AI Theatre & Artificial Intelligence Exhibition
The AI Theatre and Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX) provide a unique opportunity to discover how machine learning, deep learning, and big data are revolutionising medical imaging and redefining the future of radiology.
Attend cutting-edge keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and industry talks at the AI Theatre, and connect with a growing network of companies and innovators advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions at the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX).
AI Theatre: ACV, Level -2
AIX: EXPO X1
More information is available here.
The AI Theatre is kindly supported by Bayer.
AI-generated Subtitles
Our on-demand recordings include AI-generated subtitles in English and nine other languages: French, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Dutch, Greek, and Arabic.
Simply click the subtitle icon in the video player for English subtitles, or use the settings icon to select your preferred language.
You can also download a transcript in your chosen language for added convenience.
App
The ECR 2025 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 2025 App both in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Please search for ‘ECR 2025’ in your store. Please note, that there will be no printed programmes or materials at ECR 2025. All information can be accessed exclusively via the app or ESR Connect.
Badges
In case you have received your badge and lanyard in advance via postal mail, there is no need to visit the registration desk.
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.
Please be aware that, for security reasons, your badge will be scanned at various locations throughout the congress venue.
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
Be accepted is a patient awareness campaign offering information and resources through a print magazine and website to female patients diagnosed with cancer. The campaign was founded by the Chair of the ESR Patient Advisory Group, Caroline Justich. Be accepted will be featured in the following sessions:
A booth promoting Be accepted can also be found on Level 1.
Learn more about Be accepted here.
Book of Abstracts (Publication in Insights into Imaging)
In keeping with the ESR’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the ECR Book of Abstracts (summarising research paper abstracts accepted for ECR 2025) 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.
Cafés & Restaurants
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.
ACV, Level 0 (Entrance Level)
ECR Lounge / Level 0
Tuesday, February 25 |
13:00-17:00 |
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:30-18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:30-18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:30-18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30-18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30-12:30 |
Area E (next to Open Forum “Young ESR”) / Level 0
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
Area F (GE Healthcare) / Level 0
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
Food Trucks (in front of the ACV)
Wednesday, February 26 |
11:00-15:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
11:00-15:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
11:00-15:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
11:00-15:00 |
ACV, Level 1 (First Level)
Young ESR Lounge / Level 1
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
ACV, Level 2 (Second Level)
Foyer C (next to Perception Lab) / Level 2
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
ACV, Level -2 (Lower Level)
“Food Court” (EXPO X3) / Level -2
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:30 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:30 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:30 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:30 |
Foyer G (Radiographers’ Area) / Level -2
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
EXPO Foyer D / Level -2
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
EXPO X6 / Viennese Coffee / Level -2
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
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Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
M-Building / Level 0 (Entrance Level)
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00-16:00 |
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Thursday, February 27 |
10:00-16:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00-16:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00-16:00 |
Cases of the Day Quiz
Already an ECR tradition, this year we again offer an exciting selection of cases specially picked up by the Editors of Eurorad for you to enjoy and test your knowledge. Every day from Wednesday to Saturday, new cases are released in a dedicated quiz (www.eurorad.org/ecr2025).
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 2.
Check-in
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 any of the checkpoints throughout the congress venue. Check-in is available at any time during ECR 2025.
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.
Please be aware that, for security reasons, your badge will be scanned at various locations throughout the congress venue.
Childcare
To ensure you can fully engage in the lectures, workshops, and discussions at ECR 2025, we are pleased to offer professional and dedicated childcare services.
Our experienced caregivers will provide a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly environment with a variety of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, games, and age-appropriate educational programmes. While you focus on ECR 2025, your children can enjoy a fun and enriching experience.
Childcare services are available for children aged 1 to 12 and require registration by 12 February 2025.
Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to register your child for childcare, we kindly ask you to please complete our ECR 2025 Childcare Application Form here.
Should you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Churches and Religious Communities in Vienna
Vienna is a multi-denominational, multi-cultural city. There is a special website with information on local religious communities and places of worship.
CME Accreditation System
Onsite at ECR 2025
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 any of the checkpoints throughout the congress venue and have your badge scanned once. Check-in is possible at any time during ECR 2025.
- 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 Sunday, March 9, 2025 (23:59 CET).
- In the overview on the ‘My CME’ page, you can check your current points and 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 9, 2025 (23:59 CET).
Online only
To claim a CME certificate while attending the congress online only you must fulfil 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 9, 2025 (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 9, 2025 (23:59 CET).
CME Confirmation
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 11, 2025 and lists the total number of CME credits you have collected during the event, but includes no detailed information on the sessions attended.
Coat Checks
The coat check services are located on Level -2.
Opening Hours
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:00–20:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:30–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:30–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30–13:00 |
Confirmation of Attendance
A confirmation of attendance will be available for download in the UserArea (‘Show documents’) and in the ‘My Certificates’ section on ESR Connect website after the congress if you had either your badge scanned at the venue (only necessary if you received your badge via postal service), picked up your badge onsite, or attended a session online.
Confirmation of Payment
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).
Congress Language
English
Congress Opening Hours
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:00–18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:00–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:30–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30–13:30 |
Congress Venue
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.
connAction at ECR – Radiology Connecting Disciplines
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 from the ECR Studio and can be attended in the Studio Streaming Area on Level -2 or online.
Cube (Interventional Radiology)
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 hands-on 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, is located on Level 1.
More information can be found here.
ECR 2025 Live & On-Demand streaming
As in previous years, the ESR is again providing a live & on-demand streaming service for ECR 2025. 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 2025 congress registration, live streaming and on-demand viewing is included in your registration and accessible until March 9, 2025 (23:59 CET).
ECR Info Hub
For help with the ECR 2025 App, CME accreditation/evaluation, or any general congress inquiries, our friendly staff at the ECR Info Hub at the registration desk are ready to assist you. Just ask!
Opening hours
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:00–18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:30–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:30–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30–12:30 |
ECR Radiology Escape Room
Step into this year’s ECR Escape Room hosted by the Young Radiologists team from the Charité in Berlin, Germany for an exciting 20-minute adventure!
You are a team of radiology residents with an urgent task – preparing for the multidisciplinary cancer conference. But there’s a catch: your senior physician can’t make it, and it’s up to you to step in!
Your mission? Solve a series of oncologic-themed riddles, analyse imaging studies, and uncover key findings to present at the conference – all under a tight deadline. Use your collective knowledge of oncology to crack each challenge. Only by working together will you be able to solve the cases before the conference begins!
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 at the ECR or online (link will be available closer to congress).
The Escape Room is located on Level 1, 1.42-1.43.
ECR Workshops
The ECR Workshops offer attendees a unique chance to enhance their skills through hands-on practice, practical demonstrations, and theoretical insights. This year’s programme features a variety of formats, including fully hands-on sessions, theoretical workshops, and sessions that combine both practical and theoretical components.
Learn more about the available ECR workshops here.
EFRS Research Hub
The European Federation of Radiography Societies (EFRS) Research “pop-up” Hub brings research projects from radiography training centres across Europe to ECR 2025, to facilitate voluntary research participation by delegates. The Research Hub is located on Level -2, Room -2.43.
EIBIR Booth
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.
Join the EIBIR Stage bonus sessions at the EIBIR Booth, which feature novel research presentations.
Friday, Feb 28, 14:30-15:30 (chair: Regina Beets-Tan)
Saturday, March 1, 11:00-12:00 (chair: Luis Martí-Bonmatí)
Emergency Information/First Aid
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 -2.14.
EPOS™ – Scientific and Educational Poster Exhibition
Dive into the ECR 2025 electronic scientific and educational poster exhibition at the EPOS™ Area (located on Level -2) and online, which also features EuroSafe Imaging posters on medical radiation protection. The area boasts large screens dedicated to viewing posters, offering instant access to all the posters uploaded for ECR 2025.
Wednesday, February 26 – Saturday, March 1 08:00–17:00
EPOS™ on the GO
“EPOS™ on the GO” is back at ECR 2025. The 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).
ESR iGuide
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.
ESR Meets Booths
The ESR Meets Booths are located at the gallery on Level 1.
Visit us to learn more about radiology practice in this year’s featured guest countries: the Baltic Countries, Brazil, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.
ESR Patient Advisory Group
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.
At ECR 2025 the ESR-PAG has organised 2 sessions and 4 hands-on workshops. Take a look at the programme here.
ESR Supporting Members
The ESR extends its gratitude to its Supporting Members for their ongoing commitment and support.
You can find a complete list of Supporting Members here.
European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR)
The EDiR examination will take place on Tuesday, February 25, within the framework of the ECR in the M-Building (M5) and in the ACV (K1).
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 2025!
Win your place in a future EDiR examination during the EDiR Simulation EDiR in the spotlight: shining a light on neuro and head and neck cases taking place on March 1, 12:30-13:30 in Room M 3.
Learn from EDiR committee members and win an EDiR Simulation place during the various sessions taking place from Thursday to Saturday (look for Game on: navigating the EDiR CORE case resolution) in the Open Forum: Young ESR.
Make sure to visit the EDiR booth in the Gallery (Level 1). Try our diploma cases and test yourself!
Learn more about the EDiR at myEBR.org.
European Radiology
European Radiology is Europe’s number one journal in general radiology with an Impact Factor of 4.7. It continuously updates scientific knowledge in the field of radiology by publishing strong original articles and state-of-the-art reviews authored by leading radiologists.
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 european-radiology.org.
Stay in touch with us during ECR 2025 by following us on BlueSky, LinkedIn, Instagram (esr_journals), X (@EurRadiology), and Facebook.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2025 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.
At ECR 2025, Meet and Greet sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.
European Radiology Experimental
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 er-x.org.
Stay in touch with us during ECR 2025 by following us on BlueSky, LinkedIn, Instagram (esr_journals), X (@EurRadiology), and Facebook.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2025 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.
At ECR 2025, Meet and Greet sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.
European School of Radiology (ESOR)
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.
Please consult the ESOR website for more detailed information esor.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or Twitter for any updates.
EuroSafe Imaging
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.
Green Meeting
We strive to organise ECR 2025 as a Green Meeting and, as in previous years, are committed to expanding our efforts by applying sustainable practices to all major congress activities to minimise environmental impact.
With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that we will rely almost exclusively on the ECR 2025 App to share the programme and other congress information, significantly reducing the need for printed materials.
We kindly ask for your support in keeping our congress green by using public transport, offsetting your CO2 emissions, and refilling your ECR 2025 water bottles.
In Focus: Imagers Fixing the World
Taking inspiration from the popular BBC podcast, People Fixing the World, the ECR 2025 In Focus programme will shine a light on members of the imaging community who are making extraordinary things happen on our planet.
From providing teleservices in conflict zones and bringing ultrasound to the remotest regions to harnessing the power of AI and driving radiology’s green transition, Imagers Fixing the World will celebrate the people and projects that are advancing global health equity and planetary sustainability for the future.
The In Focus programme will take place in Room O2 and the In Focus on Level 1.
Industry Symposia
Industry Symposia are sponsored by international companies. Please note, that these industry-backed sessions are not CME-accredited. Check the online Industry Programme for a full schedule of symposia.
Insights into Imaging
Insights into Imaging is the ESR’s Gold Open Access journal advancing the practice of radiology, with an Impact Factor of 4.1. Through critical thinking and re-thinking, the journal provides an insight into how radiology is currently practised and analyses whether it needs to be reshaped. The content of the journal is freely accessible online. Find more information at i3-journal.org.
Stay in touch with us during ECR 2025 by following us on BlueSky, LinkedIn, Instagram (esr_journals), X (@InsightsImaging), and Facebook.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2025 and the official Journals hashtag is #ESRJournals.
At ECR 2025, Meet and Greet sessions will be held in the Publications Lounge. The programme can be found here.
Interactive Voting
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 2025 App.
Invest in the Youth
For 22 years, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) has supported more than 19,000 young professionals — radiology residents, PhD students in medical physics, and radiographers in training — by welcoming them to the European Congress of Radiology.
With over €7.5 million invested, this initiative is built on a simple belief: young minds have the power to shape the future. By supporting them today, we’re helping radiology grow stronger for tomorrow.
JuiSci – Your daily juice of science
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.
Liability
The ESR and the Austria Center Vienna are free from all liabilities that may arise from the delegates’ and presenters’ participation in ECR 2025 and its activities.
Lost & Found
Lost and found articles may be picked up or handed in at the ECR Info Hub located in the entrance hall.
Media and Recording Policy at ECR
Video and audio recording in lecture rooms is strictly prohibited unless prior permission has been granted by the ECR. Flash photography is not permitted during presentations as it may cause disruptions. Interviews must be conducted outside of the lecture rooms. Filming involving a larger team or equipment such as lights, requires prior authorisation from the ESR. Please contact the ESR Press Office for any queries or to request permission.
Please note that participants may be photographed or filmed during lectures, presentations, speeches, and other scientific events, as well as in exhibition and reception areas. Video and audio material may be streamed on ESR Connect, and photographs may be used for various promotional purposes, including ESR publications, websites, and social media platforms.
Medical Image Perception Lab at ECR
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.
The Medical Image Perception Lab is located on Level 2, next to the Café.
Meet and Greet the Editors
Meet & Greet sessions provide an ideal opportunity to meet the Editorial Teams of all three journals: European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, and European Radiology Experimental. Additionally, this year’s Meet & Greet sessions will feature special sessions dedicated to the Nature Masterclass and the Statistics workshop.
Held at the ESR Journals Publications Lounge (Level 1), these sessions 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 in the ECR Programme here.
Membership
For ESR membership application and renewal, please visit the ePortal (login with your email address and password).
Important note: Member tickets for ECR 2025 are only available if ESR membership for 2024 was settled by August 31, 2024.
Mobile Phone Charging Stations
Charge up at our convenient stations! Find charging points in the Entrance Hall, ECR Lounge (Level 0), In Focus Lounge (Level 1), Cube (Level 1), Radiographers’ Area (Level -2) and in the Food Court (X3).
Mobile Phones
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.
Physics in Medical Imaging
The ESR is happy to welcome an increasing number of medical physicists to its annual meeting every year. ECR 2025 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).
Pixel Pandemonium
Visit the new exhibit Pixel Pandemonium in the EXPO X1 on Level -2. This is an exhibit organised by the ESR and EIBIR, and endorsed by MICCAI. It offers a great platform for showcasing the latest AI and Machine Learning tools in the field of medical imaging to a global audience of clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Pixel Pandemonium aims to connect the rapidly evolving AI/ML research community with radiology by showcasing innovative and cutting-edge tools with the potential to shape the future of healthcare. The exhibit includes interactive software demonstrations.
Plenary Lectures
ECR 2025 will feature excellent plenary lectures, presented by Simon Reeve, Rowland Illing and Linda Moy.
Press
For press accreditation, please visit the Press Counter located in the Entrance Hall at the registration desk. 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].
Press Office
The press office is located in Room 1.14 on Level 1.
Opening hours
Wednesday, February 26 |
08:00–18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
08:00–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
08:00–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
08:00–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
08:00–12:30 |
Public Transport
Find information on the official Vienna Public Transport website. Tickets are available online at https://www.wienerlinien.at/web/wl-en/tickets 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.
Publications Lounge
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 in the ECR programme here.
Also featured in the Publications Lounge is the JuiSci booth (see more information above).
Quiet Rooms
The Quiet Rooms can be found on Level -2, rooms -2.78 and -2.79 (near Room K1). Please use these rooms for activities where you need peace and quiet (praying, breastfeeding, etc.).
Radiographers’ Area
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 the 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). You can find the Radiographers Area in Foyer G on Level -2.
Radiographers’ Programme
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.
Registration Opening Hours
Tuesday, February 25 |
14:00–17:00 |
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:00–18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:00–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:30–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30–13:30 |
Scientific and Educational Programme
Discover the ECR 2025 scientific and educational programme, which merges cutting-edge scientific exploration with an urgent focus on sustainability and healthcare equity.
An overview and in depth description of all session types at ECR 2025 can be found here.
Security / Safety
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
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.
Social Media
Keep up with goings on at ECR 2025 by following the ESR on X and Instagram (both @myESR), as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.
The official congress hashtag is #ECR2025. 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.
Society Booths
National and international radiological societies present their meetings and societies in the International Village, which is located next to the ESR Young Lounge on Level 1.
Speaker Preview Centre
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
Tuesday, February 25 |
14:00–17:00 |
Wednesday, February 26 |
07:00–18:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
07:00–18:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
07:00–18:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
07:30–18:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
07:30–11:30 |
Special Assistance
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!
Studio Sessions
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 be sure to check out our Studio programme.
These sessions can be attended in the Studio Streaming Area on Level -2 or online.
Taxi
Taxis depart from car park level -2 at the Austria Center Vienna. Please follow the directions.
A small taxi stand is also available at the underground station ‘Kaisermühlen / Vienna International Centre’.
For efficiency, all participants are encouraged to use public transportation.
Technical Exhibition
Opening hours:
EXPO Foyers (ACV), EXPO Halls
Wednesday, February 26 |
10:00–17:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
10:00–17:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
10:00–17:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
10:00–17:00 |
Travel
Discounted train travel with the Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
The ÖBB Kongresskonto is a tailored service for participants attending ECR 2025, offering a sustainable, easy, and discounted travel option within Europe. Participants benefit from a 22% discount on the standard Austrian train fare, 10% off international fares, and special prices for Nightjets.
Save on Airport Travel with the City Airport Train (CAT)
Enjoy a smooth, speedy, and eco-friendly connection between Vienna Airport and the city centre with the City Airport Train (CAT). Skip the traffic and reduce your carbon footprint by choosing the CAT over taxis or cars.
Travel Service
The ESR’s Travel Service Desk is located at the entrance at the ACV Info.
Opening hours:
Wednesday, February 26 |
08:30–17:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
08:30–17:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
08:30–17:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
08:30–17:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
08:30–12:00 |
Virtual Reality Experience
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mother Nature with our Virtual Reality Experience in the Publications Lounge on Level 1. Discover the strength of our united efforts in the fight to protect our planet. This experience will leave a lasting impression on you.
Opening hours:
Wednesday, February 26 |
09:00–17:00 |
Thursday, February 27 |
09:00–17:00 |
Friday, February 28 |
09:00–17:00 |
Saturday, March 1 |
09:00–17:00 |
Sunday, March 2 |
09:00–12:00 |
Water Bottles
Attendees will receive a free, refillable water bottle at ECR 2025. Bottles can be collected from room 2.31 on level 2. You can then fill and refill your bottle at filling points located in the entrance hall of the ACV. We would like to inform you that the taps in the restrooms provide drinking water, which you can also use to fill your bottles. The bottles are handed out between 09:00 and 17:00.
Each attendee is eligible for one bottle. Please note that not all ticket types qualify for this offer.
WiFi
Free wireless LAN access is available throughout the congress venue and all lecture rooms. The name of the public WiFi is ‘ECR2025’.