Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of the Amsterdam CTO Symposium,

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to organize an edition of the Amsterdam CTO Symposium in 2026. We truly regret this decision, as we know how much many of you look forward each year to reconnecting, exchanging knowledge, and participating in the live cases from Amsterdam.

The main reason lies in the ongoing merger between the cardiology departments of the AMC and VUmc, which together will continue under the name Amsterdam UMC. The formal integration of both departments is planned for December 2026. During this transition period, it remains uncertain whether two operating rooms will be available — a crucial element for the live case transmissions that form the heart of our scientific program. Since these live cases are essential to the symposium, we felt we could not guarantee the quality and experience that define the Amsterdam CTO Symposium.

We have also explored alternative dates, but unfortunately the congress venue was not available, and we did not want to move too far from our traditional timeframe to avoid overlapping with other CTO-related events.

Although we are disappointed to pause for one year, we are already looking forward to the Amsterdam CTO Symposium 2027, which will mark the 10th anniversary of our meeting. This milestone edition promises to be extra special — a true celebration of a decade of learning, collaboration, and innovation in CTO interventions.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Amsterdam for this memorable occasion!

With kind regards,