The first meeting took place in 1999, and since then, it has grown into an international workshop attracting more than 1,400 participants each year, including doctors, nurses, and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry. The course primarily focuses on acute coronary syndromes and features live-in-the-box presentations accompanied by panel discussions. Additionally, every year, dedicated sessions explore new and challenging innovations in interventional cardiology, such as structural heart disease, imaging, and peripheral interventions. Over the years, NFIC has become the leading Polish and European conference devoted to innovations and new technologies in cardiology. It also provides a valuable opportunity for more effective education for future adepts of cardiology and medicine, offering satellite symposia, hands-on training, and sessions focused on clinical case presentations.

On behalf of Course Directors, Co-Directors and Organizing Committee we would like to welcome you at the 27^th NFIC in Cracow, Poland on December 9-11, 2026.