The Mediterranean Cardiovascular Conference (MeCC 2026), organised by the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TSCVS), will be held from 26 to 29 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, under the motto "United We Beat." The general information page lists the Trendy Lara Hotel, and the homepage banner names the Perge Convention Center in the same resort area. The conference is conducted entirely in English.
About MeCC
MeCC is an international meeting that brings the cardiovascular community of the Mediterranean basin and beyond to Antalya. Endorsed by TSCVS, it is linked to the society's peer-reviewed publishing, with accepted abstracts published through MeCC Abstracts (E-ISSN 2149-8156) after a formal abstract review process.
Scientific scope
The programme covers the full spectrum of cardiovascular surgery and its multidisciplinary partners, including:
- Coronary artery surgery — off-pump, arterial grafting and hybrid revascularisation
- Valve surgery — repair, minimally invasive and transcatheter approaches
- Aortic surgery — aneurysm, dissection, arch and endovascular therapy
- Vascular and endovascular surgery
- Congenital heart surgery
- Heart failure surgery, mechanical circulatory support and transplantation
- Perfusion, anaesthesia and intensive care of cardiac surgical patients
Invited faculty
An international invited faculty and separate organising and scientific committees are listed on the official website, alongside the scientific programme.
Who should attend
Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthesiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, residents and fellows.
Abstracts and registration
Abstract submission is open through the official site, which also handles registration and accommodation. CME credits, fees and sponsors have not yet been announced.