38th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)

38th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) is organized by European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), K.I.T. Group GmbH Association & Conference Management and will be held from Oct 25 - 29, 2025 at International Congress Center München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Description:
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.