are ready to assist you. Just ask!

Opening hours

Join us at this year’s ECR Radiology Escape Room, hosted by the Young Radiologists team from the Charité in Berlin, Germany for an exciting 20-minute experience!

Being a resident, you never know what a night shift may have in store for you. While you’ve gained some experience and learned a few interventional skills since your first night shift last year, you still feel an uneasy excitement every time the phone rings with a call from the emergency department. You rush downstairs and get “locked-in” the bustle of the ED. Can you help your colleagues, make the diagnosis and save the patient before time runs out?

Take up this new challenge as a group to solve the puzzles and “escape” the emergency department in time!

Up to five participants can take part in each round, with empty seats being filled with individual players or smaller teams. The fastest teams will win exciting prizes!

Reserve your slot in advance, either directly at the Escape Room Welcome Desk or online via the booking link here. The Escape Room is located on Level 1, 1.42-1.43.

The ‘EFRS Meets’ session is organised by the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) and provides a platform to introduce and highlight the accomplishments of its member societies in the world of radiography. For ECR 2024, the session features experts from Italy.

The European Federation of Radiography Societies (EFRS) Research “pop-up” Hub brings research projects from radiography training centres across Europe to ECR 2024, to facilitate voluntary research participation by delegates. The Research Hub is located on Level -2, Room -2.47/-2.48.

Visit the EIBIR Booth on Level 1 to find out more about the future of biomedical research, funding opportunities, project management support and cutting-edge project results and achievements from the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research.

Meet the EIBIR Scientific Director Prof. Regina Beets-Tan at the booth:

Wednesday, February 28: 15:30-16:00 CET
Friday, March 1: 09:45-10:15 CET
Saturday, March 2: 10:45-11:15 CET

Find out what EIBIR has to offer at ECR 2024!

For fire, medical or police assistance, please contact the ACV Information Point, located at the main entrance, or the nearest available ECR or ACV staff member. A medical specialist trained in emergency medicine will be present for the duration of the congress on Level – 2, Room -2.66.

Visit the ECR 2024 electronic scientific and educational poster exhibition at the EPOS™ Area (located on Level -2) and online, which also presents the EuroSafe Imaging posters on medical radiation protection topics. The area will feature large screens dedicated to viewing posters, where you can access all the posters uploaded for ECR 2024.

ECR 2024 will see the introduction of “EPOS™ on the GO”. This dynamic feature offers the exclusive opportunity for top poster abstracts to be delivered in a concise live presentation on an open platform within the EPOS™ Area (located on Level -2).

The ‘ESR at Work Sessions’ are organised by bodies of the European Society of Radiology to showcase their current activities.

Visit the ESR iGuide booth, located on Level 1, Austria Center Vienna to find out more about the ESR’s clinical decision support (CDS) software for imaging referrals. Provided by the ESR’s Quality and Safety in Imaging GmbH, ESR iGuide utilises referral guidelines developed by the ESR in cooperation with the American College of Radiology to provide actionable decision support for more appropriate imaging referrals.

The ESR Meets Booths are located at the gallery on Level 1.

Come by and learn more about radiology in this year’s guest countries – Italy and Argentina. Furthermore, the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) will also be there with its representatives.

The ‘ESR Meets’ sessions are an opportunity for the radiological community to gain a greater insight into the innovations and perspectives of other nations and societies while also strengthening the bonds between the ESR and its guest societies. This year, the ESR is proud to host the countries of Italy (as a tribute to the home of ESR President Carlo Catalano), Argentina and Singapore, as well as the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

Visit the ESR Patient Advisory Group (ESR-PAG) Booth on Level 1 and learn more about the ESR-PAG and its activities to bring patients, the public and imaging professionals together to positively influence advances in the field of medical imaging, to the benefit of patients in Europe.

The EDiR examination will take place on Tuesday, February 27, at the Grand Hotel Wien (Kärntner Ring 9).

Successful graduation certifies a standard of radiological knowledge deemed appropriate by the ESR for independent practice in general radiology.

Do not miss the EDiR Sessions during ECR 2024!

Win your place in a future EDiR examination during the EDiR Simulation on Hybrid Imaging and Physics taking place on March 2, 12:30-13:30 in the Open Forum Trainees.

Learn from EDiR committee members and win an EDiR Simulation place during the various sessions taking place from Wednesday to Saturday in the Open Trainees (look for the Tackle twisted cases).

Make sure to visit the EBR staff at the EDiR Learning Corner at the -2.14, level -2! Try our diploma cases and test yourself!

Learn more about the EDiR at www.myEBR.org.

The E3 programme emphasises the importance of lifelong learning. It covers the entire range of educational issues, from undergraduate medical education to subspecialised continuing professional development. The E3 programme is structured according to the different levels defined by the ESR European Training Curriculum for Radiology (ETC).

The E3 programme consists of the following branches, which reflect the different levels of education in radiology, as well as the different stages of an individual’s professional career.

The E³ – Young ECR Programme is tailored for residents, students, radiographers, and trainee radiographers, designed especially to offer a variety of essential knowledge. An assortment of sessions is provided to ensure a thorough examination of the topics, including Basic Sessions, Case-Based Diagnosis Training Sessions, Student Sessions, and the Radiology Trainees Forum Programme, including the RTF Highlighted Lectures and the entertaining RTF Quiz.

The E³ – European Diploma Prep sessions aim to provide preparation for future European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) candidates and are held in close cooperation with the European Board of Radiology (EBR). They are also suitable for residents wishing to obtain an overview of the various topics relevant to imaging, and for those preparing for their national board examinations. The content of the programme reflects Levels I+II European Training Curriculum for Radiology (ETC) learning objectives across a two-year cycle.

The E³ – Beauty of Basic Knowledge sessions offer participants the chance to refresh their knowledge in fundamental topics of imaging. This year, the Beauty of Basic Knowledge sessions focus on sports, hybrid and vascular imaging, allowing anyone from new residents to board-certified radiologists to strengthen their understanding in these essentials of radiology.

The E³ – Advanced Courses are a series of sessions covering subjects of great relevance. This year’s courses include imaging of the heart, sustainable technological innovations and image-guided therapy. Conducted by specialists in their discipline, the various sessions within each course demonstrate the multiple facets of these topics while complementing one another to provide an in-depth exploration of the respective field.

The E³ – ECR Master Classes focus on continuous professional development and lifelong learning. The classes are designed for subspecialised radiologists seeking cutting-edge information in their particular fields of interest. They are held by experts in the field and reflect state-of-the-art knowledge, as well as emerging trends. The contents mostly cover Level III European Training Curriculum (ETC) learning objectives and beyond.

European Radiology is Europe’s number one journal in general radiology with an Impact Factor of 5.9. All active members of the ESR have free access to the journal via the designated MyUserArea > European Radiology access link. Further information is available at www.european-radiology.org

Stay in touch with us during ECR 2024 by following us on X (@EurRadiology), Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2024 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.

At ECR 2024, Meet and Greet the Editors sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.

This Gold Open Access online journal focuses on basic scientific discoveries and novel approaches in experimental settings. European Radiology Experimental has an Impact Factor of 3.8 and its content is freely accessible online. Find more information about European Radiology Experimental at www.er-x.org.

Stay in touch with us during ECR 2024 by following us on X (@EurRadiology), Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2024 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.

At ECR 2024, Meet and Greet the Editors sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.

Come visit the European School of Radiology (ESOR) Booth on the gallery level (Level 1) for the latest news and updates on our educational activities. We provide a variety of CME accredited courses and exchange programmes for young radiologists. At the ESOR Booth you can also meet experienced ESOR mentors to get personal advice on starting or advancing your academic career.

Make sure you don’t miss various ESOR sessions at ECR. These include 3 Basic Sessions, 1 ESOR Session, 2 Studio Sessions, and 1 Open Form Session. They will provide you among others with first-hand experience from former scholars and fellows, along with useful tips on submitting a successful application.

 For more information on ESOR, please visit our website: www.esor.org

EuroSafe Imaging, the ESR’s flagship initiative on radiation protection, aims to promote the safe and appropriate use of medical imaging in Europe and around the world. Visit the EuroSafe Imaging Booth on Level 1 and learn more about radiation protection and safety in medical imaging. Stop by the EPOS™ Area to view the EuroSafe Imaging Poster exhibition and don’t miss the scientific sessions that EuroSafe Imaging has planned during the congress.

EuroSafe Imaging is celebrating its 10 year anniversary at this year’s ECR. 

The ESR is on its way to holding yet another green meeting with ECR 2024. As every year, we are committed to expanding our efforts by applying our green approach to all major activities related to the congress in order to reduce its environmental impact.

With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that we are almost solely relying on the ECR 2024 App to share the programme and other information about the congress, thereby greatly reducing the number of printed materials. Please support us in our endeavour to keep our congress green by using public means of transport, offsetting your CO2 emissions, and refilling your ECR 2024 water bottles.

More information on how you can help make ECR green can be found here.

The ECR Hands-on Workshops are an excellent opportunity for attendees to practise their skills in a “learning by doing” approach. Topics featured at ECR 2024 are Cardiac CT and MRI, Imaging Stroke Patients, MRI of the Prostate, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and the EFRS Workshops on Radiation Dose Management and The Framework for Online Radiographer Clinical Education.

The programme will also include the Radiology Reporting Series workshop as well as the i-Violin workshop.

Registration is available through MyUserArea > Hands-on Workshops.

The Image Interpretation Quizzes are two traditional highlights of every ECR. This year’s themes are ‘The Radiology Odyssey: a journey home through challenges and cases’ for the Image Interpretation Quiz and ‘Radiology Feud’ as the popular game show Family Feud for the Junior Image Interpretation Quiz.

Through the Innovation in Focus programme, we will look at how radiology is currently transcending the boundaries of the present, converging innovation and discovery to reshape the landscape of patient well-being.

With topics ranging from sustainability and data-management in radiology through to the use of chatbots and integrated diagnostics, Innovation in Focus will take attendees on a journey to the unexplored realms of medical imaging and beyond.

The Innovation in Focus lounge is located on Level 1 in Foyer M.

Insights into Imaging is the ESR’s Gold Open Access journal for Critical Science and Reviews advancing the practice of radiology, with an Impact Factor of 4.7. The content of the journal is freely accessible online. Find more information at www.i3-journal.org.

Stay in touch with us during ECR 2024 by following us on X (@InsightsImaging), Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2024 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.

At ECR 2024, Meet and Greet the Editors sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.

The ESR offers interactive presentations with live voting. Use the filter option ‘Interactive Session’ in the programme to find out which presentations are interactive. To participate in the Interactive Voting whilst participating onsite in Vienna use the ECR 2024 App.

ESR’s support initiative for the young generation.

Over the last 21 years, the ESR has invited more than 18,000 young radiology residents, medical physics PHD students and radiographers in training to the European Congress of Radiology, investing more than €7 million in its flagship youth project.

The ‘ISRRT Meets’ session, hosted by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT), demonstrates the vital role that radiographers play in medical imaging. This is accomplished through the exploration of the practice, research, and unique challenges faced by radiographers. This year’s session features experts from Australia.

The Joint Sessions are an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into collaboration of the ESR with a multitude of other disciplines related to the world of medical imaging. The sessions highlight collaborative efforts related to science and professional issues.

Juisci is an AI-powered mobile app that summarises the most relevant information from medical literature to help healthcare professionals stay up-to-date. As part of their membership, active members have exclusive access to a dedicated ESR feed containing the most relevant articles from the ESR journals and other leading radiology journals.

The QR code to access the Juisci x ESR feed can be accessed by ESR members in the MyUserArea or you can visit the Juisci booth in the Publications Lounge on level 1 and get personal assistance.

The ESR and the Austria Center Vienna are free from all liabilities that may arise from the delegates’ and presenters’ participation in ECR 2024 and its activities.

Lost and found articles may be picked up or handed in at the ECR Info Hub located in the entrance hall.

The practice of radiology is, among other things, a fascinatingly complex combination of vision, attention, and memory.

The Perception Lab brings together researchers around the world to study how radiologists and others read medical images. Each of the participating research groups has brought a brief experiment, examining one aspect of medical image perception, often with an eye toward improving practice. 

Give us 15-30 minutes of your time and we will turn your expertise into data that will help move the field forward. Readers at all levels are welcome, including trainees.

Located on Level 1, in the “Innovation in Focus” lounge in Foyer M.

Meet & Greet sessions provide an ideal opportunity to meet the Editors of all three journals: European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, and European Radiology Experimental.

Held at the ESR Journals Publications Lounge (Level 1), they are a perfect chance to ask the Editors everything you always wanted about the Journals, your specialty, writing a good paper, or to just have a casual chat.

Find the full schedule for the Meet & Greet sessions here: https://www.myesr.org/publications/esr-journals-meet-greet-sessions-at-ecr/

For ESR membership application and renewal, please visit the ePortal (login with your email address and password).

Important note: Member tickets for ECR 2024 are only available if ESR membership for 2023 was settled by August 31, 2023.

Charge up at our convenient stations! Find charging points in the Entrance Hall, Innovation in Focus Lounge (Level 1), Cube (Level 1), and the Entrance Hall.

Please do not forget to turn your mobile phone to silent mode during the sessions. Also remember that taking photos or filming during the sessions is prohibited.

The concept of the Multidisciplinary Sessions (MS) is to promote a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, integrating radiologists and other clinicians to share their expertise.

The New Horizons Sessions (NH) provide an insight into recent developments within a specific area of practice, be that innovations in technique, evolutions within a speciality, or improvements in disease treatment. Exploring these topics allows presenters to highlight advancements that may become routine in the near future, or that indicate a whole new area of research and clinical application.

The Open Forum Sessions (OF) are an opportunity to discuss important topics. This year’s Open Forums are dedicated to Trainees, Radiographers, and ESR activities.

The ECR 2024 Opening Ceremony is titled S.H.O.C.K. 

Join us for this exceptional highlight and experience the unlimited potential of Next Generation Radiology. In an ECR first, Professor Catalano will share the stage with a co-host, Ameca, the world’s most advanced robotic humanoid. Representing the forefront of human-robotics technology, Ameca will share its unique view on the evolution of medical imaging from the perspective of an artificially intelligent being.

In classic ECR tradition ESR Honorary Membership and Gold Medals will be awarded during the Opening Ceremony. The ceremony will also feature an array of dance performances, stunning animations and incredible insights into AI and the future of radiology.

The ECR 2024 Opening Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, February 28, from 17:45 on Level 2, Room A.

More details can be found here.

The ESR is happy to welcome an increasing number of medical physicists to its annual meeting every year. ECR 2024 offers an innovative, extensive and custom-made programme for medical physicists, which was developed in close collaboration with the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP). This year’s EFOMP Session will be dedicated to ‘Artificial intelligence (AI): what you need to know, do, and say?’

ECR 2024 will feature excellent plenary lectures, presented by Rick Abramson, Geoffrey D. Rubin and Annemiek Snoeckx.

For press accreditation, please visit the Press Counter located in the Entrance Hall. To obtain a press badge, you must present an international press ID or a confirmation letter from the relevant medium.

For any press related inquiries please contact [email protected]

The press office is located in Foyer K on Level -2. 

Opening hours

The Professional Challenges Sessions (PC) aim to provide a platform for important issues experienced by those working within the field of radiology. Subjects of current relevance, such as training, education, research, communication, and management, are presented.

Find information on the official Vienna Public Transport website. Tickets are available online at shop.wienerlinien.at or at any underground station.

To reach the ACV by public transport from the city centre (Stephansplatz), take the U1 underground line (red line, direction Leopoldau) to the station Kaisermühlen VIC.

Located on Level 1, the Publications Lounge includes the ESR Journals’ (European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, and European Radiology Experimental) as well as the Springer Nature publisher’s booth.

Meet and Greet the Journal Editors sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.

Active ESR members can get support for installing the JuiSci x ESR feed on their mobile phones at the JuiSci booth in the Publications Lounge.

The Radiographers Area is the place to be for radiographers. It is home to the booths of the radiographer societies and is also connected to an EFRS Research Hub, as well as to lecture rooms dedicated to the radiographers’ programme (Lecture Room G1, Lecture Room H and the Open Forum Radiographers).

The ECR is recognised as the official annual scientific meeting for medical imaging for radiographers by both the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR).

In cooperation with the EFRS, ECR offers a comprehensive and perfectly tailored programme for radiographers with various stages of experience.

The RTF promotes and coordinates the efforts of radiology trainees at a European level to improve the progress of radiology and related sciences.

This year’s Highlighted Lectures organised by the RTF will cover important topics in paediatric, abdominal and chest imaging.

Join us for the RTF Quiz titled ‘Mona Lisa smile: women’s health imaging through the ages’ with the two quiz masters, Marco Francone and Alexis Jacquier, on Thursday, February 29, 14:00–15:30 in Room A on Level 2.

Video or audio recording of presentations is not allowed without prior permission from the speaker/exhibitor and ECR. Flash photography is not permitted during presentations. Interviews must take place outside the lecture room. For queries, please contact the ESR Press Office.

Please note that participants might be photographed and filmed during their attendance at lectures, presentations, speeches, and other scientific events, as well as in exhibition and reception areas. Film material is broadcast via video and audio streaming on ESR Connect. Photographs may be used for various ESR promotional purposes.

The Refresher Courses (RC) consist of a variety of key radiological topics orchestrated by the scientific subcommittees. The aim of the sessions is not only to refresh the audience’s knowledge, but also to review, inform, and offer updates on the various fields with engaging presentations suitable for new radiologists through to experienced doctors.

This year’s Research Presentation sessions (RPS) will feature the best abstracts of each topic submitted for ECR 2024.

The Round Table Sessions (RT) will feature experts from a variety of fields for exciting and important discussions on controversial topics in radiology. Differing perspectives and lively debates will be encouraged.

Satellite Symposia are sponsored by international companies. Please note, that these industry-backed sessions are not CME-accredited.

The safety of all congress attendees is of utmost importance to the European Society of Radiology. The Austria Center Vienna and the ESR have implemented security precautions to ensure the maximum possible safety for all ECR participants. Please promptly inform our staff, especially room attendants, if any security problems occur.

The ESR reserves the right to check your identification upon admission to the congress center and/or inside the building. You may be asked at any time to present adequate proof of identity by showing your passport, driver’s licence, national or military identification, or student ID, all with a photograph and signature.

Smoking is not permitted inside the Austria Center Vienna. The ECR is a non-smoking congress. Outside the building, we kindly ask you to use the ashtrays provided. Please note that smoking is prohibited in front of the main entrance.

Keep up with goings on at ECR 2024 by following the ESR on X and Instagram (both @myESR), as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.

The official congress hashtag is #ECR2024. Please interact with us and use it when posting your congress photos and experiences on social media. You can also tag our social media accounts to increase the visibility of your posts.

38 national and international radiological societies present their meetings and societies in the Society Booth Area known as International Village, which is located on Level 0.

Speakers are reminded to check in at the Preview Centre’s welcome desk at least three hours prior to their scheduled presentation, even if they have already uploaded their presentation prior to the congress.

The Preview Centre is located on the ACV entrance 2 and can be accessed from outside and from Level 1.

Opening Hours             

Delegates with special needs can park on the lower level, providing direct elevator access to the Austria Center. All lecture rooms are wheelchair accessible. For specific questions or requests, reach out to ESR staff at the ECR Info Hub, the registration desk, or via email at [email protected]. We’re here to assist you!

The Special Focus Sessions (SF) explore cutting-edge developments within the world of clinical radiology, tackling these complex matters through in-depth analysis and debate.

The State of the Art Symposia (SA) are an opportunity for experts in their field to educate and inform the audience on essential topics such as anatomical regions, specific diseases, or particular techniques. Presentations are backed by experience, evidence, and data of the chosen subjects.

At ECR 2024, students have the chance to once again present their own abstracts in front of a huge audience. The submitters of the best 20 abstracts have been invited to Vienna to present their work in dedicated sessions. 

Students Session 1, February 28, 13:00 – 14:30 CET Room G2

Students Session 2, March 2, 14:00 – 15:30 CET Room G2

Join our moderators when they meet experts from all over the world to discuss the latest topics in medical imaging. Want to learn more about the ESR and its activities, then make sure to check out our Studio programme.

One of the highlights will be when ESR and ESSO join forces for an interdisciplinary seminar.

These sessions are online only and can be watched via the ECR App or ESR Connect.

A joint effort to make healthcare more sustainable at the PhilipsBlueLevel Sustainability zone. Take the opportunity to educate yourself, connect with like-minded people in the industry and get inspired by this green initiative. 

Join for a Sustainable Radiology Networking Event on Feb 29, 15:00-16:00 CET in the Philips Sustainability Zone.

Co-hosted by Dr. Reed A. Omary, the event explores successful sustainability practices in radiology, industry discussions, and networking with professionals passionate about sustainability.

Limited space: register in advance.

ATTENTION: Road Constructions Around ACV- Choose Public Transport to Avoid Delays!

Road constructions near the congress venue ACV may cause traffic jams and serious delays. We recommend using public transport to and from the venue to ensure timely and stress-free arrival. Your cooperation is appreciated!

Starting from ECR 2024, for security reasons, taxis are no longer allowed to access the drive and parking zone directly in front of the Austria Center.

Instead, taxis can enter the Austria Center car park (parking deck P2), now the main pick-up and drop-off area.

Please note that limited space and ongoing construction work in the Leonard Bernstein Tunnel, may lead to traffic jams.

For efficiency, all participants are encouraged to use public transportation. 

A small taxi stand is also available near the underground station.

Opening hours:

EXPO Foyers (ACV), EXPO Halls

The Transatlantic Course (TC) combines the resources of the ESR and RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) to present a series of sessions concentrated around a central topic. This year the programme focuses on imaging of neurodegenerative disorders.

The ESR’s Travel Service Desk is located at the Info Hub in the entrance hall.

Opening hours:

Witness the birth of NEXT GENERATION RADIOLOGY firsthand in our Virtual Reality Experience in the Publication Lounge (Level 1). Immerse yourself in a science fiction film that reflects on how AI will reshape our world indefinitely. We promise you‘ve never seen anything like it.

Opening hours:

Envision your vision at ECR 2024.

Take part in a short study that examines the current vision of ECR participants (project leader: Dr. Thiemo van Nijnatten, Maastricht UMC+). The test only takes 5 minutes and you can win a tablet!

Register now via the booking link here and reserve your slot in advance or join us directly at the Vision Test booth!

The Vision Test is located on Level 1 in the Innovations in Focus Area.

Attendees will receive a free, refillable water bottle at ECR 2024. Bottles can be collected from the Info Hub in the entrance hall. You can then fill and refill your bottle at filling points located in the entrance hall of the ACV. Each attendee is eligible for one bottle.

Free wireless LAN access is available throughout the congress venue and all lecture rooms. The name of the public WiFi is ‘ECR2024’.