23 — 25 October 2026 · Hyderabad, India

Scientific programme

Three days, two venues. A hands-on pre-conference workshop followed by two days of scientific sessions.

01 The Programme

Three days, two venues, one scientific programme

October 23 is the hands-on pre-conference workshop at NIMS. October 24 and 25 move to the Dr. MCR HRD Institute auditorium for the scientific programme.

Approach

October 23, 2026

Pre-Conference Workshop

NIMS (Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences), Hyderabad

Five parallel hands-on tracks, each with limited capacity.

01Hands-on Wet Lab SessionsCadaveric
02Robotic Simulation TrainingSimulator
03Suturing & Anastomosis LabBench
04Endovascular Skills WorkshopCath lab
05Perfusion & ECMO BasicsCircuit

Places limited · allocation opens with registration

Exposure

October 24 & 25, 2026

Scientific Programme

Dr. MCR HRD Institute Auditorium, Hyderabad

Two days of keynote lectures, orations, plenary sessions, panel discussions and submitted presentations.

01Keynote Lectures by Eminent FacultyPlenary
02State-of-the-Art OrationsOration
03Plenary SessionsPlenary
04Didactic LecturesTeaching
05Paper & Video PresentationsSubmitted
06Panel DiscussionsDebate
07Young Surgeons ForumTrainee

03 Scientific Highlights

Eight scientific highlights

The eight areas the programme is built around, as published by the organising committee.

01
Hands-On
Surgical Workshops & Live Demonstrations
- Cadaveric & simulation based workshops
- Live surgical demonstrations by experts
- Real-time guidance and feedback
02
Next-Gen Technology
Plenary Sessions & Didactic Lectures
- Cutting-edge innovations in cardiothoracic surgery
- Evidence-based updates from global experts
- Emerging technologies shaping the future
03
Scientific Exchange
Interactive Scientific Panels
- Debates & discussions on current controversies
- Multidisciplinary knowledge sharing
- Case-based learning sessions
04
Collaboration
Networking Dinner & Scientific Interaction
- Connect, collaborate & build the future together
- Networking with national & international faculty
- Strengthening professional partnerships
05
Young Surgeons' Forum
A platform for emerging talent
- Platform for young talent to present & interact
- Encouraging research & new ideas
- Mentorship & career guidance
06
Best Paper & E-Poster Awards
Recognition of excellence
- Recognition of excellence in research
- Encouraging innovation & academic growth
- Rewarding impactful contributions
07
Patient Centric Care
Quality outcomes & patient safety
- Focus on quality outcomes & patient safety
- Translating science into better patient care
- Patient-first approach in every decision
08
Global Perspective
International faculty & collaborations
- International faculty & global collaborations
- Insights into the future of cardiothoracic surgery
- Benchmarking best practices worldwide

05 Abstracts

Abstract submission

Two of the scientific programme's seven formats take submitted work. Submission itself opens with registration.

Routes for submitted work

Keynote Lectures by Eminent FacultyInvited
State-of-the-Art OrationsInvited
Plenary SessionsInvited
Didactic LecturesInvited
Paper & Video PresentationsAccepts abstracts
Panel DiscussionsInvited
Young Surgeons ForumAccepts abstracts

Submission portal opens with registration

To be published

Submission window
Opening and closing dates
Format
Structured-abstract sections and word limit
Categories
Topic categories and subspecialty routing
E-poster spec
Dimensions, file format and upload route
Video spec
Duration, codec and narration requirements
Review
Notification date and presenting-author rules

Hands-On

Next-Gen Technology

Scientific Exchange

Collaboration

Young Surgeons' Forum

Best Paper & E-Poster Awards

Patient Centric Care

Global Perspective