Agenda
Full programme for LUCCA 5.0 — workshops, lectures and live cases across three days.
Programme overview
Full timetable for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne
Note: Places for Wednesday workshops are limited. Application via ticket process.
13.00
Welcome & snacks
14.00
Intravascular Imaging Masterclass – A practical workshop
Experts: S. Wilson, G. Leibundgut, H. Faraz, L. Koltowski and Team Heart Center – Luzerner Kantonsspital
From Plaque to Plan
Clinical Decision-Making with Intravascular Imaging
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
15.45
Coffe Break
16.15
Continuation of Workshop
18.00
End of workshops
Thursday morning, April 23, 2026
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum KKL Lucerne Clubrooms 5/6/7/8
08.30
Registration open for workshop participants
4 Workshops
(choose three out of four workshops)
09.00
Workshop 1
Asahi, Vascular Medical – J. Büttner, G. Werner
The CTO‑PCI Toolbox: A Tale of Wires and Wisdom by two Legends
Workshop 2
B. Braun – tbd
Modern ISR Management
Workshop 3
Cordis – A. Attinger
DCB in complex and CTO PCI
Workshop 4
Terumo – F. Woitek
Complex PCI with modern DES-Strategies (Bifurcations and more)
09.50
Coffe Break
10.20
Continuation of Workshop Rounds 2 and 3
12.00
End of workshops
12.05
Lunch buffet at KKL
13.00
Bus transfer to Luzern Kantonsspital
Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern, Grosser Hörsaal
14.00
Opening and official Welcome
F. Cuculi
14.10
Session: Dealing with calcified lesions
Live case 1 & 2
Moderators: F. Cuculi, P. Meier
Panelists: J. Büttner, G. Werner, L. Koltowski
Operators Live Case 1: G. Gasparini, S. Bartusz
Operators Live Case 2: F. Woitek, G. Leibundgut
15.10
Lecture: IVL is the gold standard
J. Spratt
15.20
Lecture: High-pressure balloons, what else
M. Bossard
15.30
Lecture: Debulk or regret
M. Egred
15.40
Lecture: Cut, cut, cut
J. Rigger
15.50
Back to live cases
16.10
Coffee break
16.40
Session: DCB for complex lesions
Live case 3 & 4
Moderators: F. Cuculi, S. Wilson
Panelists: A. Kastrati, J. Rigger, A. Papanikolaou, H. Faraz
Operators Live Case 3: M. Egred, A. Candreva
Operators Live Case 4: T. Rissanen, M. Elsharabassy
17.40
Lecture: Dealing with the soft plaque: DCB vs. Stent
A. Kastrati
17.50
Lecture: DCB for complex lesions: are we there yet?
T. Rissanen
18.00
Back to live cases
18.20
End first day
18.30
Bus transfer to Lucerne
19.00
Dinner on the MS Waldstätter
Friday, April 24, 2026
Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern, Grosser Hörsaal
08.30
LUCCA 5.0 meets DANUBE CHIP & CTO Meeting 2026
A. Ceka, C. Zivelonghi and others
2 complication cases AU vs. 2 complication cases CH
09.30
Coffee break
10.00
Session: Impella in contemporary PCI practice Live case 5 - Introduction to live case
Moderators: F. Cuculi, M. Egred
Panelists: D. Weilenmann, J. Borovac, L. Koliastasis, G. Werner
Operators Live Case 5: T. Schmitz, L. Percuku
10.30
Lecture: Introduction: How we used to complex PCI cases in the past
D. Weilenmann
10.45
Lecture: Who needs protection for complex PCI
I. Porto
11.05
Lecture: Impella for all anterior STEMIs? – Contemporary shock management with
mechanical circulatory support devices
N. Mangner
11.25
Back to live cases
11.45
EBAC Evaluation and closing word
F. Cuculi
12.00
End of the meeting
12.15
Lunch buffet or lunchbag
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.