Looking for the right conference to advance your practice? The Leipzig Interventional Course – LINC – offers a unique blend of practical, case-based learning, world-class faculty, and a collaborative community focused on improving outcomes in patient care. Explore the comparison below to see how LINC stands apart — and why it’s recognized as one of the most practical and comprehensive education meetings in the world.

What You Need to Know About LINC

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    • What makes LINC different from other endovascular conferences?

      LINC stands apart for its extensive live case transmissions, interdisciplinary faculty, and focus on real-world decision-making. Attendees experience complex procedures performed in real time by global experts, paired with practical discussions they can apply directly to clinical practice.

    • Is LINC valuable for early-career clinicians as well as experienced specialists?

      Yes. LINC is intentionally designed for every stage of the endovascular career pathway. Early-career clinicians, fellows, nurses, technologists, and researchers benefit from hands-on training, practical sessions, and direct exposure to expert-level decision-making, while senior specialists gain access to cutting-edge innovations and advanced case discussions.

    • How many live cases are featured, and what types of procedures can I expect?

      LINC presents one of the largest collections of live cases in the field with over 50 live cases, covering a broad spectrum of arterial and venous interventions across interventional radiology, cardiology, vascular surgery, and angiology. Cases range from routine to highly complex, providing insight into diverse techniques, technologies, and treatment strategies.

    • How can I make the most of my time at LINC?

      We recommend reviewing the preliminary program in advance, identifying the live cases and sessions most relevant to your practice, and planning time to engage in interdisciplinary discussions. Networking with peers, participating in hands-on workshops, and exploring the industry exhibition will help you get the full value of the LINC experience.

Why Attend

Key Features

Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC)

Compared to Other Endovascular Medicine Meetings
Scope of Curriculum Comprehensive, disease-oriented education across the full spectrum of endovascular medicine including peripheral arterial disease, aortic disease, venous interventions, stroke, carotid disease, imaging, and emerging technologies. Content is curated across specialties to reflect real-world clinical decision-making. Typically narrower in scope, often focused on a single specialty, disease area, or procedural technique, with limited cross-disciplinary integration.
Learning Format Built around live case transmissions, case-based discussions, interactive panels, and expert debate. Emphasis on decision-making, complication management, and practical takeaways rather than didactic lectures alone. Predominantly lecture-based formats with fewer live cases and limited opportunity for in-depth discussion or real-time clinical debate.
Faculty Depth and Engagement Features a large, internationally recognized faculty of global experts actively shaping guidelines, trials, and device innovation. Faculty are highly accessible — engaging in sessions, debates, and informal exchange throughout the meeting. Smaller or more siloed faculty groups, with limited opportunities for direct interaction beyond scheduled presentations.
Interdisciplinary Approach Truly multidisciplinary bringing together interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, angiologists, neurologists, and allied professionals to learn with and from each other. Often specialty-specific, with limited interaction between disciplines and fewer perspectives on shared clinical challenges.
Community & Continuity LINC is more than an annual meeting. It is a global community. Education and engagement continue year-round through digital content, follow-up discussions, and ongoing knowledge exchange beyond the congress itself. Most meetings function as standalone annual events, with limited structured engagement or educational continuity outside the conference dates.
Live Case Experience One of LINC’s defining features: extensive live case transmissions from leading centers, offering real-time insight into technique, strategy, and problem-solving in complex cases. Live cases may be limited, simulated, or absent altogether, with greater reliance on recorded cases or slide-based education.
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