The European Cardio Thoracic Transplant Association (ECTTA) is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on heart and lung transplantation in Europe. Following a specific call from the ESOT Council, during the ESOT Vienna 2013 Congress a new Board was elected, consisting of 6 European Board members and one Chairman. Objectives A gathering home for European Heart and Lung transplantation professionals Our ambition is to become a gathering home to foster scientific growth, exchange programs, collaborative projects and funding opportunities dedicated to European heart and lung transplantation programs.