LIVES Physiology – Prague
June 04-06, 2026, Prague
Hotel Duo, Teplická 492, 190 00 Prague 9
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The official email domains of the Conference are @esicm.org and @mhconsulting.cz
The official provider of registration and housing is MH Consulting s.r.o.
The primary objective of this conference is to emphasise the importance of understanding physiology in solving daily clinical problems. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Prague, leading experts from around the world will review key physiology concepts, ranging from basic principles to the complexities required for managing critically ill patients.
The event will feature engaging lectures and interactive, real-case-based learning sessions and will be invaluable for practising intensive care clinicians seeking to refresh and deepen their understanding of physiology.
Conference Committee
- Jan De Waele, Belgium (ESICM)
- Julia Wendon, United Kingdom (ESICM)
- Martin Balik, Czech Republic (CSIM)
- Frantisek Duska, Czech Republic (CSIM)
Faculty
- Balik Martin, Czech Republic
- Belohlavek Jan, Czech Republic
- Caironi Pietro, Italy
- Cecconi Maurizio, Italy
- Chew Michelle, Sweden
- De Waele Jan, Belgium
- Doorduin Joone, The Netherlands
- Duska Frantisek, Czech Republic
- Galarza Barrachina Laura, Spain
- Giosa Lorenzo, United Kingdom
- Hamzaoui Olfa, France
- Hahn Robert, Sweden
- Havránek Štěpán, Czech Republic
- Horakova Lenka, Czech Republic
- Ince Can, The Netherlands
- Jiroutkova Katerina, Czech Republic
- Juffermans Nicole, The Netherlands
- Khosravi Maryam, United Kingdom
- Laffey John, Ireland
- Le Roy Anne, Czech Republic
- Malbrain Manu, Poland
- Mlcek Mikulas, Czech Republic
- Monnet Xavier, France
- Newcombe Virginia, United Kingdom
- Ostermann Marlies, United Kingdom
- Piquilloud Lise, Switzerland
- Rauch Simon, Italy
- Takala Jukka, Switzerland
- Tobin Martin, United States
- Wendon Julia, United Kingdom
Call for Abstracts
Deadline
The abstract submission system will close on 04 March 2026, 23:59 CET.
Instructions for Abstract Preparation
You can read the instructions by clicking here. Please read them carefully.
Review Process
The submitted abstracts will be examined anonymously by the ESICM Conference Committee. The authors will be informed of acceptance/rejection of their abstract by e-mail. All abstracts selected for presentation at the Conference will be either presented as an e-poster presentation. There is NO publication in the ICMx Journal (= NO Abstract Book).
–> Presenters of the 3 best abstracts will receive free registration for one of our forthcoming ESICM events (LIVES Lisbon 2026 or an e-course).
Registration Details
Registration Details*
Registration Opening in January 2026
| Early Registration Fee till 07 March 2026 | Regular Registration Fee from 08 March 2026 | |
| ESICM/CSIM Member | 400 | 450 |
| Non-Member | 550 | 600 |
| In training | 150 | 230 |
| Low and Lower Middle Income-Country (LMIC) & Eastern Europe** | 250 | 350 |
| N&AHP/ Medical Student | 80 | 130 |
*Event is paid in CZK.
**Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic
Registration fee covers:
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- Access to all lectures
- Coffee breaks
- Lunches as indicated in the programme
- CME credits
CME Credits
An application will be made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.
MedTech Europe Code
An application will be made to the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice for this event.
Industry Opportunities
For questions regarding sponsorship, please contact:
Joel Alexandre
ESICM CEO
joel.alexandre@esicm.org
Elise Maquestiaux
ESICM Events & Sponsors Coordinator
elise.maquestiaux@esicm.org
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