GIS CompEdge 2026
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Welcome to GIS CompEdge 2026
Organized under the auspices of the Gulf Interventional Society, GIS CompEdge was created to address the real challenges faced in daily catheterization laboratory practice. By combining complication-focused interventional experience with imaging- and physiology-guided decision-making, CompEdge offers a comprehensive approach to understanding not only what happens during complex procedures, but why it happens and how better decisions can be made.
The success of the previous edition confirmed the value of this combined format—where angiography, intravascular imaging, coronary physiology, and interventional strategy converge to support sound clinical judgment. Building on this momentum, CompEdge 2026 further strengthens its emphasis on practical learning, structured discussions, and transparent sharing of experience across both successful outcomes and challenging scenarios.
Through curated sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions, the program focuses on decision-making under pressure, prevention and management of complications, and the effective use of imaging and physiology to guide intervention and improve outcomes.
We invite interventional cardiologists, imaging and physiology specialists, and cath lab teams to join us at GIS CompEdge 2026 and be part of a growing community committed to advancing practice through real-world experience, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We look forward to welcoming you to GIS CompEdge 2026.
Fawaz Almutairi
GIS President
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
- Two Scientific Days
- Cases Based
1-2 March 2024
Conrad Dubai Hotel
The program is now accredited for
11 CME Hours
by the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals
Complications Directors
Course Directors
Abdullah Shehab
Vice President, Gulf Intervention Society
Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Chairman of Education, EMA
Editor Chief New Emirates Medical Journal
Mousa Akbar
General Secretary, Gulf Intervention Society
Head of Cardiology Unit, Al Sabah Hospital
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Khalid Bin Thani
Treasurer, Gulf Intervention Society Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Bahrain Specialist Hospital Manama, Bahrain
Imaging & Physiology Directors
Course Directors
Husam Noor
Head of TAVI program and Head of Complex PCI & Chronic Total Occlusion program at Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Center, Bahrain.
Fawaz Bardooli
Interventional cardiologist at the Mohammed Bin Khalifa Cardiac Center, Bahrain
Raed Al Kutshan
Cath Lab Medical Director, Royal Commission Health Services Program in Jubail
Interventional Cardiologist, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
Member of SCAI’s International Committee.
Main Topics
Complications – Core Topics
• Coronary Perforation, Dissection & Abrupt Closure
• No-Reflow, Slow-Flow & Thrombotic Complications
• Stent & Device-Related Complications
• Bifurcation & Side-Branch Complications
• Calcification-Related Complications
• Hemodynamic Collapse & Cardiogenic Shock
• Access-Site & Procedural Complications
Imaging & Physiology – Core Topics
• IVUS- & OCT-Guided Coronary Intervention
• Imaging-Based Lesion Assessment & Planning
• Calcium Assessment & Plaque Characterization
• Physiology-Guided PCI (FFR / iFR)
• Borderline & Grey-Zone Lesions
• Post-PCI Imaging & Physiology Assessment
• Multimodality Integration (Angiography, Imaging & Physiology)
Interactive and Practical
Experience engaging discussions, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations across both tracks.
Holistic Approach
Bridging critical problem-solving in complications with cutting-edge diagnostic and physiological techniques, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.
New for This Year!
In Collaboration with the Imaging & Physiology Working Group
Dual Focus on Challenges and Imaging Breakthroughs
We’re excited to introduce an enhanced scientific program for 2025, featuring a dynamic structure and broader scope designed to elevate learning and clinical impact:
Expanded Scope
Maintaining a strong focus on complications while integrating dedicated sessions on imaging and physiology.
Two-Day Format
A comprehensive two-day event:
Day 1 – Real-world Complications Cases with expert analysis
Day 2 – Advancing insights through Imaging and Physiology tracks
Interactive and Practical
Experience engaging discussions, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations across both tracks.
Holistic Approach
Bridging critical problem-solving in complications with cutting-edge diagnostic and physiological techniques, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Mark Your Calendar:
September 12–13, 2025 | Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
Nurses & Technicians Registration
Early Bird
01 – 21 Feb 2026Mid Fees
21 Feb – 10 March 2026Onsite Fees
10 March – 28 March 2026Physicians Registration
Early Bird
01 – 21 Feb 2026Mid Fees
21 Feb – 10 March 2026Onsite Fees
10 March – 28 March 2026Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend the event, you may nominate a substitute delegate to attend in your place at no additional cost.
- All substitution requests must be submitted in writing via email at least 24 hours before the event.
- Substitutions will become effective only after written confirmation is received from the organizing secretariat.
- Refunds will be processed after the event and issued using the original method of payment.
- Any bank or transaction charges incurred will be deducted from the refunded amount, where applicable.
- The organizing committee reserves the right to review exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
All registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and received by the organizing secretariat prior to the event.
The following refund policy applies:
- 6 weeks or more before the event:
Full refund (100%) - 4–6 weeks before the event:
60% refund - 2–4 weeks before the event:
30% refund - Less than 2 weeks before the event:
No refund - Failure to attend (No-show):
No refund
- 6 weeks or more before the event:
Registration
Early Bird
Till 15-Jan-2024Normal
Starting from 16-Jan till 15-Feb 2024Late & Onsite
Starting from 16-Feb till OnsiteRegistration
Early Bird
Till 15-Jan-2024Normal
Starting from 16-Jan till 15-Feb 2024Late & Onsite
Starting from 16-Feb till OnsiteCases Submission
Grants Submission
Case Submission Guidelines
General Requirements
- All cases must be presented in a PowerPoint format and written in clear English.
- Cases must be submitted via the online case submission link.
- Each case must be submitted under the appropriate category for review based on its scientific content.
Case Title Guidelines:
- Titles are limited to 10 words or fewer.
- Titles should be dynamic and conclusive, not merely descriptive.
- Capitalize the first letter of each word, except for prepositions or articles.
- Titles should not be bold.
Author Guidelines:
- One person must be designated as the Presenting Author.
- The order of authors may be modified anytime before the submission deadline.
- Patient names must be removed from all submitted presentations.
Click here to download GIS CompEdge 2025 Template
Patients Name must be hidden from the Presentation
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 5 August 2025
Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
Cases cannot be modified after this date for reviewing purposes. - Notification of Acceptance: Will be announced soon.
- Maximum File Size: 10 MB
Presenter Agreement
All presenters must agree to the following conditions when submitting a Case:
- Affirm that the work has not been published (in print or electronically) elsewhere prior to the meeting.
- Agree that if the case is accepted, GIS has permission to publish the case in printed and/or electronic formats.
Presenter Changes & Withdrawal Policy
If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to name a substitute presenter, please use the following guidelines:
- Only the Presenting Author can request a presenter change.
- Substitute presenters must not be presenting another case at the meeting.
- All substitution requests must be submitted prior to the meeting.
- Send substitution or withdrawal requests via email to: sandra.wasfy@icomgroup.org
- Withdrawal policy: If authors wish to withdraw their case/s, they are requested to send a letter via e-mail to the above-mentioned email
Financial Assistance
- Limited financial assistance is available for this conference in the form of Virtual / In Person Assistance
Awards
- The best three case presenters will be awarded during the closing of the show.
Case Submission Guidelines
CompEdge Real-World Challenge Series
Imaging & Physiology
Interventional Complications
- Clinical Context
Clear description of the patient presentation and the clinical scenario that prompted evaluation or intervention. - Sequence of Events
Logical and concise outline of the key steps, findings, and events during diagnosis and/or intervention. - Decision-Making Process
Explanation of the critical decisions made, including the rationale behind the chosen strategy. - Alternative Options Considered
Brief discussion of other possible approaches or interpretations and why they were not selected. - Key Learning Points
Concise summary of the main lessons learned and their relevance to daily clinical practice.
