38th Annual Congress – Munich

International Congress Center München
Messegelände
81823 München, Germany

The ICM is directly connected to the underground station Messestadt West of the U2 line.
• From the Central Station:
The ride from central station takes less than 20 minutes, no need to change lines.
• From the airport:
Directly below the central area of the Munich Airport, you will find the suburban train (S-Bahn) station for the lines S1 and S8. Trains depart every 10 minutes for the city center. Depending on the route you choose, the ride takes between 45 and 60 minutes.

For more information on how to access the venue you can consult this webpage.

NON-SMOKING CONGRESS

ESICM LIVES 202 is a non-smoking Congress. Therefore, ESICM thanks the participants in advance for not smoking in the ICM well as during coffee breaks and reception.

At LIVES 2025 in Munich, the innovative formats of on-site sessions and activities will foster networking and knowledge exchange among colleagues and friends. The scientific programme will feature a diverse array of formats, including dynamic debates, case presentations, interactive lectures, symposia, and case discussions, among many others!

What can you expect at LIVES 2025?

Debates

Engage in in-depth discussions about complex issues that clinicians encounter in their daily practice. Experts from various fields of intensive care medicine will speak on specific topics, followed by a moderated debate where the audience can actively participate.

Clinical-Oriented Debates

Each clinical-oriented debate begins with a brief description of a clinical scenario, outlining a context with various issues. The discussion, always clinically oriented, will address these issues, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to the case. At the end, a concise summary with key take-home messages will be presented.

Hot Topics Session

This session, held at the end of the congress, is dedicated to presenting cutting-edge research on the fundamental aspects of Intensive Care Medicine to a large audience.

Latest research from the ICM Journal

This session will delve into a series of recently published papers in the Intensive Care Medicine Journal, exploring their implications for clinical practice.

NEXT Lounge

A dedicated space for young intensivists and ICM trainees to meet, mingle, and enjoy a specially designed parallel scientific programme.

NEXT Escape Games

Join the NEXT Escape Room Challenge at the ESICM Congress! Team up in groups of 3 to 5 and dive into a thrilling clinical case. Solve the puzzle faster than anyone else and win an exciting prize! Remember, spaces are limited, so register onsite early to secure your spot in this captivating test of skills and teamwork.

N&AHP/Pharma Lounge

A dedicated space for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals, as well as those interested in pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, or ICU Pharmacists, to meet, mingle, and enjoy a specially designed parallel scientific programme.

Poster Stations

Abstract presenters will engage in brief discussions about their research, addressing questions and comments from both the moderators and the audience.

Registration Department

K.I.T. Group GmbH | Association & Conference Management | Kurfürstendamm 71, 10709 Berlin, Germany | Tel: +49 (0)30 24 603 319 | Email

CONGRESS FEES

Prices are per person and 19% German VAT is included in below costs.

Core Congress (from Mon 27 Oct until Wed 29 Oct)

No coffee breaks/lunches will be provided as part of the congress package.

Pre-Congress Courses WEEKEND (Sat 25 Oct & Sun 26 Oct) - Seats limited!

Pre-congress course WEEKEND on Fostering Sustainable Practices In Intensive Care (Sat 25 Oct & Sun 26 Oct) - Seats limited!

Pre-congress course WEEKEND on Faculty Development Day of the Intensive Care Fundamentals (Sun 26 Oct) - Seats limited!

Congress Workshops WEEK (Mon 27 Oct / Tue 28 Oct / Wed 29 Oct) - Seats limited!

Please note: Registration for the congress is a prerequisite for signing up for the educational sessions carried out during the congress.

NB:

Registrations for more than 5 (five) participants will be handled separately as a group booking.

We also offer free registration for Media representatives. Please send a valid document (press ID) to the ESICM Registration Department by Email before you submit your online registration.

*Low and Lower Middle Income Country (LMIC), as per the World Bank classification.

**N&AHP may be any nurse or allied healthcare professional (see professions here). Industry Representatives cannot be considered as Allied Health Professionals.

***To be purchased on-site.

If you are not yet a member of ESICM, there is no better time to join.
Join now! and benefit from this offer and all the other advantages membership of our global intensive care community brings.
More information about ESICM membership fees, HERE

Registration Dates

• Early registration: until 28 August 2025, 23:59 CEST
• Standard registration: from 29 August until 16 October 2025, 23:59 CEST
• Late registration: from 17 October until end of the congress

Letter of invitation

Individuals requiring an official Letter of Invitation can request one from the ESICM Registration Department. To receive a Letter of Invitation, attendees must first register to the Congress and submit payment in full.
The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the K.I.T. Group or ESICM in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Congress are the sole responsibility of the attendee.

A number of hotels in different categories have been pre-booked at preferential rates for the congress. Rates include breakfast, local VAT and city tax. The hotels are located both close to the congress venue and in the city centre, with convenient and fast routes to the congress venue.

Book your hotel accommodation ahead of time and benefit from the best rates and choices.
Please contact the Hotel Department for further information.

Accommodation
K.I.T. Group GmbH is the official housing agency, selected by the congress organiser, to be in charge of the hotel bookings for ESICM 2025. Individual bookings and small groups of up to 10 delegates can be made via the booking platform which will be available approximately by April 2025.

Group Bookings
Please note that group reservations, 10 rooms or more, will be handled with separate contracts and separate regulations. Please contact the Hotel Department for further information.

The designated official accommodation partner for the ESICM LIVES Annual Congress 2024 in Barcelona is K.I.T. Group GmbH:

K.I.T. Group GmbH
Kurfürstendamm 71
10709 Berlin
Germany
Tel. +49 30 24603 209
Email

Your hotel reservation will be part of the Congress Reservation block booking and the K.I.T. Group GmbH will be available to provide support.