About

The ESAIC is dedicated to supporting professionals in anaesthesiology and intensive care by serving as the hub for development and dissemination of valuable educational, scientific, research, and networking resources.

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Congresses

The ESAIC hosts the Euroanaesthesia congresses that serve as platforms for cutting-edge science and innovation in the field. These events bring together experts, foster networking, and facilitate knowledge exchange in anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. Euroanaesthesia is one of the world’s largest and most influential scientific congresses for anaesthesia professionals. Held annually throughout Europe, our congress is a contemporary event geared towards education, knowledge exchange and innovation in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine, as well as a platform for immense international visibility for scientific research.

Euroanaesthesia 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands Euroanaesthesia 2027 | Copenhagen, Denmark Euroanaesthesia 2028 | Vienna, Austria Euroanaesthesia 2029 | Barcelona, Spain CONNECT 2026 | Tirana, Albania

Upcoming scientific events

Connect.Albania

Tirana

Euroanaesthesia 2027

Copenhagen

Euroanaesthesia 2028

Vienna

Professional Growth

The ESAIC's mission is to foster and provide exceptional training and educational opportunities. The ESAIC ensures the provision of robust and standardised examination and certification systems to support the professional development of anaesthesiologists and to ensure outstanding future doctors in the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care.

Education & Training

Educational Activities Academy Simulation Training

Exam

EDAIC® Part I Examination Part II Examination OLA/HOLA How to prepare for the exam

ESAIC programmes

European Leadership Programme (ELP) Fellowship of ESAIC (FESAIC) Mentorship Programme Exchange Programme (EP) Accreditation of Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC) CEEA

Upcoming education, training & exam events

EDAIC Part II 2026 – Istanbul

What to expect from palliative care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – information for patients and families

15 Oct 2026

Reducing risk at the sharp end: Medication Safety and Standardisation in the acute setting

20 Oct 2026

Research

The ESAIC aims to advance patient outcomes and contribute to the progress of anaesthesiology and intensive care evidence-based practice through research. The ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.

Clinical Trial Network (CTN) ESAIC Research Services Research Groups Grants Research Project Endorsement Surveys

Learn more about what activities are currently ongoing in Research.

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Register for the EuPreCHO CTN Study Apply for the ESAIC Mentorship Programme Register for the Masterclass in Statistics & Research Methodology

EU Projects

The ESAIC is actively involved as a consortium member in numerous EU funded projects. Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC's involvement as an EU project partner is another way that it is improving patient outcomes and ensuring the best care for every patient.

Learn more about ESAIC's involvement in EU-funded projects

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Patient Safety

The ESAIC aims to promote the professional role of anaesthesiologists and intensive care physicians and enhance perioperative patient outcomes by focusing on quality of care and patient safety strategies. The Society is committed to implementing the Helsinki Declaration and leading patient safety projects.

ESAIC Ambassador’s Programme on Patient Safety Essential Patient Safety Course (EPSC) Advanced Patient Safety Course (ASPC) Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass (PSQMC) Patient Safety for National Societies The Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology Peer Review in Patient Safety for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (PRiPSAIC) Patient Safety Tools and Resources

Upcoming Patient Safety events

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026

Zagreb

Sustainability

The ESAIC is committed to implementing the Glasgow Declaration and drive initiatives towards greater environmental sustainability across anaesthesiology and intensive care in Europe.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Read the Consensus Document on the EJA website

More interesting links

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Download the Executive bundle on reducing carbon footprint Download the ESAIC Sustainability Toolkit

Partnerships

The ESAIC works in collaboration with industry, national societies, and specialist societies to promote advancements in anaesthesia and intensive care. The Industry Partnership offers visibility and engagement opportunities for industry participants with ESAIC members, facilitating understanding of specific needs in anaesthesiology and in intensive care. This partnership provides resources for education and avenues for collaborative projects enhancing science, education, and patient safety. The Specialist Societies contribute to high-quality educational opportunities for European anaesthesiologists and intensivists, fostering discussion and sharing, while the National Societies, through NASC, maintain standards, promote events and courses, and facilitate connections. All partnerships collectively drive dialogue, learning, and growth in the anaesthesiology and intensive care sector.

Industry National Societies Specialist Societies International Collaborations Event Endorsement Request

Guidelines

Guidelines play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals. Within the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care, guidelines are instrumental in standardizing clinical practices and enhancing patient outcomes. For many years, the ESAIC has served as a pivotal platform for facilitating continuous advancements, improving care standards and harmonising clinical management practices across Europe.

Published guidelines

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Publications

With over 40 years of publication history, the EJA (European Journal of Anaesthesiology) has established itself as a highly respected and influential journal in its field. It covers a wide range of topics related to anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine, including perioperative medicine, pain management, critical care, resuscitation, and patient safety.

European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC)

Latest EJA publications

Read the latest issue About the journal EJA Podcast collection EJA Videocast collection

Membership

Becoming a member of ESAIC implies becoming a part of a vibrant community of nearly 8,000 professionals who exchange best practices and stay updated on the latest developments in anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine. ESAIC membership equips you with the tools and resources necessary to enhance your daily professional routine, nurture your career growth, and play an active role in advancing anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine.

Read more about membership at the ESAIC Membership Types

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Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology 2027

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Where?

Rome,
Italy

Important Information

When and Where

The Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology will be held from 16 to 18 March 2027 in Rome, Italy .

Event Details

Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology is intended to provide a training for the delegates on understanding of statistics and research methodology for their work in anaesthesiology, critical care medicine, emergency medicine and trauma and pain medicine within the broad frame of the concept of the central role of the anaesthesiologists in the field of perioperative medicine.

Registration Fee

*Membership type*		*Fee*
Active/Affiliate		€ 595
(Active/Affiliate) Reduced Fee Countries		€ 450
Trainee/Allied		€ 350
Individual Society/Non-Member		€ 695

Reduced Fee Countries

Other events

2–4 November 2026

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026

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16–18 March 2027

Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology 2027

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