Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues,

It is with immense pleasure and privilege that we welcome you to India Live 2026, the Fifteenth National Course on Cardiovascular Interventions, proudly organized by the Interventional Cardiology Foundation of India.

This landmark event will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from March 19–22, 2026, and is expected to bring together over 3,500 interventional cardiologists from across India and the SAARC nations.

This year’s theme— “Innovate, Integrate, Intervene”—captures our unwavering commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through collaboration, creativity, and clinical excellence. India Live traces its origins to 2010, when a visionary group of pioneers united around a shared mission: to elevate the field of interventional cardiology and inspire the next generation. Thus, the Interventional Cardiology Foundation of India was born. Fifteen years later, this flagship organization stands tall shaped by bold interventions, groundbreaking innovations, and a legacy of excellence.

Renowned for its scientific rigor, dynamic format, and enthusiastic participation from clinicians and industry leaders alike, India Live continues to set the benchmark for cardiovascular education. With a strong emphasis on academic depth and hands-on learning, we’ve curated a world-class faculty featuring India’s leading interventionalists alongside distinguished global experts.

The conference will begin on March 19 with a dedicated Fellows Course, reaffirming our commitment to nurturing young and aspiring interventional cardiologists.

From March 20 to 22, India Live 2026 will offer a rich and immersive experience, including:

• Live case demonstrations by internationally acclaimed experts, showcasing advanced techniques such as percutaneous aortic and pulmonary valve implantation, LA appendage closure, and complex coronary interventions
• Targeted didactic sessions led by thought leaders, covering the latest in coronary, vascular, congenital, and structural heart interventions, as well as cardiac imaging
• Case Review Sessions featuring unique and challenging interventions, with awards for the top three submissions
• Hands-on simulator training and interactive workshops to enhance procedural skills
• Industry exhibits presenting cutting-edge devices and innovations

COURSE DIRECTORS

Ashwin B Mehta
Chief Interventional Cardiologist
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbai, India

Ashok Seth
Chairman, Cardiovascular Sciences and Chief of Cardiology
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
New Delhi, India

Upendra Kaul
Chairman & Dean Academics
Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre
New Delhi, India

Vinay Kumar Bahl
Head, Cardiovascular Sciences and Research,
Metro Group of Hospitals
Noida, NCR

COURSE CO-DIRECTORS

Ajit Desai
Director Cardiology
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbai

Ajit Mullasari S
Director Cardiology
The Madras Medical Mission
Chennai

Rony Mathew K
HOD - Senior Consultant
Lisie Heart Hospital
Cochin

Vishal Rastogi
Director Cardiology
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Delhi

Case Submission Guidelines

Please Submit your most challenging cases treated with percutaneous intervention involving coronary, endovascular, structural or congenital heart diseases. The case may have interesting clinical situation, unique anatomical obstacles, device-specific challenges or management of complications.

• Case must be submitted online on India Live 2026 website only. No case will be accepted by email or hard copy.
• Cases should be submitted under a specific category given in the form.
• The instructions for the preparation of the Case Presentations are as follows:
  • Please do not exceed 10 slides for each submission.
  • Slide 1 - Case Title, Presenter Name, Institution.
  • Slide 2 - Case History/Relevant Investigations
  • Slide 3 to 9 - Procedure Angiogram & Procedure Details (Insert appropriate mp4 loops and text with relevant equipment used).
  • Slide 10 should contain take-home message/what we learned from the case.
  • Video files must be in mp4 format.
  • All videos should be kept on automatic, loop until stopped & rewind after playing mode.
  • All videos should be embedded in PowerPoint File.
  • We recommend that you save your PowerPoint presentation using .pptx format.
  • Presentation size should not exceed 100MB.
• You can submit multiple cases on the case submission portal, but you should select a specific category and upload each case separately by using same login Id and Password.
• Once you submit the case, you will get an acknowledgment in your email id.
• Cases must be submitted online by Wednesday, 31st December, 2025.
• Final selection of the cases will be decided by the scientific committee and you will be intimated accordingly.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• The abstract must be typed in single - space, in English, using at least 9-point sized font and should not exceed 1500 characters
• Title: Do not bold, italicize, underline any items in the title. Do not include authors and institutions in the title. Avoid the use of abbreviations in the title.
• Authors should be included as mentioned in the online form, i.e. first name, last name and medical title. The name of presenting author should be filled in presenting author column only.
• Institution: Please list all authors' affiliations.
• Authors must provide a structured summary, limited to 250 words, divided into five sections: Background, Aim, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
• Do not include author names, institutions, abbreviations, references, images, or tables in the text.
• Either one table or one graph may be included and will be considered as 60 characters.
• Please ensure that a Table / Graph / Chart is placed on the second page.
• Once submitted, no corrections are possible. To withdraw an abstract, write to the following email address: icfi@indialive2026.com within 15 days of submission.
• Submit your abstracts by Wednesday, 31st December, 2025.

Fellows Course for Interventional Cardiologists Advancing the Future of Interventional Cardiology Date: 19th March 2026   |   Venue: 15th India Live 2026

Course Objective
The Fellows Course is designed to foster continuous learning and professional growth for physicians currently in training or recently trained in Interventional Cardiology. This focused program will reinforce foundational principles while introducing cutting-edge techniques and evolving best practices across the full spectrum of coronary and structural interventions.

Course Highlights
Participants will benefit from a dynamic, case-based curriculum that blends theory with practical insights:

• Core Concepts & Emerging Trends
  From basics to the latest innovations in interventional cardiology
• Interactive Case Reviews
  Real-world scenarios and decision-making strategies
• Tips, Tricks & Technical Pearls
  Practical guidance from seasoned experts

• Interventional Cardiology Fellows
• Early-career Interventionalists
• Physicians seeking structured updates in technique and technology

Conference Highlights

• Educational Cases from National and International Sites
• Symposia
• Guest Lectures
• Debates
• Complex Case Presentations
• Abstract Presentations
• Learn from the Masters
• Hands on Training

Registration Fee

Delegate
This registration is open only for registered medical practitioners and is also valid for attending the Fellows Course

Confirmation & Receipt

• Payment to be done online
• Registration confirmation letter bearing Registration Number will be sent on receipt of the completed registration form. This must be presented at the registration counter.

• Spot Registration cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability. For Spot Registrations, only Cash/Card will be accepted
• Delegates Registering On-Spot can not be guaranteed of the Conference Kit

• Lunch and Dinner during conference is included in Registration Fee
• 'Delegates' conference registration kit will contain identity badge, program book, invitations for cultural evenings and dinners, meal coupons for lunch and certificate of participation.