Overview
The GIS Annual Conference 2026, organised by the Gulf Interventional Society, takes place 26–28 November 2026 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates, under the theme Leading the Future of Interventional Cardiology.
Building on the success of previous editions, GIS has established itself as one of the region's defining interventional cardiology meetings — a platform where clinical excellence meets innovation, collaboration and future-shaping science. The 2026 edition is positioned as the largest and most in-depth yet, bringing together world-class faculty, high-impact research and hands-on learning in the heart of Dubai.
What to expect in 2026
- Scientific sessions & live cases — cutting-edge sessions with expert insights, live case transmissions and the latest advances in interventional cardiology.
- Interactive case discussions — practical, case-based debate led by renowned regional and international operators, with real-world learning and audience interaction.
- Innovation & advanced technologies — next-generation devices, breakthrough techniques, AI-driven solutions and emerging trends shaping cardiovascular intervention.
- Global networking — connect with physicians, researchers, industry partners and healthcare professionals from across the Gulf and worldwide.
Call for abstracts
- Submission deadline: 15 August 2026 — late submissions are not considered.
- Notification of acceptance: 10 September 2026.
- Abstract tracks: Cardiology · Interventional Cardiology · Cardiovascular Surgery · Chest Disease · Cardiovascular Medicine.
- Format: title max 10 words; abstract text max 250 words; structure as Background, Objectives, Methods, Results (with data and statistics), Conclusions, plus up to 3 keywords. English only, peer-reviewed, submitted through the online system.
- Accepted abstracts may be assigned to oral presentation, poster presentation, or poster display.
- Awards: the top three case presenters receive award certificates.
- Publication: selected abstracts may be published in a European Heart Journal (EHJ) Supplement.
- Enquiries: rania.hossam@icomgroup.org
Registration fees (USD)
| Category | Early bird (to 31 Aug) | Mid (1 Sep – 31 Oct) | Late (from 1 Nov) |
|---|
| Physician | 450 | 550 | 750 |
| Technologist / Nurse | 350 | 450 | 650 |
| Industry representative (non-exhibitor) | 1,100 | 1,200 | 1,500 |
Conference leadership
- Fawaz Al-Mutairi — President, Gulf Interventional Society
- Abdullah Shehab — Vice President
- Mousa Akbar — General Secretary & Head of the Scientific Committee
- Khalid Bin Thani — Treasurer
- Mohamed Reshidan — Cardiac Surgery Champion
Board and faculty members also include Abdulmajeed Alzubaidi, Adil Alriyami, Ahmad Alshatti, Mohammed Alhijji, Mohammed Almukhaiani, Muthanna Alquraishi, Omar Altamimi and Sondos Samargandy. The full international speaker line-up is announced progressively on the official site.
Collaborating bodies
SCAI · ACC · EAPCI · ACVC · CVREP Foundation · Optima · TOBI · JIM-GISE · British Cardiovascular Society · Chinese Society of Cardiology · Japanese Circulation Society · Asian Society of Cardiology · ASPC · Cardiological Society of India · Pakistan Cardiac Society · SA Heart · Saudi, Iraqi, Libyan, Indonesian and Bangladeshi cardiac societies, among others. Destination partner: Dubai Business Events. Supported by: Emirates Health Services.
