LUcerne Complex and CAlcified PCI Meeting 5.0
Workshops, lectures, and live cases in complex coronary anatomy
About the LUCCA meeting
We are delighted to announce the fifth edition of our complex coronary intervention meeting, LUCCA – LUcerne Complex and CAlcified PCI Forum. The program will begin on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne with four dedicated workshops.
This year’s program will place particular emphasis on
- Intravascular imaging
- Decision making
- Management of complex and calcified lesions, and new devices in the cath lab, with a special focus on drug coated balloons and mechanical circulatory support.
We are pleased to welcome a distinguished national and international faculty from Europe and North America.
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Meet the agenda from this conference
A concise programme overview with the main time blocks and venues across three days.
Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026
13:00 – 14:00
Welcome & snacks
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne
14:00 – 18:00
Intravascular Imaging Masterclass - A practical workshop (Places are limited)
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne
Thursday, April 23, 2026
09:00 – 12:00
4 Workshops
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne
14:00 – 18:20
Various lectures and 4 live cases
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern
19:00
Welcome dinner
MS Waldstätter
Friday, April 24, 2026
08.30 – 12.00
LUCCA 5.0 met DANUBE CHIP & CTO Meeting 2026
Various lectures and 1 live case
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern
Why join LUCCA
Four reasons to attend: focused content on complex and calcified PCI, hands-on learning with live cases, international faculty exchange — and scheduled breaks and lunch to connect with peers.
International PCI experts
Learn directly from leading interventional cardiologists from Europe, North America, and Asia, sharing real-world experience in complex and calcified coronary interventions.
Hands-on learning & live cases
Experience live PCI cases, interactive case discussions, and five focused workshops covering calcium management, DCBs, CTO techniques, and hemodynamic support.
Complex & calcified lesion strategies
Deep dives into heavy calcifications, drug-eluting and drug-coated balloons, CHIP patients, and next-level interventional techniques grounded in current evidence.
Peer discussion & networking
Engage in open discussions with faculty and peers in an interactive environment designed to exchange practices, debate challenges, and learn from complications and outcomes.
One simple step to join LUCCA 5.0 2026
Buy before 31 March 2026 to get the early bird discount.
You can choose between the following ticket options.
Single Day Ticket (Friday only)
Access to the scientific sessions on Friday.
(Early Bird)
Full Event Ticket
Three days:
Workshops, lectures and live cases.
(Early Bird)
Fellow and Nurse Ticket
Three days:
Workshops, lectures and live cases for fellows and nurses
Imaging-Workshops:
IVUS & OCT
Experts
S. Wilson, G. Leibundgut, H. Faraz, L. Koltowskiand Team Heart Center – Luzerner Kantonsspital
Topics
- How IVI – OCT and IVUS – transform one’s decision making and practice
- OCT and IVUS: The fundamentals -> From Plaque to plan
- Hands-on: IVUS and OCT case reviewing and discussion (involving workstations)
- Plenary discussions: Remarkable cases
Places are limited. You can apply in the checkout process when buying a full event ticket.
Watch Prof. Dr. med. Florim Cuculi presenting the Wednesday workshops:
What participants say about LUCCA
Feedback from interventional cardiologists and healthcare professionals who attended previous LUCCA meetings.
LUCCA is not a meeting. It's a forum, where we discuss on a peer-to-peer basis and where we learn from each other.
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FAQs
Find quick answers about dates, programme, venues, registration and ticketing.
When does the next LUCCA 5.0 event take place?
The event takes place on 23 April 2026 and begins at 09:00.
Until when does the event run?
The event is scheduled to conclude on 24 April 2026 at 13:00.
What is the LUCCA – Lucerne Complex and Calcified PCI Meeting?
The LUCCA Meeting is a specialist congress featuring workshops, live cases and lectures on the treatment of complex and calcified coronary lesions.
What is on the programme on Thursday?
From 09:00 4 workshops, from 14:00 the opening session, and from 19:00 a welcome dinner.
What is on the programme on Friday?
Lectures, three live cases, discussions and presentations from 08:30 to 17:00 at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital.
What are the key topics of the meeting?
The main focus areas are the treatment of severe calcifications, the use of drug-eluting balloons, and haemodynamic support for CHIP patients.
How can I register and what does participation cost?
You can register by clicking on one of the "Buy tickets" buttons and follow the checkout steps. Participation for both days costs CHF/EUR 200 (early bird) or 250 (standard rate); Friday only costs CHF/EUR 150 (early bird) or 200 (standard rate). Participation is free of charge for fellows and nursing staff.
Where do the events take place?
On Thursday at the KKL Lucerne (Europaplatz 1, CH-6002 Lucerne) and on Friday at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Main Lecture Hall (Spitalstrasse, CH-6000 Lucerne 16).
What is the best way to travel to the venue?
By car: Sat nav address for the car park – Spitalstrasse 34, Lucerne. By public transport: Bus connections to the KKL and Cantonal Hospital are available.
Who are the scientific directors and speakers?
The meeting is led by Prof. Dr med. Florim Cuculi, PD Dr med. Adrian Attinger and PD Dr med. Matthias Bossard. Numerous national and international experts are participating.
Is the meeting accredited?
Yes. Swiss Society of Cardiology SGK: 13 CME Credits 1B.