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
- Chew Michelle, Sweden
- Čundrle Ivan, Czech Republic
- De Waele Jan, Belgium
- Doorduin Jonne, The Netherlands
- Duska Frantisek, Czech Republic
- Galarza Barrachina Laura, Spain
- Giosa Lorenzo, United Kingdom
- Hahn Robert, Sweden
- Hamzaoui Olfa, France
- 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
- Teboul Jean-Louis, France
- Tobin Martin, United States
- Wendon Julia, United Kingdom
Abstracts
Deadline
The abstract submission system closed on 23 March 2026, 17:00 CET.
Review Process
The submitted abstracts will be now 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 will be a publication in the journal Anesteziologie a intenzivní medicína, provided that participants give their consent.
–> 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*
| Early Registration Fee till 07 March 2026 | Regular Registration Fee from 08 March 2026 | Late Registration Fee from 01 April 2026 | |
| ESICM/CSIM Member | 400 EUR | 450 EUR | 600 EUR |
| Non-Member | 550 EUR | 600 EUR | 600 EUR |
| In training | 150 EUR | 230 EUR | 600 EUR |
| Low and Lower Middle Income-Country (LMIC) & Eastern Europe** | 250 EUR | 350 EUR | 600 EUR |
| N&AHP/ Medical Student | 80 EUR | 130 EUR | 600 EUR |
*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
Conference Accreditation
The ESICM LIVES Physiology 2026 organised by European Society of Intensive Care Medicine has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 22 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Accreditation Statement
Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credits to AMA credits can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
Live educational activities occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC® credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Information regarding the conversion of EACCME® credits
Credit will be converted based on one (1) hour of participation equalling one credit for all activities. Physicians wishing to convert EACCME® credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ will be required to access the AMA website at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications to obtain the necessary paperwork and instructions. Physicians and other health care professionals will be required to pay a processing fee to the AMA.
For other countries, please contact the relevant national/regional accreditation authority.
MedTech Europe Code
This event is compliant with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice, see on Event Details CVS.
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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